The Club in Gila County has tripled enrollment in a program that includes archery equipment, pneumatic arms and firearms. A year ago, Gila County had no 4-H Shooting Sports Club. Today the club boasts a roster of 35 kids and a waiting list. Nine of the kids are state medalists …
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Gila County Fair Celebrates 50 years, readies for action
It’s Gila County Fair’s 50th birthday, and in celebration, this year’s fair promises to be the biggest show ever. Exciting new events have been added to the lineup, including a Ranch Rodeo, World Series Roping, Trailer Team Roping and a BMX exhibition—plus a Fear Factor and wildlife encounter. A horse …
Read More »4-H Kids prepare for Gila County Fair
Paraphrasing the lyrics of a Broadway show tune from a bygone era, our county fair is a great county fair. It’s the best county fair in our state. And well it should be, considering the the Gila County Fair is entering its 50th year. The first fair was held in …
Read More »Making the Case for Urban Chickens
Locals explain why chickens are the next best thing It is hard to know the life expectancy of a chicken. Usually they end up on someone’s plate long before they can reach old age. Yet Karen Donaldson has had chickens live more than ten years. To see Donaldson’s chickens, you …
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