Copper Basin News

Bearcats post wins over Miners in first games of 2021

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   Last Tuesday, January 19, the Ray Bearcats Basketball teams traveled to San Manuel to face the Miners in the first game of the season. The Bearcats claimed the win for both the boys and girls.   During the boys game, the Miners tried their...

Shop at Home: Maria’s Restaurant in Hayden

  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...

Shop at Home: Kearny’s NAPA Auto Parts

  Robin McEuen, manger of the local NAPA Auto Parts store takes care of a customer. 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...

Ray Junior High releases first semester Honor Rolls

  Ray Junior High School recently released its first semester honor rolls for the 2020-2021 school year.   Students named to the High Honor Roll include: Seventh Grade:   Makayla Barajas, Mia Barajas, Joslyn Garcia, Tomas Rivera, Miles Sepko and George...

New doctor joins CVRMC

  Dr. Nicholas J. Elkins, Pain Management, will be joining the Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC) team of physicians beginning Jan. 11.    Dr. Elkins received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. He completed an...

Jesus Jacquez

Jesus Jacquez    Jesus Jacquez, 67, passed from COVID-19 on Dec. 23, 2020, in Tucson. He grew up in Nogales and lived in the Tri-Community for 30 years.   Jesus is survived by his wife, Clarissa; son, Nathaniel (Jackie); daughter, Nicolette (Joe); brothers, Jose...

Kearny Police Report – Jan. 6, 2021

    Items are given to the Copper Basin News by the Kearny Police Department and reflect information available at the time the report is compiled.    Activity listed Dec. 20 though Jan. 2.  Dec. 21    Preston Mariscal, 29, was arrested in...

Shop at Home: Giorsetti’s Superior Grocery

The sign says it all.   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...