John Canez, 62, of Mesa, Arizona entered eternal rest Jan. 19, 2021. He was born July 1,1958 at Williams Air Force Base and raised in Superior, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret D. Canez, and survived by his brother, George...
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Shop at Home: Superior Skincare
Jill Albertson welcomes her clients to the Nest. In April, 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...
Shop at Home: Pamela Peck, Untangled Hair and My Home Group Realty
In April, 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 to...
Tonto National Forest withdraws Final Environmental Impact Statement for Resolution Copper
On March 1, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture which oversees the United States Forest Service made the following announcement on its website (https://www.resolutionmineeis.us) regarding the Resolution Copper Project. On Jan. 15, 2021, the...
Bridge girder placement moves Pinto Creek project forward; expect minor delays on US 60 between Superior and Globe
Motorists traveling US 60 between Superior and Globe will see the new Pinto Creek Bridge come into shape in the coming months as crews begin placing girders that will form the structure’s deck. The work started Monday, March 1, and requires lane restrictions...
Arizona, We Have the Opportunity to Promise our Youth a Prosperous Future
By Mila Besich Education has always been a priority for my family, and it was a frequent topic of discussion growing up. With my own children, the conversation continued. As the daughter and granddaughter of miners, attaining a college education was a fervent...
San Carlos Apache Tribe files lawsuit against Forest Service over Oak Flat transfer
The San Carlos Apache Tribe (“Tribe”) filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and declaratory relief to stop the Forest Service from trading sacred tribal sites at Chich'il Bildagoteel, also known as Oak Flat, to foreign mining companies seeking to...
Carole Jean Arnett
On Feb. 11, 2021, Carole Jean Arnett was called home after suffering briefly from a stroke. Jean was born on Sept. 1, 1937 in Mansfield, Ohio to Adam and Della Scheetz. She moved to Whitman, AZ with her family as a young girl and eventually landed in Superior in...
San Carlos Apache Tribe files lawsuit against Forest Service over Oak Flat transfer
The San Carlos Apache Tribe (“Tribe”) filed a motion for a preliminary injunction and declaratory relief to stop the Forest Service from trading sacred tribal sites at Chich'il Bildagoteel, also known as Oak Flat, to foreign mining companies seeking to...
My Turn: Resolution Copper Needs to Move Forward – With Permits in Place
Mila Besich, Mayor of Superior, AZ Superior is my hometown where my family has lived for generations. As its name implies, it is one of the most superior and scenic places in Arizona. From the surrounding mountains and canyons to trails and rock climbing to...