Deborah Kay, artist and filmmaker, fell in love with Superior while out scouting for a new location for her film studio. Deborah grew up and attended school in Apache Junction, Arizona. After a number of years living in different parts of the country...
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San Manuel alum Warner Smith loses battle with ALS
All Warner Smith wanted was a fighting chance, and like he did on the gridiron at San Manuel High School then the University of Arizona, Smith fought hard until the end. Smith passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife Becky and...
Lane closure continues on State Route 77 near Mammoth
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restriction on SR 77 near Mammoth as a four-month pavement-improvement project continues: • Southbound SR 77 will be closed between Hollywood Drive and Miguel Road for road...
Highway closes for four hours after young man killed in accident
An Oracle man was killed Monday after colliding with a semi truck hauling an oversize load. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, at approximately 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, a 2007 two-door Pontiac driving southbound on Hwy. 77 attempted to...
Along the Gila: Things are Coming Together for the Copper Basin Chamber
It did my heart good to observe the meeting of the Pioneer Days committee of the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce last week. Many of them were the same people who brought about the revamping of October’s Great Pumpkin celebration in such a successful way. The group is...
HLI Copper Corridor graduates new leaders
The Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition has partnered with Valle del Sol for the past three years to host the Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI-Copper Corridor). This year the 10 week course was held at the Central Arizona College Aravaipa Campus....
Central Arizona College Upward Bound Program applications now available
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College is now accepting applications for the new Upward Bound program. The first review of applications will occur on Mon., January 15. Space is limited. Upward Bound is a college preparatory program...
Central Arizona College-Aravaipa announces December 2017 graduates
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Central Arizona College recognizes the following students who represent the December 2017 graduating class. Aravaipa Campus Angelina Flores, Associate General Studies Matthew Fode, Associate of Science* Josette...
BLM recruits for summer fire jobs
SAFFORD, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District is currently recruiting applicants for summer employment during the 2018 fire season. Wildland firefighters provide a valuable service, protecting American communities and public lands. To serve...
United States Forest Service finalizes plan to protect Apache Leap; approval comes after detailed consultation with stakeholders
The United States Forest Service has finalized plans for the Apache Leap Special Management Area (SMA) to protect the culturally significant site above the town of Superior, Arizona. The approved plan is the result of 16 months of detailed environmental and...