In April, 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 to...
San Manuel Miner
Tonto National Forest withdraws Final Environmental Impact Statement for Resolution Copper
On March 1, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture which oversees the United States Forest Service made the following announcement on its website (https://www.resolutionmineeis.us) regarding the Resolution Copper Project. On Jan. 15, 2021, the...
Bridge girder placement moves Pinto Creek project forward; expect minor delays on US 60 between Superior and Globe
Motorists traveling US 60 between Superior and Globe will see the new Pinto Creek Bridge come into shape in the coming months as crews begin placing girders that will form the structure’s deck. The work started Monday, March 1, and requires lane restrictions...
Arizona, We Have the Opportunity to Promise our Youth a Prosperous Future
By Mila Besich Education has always been a priority for my family, and it was a frequent topic of discussion growing up. With my own children, the conversation continued. As the daughter and granddaughter of miners, attaining a college education was a fervent...
Shop at Home: Maria’s Cafe
In April, 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...
San Carlos Apache Tribe files lawsuit against Forest Service over Oak Flat transfer
The San Carlos Apache Tribe (“Tribe”) filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and declaratory relief to stop the Forest Service from trading sacred tribal sites at Chich'il Bildagoteel, also known as Oak Flat, to foreign mining companies seeking to...
Pinal County Sheriff’s Office sex offender notification
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has issued a sex offender notification for the San Manuel area. Robert Antonio Castillo, 22, has reported that he will be living in the 100 clock of W. San Pedro, San Manuel. Castillo is 5’3” with black hair and brown...
Joyce Elaine Pyritz
Joyce Elaine Pyritz, 82, of San Manuel, Arizona passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren on Feb. 26, 2021. Joyce was the only baby ever born at Fairmount Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan where her mother...
Lady Miner post close win over Desert Christian
By Nathaniel A. Lopez San Manuel Miner The San Manuel Miners basketball team continued their season with a three-game week. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, The boys and girls teams traveled to Desert Christian High School. The Lady Miners came out victorious in a...
Two named to the All State Band
San Manuel Jr. High School announced that it has two students who were selected as members of the All State Band. Madelyn Richardson, a seventh grader who plays Bass Clarinet, was named to the Seventh Grade All State Band. Marina Madrid, an eighth...