Oracle Firewise: The Tale of Two Fires

  The Tri-Community has had two recent fires centered in or around the town of Oracle. Oracle Fire District personnel were joined by Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, along with CERT and Firewise volunteers, at the Firewise meeting in Oracle on June...

Wildfire dangers and Firewise program ideas

  The recent Cedar Fire and Cody Fire were stark reminders that wildfires can happen at any time. The first responders and fire professionals all believe it is not a question of if, but when, the next wildfire will start in our area. There are several different fuels...

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...

Copper Classic race and the desert around San Manuel

  The San Manuel Copper Classic off-road motorcycle race is held annually at San Manuel, Arizona. The race is hosted by Trail Riders of Southern Arizona (TRS) typically in March. This annual event has both mini and big bike races. The event is promoted by the Arizona...