By John Hernandez
Onofre “Taffy” Tafoya moved to Mammoth in April of 1956.
“Magma Mine was hiring like crazy at that time,” he said.
He had been working in a brickyard in Phoenix out in the hot sun for the past five years. He was hired the same day he interviewed at Magma and started work the following day. Now he was working in the shade 1,400 feet underground. Thirty-seven years later, he would retire as a General Haulage Foreman. Not bad for a man with only a sixth grade education.
Taffy was born and raised in Winslow, Arizona during the Great Depression. Winslow was a railroad town at the time. His
By Mila Besich-Lira
The federal Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act of 2013 has been marked up and approved by the House Natural Resources Committee.
Compiled by Jennifer R. Carnes
San Manuel High School is rapidly gaining the reputation of helping students with post-high school academic funding and this year is no exception.
By Mila Besich Lira
Following a brief executive session the Hayden Town Council returned to open session where they held a discussion to terminate officer Aubry Keck or to let him come off probation and work
Both Copper Basin area high schools will be holding Commencement ceremonies this Friday, May 24.
Hayden High School seniors will enter Lalo Serrano Memorial Field to the strains of “Pomp
Compiled by Vicki Clark
Over a potential million dollars in scholarships and awards were presented to Ray High School graduating seniors last week during the
Compiled by Vicki Clark
Hayden High School students were honored for academic achievement during the Annual Classroom Awards program held last Monday evening.
Compiled by Vicki Clark
The 2012-13 Ray High School Classroom Awards Assembly was held last Thursday in the RHS auditorium.
The program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance
Tucson, AZ -The Forest Service is seeking candidates to serve on the Arizona National Scenic Trail Advisory Council.
The Council was established pursuant to the National Trails System Act (NTSA). The
By Chase Kamp
Superior Sun
In response what the company saw as a downtick in public support for its proposed copper mine project, Resolution Copper hosted an open house on Apr. 30, 2013 to address questions from Superior residents.
Project director Andrew Taplin told the gathering of more than 100 residents that while
A young mother is dead after being injured in a domestic violence assault while her husband remains in jail, charged with her murder.
According to Chief S. G. Gillen of the Hayden Police Department, on
FLORENCE, AZ – After more than eighteen years serving on the Pinal County Superior Court bench, Judge Boyd T. Johnson has given notice to the Governor, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Pinal County Board of Supervisors that he is retiring effective June 30, 2013. Judge Johnson has offered to
FLORENCE, AZ – Consistent with his commitment to serve the people of District 4, which stretches from Maricopa to SaddleBrooke and the northern edge of Marana, Supervisor Anthony Smith will be holding meetings around the community.
To best represent the interests of his constituents, Smith believes it is important to hold
FLORENCE – Law enforcement apprehended 39-year-old Superior man Antonio Jose Ramirez on May 2, 2013 for allegedly making threats against Kennedy Elementary and Superior Junior/Senior High School employees.
The Pinal County Attorney’s probable cause statement alleges that on Nov. 17, 2011, Ramirez left a voice mail message at Kennedy Elementary School
FLORENCE, AZ– After Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles filed a complaint and petition for arrest warrant, law enforcement apprehended Antonio Jose Ramirez, a 39 year old Superior man, Thursday evening for allegedly making threats against Kennedy Elementary and Superior Junior/Senior High School employees.
The Pinal County Attorney’s probable cause statement alleges
By Chase Kamp
Southeast Valley Ledger
The Pinal County Supervisors said a request by Sheriff Paul Babeu for an additional $12.1 million next fiscal year would not be financially
FLORENCE, AZ – “Dig into Reading” is the theme of the youth summer reading program that debuts in Dudleyville on Wednesday, June 5. The three books featured during the story time are cleverly illustrated and designed to capture the attention of a variety of ages.
The 2013 Summer Reading Program is
Most Beautiful: Daniel Neibling Instructor and student Ciarrah Waukon (Horses)
Most Humorous: Smokey The Bear
Most Historical: Miller Family (Horse and Buck Board)
Most Original: Mountain Vista School
Best Design: Mt. Health & Wellness- San Pedro Valley
Most Colorful: Cadillac Chaparral
Best Use of Local Materials: Oracle Fire Dept.
Best Costume: Desert Willow Aikido
Most Enthusiastic: Little Hooves
Jacob “Kobe The Stunna” Ortiz of San Manuel has been selected to appear on Spike TV’s new reality show “Fight Master: Bellator MMA”. The series will follow 32 of the world’s best welterweight (170 pounds) fighters
The Comet Wrestling Club participated at the 2013 Arizona Freestyle State Championship at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona last weekend, where local athletes Adrian Torres and Ruben Hernandez became state wrestling champions.
Torres, competing
The Kearny contingent at the San Manuel Copper Town Days golf tournament placed first in the contest. Pictured from left are: Tony Noriega, Steve Taylor, Dave Orzell and Paul Taylor. See more photos from the tournament
By Nolberto Waddell
Hayden, AZ – Hayden High School honored their student-athletes on Thurs., May 16, with a potluck banquet and awards presentation.
By Nolberto Waddell
Starting on May 2, 24 girls high school softball teams began play in the 2013 AIA Division V State Softball Playoffs. Four area schools had win-loss records that
Superior Jr. High School announced the Jr. Panthers’ sports award honorees at the annual Sports Award Banquet on May 15, 2013. Several honorees were recognized for each sport.
And the
Superior Sr. High School Athletic Director Billy Duarte announced the Panthers’ sports award honorees at the annual Sports Award Banquet on May 15, 2013. Several honorees were recognized for each sport.
By John Hernandez
On Wednesday May 8, Mountain Vista School held their annual Athletic Banquet. The banquet honored the school’s athletes and coaches. Families of the athletes attended the dinner and watched the presentation of awards.
By Frank Smith
The San Manuel Miners varsity baseball team fell 8 – 6 to the Phoenix Christian Cougars, in the Division IV State Semi-Finals on May 10 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
By John Hernandez
Casey Egan was at the Divisional Track meet in San Manuel earlier this month to congratulate San Manuel High School track star Wayne Newman. Newman is undefeated in the high hurdles this year.
By Nina Crowder
Copper Area News
Many times we hear or read about a tragedy in our local newspaper or see something broadcast on the
By Elaine Helzer
Special to the Miner
O.W.N., Oracle Women’s Network, is once again sponsoring a Music Scholarship. All schools are invited to participate by having students apply using
Painting is Wanda’s life-long passion. Her father bought her first set of oil paints and brushes and encouraged her pursuit of artistic talents. Wanda’s paintings have been enjoyed by Cobre Valley Center for the Arts visitors for a number of years. She paints
By John Hernandez
Evans’ bullet missed Rapelji. Fred Jackson then stepped around Rapelji and fired his gun. One of the bandits was seen to throw his arms up and fall backwards apparently wounded.
Both sides began firing as rapidly as they could. The bandits retreated behind a pile of hay and manure
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra is about to embark on its second trip to China. On Dec. 22, the orchestra will present a preview of the American, European and Chinese music they’re taking to the other side of the globe.
