As summer approaches, and the schools finish up their finals, the end of the year is upon us. Hayden High School will be hosting its graduation for the class of 2025, on Friday, May 23. Leading the senior class of 2025 is valedictorian Joshua “JJ” Manriquez and...
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Oracle, other communities take action on Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
On Saturday, May 3, residents of Oracle and other communities across Arizona collaborated for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, a nationwide campaign that encourages residents and organizations to take action to reduce the risk of wildfires. Held annually on...
Oracle Conservatory Mammoth/San Manuel holds Spring Band Concert
The Oracle Conservatory Mammoth/San Manuel Spring Band Concert was held on April 28, 2025, in the MSMUSD Auditorium. Family members, Oracle Piano Society members and the local community joined together to listen to the musical sounds. It was great to hear music...
Whole host of fun events in Oracle
May 3 was another Saturday full of things to do in Oracle. It started in the morning at Oracle State Park, with the First of the Month photo hike. The event was lead by park ranger Michael Bain, who had previously led photography hikes in Alaska before coming to...
San Manuel FFA shows at Pima County Fair
By Tyler J. Ritter San Manuel FFA chapter reporter During the week of April 21-27, five FFA students showcased their livestock at the Pima County Fair. Julie Guerro, Bryson Legrand, and Madelyn Richardson all showed market goats, and each received a blue ribbon....
Our animals have an angel among them: Dr. Luise King, DMV
A few years ago, I rushed my beloved dog to an emergency animal hospital in Tucson. And although I lost her that night and my heart was shattered, I remember one thing, the very kind and loving veterinarian that was with us when she crossed over that rainbow bridge....
Abrupt closure of AmeriCorps NCCC program will impact Superior
The recent announcement regarding the closure of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) by DOGE, has created a ripple that will affect Superior and other rural communities in the coming years. The abrupt and unexpected announcement by the Trump...
Calling all entrepreneurs: Moonshot Pitch Competition returns to Superior — your big idea could be the next big thing
Dreamers, innovators, and go-getters, get ready — the Moonshot Pitch Competition is back in the Copper Corridor with their famous pitch competitions in Superior, Arizona on Thursday, May 22. This program is designed to spotlight Arizona’s most promising...
ASARCO charts pathway to safe and sustainable future for Ray Mine with autonomous haulage implementation
ASARCO, together with Caterpillar® and Cat dealer, Empire Southwest, is proud to be embarking on a transformative journey at its Ray Mine operations with the introduction of Caterpillar’s autonomous haulage system (AHS), Cat® MineStar™ Command for hauling. As ASARCO...
Welcome our new friend and restaurateur in Mammoth: Juan Uribe!
Xodius Place, located at 739 N. San Pedro Drive, is a new hot spot at the north end of Mammoth, recently opened by Juan Uribe. It offers fast, fresh and flavorful Mexican food, for both those who want to dine in and who want to order take out. Juan moved from...