The Mammoth-San Manuel Elementary and Junior High held an assembly for the SaddleBrooke Cycle Masters bike winners on Monday, March 28, 2022. This annual event highlights students, who are selected for their outstanding performance in academics and citizenship. During...
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Naranjo, Pace stepping up with multiple homers
By Nathaniel A. Lopez The Ray baseball team collected three more wins this past week in games against San Manuel and Tempe Prep. “Our boys stepped up this last week in a big way,” assistant coach Scott Warren began, “Great offensive performances up and...
Support Local: Happy Suds Laundromat
In April 2020, 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...
Blackhawk downed by powerlines
The San Manuel Airport has had a very unusual tenant for the past couple of days. An Army Blackhawk helicopter flew through some powerlines in the area while out on a training flight. It made an emergency landing at the local airport and was parked on the tarmac until...
Support Local San Manuel Senior Center
In April 2020, 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...
Copper Town Days 2021 Car Show winners announced
It couldn’t have been a prettier day for a car show. The sun was shining and the cars were polished to a high sheen, reflecting and catching the perfect rays of sunshine. There was a bit of a breeze, but with all the cars parked under the solar panels in the...
Hayden, San Manuel to each host first round of playoffs Friday
Hayden Lobos Hayden High School and San Manuel High School, both being the higher seeds in their playoff matches, will host first round playoff games on Friday. Hayden will face off against Valley Union on Lobo Field Friday. On...
Copper Town Days celebration and car show set for Oct. 9
Year after year, for nine years, October has been a time for fun-seeking locals, as well as visitors pouring into the Tri-Community from far and wide, gathered together to celebrate their love of cars, cuisine and desert living at the Copper Town Days Car Show...
Much-maligned trophies at home once again in San Manuel Gym
By Nathaniel A. Lopez In August 2020, one photo sparked community outrage and backlash. The photo that rocked the community was of San Manuel High School Athletic trophies, thrown into a dumpster without care. This event, now known as “Trophy Gate 2020,” was...
San Manuel High School crowns Homecoming Royalty
In a tradition that is as timeless as fall itself, San Manuel High School celebrated Homecoming 2021 with a parade, bonfire and, of course, the crowning of the royalty. This year’s Royalty are: Class of 2025 Dominic Rodriguez and Andrea Nabor Class of...