Publications

AFGHANISTAN: A soldier’s perspective

By Gary Michiel Montiel Anyone who is old enough to remember the events of 9/11 and the vivid imagery and raw emotion that day instilled in our country understands the reason we invaded Afghanistan. We were attacked on our own soil and we were compelled to defend...

Support Local: La Cantina

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...

Panthers to kick off 2021 season Friday at Desert Heights Prep

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Superior Sun   The Superior Panthers football team will kick off its season Friday, Aug. 20. The Panthers will travel to Desert Heights Prep for their first game under a new head coach, Joshua Denhalter. The Panthers are a relatively young...

Storms flood streets, damage Arboretum

  The wild monsoon storms that hit Superior and the Copper Corridor region on Friday and Saturday created quite the mess throughout Superior and damaged the picnic areas and some trails at the Wallace Desert Garden at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum.   ...

Support Local: Amy Whatton Realty

  Amy is grateful for those families who use her services, even during the pandemic. 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...

Installed and ready to communicate

  Oracle Fire District added something shiny and new to its fire station on American Avenue.   No. It’s not a new truck.   A brand new reader board was installed last week and according to Fire Chief Robert Jennings, it’s “absolutely perfect!”  ...

Albert Wade

  Albert Wade, 84, passed away at his home in Kearny on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, surrounded by his family. Albert was born on Dec. 10, 1936 to parents Albert M. and Anton Etta (Brogan) Wade in Cannelton, West Virginia. On June 3, 1960, he married the love of his...

Roberto Antonio ‘Tony’ Chavez

February 7, 1989 - August 3, 2021  Roberto Antonio “Tony” Chavez, 32, passed away in Tucson on Aug. 3, 2021. He was born on Feb. 7, 1989 to his mother, Cindy Cole.   He is survived by his mother, Cindy Cole; son, Roberto Chavez; 12 siblings and many other family...

Ray heads out of town for season opener Friday

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News   The Ray football team will begin its season on Friday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m., traveling to Valley Union to face off against the Blue Devils. This will be the team’s first game in over a year, since they decided to sit out...

Local resident raises funds for PTO in honor of his mom

Manny Palacios started “Lupe’s Jumbo Drive” in honor of his mom, Lupe Palacios. His goal is to help teachers and students with supplies. His niece Azalya Jimenez (l) presents a check for $777 to Melissa Day and members of Ray Bearcat Parent Teachers Organization.