Former Indio teacher L.D. Lauritzen to discuss new book at DHS library
It is a privilege to interview local authors directly and gain insight into their published work. I had a picture of Larry Lauritzen, but I had never met him. When the moment finally arrived, the quintessential cowboy walked by. Tall and strong, he wears a Stetson and bolo tie. I already felt immersed in his […]
Letters to the Editor: Feb. 12
Politeness When it comes to President Biden’s recent State of the Union address, it’s amazing how so many lawmakers have gone insane and forgotten their politeness during the president’s address. Hearing these words from Mahatma Gandhi may help all members of Congress. recycling Re: February 5 article “Tucson needs partners focused on more than revenue.” […]
Jail Booking Report for April 19 – 25
Below is a list of reservations from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility for April 19-25, 2022. All information is collected from the prison’s reservation roster. The following are in prison, but each is presumed innocent until convicted in court. April 19th Naymon Conyer, Age 19, Warrant, SPD. Jacob Schutt, 26, Warrant, SPD. Her Teresa […]
Becoming the 1st Latina leader of Valley of the Sun United Way
Valley of the Sun United Way’s first Latina CEO, Carla Vargas Jasa, poses for a portrait at VSUW’s offices in Phoenix, Arizona, January 20, 2023. Megan Mendoza/The Republic Valley of the Sun United Way has been serving Maricopa County since 1927, tackling systemic inequalities that lead to health, housing, education, and employment problems. Maricopa County […]
We must come together to meet our transportation needs
Here are my opinions and analysis: As I enter my third year of my first term as county supervisor, it’s encouraging to see all the progress we’ve made to improve transportation infrastructure in our region. , the next two years will be very important if we want to continue these improvements. This will require a […]
Here are the challenges facing rural water systems in Arizona
The challenges facing Arizona’s rural water systems and possible solutions to those problems were the subject of a public webinar hosted by The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Quality Division. Rural Arizona water systems face challenges with resources, labor, infrastructure, and long-term financial planning. Due to inflation and the current drought in Arizona, […]
Green Valley hospital closes after buckling under unmanageable debt
Green Valley’s only hospital closed Thursday. Due to financial difficulties and the inability of residents of this retirement community to go to the hospital instead of driving to Tucson. The 49-bed Santa Cruz Valley Regional Hospital opened seven years ago, with an average of 50 patients admitted to its emergency room each day. But despite […]
Planning underway to commemorate 10-year mark of Granite Mountain Hotshot tragedy | The Verde Independent
As the 10th anniversary of the fire accident that claimed the lives of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots in the fight against the Yarnell Hill fire approaches, the team is working to commemorate the tragedy with a memorial event on Friday, June 30, 2023. increase. In a February 8th news release, the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial […]
Storm drops more than a foot of snow on Flagstaff; FUSD, NAU, CCC cancel classes Tuesday
Daily Sun Stuff As expected, a strong winter storm brought at least a foot of snow to several areas of northern Arizona, with more snow accumulating through Tuesday. According to Belmont’s National Weather Service, Flagstaff set a snow record of 14.8 inches on Sunday, breaking the record set in 1978 of 8.9 inches. The storm […]
Maricopa judge allows narrow part of Kari Lake’s Arizona election lawsuit to head to trial
(CNN) A Maricopa County Superior Court judge said Monday that Arizona Republican Kari Lake, who lost her gubernatorial race last month, election litigation. Judge Peter Thompson ruled that the majority of allegations made by Lake in the original complaint (8 out of 10) were immediately dismissed. A motion to dismiss the hearing in Maricopa County […]
