Air Arizona is a free mobile app with alerts, notifications and forecasts PHOENIX (September 5, 2018) – The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) launched Air Arizona, a free mobile app with real-time air quality monitoring and forecasts, today....
Copper Basin News
Ray and San Manuel start X-Country seasons
The Ray and San Manuel cross country teams started their seasons last week. The Bearcats competed at the Payson Multiple Invitational last Wednesday while the Miners hosted Pusch Ridge, Tanque Verde, The Gregory School, Ft. Thomas, and Tohono O’Odham,...
Ray Bearcats rebound with big win
A week after a lopsided loss to Mogollon, the Ray football team rebounded with a one-sided victory last Friday night, defeating Phoenix Day School for the Deaf on the road, 72 – 0. The win improved the Bearcats’ record to 2 – 1. “We were more prepared...
Hayden Lobos battle back, can’t overcome early errors
It’s been said that it’s not how you start, but how you finish. It was, however, about the start for the Hayden football team last Friday. The Lobos finished well against Mogollon after falling behind 24 – 0, but they couldn’t complete the comeback in a...
Along the Gila: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a Labor Day Picnic
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Hayden is letting the Copper Basin community know about the material help it can provide in cases of need. To apply, please call the church at 520-356-6046 and leave a clear detailed message with your needs and where you can be...
Copper Area Volleyball Results
San Manuel The Lady Miners picked up their first win of the year last Thursday, defeating Immaculate Heart in Tucson, 3 – 1 (24-26, 25-16, 25-20, 25-14). Senior Ashley Madrid led the San Manuel attack with 12 kills. Senior libero Samantha Roan had 14...
Along the Gila: Snapshots Not Taken
Anyone who knows me knows my love of taking photos. Over the years I have taken thousands of them, through the film years and now in these digital times. But some of the best pictures are the ones I missed because I didn’t have my camera with me. Yep. The photo I...
Hayden wins season opener
The Hayden football team won its season opener last Friday, defeating Phoenix Day School for the Deaf on the road, 56 – 8. The Lobos led 24 – 0 at the end of the first quarter and 50 – 0 at halftime. “I was pleased with our performance,” Hayden...
CASA of Gila County honors grandparent caregivers
(Globe, Ariz.—Sept. 1, 2018) On September 8th grandparents around the nation will be honored for all the love and support they give to children in their lives but the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program of Gila County would like to especially honor the...
CASA serving children of Gila County for 30 years
Thirty years ago, the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program was started in Gila County. This program allows everyday citizens to get involved by being the eyes and ears of children in dependency matters. Children who’ve been removed from their homes due to...