The Copper Corridor, as a region and Pinal County as a whole, is fortunate to have Pete Rios as our County Supervisor. Supervisor Rios understands the challenges of living in our remote, rural communities, and most importantly, he has never forgotten his roots...
Opinion
Court, Attorney General Confirm Rios’ Residency
Once again, it has been confirmed that Supervisor Pete Rios continues as a legal resident of District 1. It comes as no surprise as a Superior Court judge and the Attorney General of the State of Arizona had previously reviewed the issue and confirmed Rios as a...
Candidate for Pinal County Supervisor District 1 speaks on residency
I’m clearly the underdog challenging career politician Pete Rios. Rios has lived in a three bedroom single family home in Apache Junction, valued at $301,362, on .41 acre lot where his now adult children grew up and went to school. I’m happy for them, yet the problem...
Senator Sinema – A Leader Arizona Can Count On
COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, we all understand that life as we knew it, will never be the same. There is not one community across Arizona, the United States of America and even the World, that has not been affected by this ruthless pandemic. ...
Mr. & Mrs. Duarte, Joe and Rose: Two of The Greatest Blessings of My Life
Joe D. Duarte These two beautiful people, educators par excellence, made an enormous impact on my life and the lives of many, very many. My cognizance of them began in Old Ray and Sonora, Arizona where they came to teach school in the 1950s. The first of my...
AZ Safety Solutions: Heat Awareness
Well it’s finally here … the HOT weather we expect since we live in Arizona. It may be here a bit earlier this year than in years past, but it is here nonetheless. With the heat and hot weather in mind this is a good time to refresh what we know about heat...
Kearny Mayor Offers Update to Community
Mayor Debra Sommers First of all, I want to thank all of you for keeping healthy and safe. I would like to update you on the good things happening in Kearny. The Town of Kearny is working on many economic development projects, some are funded by USDA RD (United...
Getting Arizona Back to Work, A Health Care Provider’s Perspective
Sharon Girard, PA-C emeritus It’s been weeks and we are still locked down at home. That is, if you are not one of the 40% in our society who are considered “essential workers”. Many of us are staying put, sitting inside and binge watching TV or taking long...
Letter to the Editor: Superintendent Announces Implementation for Approved Bond
Crystle Nehrmeyer On behalf of the Oracle Elementary School District, our Governing Board, students, families, and staff, I want to express our sincere appreciation to the voters who supported and approved both Prop 438 and Prop 439, our override continuation and...
It’s the Start of the Fall Holiday Season: Time to Think ‘Safety’
Can’t you just see it now? The family gathering at the Thanksgiving table and enjoying all that delicious food? Think of it … the stuffing, the pumpkin pie, the yummy mashed and sweet potatoes, the green bean casserole and the star of the feast the...