San Manuel Miner

Mountain Vista student wins Pinal County Spelling Bee

  Anisa Stout should be inordinately proud of herself. She correctly spelled the word “ordinance” to win the Pinal County Spelling Bee.   The super speller is the daughter of Lisa and Brandin Stout of Oracle and attends school at Mountain Vista School in...

Oracle Fire District receives donation

  The Oracle Fire District, last week, received a $2,000 donation from the Silver Mountain Mining Operations, Inc. From left to right: Manuel Ramos, CEO  of Silver Mountain Mining Operations, Inc., Fire Chief Robert Jennings, Asa Knapp, Director of...

Two Miner wrestlers return as state placers from championship

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The San Manuel wrestling team had four wrestlers compete in the Division IV State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. On Friday, Feb. 18, Raymond Garcia, Jakob Tafoya, Aiden Lozoya and Aedon Hawkins geared up to wrestle at the Arizona...

Support Local: Happy Suds Laundromat

  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...

Pinal County redistricting will break up Copper Corridor

  Every 10 years, Pinal County is required to conduct a redistricting process that ensures each County Supervisor district has an equal number of residents per district. In the process, they must also consider the connectivity and congruent connection of the...

Public comments sought on changes to Air Force training areas

  The Copper Corridor region is used to playing a large role in the practice and training of both US and Arizona air troops.  It is not uncommon to see several Air Force jets flying in formation or hearing the jets whiz by over your head on a walk or even an...

Looking Back – Mining Our Past

Compiled by Joellen Brown   From the San Manuel Miner – February 1970   A Valentine Party for the Juniors of Community Presbyterian Church was held after school Feb. 12, at the church. Refreshments were provided by members of Mrs. Lloyd Thomas’ class of...