Cochise County supervisor pleads not guilty to declining to certify the midterm election.
One of the two Republican directors in Cochise County, Arizona, who had resisted timely certification for the 2022 midterm elections, has now accepted a legal agreement. Supervisor Peggy Judd faced two felony conspiracy charges and interference with an electoral officer but initially pleaded not guilty. However, she switched her plea on Monday to guilty for […]
Cochise County marks the launch of a new border facility
Tucson, Ariz. – New Measures for Border Security in Sierra Vista Sierra Vista is preparing to enhance how law enforcement agencies manage border security. The Border Operations Center will allow local, state, and federal officials to oversee the entire 370 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border around the clock. “We needed Kochise County, Kochise County,” remarked […]
Governor Katie Hobbs Reveals $1.5 Million Grant for San Pedro River Protection
Sierra Vista, Arizona Recently, Governor Katie Hobbs collaborated with the Audubon Society, the Conservation Society, Environmental Advocates, and local representatives from Sierra Vista, Fort Huachuca, and the Bureau of Land Management to announce a $1.5 million grant for Cochise County. This funding is aimed at completing the San Pedro River water charging project. “The San […]
Sheriff of Cochise County looks for details on the new border task force announced by Governor Hobbs
Sierra Vista, Arizona – Fentanyl Seizure and New Task Force Formation In 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported the seizure of 1,100 pounds of fentanyl in the Tucson sector. An executive order has been issued, declaring that the Arizona Emergency Military Bureau, along with the Arizona Public Safety Agency and the Arizona Department of […]
Arrest made after a woman was abducted and a man was killed in southern Arizona
Kochise County, Arizona Authorities have announced that the man they were searching for in connection with a murder and abduction case in southern Arizona is now in custody. The suspect, 37-year-old Lynn Prairie Rocca, was booked into county jail around 1 PM on Saturday. The effort to locate Rocca began on Friday night after he […]
Animal sanctuary in southern Arizona raises worries
Tucson, Arizona – Dog Euthanasia Concerns Some dogs are facing euthanasia at the Pima Animal Care Center after being rescued by a non-profit organization, Passionate 4 Paws. These dogs were later adopted by the Cochise County Sanctuary; however, both PACC and Passion 4 Paws have indicated they will not be providing any more animals to […]
Updates on the Cochise County wildfire in Arizona
April 30, 2025: Crew reaches 22% containment Firefighting teams, helicopters, and water tankers have been actively engaged in efforts to control a wildfire in the brushy canyon near Cocheese since Monday evening. The blaze hasn’t really expanded overnight, fortunately, allowing crews to access the area on foot. Currently, the fire is reported to be about […]
Ciscomani supports the Fort Huachuca proposal for a new Space Force assignment
Support for Fort Huachuca’s Military Expansion In Cochise County, Arizona, U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani is backing Fort Huachuca as the Air Force seeks to develop new space squadrons and mission systems to bolster military capabilities in space. The Air Force recently provided insights into the selection process to Ciscomani’s office. Fort Huachuca is among four […]
Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd admits guilt in election interference case and receives probation.
Republican Cochise County Superintendent Pleads Guilty Peggy Judd, the Republican Superintendent of Cochise County, entered a guilty plea on Monday morning. She was charged with a misdemeanor for failing to fulfill her duties as an elected officer. Last November, Judd, alongside fellow Republican supervisor Tom Crosby, faced charges stemming from allegations of felony conspiracy to […]
Cochise County supervisor, facing charges, loses appeal and will seek Supreme Court review
Appeals Court Rules Against Kochise County Supervisor in Election Case Kochise County supervisor Tom Crosby will not escape the legal consequences of charges related to election interference and conspiracy regarding the 2022 election results, according to a ruling from the appeals court on Tuesday. Judge Paul McMurdy, writing for the unanimous court, acknowledged that elected […]
