Copper Basin News

Flags and pins for our Fallen Heroes

  Forty souls have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the lives and property of the citizens of Gila County since 1881. Law men and women, fire fighters, rescue and medics lost their lives while trying to save some others.   This is a sacrifice that...

Free career expo app showcases Pinal County jobs

  New and diverse job opportunities continue to come to Pinal County.  Employers like Lucid Motors, Abbott Nutrition, Resolution Copper and Nikola are seeking employees with a variety of skills, experience and education.  A new app called Achieve...

Justice of the Peace Nancy Discher retires from office

Justice of the Peace Nancy Discher retires from office; Board of Supervisors to appoint replacement to serve remaining term through Dec. 31, 2022   The Pinal County Board of Supervisors last week accepted the resignation of Nancy Discher, Justice of the Peace...

Rose Emily Bradford

  Rose Emily Bradford, born Feb. 25, 1943, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at the age of 77.   Rose was very active in the community, serving as Mayor of Kearny for many years. She was also an active councilwoman on the Kearny Town Council. She served as...

Molly Lee Rose

  Molly Lee Rose, 90, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021.  She was born June 16, 1930 in Aravaipa Creek to her parents Roy B. and Ina McClure.    Molly was raised in the Dudleyville area along with her five sisters, June, Lula,...

Alex ‘Curly’ Quintana Lopez

  Alex “Curly” Quintana Lopez, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior on Jan. 27, 2021.   He was born in Hayden, AZ on July 17, 1940 to Anita Quintana Lopez and Faustino C. Lopez. Alex met the love of...

Lydia Verdugo Quijada

  Lydia Verdugo Quijada, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. She was born on May 18,1953 to Mary R. and Baltazar A. Verdugo.   Lydia is preceded in death by her mother and father, Mary R. and Baltazar A. Verdugo, and her older...

Jo Ann Brady

  Josephine Ann "Jo Ann" Brady, 79, died on Jan. 14, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Brady was born on Nov. 16, 1941, in San Diego to Raymond and Balvina O'Neil. The family moved to Hayden in 1945.   One of her early highlights was when she shared...