Pinal Airpark may soon have a much-needed air traffic control tower thanks to a successful amendment added by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization package which passed the House last week. ...
San Manuel Miner
Brand new equipment for brand new weight room at SMHS
By Nathaniel A. Lopez San Manuel High School now has a weight room, after years of operating with older and worn-out equipment. With the help of Dr. Michelle Poppen and grant specialist Amy Stump, San Manuel High School was able to receive a grant...
Sea Lions win home meet against Tucson Aquabears
The Sea Lions hosted the Tucson Aquabears at the Mammoth Pool on Saturday, July 1. The Sea Lions won the meet with a score of 892 points; the Aquabears finished with 549 points. The Sea Lions remain undefeated this season with a...
Sea Lions win home meet against Globe, Eloy
The Sea Lions hosted the Eloy Otters and the Globe Piranhas at the Mammoth Pool on Saturday June 24. The Sea Lions won the meet with a score of 1,001 points, Globe finished with 608 points and Eloy finished with 10 points. The Sea...
Sssnake sightings in the Tri-Community
By T.C. Brown Several sightings of snakes have been reported in San Manuel and Mammoth this summer. There is no cause for alarm though. We are talking about rock snakes. The purpose is for encouraging community engagement and having fun. Rock Snake...
Firefighters battle residential fires in Mammoth, Oracle
Things got a lot hotter for firefighters and first responders in Mammoth and Oracle this weekend when crews were called to the scenes of two different residential fires. On Saturday, July 1, at around 1 p.m., Mammoth Fire Chief Michael Miranda was...
From Copper Mining to Cannabis: New ‘Mine’ Flourishes in San Manuel
San Manuel was once known for having North America’s largest underground copper mine, but when the mine and smelter shut down, the town of San Manuel struggled. There is now a new type of mine in the area bringing jobs, economic growth and hope to...
Local business celebrates four-year anniversary
By Nathaniel A. Lopez On Saturday, April 22, the Tri-Community came out and supported local business Cheetovibez on its four-year anniversary. The event had food, more than 25 vendors, a horseshoe tournament, a cornhole tournament, prize giveaways all day, and...
Ray Bearcats PTO names Heroes of the Month
The Ray Bearcats Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) has announced its March Heroes of the Month. PreK through 3rd grade students, from left to right are Estrella Carmelo, Stirling Richardson, Audrey Clements and Korvo Whillock. These students are pictured with a...
Refugio P. Huerta July 6, 1945 – February 23, 2023
Refugio P. Huerta “Cuco” sorrowfully and suddenly left us on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. Refugio was born in Jalpa, Zacatecas on July 6, 1945, and immigrated to the United States when he was five years old. Refugio’s parents Jose Maria and Esiquia Perez...