Jo Curtis Flieger Cowboys are a dying breed, they say. Modern technology is replacing the need for the cow hand to work with his horse and lariat. Yet, we still have a lot of working ranches in the Copper Corridor and cowboys and cowgirls still help keep the...
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Renovation plans for Community Park in San Manuel nearly finalized
At a public meeting held at the San Manuel Community Center on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, plans for the renovation of the park were discussed. The San Manuel Neighborhood Park is located at the intersection of W. Fifth Ave. and Avenue A. In February 2019, the park...
Mayor’s Minute: Resolution Copper Draft EIS and what it means for the Copper Corridor
On Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 the Tonto National Forest announced that the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Resolution Copper Mining Project was released to the public for review. This is a significant milestone for our community, Resolution Copper,...
Paul Arias named to Oracle Fire District Board
Oracle Fire Board member Ellie Brown swears in the newest member Paul Arias. Last week, the Oracle Fire District welcomed a new member to its board. Paul Arias was sworn in at the board meeting on July 17. He replaces outgoing member William Ramsay. ...
SPV Lions Club hosts international visitors
Students and members of the San Pedro Valley Lions Club. The San Pedro Valley Lions club hosted the 6th Annual Luncheon for the C. Kirby Smithe Lions International Youth Exchange program. The program supports international students in an exchange program that...
San Pedro Valley Lions Club welcomes new members, selects new officers
Members of the San Pedro Valley Lions Club. On Saturday July 20, 2019, the San Pedro Valley Lions Club in Mammoth inducted its new members. In what was the largest recruiting effort in years, the club more than doubled its membership with the addition of 16 new...
Supervisor Rios’s office spearheads clean up of Dudleyville Gun Range
The gun range in Dudleyville. Before (left) and after (right) the cleanup. Last month concerned citizens reached out to Supervisor Pete Rios about the poor conditions of the Dudleyville gun range. The land had been used for illegal dumping,...
Oracle Piano Society receives grant from State Arts Commission
The first Chamber Music Festival hosted by the Oracle Piano Society. The group will get a chance to make it a truly annual event with this grant. The Oracle Piano Society’s Chamber Music Festival will have a second year, thanks to the Arizona Commission on the...
San Pedro Valley Lions participate in Jim Click benefit raffle
The San Pedro Valley Lions are raffling off chances to win a new 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit, two round trip, first class airline tickets to anywhere in the world, or $5,000 cash. The raffle is part of the Jim Click Automotive Team benefit raffle sponsored...
Central Arizona College supports manufacturing industry
Central Arizona College's Aravaipa Campus As part of a regional consortium of community colleges and industry partners, Central Arizona College will receive $1.2 million in federal funding to develop industry-recognized apprenticeships in manufacturing. Pima...