My name is Arnold P. Mariscal Jr. and I am running for Kearny Town Council (two-year term). I have lived in Kearny for a little more than 20 years. Kearny has been home for my family (my wife, Althea and children AJ, Mariyah and Marlayna). I am a Veteran of the...
Copper Basin News
Town of Kearny to host truth in taxation hearing
The Town of Kearny will host a truth in taxation public hearing on Wednesday, July 15, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kearny Town Council Chambers at 355 Alden Rd. The Town of Kearny is proposing an increase in its primary property levy of $60,372 or 38.45%...
Gila County Sheriff candidates debate
Three candidates running for Gila County Sheriff faced off on the evening of Thursday, June 20, in the Bullion Plaza Inspiration room in Miami. Bullion Plaza director, Phil Stewart, served as Moderator for the forum which lasted for about 90 minutes. Incumbent...
Vietnam Memorial in San Manuel – Part 2
By Nathaniel A. Lopez There is a history behind the Vietnam Memorial that sits at the bottom of San Manuel, honoring the seven fallen heroes from the Tri-Community. Bill Haro is a US Army Veteran, who voluntarily enlisted in 1969, receiving an...
The art of growing mushrooms – Oracle businessman takes hobby to next level
By Nathaniel A. Lopez There's a FungusUmungUs! Eric Harmon is the owner of this gourmet and medicinal mushroom company. Eric is a retired educator and wrestling coach, working up in northern Arizona for more than 16 years. It was during the...
Ray Junior/Senior High School announces second semester honor rolls
Ray Unified School District has announced its Honor Rolls for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Two honor rolls are listed: High Honor Roll for having a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0; and Honor Roll for having a GPA between 3.0 and 3.499....
Ray Junior/Senior High School announces second semester honor rolls
Ray Unified School District has announced its Honor Rolls for the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Two honor rolls are listed: High Honor Roll for having a GPA between 3.5 and 4.0; and Honor Roll for having a GPA between 3.0 and 3.499....
Nora Sanchez
On May 27, 2024, at age 94, Mrs. Nora Sanchez, of Mammoth, AZ, passed away peacefully. She was born on Nov. 29, 1929, to her parents Victoria and Raymundo Leyva and raised in Pima, AZ. She now joins them, her husband Fred, brothers David and Ray, sisters...
Marshall Jay Figueroa Tomerlin
Marshall Jay Figueroa Tomerlin was born May 31, 2012, and unexpectedly gained his wings May 25, 2024, just six days shy of his 12th birthday. Marshall was born to Tanya Figueroa Tomerlin and John Phillip Tomerlin. He was very...
Fred Sanchez
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Fred Sanchez, a long-time resident of Mammoth, Arizona. He passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024, at the age of 97. He was born to Federico and Raymunda Sanchez on May 1, 1927, one of 18 children....