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Top Graduates RUSD Class of 2022

This year the Ray High School class of 2022 will have three valedictorians and one salutatorian.  These graduates shared a their future plans and wishes for their community.  Their high school careers were dramatically disrupted due to COVID-19, an...

Hayden Police searching for suspect in shooting

On April 17, 2022, at 2:30 a.m., Hayden Police were dispatched to 900 Gila Avenue in Winkelman (The Winkelman Flats Park) in response to a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, responding officers secured the scene and began an immediate search for the...

Second Annual Gila River Music Festival returns to Kearny April 22-23

 The Gila River Music Festival features a diverse lineup of musical talent, food trucks, vendors and artists. Bring a chair and sit outdoors and enjoy the atmosphere or take a dip in the Gila River. There is something for everyone to enjoy. It is an all age’s...

Investing elevated in the Town of Superior, Arizona

  Superior has recently received a total of $4.25 million appropriation from the federal government for two important projects for the future of this small rural desert community.   Mayor Mila Besich and Councilman Gilbert Aguilar recently returned from a...

Mayor’s Minute: Four Years and Counting

Last Monday, I submitted my packet to seek another term as Mayor of Superior.  Since September 2016, it has been an honor and privilege to have served the residents of this very special community, and I am looking forward to continuing my service for the next...

Kearny voters to elect new councilmembers, mayor; election Aug. 2

  Do you have what it takes to govern the Town of Kearny?   The Town of Kearny is looking for a few good women and men who meet the criteria to run and be elected for Kearny mayor and councilmembers. The primary election is Aug. 2, 2022, and the deadline for...

Making Kearny beautiful

  The Town of Kearny Seniors along with a few very kind friends of Kearny cleaned up the streets on March 18, 2022.   Volunteers Manuel Carrilo, Beva Carrilo, Marge Jones, Peg Middleton, Jackie Jackel, Lynn Sanders, Ann Ramsey, Dale Ramsey, Cheryl Gerrard,...

Health Care Leaders: Copper Basin Healthcare Foundation

  There is no doubt that communities across the Copper Corridor are resilient.  When the mines closed or reduced their operations, each of the communities drastically lost population.  With the loss of population and industry, came the loss of services...