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...
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Miners still undefeated with shut-out win over Panthers
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Last Friday, Sept. 10, the Miners traveled to Superior to take on the Panthers. The team went in and played hard, resulting in another win. Quarterback Nico Velasquez threw for 219 yards and three touchdowns. Noah Huerta had 219...
Two Copper Corridor parks to receive needed renovation through county CDBG funds
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Two Pinal County parks in the Copper Corridor are getting some much needed revitalization thanks to the county’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Construction at the at the Lionel D. Ruiz Park in Dudleyville and the San...
San Manuel’s winning streak quashed at Homecoming
By Nathaniel A. Lopez On October 1, the San Manuel football team held its annual homecoming game. The 5-0 Miners were set to play the 4-1 St. David Tigers. The first quarter started with a battle to score some points: the Miners posting 8 points, while the...
Support Local: Amy Whatton Realty
Amy is grateful for those families who use her services, even during the pandemic. 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...
SUPPORT LOCAL: Mel’s Drive-In
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...
Meet the President: Kennedy Ivy heads up San Manuel Revitalization Coaltion
By Nathaniel A. Lopez San Manuel Miner On July 18, the Miner caught up with the president of the San Manuel Revitalization Coalition. Kennedy Ivy has been a resident of San Manuel for the past three years. Originally from San Diego, Kennedy and his wife made...
Ballots arriving now for special election for Mammoth-San Manuel School District
Ballots began arriving in mailboxes for registered voters in the Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District No. 8 School Site Sale Election on May 18. On the ballot, Proposition No. 455 will address the potential sale, lease or exchange of certain parcels of...
New salon opens in San Manuel
Marquella Abbott is ready to accept customers at her new salon that just opened in San Manuel at 137 Eighth Ave. in the Elks Plaza. It is hard enough starting a business during normal times. But to start one during a pandemic adds an entirely different twist to...
Outreach into the community
The congregation of Living Word Chapel of Oracle puts a face lift on the Mammoth-San Manuel PreK-12 football stadium. They purchased the paint and supplied the labor spending their Sunday outside the church building serving others. It looks great. Thanks, LWC!