Copper Basin News

Lavender farm in Oracle hosts grand opening

Guests walking the trails at the farm.   Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle had its official Grand Opening on Friday, Oct. 2.   They will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enjoy Art, Farm Life and Nature at their new...

Joy Brooks

Joy Brooks   Mrs. Joy Brooks, 85 years of age, and a longtime resident of San Manuel, passed from her earthly dwelling to her heavenly home on Sept. 30, 2020. Joy has been in declining health in the past year culminating in emergency abdominal surgery on Sept....

Benjamin Hernandez

Benjamin Hernandez   Benjamin Hernandez, 69, passed Sept. 26, 2020 at home in Superior, Arizona. He was born on Dec. 14, 1950 in Prescott to Benjamin and Katie Hernandez.   He was a lifelong resident of Superior and graduated from Superior High School in...

Community Working Group talks about Magma Tailings Reclamation Oct. 14

  The Community Working Group for the Resolution Copper Project will be meeting ‘virtually’ online until it is safe to resume in-person meetings – it’s expected that in-person meetings will once again be open to the public. The next online meeting will be on...

Jesus ‘Lucero’ Ross

   Jesus “Lucero" Ross Jesus “Lucero" Ross was born in Eloy, Arizona June 20, 1919. He went on to build an amazing legacy. With his hard work he sent his deep love as far and bright as a century old star could. Like the setting sun, our beloved pillar of light will...

Kearny Council fires town manager

  The Kearny Town Council held a special meeting on Friday afternoon to discuss and vote on the employment of Town Manager Jeff McCormick.    After an executive session, the council voted to terminate him immediately and appointed Town Clerk Martina Burnam as the...

Kearny Police Report – Oct. 7, 2020

  According to state law, there are two methods by which police may arrest suspected offenders. The suspect may be physically taken into the department and booked into jail, or the arresting officer may write a citation and release the suspect to appear in court...

A Loyal Democrat

Kevin Cavanaugh is a complete fake.  His real name is Kevin Smith, who changed his name when he was terminated from a midwest law enforcement job,  He fled to Arizona to run for Pinal County Sheriff, congress twice, Justice of the Peace, and now County Supervisor. ...

Free COVID-19 saliva testing offered at Hayden High School

  Gila County Public Health and Emergency Management and Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute will provide SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) testing, utilizing a simple saliva collection method for the Copper Corridor.   Two testing days are offered: Friday, Oct....