More Cochise County Stories

Border wall construction in Arizona moves ahead

Preparations for more construction are underway near Douglas and on the San Pedro River.

Deal will use Bisbee wastewater to recharge San Pedro River aquifer

The project is meant to support the health of the river following decades of agricultural pumping.

Technology helping curb border crime in Cochise County

Arizona 360 tours the county's new communications center for first responders.

BLM: Border wall across San Pedro River would be 'engineering challenge'

A fence blocking the flows during monsoon could damage habitat and erode the San Pedro's channel and banks, the agency said.

Willcox steps up marketing, looks for greater cooperation across Cochise County

The new city manager says cities and towns in the county should work together to draw tourists.

A town faces ghosts from its past in "Bisbee '17"

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Looking for a new shelter arrangement for asylum seekers in Tucson; and Aurelie Sheehan talks about her new short story collection "Once Into the Night".

Sierra Vista ending curbside pickup for recycling

The change stems from China's reluctance to accept America's recyclable waste.

Balancing conservation, grazing and recreation on the San Pedro River

The Bureau of Land Management has a finalized plan to guide management of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area.

Looking for a Wine Tasting? New Cochise County Signs Will Help You Find One

The signs will be created and installed using a $5,000 donation from Kinder Morgan.

Cochise County Creates New Legal Department

The county made the office to reduce conflicts of interest in cases.

Bisbee Science Lab

Educators behind the new facility hope it will offer informal and fun learning experiences for rural students.

Two Cochise County Libraries Turning on Wi-Fi Hot Spots

A grant allows Sunsites and Elfrida libraries to lend hot spots to visitors.

Chiricahua National Monument Closes to Visitors

Officials cite "health and safety concerns" on day 12 of shutdown.

Study: Southeastern Arizona Needs Two Ports Of Entry

The intended expansion will split commercial traffic away from the aging downtown port that leads to the city of Douglas.

Cochise County to Form Opioid Overdose Investigative Team

The county received a grant to track and prevent opioid-related deaths.

Sierra Vista School to Host Shooting Drill Thursday

Residents are being assured it's only a drill.

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