By Mila Besich Education has always been a priority for my family, and it was a frequent topic of discussion growing up. With my own children, the conversation continued. As the daughter and granddaughter of miners, attaining a college education was a fervent...
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San Carlos Apache Tribe files lawsuit against Forest Service over Oak Flat transfer
The San Carlos Apache Tribe (“Tribe”) filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and declaratory relief to stop the Forest Service from trading sacred tribal sites at Chich'il Bildagoteel, also known as Oak Flat, to foreign mining companies seeking to...
Shop at Home: General Kearny Inn
In April, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Ray Bearcats start week off strong on the court
By Nathaniel A. Lopez It was another busy week for the Ray Bearcats basketball teams. On Feb. 22, both teams were on the road. The Lady Bearcats faced off against Lincoln Prep, while the boys played against North Phoenix Prep Academy. The girls started...
Thank You, First Responders
The Copper Basin area is so blessed to have such great first responders. We have had to call for their service several times in the past few months. Their skills are remarkable and they are very caring. We would like to give them a big...
Tim Kanavel Remembered
On Feb. 9, 2021, Tim Kanavel lost his battle with complications due to COVID-19. Kanavel was Pinal County’s first Economic Development Director, hired in 2009. He helped to improve the economic health of the entire county and was a friend to the Copper Corridor....
Shop at Home: G&J’s Restaurant Bar & Grill
G&J’s Restaurant Bar & Grill (LtoR) Nancy Petty waitress, Javier & Gabby Olmedo, owners. In April, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug...
Kearny Ambulance transitions to CVRMC
Declining population, the strike at ASARCO, aging infrastructure, increase in construction costs, minimum wage increase and, of course, the pandemic have wreaked havoc on the Copper Corridor communities of Kearny, Hayden and Winkelman. With every new...
Martin Perez Esquivel
Martin Perez Esquivel passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at the age of 97. He was born to Ursulo and Damiana Esquivel on Nov. 12, 1923 in Ray, Arizona. He was the youngest of 6 children. He married the love of his life, Lucy Carrillo and was married...
Ruth Ann Ayres
Ruth Ann Ayres, 71, of Humansville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Ruth Ann was born to parents Harry Gillapsy and Bernice (Cowan) Gillapsy, on Oct. 12, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa. Ruth Ann met Gary Ayres in Phoenix,...