More Cochise County Stories

The Buzz: Willcox community members talk about the AMA

People express trepidation and hope about the future of water in northern Cochise County.

Conservation nonprofit in Southern Arizona faces $1.2 million federal funding freeze

Borderlands Restoration Network fights to keep critical wildlife corridors and watershed projects alive amid funding uncertainty.

Troops headed to Ft. Huachuca for border surge

The troops are coming from New York.

New Arizona bill aims to curb groundwater decline and protect rural farmers

The Rural Groundwater Management Act (RGMA) could reshape Arizona’s water future.

AZ home affordability improves, still out of reach for average wage-earner

Data shows average wage-earners would still be cost-burdened with a median-priced home purchase.

Willcox Groundwater Basin designated as Arizona’s 7th active management area

Governor Hobbs uses administrative action to safeguard water in southeastern AZ.

The Buzz: Arizona's 100-year water supply rule

Adequate water supply is more commonly becoming a concern for new housing developments.

The Buzz: Take a trip into Kartchner Caverns

We mark 50 years since the cave's discovery and 25 years since it opened to the public with a tour.

State forecast predicts AZ job growth rate to triple national rate

AZ economists see 1.3% growth on average through 2033.

Willcox Groundwater Basin may become Arizona’s next active management area

ADWR starts process to preserve groundwater in Cochise and Graham counties.

Harris will campaign on Arizona's border with Mexico in attempted show of strength on immigration

Her campaign announced Wednesday that Harris will be in Douglas, Arizona, across the border from Agua Prieta, Mexico.

The Buzz: Arizona's rural water fight continues

Debate over how to regulate groundwater pumping continue, with some officials calling for immediate action.

House subcommittee considers bill to redesignate Chiricahua National Monument as a national park

Tribal leaders and local officials weigh in on the potential economic benefit and cultural impact

Southwest Gas bills should drop for customers in October

A Corporation Commission filing shows the company is zeroing out a fee on bills

Hobbs willing to use administrative action over water

The Governor spent the day in Cochise County meeting with farmers and homeowners.

Sierra Vista to take over struggling golf course

The now-former owners Castle and Cooke announced they were walking away from the property last fall.

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