Winkelman

Support Local: Town of Winkelman

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...

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...

Hayden shuts out Bearcats, 68-0

  On Friday, October 1, the Hayden Lobos met with the Ray Bearcats underneath the lights of the Ray High School football field for the annual rivalry game. At the time, the Lobos held a 3-2 record while the Bearcats held a 2-3 record.   Noah Bellon carries...

Support Local: Post Offices, historically treasured. In modern day…?

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...

Lobos fall to Mustangs

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   Last Friday, Aug. 27, the Hayden Lobos traveled to Mogollon to face off against the Mustangs. After putting up a fight, the Lobos came home with a hard loss. The final score was 0-54.   “Tough loss!” coach John Estrada said. “They beat us...

Lobos post big win over Frogs in season opener

By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News   On Friday, August 20, the Hayden Lobos kicked off their football season with a big 32-12 win at home against Salome.    “We played okay. We have lots of room for improvement. We need to keep working hard,”...

Local School District votes for mask mandate

  Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District voted on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to require all students and staff to wear masks indoors. Superintendent Jeff Gregorich shared with the governing board that 50 students are on mandatory quarantine because of 6 positive student...

Apply by Sept. 3 for Gila County Re-Districting Committee

Gila County Supervisor Woody Cline   Every 10 years the nationwide census cements population counts for Globe and Miami – for Gila County – the state of Arizona and the nation. Increases and decreases in population can reshape political district boundaries; they can...

Support Local: Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce

Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce president and board members. President Ginger Bentley (center), Board Members Vanessa Camacho (left) and  Becky Dunn. Board members not pictured are Jean Slater, Irma Newman, Vicki Palmer, Jamie Ramsey and Nancy Hinojos. In April 2020,...