Wildfire exceeding 2,000 acres in Cochise County is 22% contained
The story was updated on Thursday, May 1st at 3:38pm to include new details about the wildfire containment efforts. The fires near Sunsites-Pearce in Cochise County are currently at 54% containment. Officials are actively monitoring the northern and eastern areas of the fire, looking for smoke and any risks that might ignite new fires as […]
Lawsuit Against Cochise County Ends with American Oversight Securing Release of Public Records on Election Administration
Settlement Reached in Surveillance Lawsuit Against Cochise County Today, a settlement was reached concerning a lawsuit against Cochise County, Arizona, involving supervisors Tom Crosby and Peggy Judd. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that these officials failed to meet public records requests tied to election management decisions, particularly linked to the mid-term 2022 election results and […]
Cochise County Starts Drone Initiative to Improve Border Protection
New Drone Pilot Program in Cochise County Aiming to Enhance Border Security Bisbee, Arizona – A new initiative is set to kick off in Cochise County, Arizona, with a drone pilot program slated to begin as early as September 2025. This program aims to bolster border security efforts along the US-Mexico border. The Cochise County […]
Unclear outlook for Cochise County jail
Tucson, Ariz. Voters in Kochise County approved a half-cent sales tax for a new prison back in 2023, but, as it stands, the facility hasn’t been constructed yet. County Sheriff Mark Dunnell shared a letter indicating some recent actions from two newly elected county supervisors related to the prison project. However, one supervisor argued that […]
How a Cochise County official decided to vote in favor of certifying the election
WILCOX, Arizona – Peggy Judd found herself in a crucial position, knowing she had to vote to certify the county’s presidential election results. As a Republican member of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, not voting in favor would mean breaking the law and violating a judicial agreement she had in place. This came after […]
Cochise County plans to hold a new election for jail tax after legal challenges to the 2023 vote.
Cochise County Seeks Funding for New Prison Amid Legal Challenges Cochise County is looking at a hefty $100 million to build a new prison, prompting officials to ask voters to approve a sales tax once more. This comes even as previous sales taxes approved in 2023 are still active and facing legal hurdles. This week, […]
Cochise County residents worry about the proposal to manage water usage
Water Regulation Concerns in Willcox Last week, over 300 individuals gathered at the Willcox Community Center for the second hearing in recent months regarding the Arizona Water Resources Department’s proposal to regulate groundwater, primarily impacting farmers who consume a large portion of this vital resource. Tom Butzchatzke, the head of the state agency, has until […]
Cochise County requests that the insurance company cover the legal expenses of the indicted supervisor.
Cochise County Seeks Legal Coverage for Election Certification Dispute Cochise County is hoping that its insurance provider will take care of a hefty $300,000 legal bill linked to its supervisors’ attempts to postpone the certification of the 2022 midterm election results. The county recently submitted a letter to the Arizona County Insurance Pool, explaining that […]
Research Shows Cochise County is Falling Behind the State in Improving Access to Mental Health Care
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Harm Reduction in Rural Areas: Focus on Cochise County, Arizona
Key Points Residents of Kochise County frequently find themselves needing to travel at least 45 minutes to access essential medical services. The number of overdose fatalities in Kochise County has dropped from 29 in 2022 to 18 in 2024. The illegal drug supply is in constant flux, with many dangerous adulterants not being detectable by […]
