Our animals have an angel among them: Dr. Luise King, DMV
A few years ago, I rushed my beloved dog to an emergency animal hospital in Tucson. And although I lost her that night and my heart was shattered, I remember one thing, the very kind and loving veterinarian that was with us when she crossed over that rainbow bridge. So, we fast forward a few years later, when my other dog was severely injured in a...
Whole host of fun events in Oracle
May 3 was another Saturday full of things to do in Oracle. It started in the morning at Oracle State Park, with the First of the Month photo hike. The event was lead by park...
Abrupt closure of AmeriCorps NCCC program will impact Superior
The recent announcement regarding the closure of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) by DOGE, has created a ripple that will affect Superior and other rural...
Current News
Current News
San Manuel FFA shows at Pima County Fair
By Tyler J. Ritter San Manuel FFA chapter reporter During the week of April 21-27, five FFA...
Our animals have an angel among them: Dr. Luise King, DMV
A few years ago, I rushed my beloved dog to an emergency animal hospital in Tucson. And although...
Abrupt closure of AmeriCorps NCCC program will impact Superior
The recent announcement regarding the closure of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community...
Calling all entrepreneurs: Moonshot Pitch Competition returns to Superior — your big idea could be the next big thing
Dreamers, innovators, and go-getters, get ready — the Moonshot Pitch Competition is back in the...
ASARCO charts pathway to safe and sustainable future for Ray Mine with autonomous haulage implementation
ASARCO, together with Caterpillar® and Cat dealer, Empire Southwest, is proud to be embarking on a...
Welcome our new friend and restaurateur in Mammoth: Juan Uribe!
Xodius Place, located at 739 N. San Pedro Drive, is a new hot spot at the north end of Mammoth,...
San Manuel Fire Chief John C. Stanford retires after 49 years
Family, friends, coworkers and many members of the community he served were on hand to wish San...
Awesome dark sky telescope viewing party hits San Manuel
Members of the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club and Dark Sky Southern Arizona came out to...
Ray High School Band is superior
On April 16, the music department of Eastern Arizona College (EAC) hosted its 57th annual High...
Mock DUI: Students at Ray Jr/Sr High learn valuable lesson
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, multiple agencies, along with the Ray Unified School District,...
Superior Senior Center visits the HIVE
Several members of the Superior Senior Citizen Center took a field trip to the HIVE at the...
US Forest Service announces plan for Resolution Copper to move forward
Thursday afternoon, social media feeds and press releases from Resolution Copper and opposition...
Obituaries
Robert Charles Villalobos III
Robert Charles Villalobos III was born on Dec. 2, 1986. He passed away on April 19, 2025, at the age of 38, leaving us far too soon. Robert’s roots were from Superior, AZ, he’d say that proudly. While his time with us was far too short, his impact and the memories...
Kaylee Rose Brownrigg
Kaylee “Lee” Rose Brownrigg was a senior in high school, just two months and two days away from her 18th birthday, when she would be officially declared as an adult. For reasons known only to herself, on April 11, 2025, Lee took her own life. Lee doubted her...
Michael Tipton
Michael Tipton, age 87, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Northwest Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Michael was born on Oct. 31, 1937, in Bridgeport, Texas, to the late George Howell and Velma Carpenter. Michael is survived by his sisters, Della Roop and Marilyn...
Darlene Kay Hayes
Darlene Kay Hayes, 59, passed away on April 26, 2025, in Cottonwood. She leaves behind her cherished daughters, Renee E. Hendershot (Hayes) and Samantha M. Reed (Blizzard), and four beloved grandchildren who were the light of her life, Christopher Hendershot,...
Frank VanOrman Clark Jr.
Frank VanOrman Clark Jr., 89, passed away April 29, 2025, at Mayfair Eden Care Home. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Janiel Clark; sons, Scott, Jason (Tanya) and Jeremy (Cali); daughter, Janae (Mark); sister, Janice Mackey; sisters-in-law, Vallene and...
Helen S. Archuleta
Helen S. Archuleta, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 25, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born March 24, 1927, in Santa Rita, NM and raised in Silver City, NM. Helen met her...
Walter Clinton Jeffrey
Walter Clinton Jeffrey, 77, passed away of natural causes on April 11, 2025, at his home in Apache Junction. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Jo Flowers Ogden Jeffrey, whom he was married to for 39 years. Also surviving him are his son, Tony Ogden, daughter,...
Marcella Jane Heath
Marcella “Marci” Jane Health, née Lehman, daughter of George and Cecil Kerrick, a beloved mother, stepmother and dedicated educator, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Wilburton, Oklahoma, at the age of 87. Born on July 13, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas, Marci lived a...
Sports
Copper Corridor teams advance to quarterfinals in post-season play
This past week started the first round of 1A State Playoffs for softball and baseball. The teams of the Copper Corridor have been working hard to get the chance at the championship title. Several teams advanced, while some teams closed out their seasons. Ray vs...
CJHL holds track and field championships
On Friday, April 25, the Central Junior High League Track and Field Championships were held at Miami’s track. Competing in the tournament were Ray, Mt. Vista, Miami, Eloy and Cibecue. All of the athletes put a lot of effort into their events, knowing it was their...
Season winding down for Copper Corridor softball, baseball
It was a week full of wins and losses across the Copper Area for the high school softball and baseball teams. Hayden Lobos The Lady Lobos softball team kept it light on the field this past week, only competing in a double header. The girls spent last Friday at...
HW, Kearny Little League open 2025 season
The Hayden-Winkelman Little League season kicked off on Monday, April 14. Despite the windy and dusty weather, the community came out to support the start of the 2025 season. The HWLL board, Anita Ortega and Ana Lopez hosted the opening ceremonies. Special guest...
Ray hosts track meet
On April 9, the Ray High School track team hosted a multi-meet, with Miami, San Carlos and San Manuel. In ladies’ track, the Lady ‘Cats claimed the win for the meet, with 88 points, followed by San Carlos with 33 points and Miami with 19. Individual results for...
Copper Corridor baseball, softball teams keep busy as season progresses
It was an eventful week full of games for the Copper Corridor baseball and softball teams last week. Hayden Lobos The Lady Lobos softball team started out their week with an away game at San Manuel. The girls started the game with a 5-run first inning. The Lady...
Hayden, Superior to play in Epic Tourneys Baseball Classic
Last week was a busy time on the diamond for the Copper Area schools. Hayden Lobos The Lady Lobos softball team started last week with an away game at San Simon. The girls put up a fight against Longhorns, and were able to come out victorious, with a 14-point...
Hayden vs. San Manuel, San Manuel vs. Superior and Ray vs. Superior this week
Baseball and softball action this week had San Manuel making the trek north to Lobo Country. On both diamonds, Hayden had the home advantage and sent the Miners home with losses. On the softball field, the Lady Lobos put themselves on the scoreboard first. The...