June 1, 2023 - Grassroots 50

Silver Belt | Nurturing students, growing plants: Gila County’s Teacher of the Year

Photo courtesy of High Desert Middle School Bethany Gray proudly holds the 2023 Gila County Teacher of the Year award. Pictured with Gray are Gila County School Superintendent Nick Montagu, Gila County School Superintendent Roy Sandoval, and Grove Unified School District Associate Superintendent Christa Dalmorin East, PhD. Updated: 10 hours ago / Posted: Jun 1, […]

David Hendren, 38, suspect in cold case shooting of Larry Fuller

A suspect has been arrested in Ignacio’s unsolved murder. The victim was shot dead on New Year’s Day 2009 while returning home. Larry Fuller, 49, a father of four, was shot after exiting a local bar, Sidekick Lounge, around 2 a.m., reports said. Colorado Bureau of Investigation. David Hendren, 38, was arrested on May 18. […]

Creatures of the Night Walk (Registration Required, Limit 15) – Animals – Events

Join Rangers Eric and Steve on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Click on this program title for more details. Join Rangers Eric and Steve to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be easy to moderate on sandy or uneven terrain, and will […]

Man faces multiple charges after resisting arrest

TUCSON, Arizona (KGUN) — On Friday, May 26 at approximately 9:13 am, the Sahuarita Police Department responded to a report of a dispute involving physical domestic violence. The incident occurred on the 600 block of Tormo Street. The suspect was identified as Rui Trujillo and arrested. Trujillo is guilty of this recent disorderly conduct (first […]

A California Man Unknowingly Discovers an Ancient Mastodon Tooth While Running on the Beach

A California man picked up something a little more exciting than a seashell while running on the beach. Jim Smith, a frequent runner in Santa Cruz’s Aptos neighborhood, didn’t realize he had just discovered a rare and ancient artifact, a mastodon tooth, and took the find home. He came to his senses after an image […]

9 of the Friendliest Towns in Arizona

Also known as the “Grand Canyon State,” Arizona is filled with stunning scenery and fascinating cultural attractions. Places like the Sonoran Desert and the Grand Canyon and cities like Phoenix continue to make headlines, but the small towns of Arizona are all-too-great gems in this desert paradise. From charming hospitality to natural wonders, Arizona’s small […]

Early-Onset diabetes linked to higher dementia risk in Flagstaff. Doctor Explains | State

diabetes health Big picture: sherandra bell “Diabetes affects the whole body.” In the news: A new study shows a very strong correlation between when you get diabetes and your chances of developing dementia later in life. Basically, this study shows that people diagnosed with diabetes at a young age have symptoms such as: high probability […]

Richard McHattie appointed as Maricopa County, Ariz., CIO

Maricopa County, Arizona, recently appointed a new Chief Information Officer. Richard McHattie is the former Chief Innovation Officer for the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court. according to the prefecture Enterprise Technology Authority websiteAs CIO, McHattie is currently responsible for leading a team of more than 200 employees supporting technology and innovation across more […]

Early-Onset diabetes linked to higher dementia risk in Lake Havasu City. Doctor Explains | State