The National Fire Protection Association is a great source of information relating to fire, electrical and related hazards. Their website NFPA.org contains information on many topics and is worth taking a look. With the wild fires in Arizona, California,...
San Manuel Miner
Governor Ducey declares state of emergency for Town of Mammoth
Governor Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, for the Town of Mammoth over the town’s water issues. The town had been dealing with water system issues for the past two weeks. Heavy monsoon rains on July 26, 2018 through July...
Community Leader of the Year helps those in need in the Copper Corridor
Barbara McClure, Executive Director of Impact of Southern Arizona, was recognized as Community Leader of the Year by the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and community. Barbara was presented with the award on Thursday July 26, 2018 at the Chamber’s 26th...
New San Manuel FFA member wins Diversified Livestock award at Arizona FFA State Convention and represents at the National level
A new member of the San Manuel FFA took top honors recently at the Arizona FFA State Convention for developing an excellent supervised agricultural experience in Diversified Livestock - Entrepreneurship/Placement. Connor Sawyer from Tucson, AZ and now a...
A grand opening for Del’s Tire Company in Oracle, AZ
A new business in Oracle held its grand opening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. Del’s Tire Company celebrated the day with giveaways, food and a jumping castle for the kids. Del’s Tire Company is owned by Del Thola. Del owns another tire store...
Arizona Zipline Adventures hosts ‘Cowboy Day’
On Saturday. Aug. 11, 2018, Cowboy Day was held at Arizona Zipline Adventures. The event was held to honor all the hardworking ranchers out there. There was music, food, games, roping and zipline. Entertainment for the kids included goat roping, corn hole, and...
Judge Bravo announces run for new District 5 JP
In the coming days, the voters of the copper communities will elect the District Five Justice of the Peace. Many of you know me as the JP for Superior and Kearny, or perhaps as the previous town magistrate in Hayden or Superior. I’ve presided over countless...
SPATS seeking new members
The San Pedro Actor's Troupe (SPATS) is looking for new members. The Oracle theater group puts on quality and entertaining productions at their theater at 730 E. American Ave. For those interested in getting into theater, this is an opportunity to learn...
Sea Lion Swimmers compete at Senior State Championship Meet
The Long Course Arizona Senior State Championship Swim Meet was held July 26-29 at Phoenix Country Day School. Darien and Evan Apuron both qualified and participated at the meet. Senior State is open to swimmers of any age that achieve the very...
Peppersauce Cave graffiti removal project continues
Peppersauce Cave, on the Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest, has been the focus of a multi-year, multi-phase graffiti removal project by Central Arizona Grotto. The next cleanup project is scheduled for Aug. 10 through 12, 2018. The...