In the late 1980s, the relationship between the United Steelworkers of America Local 937 and Magma management began to change. It was moving from being adversarial to a more cooperative system. Don Shelton, former President and spokesman for the union...
San Manuel Miner
Historical Perspective: A San Manuel Union Man
San Manuel was built as a company town. Magma Copper Company needed a place to house its workforce. San Manuel has also been a union town. With Labor Day just past, we thought we’d take a look at one of San Manuel’s Union Men. Don Shelton...
Miner swimmers look sharp in season opener
After several weeks of practices, the Miner Swim Team opened the season against Palo Verde High School on Aug. 30 at the Terra Del Sol Pool. The Miner Boys team won 70 – 36. The Miner Girls won 6 out of the 11 events contested, but were beaten by a larger...
San Manuel Miner football improves but result is the same
The San Manuel football team made its greatest strides so far this season but, unfortunately, the result remained the same, as the Miners were defeated at Tombstone last Friday, 36 – 26. The loss was The Miners third-straight to start the season. ...
Ray and San Manuel start X-Country seasons
The Ray and San Manuel cross country teams started their seasons last week. The Bearcats competed at the Payson Multiple Invitational last Wednesday while the Miners hosted Pusch Ridge, Tanque Verde, The Gregory School, Ft. Thomas, and Tohono O’Odham,...
Copper Area Volleyball Results
San Manuel The Lady Miners picked up their first win of the year last Thursday, defeating Immaculate Heart in Tucson, 3 – 1 (24-26, 25-16, 25-20, 25-14). Senior Ashley Madrid led the San Manuel attack with 12 kills. Senior libero Samantha Roan had 14...
Miner swimmers ready for 2018 season
The Miner Swim Team has had to make some adjustments this year. The San Manuel Pool is under repairs so the team is practicing at the Mammoth Pool. Despite the logistics challenges, the team has had many good practices including work in the weight...
Family First Pregnancy Care Center delivers school supplies for two local schools
Two schools, Mountain Vista in Oracle and First Ave. in San Manuel, were presented with backpacks and schools supplies from Family First School Supplies Drive. Thank you to the community for supporting our back to school with your donations. Pictured Clare and Frank...
Letter to the Editor: More than a trophy, a memory was taken
If you have seen someone recently displaying this (see photo) as their prize, then, perhaps you either know a thief or have viewed a display given or sold to a person by a thief. This trophy belongs to Mike Gorham who resides at 111 E. 5th St. in...
San Manuel football hoping early tough schedule pays off later
At quick glance, the results after San Manuel’s first two football games don’t indicate many positives, but that depends on whose viewpoint it is. In two losses, the Miners have been outscored, 104 – 6. In Yuma Catholic and Benson, the Miners...