Mine worries roil Rio Rico community
Santa Cruz County officials received a report Tuesday from opponents of possible mine-related developments in Rio Rico. Dozens of residents have voiced their opposition to the proposed large-scale land readjustment, fearing it would turn the area into an operational hub for a zinc and manganese mine that Australian company South 32 hopes to build in […]
Mexico says Texan buoys in Rio Grande breach water treaty
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A floating barrier of orange buoys installed by the Texas state government on the Rio Grande River to block immigrants from entering the United States violates water agreements and could encroach on Mexican territory Mexico’s incoming Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena said on Friday. “We sent a diplomatic letter[to the United States]on […]
Santa Cruz residents protest plans for rezoning much of Rio Rico along I19 | Local
TUCSON (KVOA) — Things got heated at the Santa Cruz County planning and zoning meeting on Thursday. Hundreds of Santa Cruz County residents attended the rally. Most of them blame plans to rezoning much of Rio Rico along Interstate 19 to encourage development. The Planning Commission was listening to proposals for an I19 corridor through […]
Rio Rico residents sound off on proposed mixed-used development plans
Liolico, Arizona (KGUN) — Santa Cruz County Planning and Zoning Commission It aims to reclassify more than 3,500 acres of land in Rio Rico for mixed-use development. Local opposition has raised concerns that the move could have a negative impact on the town. The community of Rio Rico is described by residents as quiet, quaint, […]
N4T Investigators: New homes in Rio Rico facing issues installing utilities | News
Rio Rico, Ariz. (KVOA) — Owners of hopeful new homes in the growing community of Santa Cruz County, Rio Rico are running into a roadblock. Many new homes face long delays in connecting the utilities necessary to receive a certificate of occupancy when they move. Ivan Garcia, after all the hard work, learned that he […]
Rio Rico man convicted of child molestation | Local News Stories
After days of trial and hours of deliberation on Thursday in Santa Cruz County Superior Court, jurors found the Rio Rico man guilty of child molestation. Cristóbal Bolanos, a 48-year-old long-haul truck driver, was arrested after he allegedly touched a 9-year-old girl inappropriately. Earlier this week, jurors heard testimony from sheriff’s office detectives, the victim’s […]
Rio Verde Foothills water to finally be restored near Scottsdale | Navajo-Hopi Observer
Gloria Rebecca Gomez, Miller, AZ Premiered: June 20, 2023 9:54 AM SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Residents of the Rio Verde Foothills, which have had water supply cut off for months, will have legislative reprieve after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill Monday to restore access to water. Given the. Senate Bill 1432 requires the city of […]
Hobbs OKs bill that could bring water to Rio verde Foothills | City News
After six dry months, the Rioverde foothills should be re-supplied with water from Scottsdale. Governor Katie Hobbs announced on June 19 that Democrats and Republicans united in passing a bill aimed at forcing Scottsdale to provide water to its unincorporated neighbor through the “Standpipe District.” SB 1432 was signed less than a week after. “This […]
New bill could get water for Rio Verde Foothills |
After months of emotionally battling over cultural and economic issues, Democrats and Republicans in state lawmakers showed last week once again that the one thing that can unite them is water. A month ago, bill HB 2441, which would force Scottsdale to restore water to the Rio Verde foothills, narrowly passed the Arizona House and […]
One Rio Verde plan dies, another advances
House lawmakers Monday provide water to the Rio Verde area, which Rep. Alexander Collodin (R-Scottsdale) has proposed as an alternative to appease Senate President Warren Petersen (R-Gilbert). The Senate threw out the alternative, approving a new measure for Since Rio Verde was cut off from the Scottsdale water supply on January 1, Congress has tried […]
