In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
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Bearcats post first win of the season over Cicero Prep; will face off against Knights in Homecoming game
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The Ray High School football team traveled to face off against Cicero Prep on Friday, Sept. 10. Due to Boboquivari cancelling its season, the Bearcats were left without a game the week of Sept. 3. That week off appeared to give the...
Lobos win over Lincoln Prep, 42-8
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The Hayden football team traveled to compete against Lincoln Prep on Friday, Sept. 10. The game started off slow, but by the half the score was 12-2, in the Lobo's favor. The Lobos were able to pick up the pace and end the game with a victory,...
Resolution Copper offsets its operations with renewable energy certificates
The Resolution Copper project purchased enough renewable energy certificates (RECs) to offset 100% of its electrical usage in 2020. Through an agreement between Rio Tinto Kennecott and Rocky Mountain Power (RMP), Resolution Copper acquired 55,000...
Chairman Offers Apology
On Sept. 1, 2021, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors acting as the board of directors for the Public Health District meeting turned down 3.2 million dollars of federal grant money to help the county with the COVID-19 pandemic. In my opinion, this decision was...
Town of Superior celebrating 45 years of incorporation with events
On Sunday, Sept. 19, the Town will celebrate the dedication of the Besich Park stage. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a dedication ceremony, followed by a performance by the Superior Dance Company and a concert out door dance with Power Drive Band from 5 to 8...
Johnny Pacheco
Johnny Pacheco 86, of Kearny, AZ, born Jan. 27, 1935, in Dos Cabezas, AZ, passed away on Aug. 31, 2021, in Mesa AZ. Johnny worked for Kennecott Copper Company and ASARCO as a cost accountant for over 30 years. He also served his country in the United...
Kay Ware
Kay Ware, 84, of Dudleyville, AZ, left this earth peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. Kay was born Aug. 16, 1937 in New Mexico to parents Charlie and Sibyl Settlemeyer. Kay was preceded in death by her soulmate and husband, William. She is survived by...
San Manuel beats Duncan 38-8; game tied at 0-0 until fifth quarter
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Holy moly, what a game! Last Friday, the San Manuel football team hosted the Duncan Wildkats – a close game that ended up in overtime, with both teams in a 0-0 stalemate until the fifth quarter. The Miners were down three...
Lobos hold their own against #2 Williams; Vikings post win over Hayden 44-58
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News Last Friday, the Hayden football team competed at home against the number two team in the state, Williams. Damien Smith (20) drives for a Hayden first down. The first quarter started off with both teams loading the...