Cochise County addresses community needs with county-wide food drive

Each week, Benson’s Community Food Pantry distributes over 800 food bins to those who use its service. The number of households in need of food supplies has reached levels not seen since the height of the pandemic, said Pantry chairman Najaya Many Horse. “We are all working on this issue together,” said Many Horse. “We […]

Mohave County Fire Officers’ Association votes to explore countywide JPA | Local News Stories

The Mojave County Firefighters Association has voted unanimously to initiate a fact-finding process to establish a joint authority. In a June 27 letter to the Mojave County Fire Department, MCFOA President Jack Yeager announced: Advantages of joint authority. This direction comes from the County Firefighters Association and not from any particular individual or organization. ” […]

Cochise County holds county-wide food drive

To address food insecurity in Cochise County, food banks and pantries have joined forces to conduct a countywide food drive from June 18 to June 25. Owners and directors of food banks and pantries in the county say the number of people seeking food has doubled in the last year since the outbreak of the […]

Fort Huachuca, Cochise County schools team up for county-wide book club

Sierra Vista, Arizona (KGUN) — Fort Huachuca and the Cochise County Superintendent work together to help students find their passion for reading. Garrison Commander John Ives and Superintendent Jackie Cray are working with educators, businesses and parents to create a countywide book club. Increasing the number of grade-level appropriate books that students are reading. Ives […]