By Kathrine Nakumura “This isn’t my first rodeo,” my mother asserted when I tried to give her the recipe for a bleach solution as cleaning agent against COVID-19. Not sure what she meant by that, I was just glad that, after returning from the hospital to her home in Hemet …
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Department of Revenue says taxpayers should ask questions when hiring tax preparers
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) says taxpayers need to be mindful when selecting their tax preparers this tax season, because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, regardless of who prepared the return. According to the IRS, roughly 60 percent of tax filers used tax preparation services in …
Read More »College & Career and Job Fair slated for March 4.
Miami- Arizona at Work partners with Miami High School for a College & Career and Job Fair on March 4. A career fair hosted by Arizona at Work and Miami High School will be held on March 4th at Miami High School. The event, according to Sherri Davis, Workforce Specialist, …
Read More »Tonto National Monument offers Bird Walks
Roosevelt, AZ – Learn about the wide variety of birds found at Tonto National Monument, including the Gila Woodpecker and the Turkey Vulture. Ranger-led bird walks will be held on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 26 Thursday, March 12 Wednesday, April 1 Wednesday, April …
Read More »Love and Equality 2020 Style
February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day began to honor an early saint or two and celebrate romantic love and martyrdom for those who allowed love to override the law. In the 14th century, couples offered flowers, sweets and cards. Women have been martyred to love for centuries and denied …
Read More »The passing of a cattle man. Kendrick Leroy Tucker July 1928 – Feb. 2020
Kendrick Leroy Tucker passed peacefully at his home at Pinto Creek, Roosevelt, AZ on February 2, 2020, with his wife and children by his side. Leroy was born on July 18, 1928, in Greenback, east of Tonto Basin, AZ and was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Esmond Tucker …
Read More »12th Annual Superior Home Tour: Coming Jan 25-26
Sat. Jan. 25th 7:00 – 10:30 Pancake breakfast. Hosted by the Fire Dept. at the Sr. Center, 360 W Main. All proceeds go to the Superior Fire Dept. 9:00 – 5:00 Home & Building Tour throughout the Town. Begins at Chamber, 165 …
Read More »“Out of This World” Views Now Protected at Tonto National Monument
By Christa Sadler What do dark skies mean to you? Does it mean seeing a shooting star when you weren’t expecting it and making a wish? Or maybe it means looking at the twinkling stars to connect with a loved one or ancestors. Does it mean searching the dark, stellar …
Read More »Volunteers Clear The Way for Hikers: Tonto Trails
By: Mike Quinn Volunteer and outdoor enthusiast The Tonto National Forest is nature’s Disneyland – but the animals are alive, the rocks aren’t made of fiberglass, and all the scenery is real. As a bonus, this land is rich with the history of the Native Americans and the early settlers. …
Read More »Tonto National Forest announces ‘fee free’ days for 2020
PHOENIX, January 15, 2020 — For Immediate Release. Visitors to the Tonto National Forest will be able to enjoy many day-use recreation sites – such as picnic grounds, shorelines, and boat launches operated by the Tonto National Forest – without having to purchase a pass on five days this year. …
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