One of Sierra Vista’s former residents recently earned a special title. Laura Diekema participated in her first beauty pageant and was crowned the United States of America’s Ms. Nevada (USOA Ms. Nevada) on Nov. 7.
One of Sierra Vista’s former residents recently earned a special title. Laura Diekema participated in her first beauty pageant and was crowned the United States of America’s Ms. Nevada (USOA Ms. Nevada) on Nov. 7.
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Have you ever wondered why you come to the Farmers’ Market every Thursday? I would like to talk about why you should be coming to the farmers’ market in a short series of articles over the next few weeks.
Have you ever wondered about how many nuts there are in the world? On second thought maybe I should qualify that question a little better. Have you ever wondered how many “tree” nuts there are in the world? Well, I’m glad you asked. You do know that not all nuts grow on trees?
WILLCOX — City Manager Caleb Blaschke focused on the city’s budgeting for leisure services including the Twin Lakes Golf Course, the city pool and the Elsie S. Hogan Community Library during the city council meeting on May 6.
Courts and Crime
- Man charged with sexual exploitation of minor to be sentenced
- High profile attorney involved in grand jury case in Cochise County
- Drivers carrying migrants endangering Cochise County, law enforcement says
- Woman accused of manslaughter released from monitoring after GPS issues
- Couple accused of leaving 11-year-old son home alone plead not guilty
- Migrants continue illegal flow into U.S.; Cochise County a hub, sheriff says
- Judge denies request to transfer accused child molester's case to juvenile court
- Trial date set in case of former BP agent accused of killing stepson in crash
- 3 more males come forward in sex abuse case against Tombstone man
- Accused serial rapist's lawyer wants prosecution's DNA information
- Parents arrested for leaving 11-year-old boy alone for weeks, Sheriff's Office says
- DNA is at center of case against retired BP agent accused of serial rapes
- Prospective jurors to get questionnaires in sex abuse civil lawsuit
- Lawyer requests jail release for teen accused of murder
- Child murder suspect acts up in court — again
- Sheriff's Office arrests Bisbee teen in fatal stabbing at Juniper Flats
- Former judicial candidate facing perjury charge seeks change of venue
- Cochise County Sheriff's deputy cleared in shooting
- AZ Supreme Court to review Corporation Commission 'dark money' case
- Teen accused of child abuse seeks transfer to juvenile court
TUCSON — Cycling in Southern Arizona will get a major boost next spring when the inaugural El Tour de Zona takes place March 25-27 in and around towns of Sierra Vista, Tombstone and Bisbee.
How can you ensure that you receive the best medical care possible? — by becoming an advocate for your health and wellbeing.
SIERRA VISTA — Sierra Vista Unified School District recently launched its Creative Arts Learning Lab as an initiative to integrate more instruction in the arts for elementary school students.
We all know that it is better to be healthy than to be unhealthy, to eat well as opposed to poorly and to be physically active versus being sedentary. Most of us know that a healthy diet and exercise can help to prevent some of the most common causes of death in the United States, including …
SIERRA VISTA — Filmmakers across the region are preparing for some fast and furious filming in anticipation for this year’s Sierra Vista 48 Hour Film Competition.
Inspired to innovate her home business with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, florist Edda Delacruz provides phone, video-chat, and limited in-person consultations for her clients at Fridas Studio Florist.
HEREFORD — This year’s “Ride, Cowboy Ride” Cowboy Poetry Gathering found a way to reach its audience despite the pandemic, by live-streaming their performers in addition to limited in-person seating to accommodate the safety guidelines related to COVID-19.
SIERRA VISTA — The city of Sierra Vista’s Arts & Humanities mural project, containing local artwork and symbolism of the surrounding area, has resumed construction after a three-year hiatus.
When it comes to helping individuals feel better, move better, recover from injury or ease chronic mobility issues, physical therapists play an integral role.
“Runners: on your mark, set, Go Virtual!”
PHOENIX — As the number of Arizonans who have contracted COVID-19 has raced past 100,000, testing for the novel coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease has become a priority. Some of that testing now is being done through saliva, a process that’s easier and less expensive.
When we exercise, the levels of thousands of substances in our bloodstream rise and drop, according to an eye-opening new study of the immediate, interior effects of working out. The study is the most comprehensive cataloging to date of the molecular changes that occur during and after exerc…
Whether you are hunched over a laptop in a makeshift workspace or slouched on the couch binge-watching TV, you know — and can feel — that sitting for long periods can sabotage your health. From head to toe, these simple exercises can provide relief, restore muscle function and improve posture.
As she looked at the Disney characters decorating the walls of the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Dental Clinic and at the smiling, laughing children watching dental health demonstrations, Suzanne Haney thought back to what a trip to the dentist used to be.
When Edward Miller took over as chief medical officer for Copper Queen Community Hospital he didn’t think he’d have to lead a hospital through a pandemic.
It seems you cannot turn on a television in this crazy COVID-19 time without hearing concern about stress, and lots of advice on how to handle it. They tell you to binge-watch your favorite television series, have a marathon with Netflix, meditate, do yoga, drown yourself in arts & craft…
BISBEE — Bisbee residents will have a new outdoor exercise court which touts a seven–minute, full–body workout at Higgins Park in Old Bisbee at no cost to the city.
The Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host the 14th Annual Autism Walk & Resource Fair on Saturday, April 4, in Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium at Kino Park Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk and Resource Fair is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Due to the recent state and federal guidelines regarding the COVID-19 virus, the City of Sierra Vista has canceled all events that consist of 50 or more people and revoked all special event permits for the next 8 weeks. The City of Sierra Vista has notified us that this includes the Sierra V…
At the Sierra Vista Farmers Market we are ready for the warmer weather. January and February are often challenging months at our year-round market. But thanks to our hearty customers and vendors we made it through the cold, wet, windy months and spring is just around the corner. Starting in …
This Week at the Market
Healthy Greens Make Healthy Brains
Bee-aware the Cost of Honey
The Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host the 14th Annual Autism Walk & Resource Fair on Saturday, April 4, in Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium at Kino Park Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk and Resource Fair is from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
February is suddenly upon us, and that means heart-shaped boxes filled with chocolates and candy will be arriving on Valentine’s Day. However, there’s another special occasion to celebrate in February: National Children’s Dental Health Month. The annual occurrence, sponsored by the American …