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SCC residents voiced suggestions for what they’d like to see included in the good neighbor agreement between South32 and local governmental entities. Read moreResidents give input on good neighbor agreement with South32

One morning in 2022, Jessy Zamorano woke up, went to her community mailbox in Rio Rico and noticed a king-sized, dirty mattress sprawled on the street. There were Cheeto bags and trash all over it. Read moreJessy Zamorano aims to clean, beautify SCC

Javier Pintado found his life’s purpose by chance a few years ago. Read moreJavier Pintado helps people build healthy, happy lifestyles

UniSource Energy Services – sister company to Tucson Electric Power – held two public meetings on March 20 to collect input on a proposed transmission line that could run through Green Valley … Read moreUniSource proposes new transmission line for SCC

In the latest development of a nearly year-long matter, former Nogales Fire Chief Jeff Sargent took his termination dispute to Santa Cruz County Superior Court. Read moreSargent files complaint against city officials

A 13-year-old boy visiting southern Arizona for spring break was arrested early Tuesday morning after allegedly posting a threat on Snapchat stating his intent to “shoot up a school,” accordin… Read moreJuvenile arrested after alleged threat to 'shoot up a school'

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Nogales arrested three Mexican citizens who attempted to flee from agents near Interstate 19 earlier this month. Read moreBorder Patrol arrests three undocumented citizens

The Chino Fire, which sparked in eastern Rio Rico on the afternoon of March 20, was fully contained and put out on Sunday, according to Tubac Fire Chief Ben Guerrero. Read moreChino Fire fully contained

Alessandro Cortinas was born into music. His parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts all had their own artistic skills, whether professionally or as a hobby. Read moreAless Cortinas advances new generation of local musicians

Sue Rogers believes she knows dogs. Well. Read moreSue Rogers connects animals with 'forever homes'

Heidi Rentz Ault and Zander Ault believe that it just takes a bike, a dirt road and the breathtaking scenery in the outback of Patagonia to have a life-changing experience. Read moreThe Aults help navigate the backroads of Patagonia

Multiple fire crews worked overnight to contain a fire that broke out Thursday afternoon on U.S. Forest Service land, near Salero Ranch Road, in eastern Rio Rico. Read moreCrews respond to wildfire east of Rio Rico

Emilio Velasquez recalls his first day as a justice of the peace in the courtroom: Clad in a tie wrapped in a Windsor knot and a solemn black robe, he was all business on the outside. But insi… Read moreEmilio Velasquez worked to build ‘second chance court’

After tabling a decision last month to approve an Operation Stonegarden grant for the Nogales Police Department, the City Council voted March 5 to unanimously approve the $462,000 in federal funding. Read moreCouncil approves Stonegarden grant despite some pushback

Sergio Humberto Ramos, a 73-year-old Nogales resident, was sentenced at U.S. District Court in Tucson this month after he was caught playing a role in a drug trafficking scheme. Read moreCourt briefs: Nogales man gets prison for drug crime

Pedestrian traffic along Morley Avenue remained flat last Friday afternoon – a time of the week that would typically be among the busiest for retailers that rely on Mexican shoppers. Read moreMorley retailers see slow impact of tariffs on Chinese imports

For thousands of years, the Santa Cruz River has been the beating heart of the Sonoran Desert. Read moreEffort for Santa Cruz River Urban Wildlife Refuge moves forward

Several dozen Santa Cruz County residents rallied on East Frontage Road in Tubac last Saturday to underscore the importance of preserving democracy. Read moreCounty residents rally to ‘save democracy’

A 37-year-old Nogales man died Wednesday morning while in custody at the Santa Cruz County Jail, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Read moreMan dies in Santa Cruz County Jail

With threats of federal cuts, Medicaid families stand at risk of losing care Read moreWith threats of federal cuts, Medicaid families stand at risk of losing care

Residents looking to voice concerns or provide input in the development of a Community Protection and Benefit Agreement between mining company South32 and officials of Santa Cruz County, Patag… Read moreBriefs: Meetings scheduled for South32 community agreement

Citing a loss of trust and confidence in him, a former volunteer with the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue team recently filed a recall petition that seeks to unseat Sheriff David Hathaway. Read moreTubac resident launches recall effort against Hathaway

U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, 77, who announced in April he was diagnosed with lung cancer, died Thursday due to complications with cancer treatments, according to a news release from Grijalva’s office. Read moreRep. Raul Grijalva dies at 77

It was a slow day at the border wall last week for the Green Valley-Sahuarita Samaritans, but the group doesn't see lulls in border crossers as a sign to slow down their work. Read moreSamaritans keep at it despite drop in crossings

Authorities are investigating an alleged theft from the Santa Cruz County Attorney’s anti-racketeering fund, officials announced Monday evening. Read moreOfficials report alleged theft in County Attorney’s Office

During separate stops, stakeholders voiced concerns of looming tariffs on Mexican goods, while Republican congress members learned about the border. Read moreProduce importers urge for tariff ‘certainty’ during Hobbs, Ciscomani visits

After nearly three years of postponements, a sentencing hearing for former County Assessor Felipe Fuentes is once again in near sight with an April 7 date. Read moreFuentes sentencing approaches

Two days after he implemented a 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports, President Donald Trump announced Thursday morning that the tariffs would be put on hold until April 2. Read moreLocal business leaders relieved with temporary pause on tariffs

Cross-border businesses in Ambos Nogales could see major impacts to their operations after Trump implemented a 25 percent tariff on Mexican imports. Read moreAmbos Nogales importers, exporters weigh U.S. tariffs on Mexico

Michael Humphries, who took over as interim port director for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in November 2017 and later took full command of operations in Nogales, retired effective Friday… Read moreNogales POE director Humphries retires

Nine-year-old Nova Altfillisch and 10-year-old Analee Hidalgo took turns grappling on the stunt mat as the pair practiced their “kesa-gatame” technique, a side control tactic used in some mart… Read moreDemand grows for Nogales’ only jiu-jitsu studio

The Arizona Auditor General recently removed the Santa Cruz Elementary School District’s “high financial risk” designation, providing welcome news after a year of budget cuts aimed at easing i… Read moreLittle Red School rises out of 'high financial risk'