Arizona Range News

Three of the county's five state Motor Vehicle Division offices could be closing as the Arizona Department of Transportation cuts costs amid a $100 million budget deficit. Full Story »

Candidate packets due by Wednesday, Dec. 9 By Carol Broeder/Arizona Range News Want to run for Willcox City Council? City Clerk Cristina Whelan says candidate packets are now available at City Hall, 101 S. Railroad Ave., Suite B, in Willcox. Full Story »

Johan van den Berg has been reappointed as president and chief executive officer at Eurofresh Farms, a company he co-founded and served on its board of directors as chairman since 2005. Full Story »

The Cochise County Health Department and the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed recently that a woman in her 50s from the Sierra Vista area with underlying medical conditions died from complications of 2009 H1N1 Influenza (Swine Flu) in late October. Full Story »

Valley Union High School board members, administration, teachers and community members met on Friday, Nov. 13 to develop a five-year strategic plan. Karen Beckvar, leadership development specialist, from the Arizona School Board Association facilitated the session. Full Story »

"The city responded quickly to the downturn in revenue and is maintaining a balanced budget," said City Manager Pat McCourt, adding, "We know that the reduction in service levels has hurt some programs and for that we apologize." Full Story »

Willcox will kick off the Christmas season with an apple festival and lighted parade this coming weekend. Full Story »

Funeral services are pending for a 43-year old Willcox man who died tragically in a motorcycle accident near Wenden last Wednesday. Full Story »

A Tucson group formed to recruit, retain and reward K-12 teachers in Southern Arizona has initiated a partnership with OfficeMax to provide special recognition to local, deserving teachers. Full Story »

We've all heard the term "Christmas in July," but "July in Christmas?" What's up with that? Full Story »

LDS Ward 1 holds supply-raiser The Willcox 1st Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is organizing a community drive to help fill some needs in our local Willcox Elementary and Middle Schools. Full Story »

Six high school juniors will be touring the nation's capital for one week this summer as winners of Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative's (SSVEC's) 30th annual Washington Youth Tour competition. The students were recognized on Tuesday, Nov. 17 following a dinner honoring them and their parents at the Cochise College Benson Center. Full Story »

SUNSITES ELEGANT DESSERT NIGHT, one of the highlights of holiday season in Sunsites, is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Sunsites Community Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with dessert tasting and silent auction beginning at 5:30. Full Story »

Weekly Monday Parents Anonymous Support Group: Meets every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Huachuca in Benson. Full Story »

"We are offering an exciting new service the public," says Tom Miner, director of the city's library, which is providing its patrons with online access to more than 2,530 titles. Full Story »

Dick Kamp / Wick Communications Environmental Liaison Full Story »

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 00:35 BISBEE - "The county has been overly generous. It's been 18 years." Full Story »

Cochise County Presiding Judge Wallace R. Hoggatt has won first place in the 2009 American Bar Association Judge Edward R. Finch Law Day Speech Award contest. Full Story »

BISBEE - Thanks to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the county emergency services director will be able to fund needed equipment, essential training and mobile message boards with $147,750 in grants. Full Story »

SIERRA VISTA - On May 30 next year, the sound of patriotic music will be the norm on grounds of the Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery. Full Story »

BISBEE - A Christian recording studio may go up on Kino Road in Hereford if the county Planning and Zoning Commission approves a special use permit for the facility. Full Story »

DOUGLAS - The Mexican Consulate has received a Douglas Youth Advocates Community Award. Full Story »