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Exploring the world of the desert’s creepy crawlies

  By Nathaniel A. Lopez It’s close to midnight and something evil’s lurking in the dark … No, it’s not the thriller, but something that can strike fear into the hearts of Arizona’s desert dwellers. On the evening of Friday, Oct. 11, Pinal County Open Space and...

Chief Joaquin Manuel sworn in as Superior Police Chief

The Town of Superior swore new police chief Joaquin Manuel during their September Council meeting.  Chief Manuel began his new role on September 12th after the Town Council approved his contract.  Manuel has started with the Superior Police Department in February 2023...

New ambulance in service to Superior

The Superior Fire Department has recently received a new ambulance which was purchased through the Emergency Services Agreement with Resolution Copper.  The lightly used ambulance was purchased and transported to Superior.  The ambulance cost $77,000 and does include...

Superior Junior-Senior High School to celebrate Homecoming

  The Superior High School student council has announced the 2024 Homecoming theme “There’s No Place Like Home” which is using  the Wizard of Oz as inspiration for the spirit week and annual Homecoming Parade. Spirit Week themes are:  Monday, Sept. 23 - Pajama...

New Councilmembers receive certificate of election

  Superior Town Clerk Ruby Cervantes presented the certificates of election to returning Councilmember Vanessa Navarrette along with newly elected council members Jed Lant and Christopher Tomerlin. The three council members will be officially sworn into their...

Sunscreen artistry, courtesy of STEAM for Kids

If you have kids (or adults) who don’t understand the need for sunscreen and don’t believe it works, there is a simple, fun and effective method to show its protective power: paint with it! That’s what Friday, Sept. 13, at the Hayden Public Library was all about....

Superior’s landing zones completed

  The Town of Superior hosted a ribbon cutting at the Superior Municipal Airport on Thursday night to celebrate the completion of the helicopter landing zones.  For decades, when there was a medical emergency, the Superior Fire Department would need to land air...

Local man graduates Navy Bootcamp

  CMCA Gavin N. Garcia, 18, of Kearny, graduated from United States Navy Bootcamp at the Navy’s only Recruit Training Command located in Great Lakes, Illinois on Aug. 15, 2024. Garcia successfully completed 10 weeks of intensive basic training in Great Lakes,...