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SIERRA VISTA — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Cochise County Wednesday and met with sheriffs from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho and Florida for a roundtable discussion and to announce formation of a nationwide Anti-Illegal Immigration Coalition.

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Between 2019 and 2021, federal contractors installed more than 1,800 stadium lights along 60 miles of the U.S. Mexican border in Arizona. The lights have not been made operational, but the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Patrol are now evaluating lighting across the so…

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BISBEE — People in support of preserving the former bible college in Miracle Valley and in opposition to demolishing the damaged and derelict structures received good news as the State Historical Preservation Office gave its approval for the site to be listed in the National and Arizona Regi…

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ST. DAVID — A driver involved in a four-vehicle collision that shut down State Route 80 at Curtiss Flats Road for more than 2½ hours is dead and three others were injured after the Arizona Department of Public Safety said it was caused when a motorist fell asleep while driving.

SIERRA VISTA — The Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the University of Arizona’s Center of Innovation to sponsor a science and technology-focused startup to promote economic growth.

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SIERRA VISTA — Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida was in Cochise County Wednesday where he was met by sheriffs from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and across the country who conveyed the urgent need to secure the border.

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BISBEE — As expected, those opposed to the mail-in ballot format for the half-cent sales tax increase to build a new county jail again appeared at the June 6 meeting of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors to protest the election.

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BISBEE — There is good news for eligible homeowners in Cochise County as the Board of Supervisors approved the use of Community Block Development Grant funds for needed home repairs.

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SIERRA VISTA — Bisbee Pride will be holding its 19th annual Pride Month celebrations the weekend of June 16-18 with pre-pride celebrations Thursday, June 15.

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PALOMINAS — Steve Spooner’s world of plants, cactuses and trees is so staggering it dwarfs his entire house like a shaded canopy that got marooned in the middle of a desert.

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SIERRA VISTA — For national reunification month in June, one organization recognizes the hard work its volunteers do with the courts and the foster care system to get families back together.

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BISBEE — Though the Cochise County Board of Supervisors has tried to boost wages and salaries for staff throughout the county to reach 96% of the market offerings to retain employees, the 2023-24 fiscal year budget will hold at 94%.

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BISBEE — Cochise County Food Network has planned a food drive June 18-24 and the Bisbee Senior Center is partnering with the Legacy Foundation to accept items.

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A recent report from the World Meteorological Organization states that global temperatures are likely to reach new record levels of heat in the next five years. The WMO’s prediction is based on rising greenhouse gasses that trap heat within the atmosphere and the naturally occurring El Nino event.

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SIERRA VISTA — As striking as the little bird it is named for, Hummingbird Resort Living threw open its doors to the public June 1 at a gala grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony that was as stunning as the facility itself.

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BISBEE — A large-property owner in St. David thought he could use a portion of his 4,800 acres as a military and law enforcement training site with a firing range long enough for snipers, Blackhawk helicopters for troop deployment, and hunter education.

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BISBEE — “You don’t look sick” is a common remark made by those who do not understand the mystery of severe illnesses like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and lupus, which make life miserable at times.

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BISBEE — Lisa Marra, former Cochise County Elections Director, has been provided a settlement payout of $130,000 through the Arizona Counties Insurance Pool, the county’s risk management insurer, following claims of a toxic work environment.

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SIERRA VISTA — The U.S Army Network Enterprise Technology Command hosted the annual Signal Cove of Remembrance memorial ceremony Thursday to honor Army signal soldiers and civilians who died while deployed post 9/11.