CASA of Southern Gila County has once again been awarded a three-year grant through the federal Victims of Crime Act managed through AZ Department of Public Safety. This grant funding source has provided an opportunity for the southern section of the county to be...
Copper Basin News
Kearny Town Council appoints Martina Burnam Interim Manager
The Town of Kearny held its monthly meeting last week and confirmed Martina Burnam as the Interim Town Manager. Burnam was appointed after the Council fired the Town Manager Jeff McCormick. Burnam’s salary as Interim Town Manager will be reviewed in 60...
Lonely elders hit hard by the rigors of social distancing and self-isolation; they may need help, says AMAC
It’s no secret that America’s elderly population is among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. Not only are they at higher risk of infection, those who live alone are more likely to succumb to the loneliness of precautionary self-isolation, says Rebecca Weber, CEO...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Politics
The Hispanic/Latino population of Arizona makes up 24 percent of registered voters. They are a rising political force in the state. Their activism and voting bloc helped rid Arizona of racist politicians like Joe Arpaio and Russell Pearce. They will be influential in...
Eusebio S. Camacho
Eusebio S. Camacho, 84, of Kearny, was called home Oct. 1, 2020. He was a devoted husband, father and tata. He truly enjoyed his family, friends, singing and telling stories. His favorite trips were to the casino, and he had a passion for painting and scratching...
New business opens at General Kearny Inn
Daughter Vanessa and mother Lupe Camacho at the Vida Bistro and Floral Boutique located in one of the business suites at the General Kearny Inn. In the time of COVID-19, it is wonderful to see a new business opening or at least opening in a new location. ...
Kearny ranchers top list of Arizona Angus registrations in 2020
Two Kearny cattle operations have been named to the top ten list of registering Angus beef cattle in Arizona with the American Angus Association® during fiscal year 2020, which ended Sept. 30, according to Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer....
Voter Van visits the Copper Corridor
Supervisor Pete Rios has partnered with the Pinal County Recorder’s office and local town leaders in an effort to bring additional voting resources to rural communities in Pinal County. The Mobile Voter Outreach Van will be stopping in San...
Letter to the Editor: Our VOTES Matter! Keep Supervisor Rios
Get Out the VOTE! Keep Supervisor Rios! We all have the opportunity to make a difference in our communities and our region. While it may be easy to get bogged down by the national politics and the constant barrage of information being shared with us, we...
COVID-19 testing to continue at Hayden High School Saliva Testing Site
Hayden High School will continue free blitz testing for COVID-19 on Friday, Oct. 16, 1-6 p.m. The COVID-19 testing is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Service, Arizona State University, Arizona National Guard, Department of Emergency and...