Actually conatcted the Show Low Police Department and sent them an email to the City Manager and PD giving them a link to here and his blog. Show Low looks like a pretty town of only about 9,000 residents. One would expect this in the more populated areas.
I've been very impressed by a young man who defies conventional wisdom and actually embarks on a personal adventure solo without a few thousand dollars worth of equipment. IMHO, when BNW finishes this journey and completes college he will go far in life. What a great attitude and spirit!