Sheriff’s Office in Cochise County alerts about rabies in gray foxes
Kochise County, Arizona – Community Alert Kochise County officials are advising residents to be cautious after two grey foxes were spotted in the Ramsey Canyon Area. The Kochise County Sheriff’s Office reported that one of the foxes appeared ill and was near a local business. Sadly, it passed away before wildlife experts arrived. The second […]
Cochise County leaders plan to take legal action regarding costs from postponed elections
Cochise County Supervisors May Sue Over Legal Bills The Cochise County Board of Supervisors is contemplating a lawsuit against an insurance company and former county prosecutors regarding legal costs tied to election interference cases. This decision comes after two former supervisors, Peggy Judd and Tom Crosby, found themselves facing legal repercussions for postponing certification of […]
Reasons Cochise County officials are seeking to hold a new election on the jail tax increase
Kochise County Seeks New Election for Prison Tax Hike Kochise County is looking to hold a new election regarding a proposed tax increase intended to finance a new prison. This move comes after a judge determined that the county had disenfranchised approximately 11,000 inactive voters by failing to send out ballots. The proposed tax measure […]
Cochise County Starts Drone Initiative to Improve Border Safety
Drone Program Launching in Cochise County, Arizona In Bisbee, Arizona, a new drone pilot program is set to kick off in September 2025, focusing on enhancing border security at the US-Mexico border. The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has made this announcement on its official Facebook page, revealing plans to collaborate with North American drone manufacturers, […]
Vote on Cochise County jail tax might be invalidated due to a peculiar aspect of Arizona law
The quirk of Arizona law affecting email elections in local taxable districts might prompt judges to disregard results in cases that could have legal ramifications within the state. A recent lawsuit has raised questions about the outcome of a May 2023 election in Cochise County, where voters narrowly approved a new tax to fund the […]
Cochise County Launches Innovative Drone Initiative to Enhance Border Safety
Kochise County Launches Drone Pilot Program The Kochise County Sheriff’s Office announced on July 7 that it will initiate a modern drone pilot program. In collaboration with Draganfly Inc., this initiative aims to improve surveillance and operational capacities along the US-Mexico border. This move aligns with President Trump’s executive order, “Unleashing American drone control,” which […]
Detailed Report: Cochise County Sheriff feels “unsettled” by suggested agreement to terminate jail district tax during lawsuit
Kochise County Voters Approve Sales Tax for New Prison Kochise County, Arizona – Voters have backed a sales tax to help finance a new prison, following a proposed settlement to settle a lawsuit. On Friday, the County Board of Supervisors announced they reached an agreement to resolve a lawsuit from local residents who challenged the […]
New school offers a fresh start for students in Cochise County
Sky Island Nature School: A New Approach to Learning Sky Island Nature School aims to transform education in Cochise County by connecting children with nature. The goal is to create a less stressful learning environment by teaching outside conventional classrooms. Heather Heredia, the school director, mentioned that, based on her experience in the education sector, […]
Mexican lawmakers move forward with a bill to make Cochise County its 32nd state, named ‘Coqueso’
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Reasons Cochise County is revisiting a tax increase to finance a new jail
Cochise County to Revisit Prison Tax Proposal Cochise County is gearing up for a new election this fall aimed at increasing taxes to fund new prisons, more than two years after an earlier attempt at a similar measure was deemed invalid. The upcoming vote on November 4 will ask residents to consent to excise taxes […]
