La Paz Hospital celebrates 50 years | News
La Paz Regional Hospital is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The hospital, then known as Parker Community Hospital, officially opened to patients on April 30, 1973. Hospital administrator Floyd Taufest ceremoniously opened the front door of the old front door. The opening comes after years of controversy over the site, with various proposals for […]
Dr. Dre celebrates ‘Chronic’ anniversary with re-release
Jonathan Landrum Jr. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Dre celebrates the 30th anniversary of “The Chronic” with the re-release of his acclaimed debut studio album. The multiple Grammy winner and his iconic first solo album will return to the streaming service on Wednesday. His 1992 release became a classic that spawned several hits, including “Nuthin […]
Civic Orchestra benefit concert celebrates Grand Canyon
In 1931, American composer Verde Grofe wrote The Grand Canyon Suite as a five-movement jazz-infused poem performed by a small orchestra of about 20 musicians. But when you’re talking about a subject the size of the Grand Canyon, which is 1 mile deep, 277 miles long and 18 miles wide, a small orchestra only scratches […]
Wings over Willcox celebrates Sandhill Cranes’ winter home in southeast Arizona
WILCOX, AZ (KGUN) — The Sandhill Cranes are not to be missed. You can’t miss it if you know where to look. They are tall, sing unmistakable songs, and migrate in large herds through southeastern Arizona during the region’s mild winters. Wings over Wilcox An annual birding and nature festival that celebrates the annual return […]
Country Financial Light Parade celebrates 25 years
The Safford High School Marching Band leads the 24th Annual Country Financial Light Parade in 2021. —David Bell Photo/Gila Valley Central Contributor: David Bell December 2, 2022 SAFFORD — The Safford Downtown Association is ready to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Country Financial Light Parade. The 25th Annual Light Parade takes place on Saturday […]
