Monday morning Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge reported City Hall was more that 50 percent complete as of last week. Budge said the contractor, BFL Construction Company, Inc. out of Tucson agreed to have the roofing and stucco completed before taking off for Christmas. In addition to the roofing and stucco sheetrock and insulation are going…
Old Bisbee residents can rest easier regarding the threat from fire, knowing that the City’s contractor C&A Desert Diggers is well underway after eight weeks of fuels reduction along the “City Trail” above homes at the residential perimeter on the east side of Tombstone Canyon, and around the Spring Canyon communications tower. The purpose of…
The Bisbee Police Department will be purchasing 14 Semi-Automatic Carbine Launchers and pepper balls to have in their vehicles as a non-lethal option enhancing public and officer safety in certain situations. Bisbee Police Chief Tim Cox told the City Council, carbine launchers can be used from a distance, therefore promoting officer safety by not putting…
The people of Bisbee know how special nature is within and around the small city in the Mule Mountains. They know how extraordinary stargazing is from anywhere in town. Now, the city is on a global radar for recently becoming Dark Sky International’s 21st certified Dark Sky location in Arizona. And with the Four Corners…
A bomb threat made against the Cochise County Elections Department Tuesday evening caused the evacuation of the County complex on Melody Lane in Bisbee, causing a delay in the release of election result. According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) the threat was made to the Elections office around 7:07 p.m. As a result…
Books are important to society. They offer an enjoyable escape from the world. They take humans to places they may not otherwise be able to go. They open minds and broaden perspectives. They teach empathy and understanding. Now, imagine Bisbee without a place to buy books. That is soon about to be a reality, as…
Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge announced the city cannot receive the $1 million set aside in the Arizona State budget because the city is not a non-profit, but did say the funds will still come to the area. The $1 million secured by State Representative Consuelo Hernandez that were announced to the public back in July…
The Bisbee High School Pumas football team out played opposing teams throughout the season to earn the title of reginal champions. This is the first time since 1963 the Pumas have earned such a ranking. The Pumas completed their regular season with a record of 8 wins and 1 loss and a record of 6…
A Bisbee man who was taken into custody in late July on charges related to alleged sexual abuse has entered a plea agreement for aggravated assault. According to the plea agreement filed September 25, Miguel Meneses will plead no contest to aggravated assault. The plea agreement states, Meneses on or about July 26, 2024, knowingly…
It takes collaboration and resilience to make new, big ideas become a reality, especially in a small-town community. The Backyard Project, which is the 8-10 acres of land behind the Bisbee Science Lab and Copper Queen Library Annex at 519 W Melody Lane in the San Jose neighborhood, has recently reorganized and relaunched their efforts…
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