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Donations to local fire districts

  Two local businesses recently made donations to the San Manuel Fire District and the Mammoth Fire Department. Redhawk Exploration made donations to the two fire departments. “Throughout the year, we proudly support a variety of charitable efforts, and these...

Aravaipa brothers score big in World Series of Team Roping

By Nichole M. Aranda   Brothers Steven and John Henry Gaona, a Fast Back Ropes Roping Team, recently scored second place in the #13.5 Finale in the Ariat World Series of Team Roping, at South Point Arena in Las Vegas. The brothers began competing in rodeo events...

Arrests made in Paul Clifford homicide

  Pima County Sheriff’s Department today announced that they have made three arrests in connection with the Dec. 24, 2024, murder of San Manuel teacher Paul Clifford.   The three suspects were arrested Dec. 30, 2024, and booked into the Pima County Jail on felony...

Hambly NJHS hosts food drive

Leonor Hambly K-8 NJHS held a food drive the first two week of December.  Students collected 264 cans of food and donated to Town of Hayden Senior Citizens for distribution.  Thank you to all who participated!

Groundbreaking for new LOST Trailhead

  Resolution Copper along with officials from the Town of Superior and board members from the Legends of Superior Trails attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new improved trailhead parking area for the Queen Creek Canyon segment of the...

Hayden wins back-to-back state championships

  The Hayden Lobos have done it again, and claimed another back-to-back state title, this time on the football field.   On Saturday, Nov. 16, the battle for the 1A state football championship took place on Ed Anderson Field at Coronado High School in Scottsdale. The...

Special trip for Hambly honor roll students

Students at Hambly K-8 attended a first quarter honor trip to Vertuccio Farms on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  Students attending are: eighth grader Aria Manriquez; seventh graders Octavius Baeza, Raya Bribiescas, Maribel Gallego, Mary Jane Garcia, Maya Hong, Isabella Oropeza...

Beyond Your Reach advances to Round 3 of Alice Cooper Competition

  Three brothers from San Manuel are making their way through the 2024 Alice Cooper Proof is in the Pudding contest. Known as Beyond Your Reach they have progressed into the Third Round while playing songs they have written as well as covers. Alex, Gabe and Nico...

Sonora Historical Marker relocated to Kearny; celebration planned

 The Sonora Historical Marker was erected on May 5, 1999, by members of El Club Sonorense. Its members were former residents of Sonora. That day coincided with the last Cinco de Mayo of the 20th Century.   To acknowledge the dedication of the Marker and its...