Supreme Court announces it will not hear Apache Stronghold religious freedom case

Supreme Court announces it will not hear Apache Stronghold religious freedom case

  The United States Supreme Court issued its announcement that the highest court in the United States will not hear the Apache Stronghold religious freedom case. The case was entered into the court in September of 2024.  This announcement means that the original ruling of the Ninth Circuit Court will stand, allowing the Resolution Copper land exchange to...

Hayden Pool ready for summer fun

Hayden Pool ready for summer fun

  The Town of Kearny has announced that, due to much needed repairs, the town pool will remain closed for the summer. However, the Town of Hayden would like to welcome everyone...

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Obituaries

Rose Martinez

  Rose Martinez (Padilla), 80, passed away from natural causes on June 7, 2025, in Mesa. She was born March 7, 1945, in Superior.   Rose is survived by her spouse, Richard Martinez; children, Martin Mendoza, Gary (Pauline) Mendoza Jr., John Mendoza., Marlies (Martin)...

Lillian S. Esquivel

  Lillian S. Esquivel, 73, entered eternal life surrounded by prayer, friends and family on May 31, 2025.   Lillian was born to Manuel Ramirez Sr. and Genevieve Ramirez on Oct. 1, 1951, in Ray, AZ.   Lillian is survived by her husband, Juan Esquivel (43 years...

Veronica Ann Placencia

  Veronica “Vero” Ann Placencia, 52, of Superior, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona with family present. She was a graduate of Superior High School and was raised Catholic.   Vero was known to be an extremely resilient and feisty...

Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Gomez Flores

  It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rudolph “Rudy” Gomez Flores, who departed this life peacefully in his sleep on May 31, 2025, at the age of 81. Rudy joins his wife, Loretta, daughters, Susie Rubal, Teresa Gonzales, mother, Rita Romo, brothers,...

Sandra M. Marquez

  Sandra M. Marquez, 75, entered into eternal life on May 23, 2025, peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 14, 1950, to Pablo and Elvia Mariscal in Kearny, Arizona   Sandra attended school in Hayden, Arizona. She also served her...

Lavell Ford, MD

  Memorial services for Dr. Lavell Ford will be held Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Oracle Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2150 Hwy. 77, Oracle, at 2 p.m.   Dr. Ford, born Sept. 29, 1929, passed away May 13, 2025.

Mary Anne Davis

  It is with great sadness to report the peaceful passing of much beloved Mary Anne Davis on May 13, 2025, surrounded by friends and family.   Born in 1942, Mary Anne graduated in 1964 from Wichita University where she met James G. Davis. Together they lived a life...

Nolbert P. Casillas

  Nolbert P. Casillas entered into the presence of our Lord May 24, 2025, from the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Superior, AZ on Jan. 25, 1926, to Jose and Julia Casillas.   At the age of 17, Nolbert proudly enlisted into...

Sports

Hayden High School hosts athletic awards

  On Tuesday, May 27, Hayden High School hosted its athletic awards and banquet in the high school lobby.   The athletes sat at a long table at the front of the lobby, with coaches and faculty at another long table off to the side, then family and supportive community...

TRS Rider Appreciation Day and Dirt Bike Rodeo

  On Sunday, May 4, over 30 TRS members, family members and friends attended the Appreciation Day and Dirt Dike Rodeo. As planned, participants went out and rode the trails in the San Manuel area, returned for lunch for the rodeo, rodeo medal awards ceremony and...

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...