With the onset of the annual monsoons in Arizona and the Copper Corridor, we asked photographer Cat Brown to share some of her favorite images and talk about how she began to take them. Cat Brown is a photographer for the Superior Sun and, occasionally,...
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The Killing of a Mexican in Hayden
On January 22, 1911 a man was killed in Hayden, Arizona. The Arizona Republican story headline read: MEXICAN KILLED BY DEPUTY SHERIFF. The newspaper reported the story like this: “Last night Frank Hawkins, deputy sheriff at Hayden, shot and killed...
Exploring the world of the birds and dragonflies at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Want to learn a little more about the fauna of Superior? Why not spend your Sunday mornings at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, enjoying the early morning and finding out more about some residents of the park? Bird Walk Sunday, July 15 at 6:30 a.m. Author...
Get ready for the great competitions of the Superior Prickly Pear Festival
This year’s World’s Best Prickly Pear Festival hosted by the Superior Chamber of Commerce is about to get even better as two competitions will be added to the event which is scheduled for Saturday, August 18th in Superior, Arizona at the Superior Town Hall....
Paranormal groups visit Acadia Ranch Museum in Oracle, AZ
So enquiring minds want to know … Are there ghosties and ghoulies in Oracle? Two paranormal research groups visited the Acadia Ranch Museum this weekend in search of an answer to that question. On Friday June 22, the Four Peaks Paranormal group...
Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers pair of events over next two weekends
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum has two events planned over the next two weekends, one set for photographers and one just for the ladies. Photography Class at Boyce Thompson Arboretum June 30 Want to learn more about photography and how to create amazing...
From Gary Every: The Ghost of Mechior Diaz
The Sierra Pinacate volcanic range is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most exotic landscapes on the planet. Located only a short distance from the ocean shores of Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) this ancient volcanic field holds one of the...
Rancho Linda Vista celebrates 50th anniversary
On Memorial Day weekend, Rancho Linda Vista celebrated 50 years of growth as a creative community. The ranch was purchased in 1968 by a group of 11 families associated with the University of Arizona, many of them artists. Over the years this...
In Your Biz: Wild Cow Gallery – Cactus Moon Foundation
Located on Magma Ave., you will find the Wild Cow Gallery, home of the Cactus Moon Foundation. As you enter, you will see a large horse sculpture and colorful flags to greet you. The Wild Cow Gallery features the art of many local artists including David...
American Legion Heroes of the Copper Corridor
The American Legion is a wartime veterans’ organization which supports service to veterans, service members and community. They have been influential in securing many benefits for veterans, influenced social change and provided many programs for children and...