Amanda “Mandy” Renee Meza passed away on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 at her home. She was born in Tucson, AZ on April 13, 1982 to Tony and Shirley Meza. She spent a lot of her childhood in California, Arizona, and Nevada. She lived a very adventurous and...
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Hayden to face off at home against Salome
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News After sitting out for the 2020-21 season, the Hayden Lobos are set to return to the football field on Friday, Aug. 20, with a freedom game (non-region) against Salome. This will be the home opener for the Lobos. Kickoff...
Overnight accident leaves truck driver injured, roadway covered in paint
An overnight accident on Highway 177 at milepost 159 between Kearny and Superior has left the driver injured and blocked the roadway from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, until after 1 a.m. Thursday morning, Aug. 12. According to the Arizona Department of Public...
ADOT to drivers: More monsoon storms require extra caution; be prepared, stay alert for wet highways, possible flooding and debris
PHOENIX – With the National Weather Service forecasting additional monsoon storms in Arizona, drivers should exercise extreme caution and consider ways to avoid severe conditions on the state’s highways and roads. That includes delaying travel until severe weather has...
Jose Jesus Arbizo
Jose Jesus “Negro” Arbizo, 71, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at his ranch in Aravaipa. Joe was a great, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and tio who cherished his family with all of his heart. He was always so proud of all of “his...
Joe Duarte Rios
On Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, Joe Duarte Rios, beloved brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 73 from complications related to COVID-19. Joe was born on March 18, 1947 in Hayden, Arizona to Santiago and...
Apply by Sept. 3 for Gila County Re-Districting Committee
Gila County Supervisor Woody Cline Every 10 years the nationwide census cements population counts for Globe and Miami – for Gila County – the state of Arizona and the nation. Increases and decreases in population can reshape political district boundaries; they can...
Three local young ladies complete ‘Ten for Teens’ program
Family First would like to announce the three seniors receiving the scholarship from the Ten for Teens program: Audrey Bridges, Star Chavez and Gianna Everett. Congratulations!
Oracle Fire Department, CERTS host story time for Family First
Thank you to the Oracle Fire Department for hosting Family First Story Time parents and children and giving them a tour. “We appreciate the CERTS and the fireman handy to take care of us,” said Clare Grochocki of Family First Pregnancy Care Center.
Family First Pregnancy Care Center seeking volunteers
Now that students are back in school and you have some time on your hands, consider volunteering. Family First is a great place to give some time once a week, once a month, whatever. They have several opportunities: story time reader and coordinator; support...