Copper Basin News

CVIT opens satellite office in Hayden

On August 1st Hayden High School held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new CVIT Satellite Office.  Hayden High School will be providing Career Technical Education to students in Law and Public Safety, Business and Graphic Design.

Along the Gila: School is in Session

Three months from now, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending World War I, “the war to end all wars,” will be marked.   When I was seven years old and looking forward to trick or treating on...

Kearny Elks helping schools with donation for supplies

  The Kearny Elks Lodge recently donated a total of $750 to local elementary schools in Kearny, Superior, and Hayden-Winkelman. Past Exalted Ruler Frank Buso presented a check of $250 to be used for classroom supplies to the principals of each school;...

Copper Corridor resident wins golf tournament in Nevada

Tommy Chavez, who lives in Oracle and is a well known golfer in the Copper Corridor, recently won a golf tournament in Nevada. Tommy won the Elko Amateur Tournament played at the par 72 Ruby View Golf Course with an overall 2 under par score of 142. The trophy was...

Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce seeks increased involvement

  The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to local businesses and community volunteers as it works to expand its membership and be an effective vehicle for community development and economic growth. Director Veronica Bracamonte and the chamber’s...

Weekend storms cause damage to Kearny business

  Teapot Family Dentistry, located at 342 Alden Rd., Kearny, sustained severe damage during a weekend storm with high winds and rain.   Most of the dental office was flooded after the roof was damaged.   Dr. James Celis, whose dental office has been...

Along the Gila: Phone Books and Food Drives

The phone books trace these times of change. They are getting smaller, much smaller, as land lines are traded in for cell phones. Curiously, our search for greater connectivity is making us more insular. The telephone book allowed us, at no charge, to find each other...

Former Hayden Fire Chief, Mayor facing theft, drug charges

  The Town of Hayden’s former mayor and fire chief has come under fire again, this time facing theft and drug charges.   On June 26, 2018, a report was filed with the Hayden Police Department regarding allegations of unauthorized use of a town fuel card for...