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Cochise County extends mosquito monitoring program

By Giselle Rances | May 17, 2018

In its regular meeting April 24, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved the continuation of an existing agreement with the Arizona Department of Health Services that monitors disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Cochise County expected to see 2.9% revenue increase for FY 2018/2019

By Marian Johns | May 11, 2018

Cochise County's regional economy is bouncing back after facing years of recession and income streams are ahead of predicted estimates.

Cochise County launches new free dump days program

By Giselle Rances | May 8, 2018

Cochise County recently relaunched its free dump days program called “One Trip, One Ton, One Time.”

Vacancy opens on Apache Elementary School District Board

By Soutrik Das | Apr 27, 2018

Jennifer Racicot has recently resigned from the Apache Elementary School District Board, which is accepting applications for the seat.

Medical marijuana to be grown in Wilcox facility

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

A former agricultural site located at East Gaskill Road in Willcox will be converted into a medical marijuana facility following this month's approval from the Cochise County Planning & Zoning Commission.

Cochise County approves community development project

By Giselle Rances | Apr 21, 2018

A 1,400-square-foot facility used in the '80s and '90s for gem shows is set to be a new events center, campground and community gathering place near Douglas.

Cochise County approves Stone Garden grant for border security

By Soutrik Das | Apr 12, 2018

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has recently approved $700,000 as a part of the Stone Garden grant, which will allow the sheriff's office to continue its security operations in the border region.

Cochise County residents enjoy new online access to services

By Sandra Lane | Mar 31, 2018

The updated website provides more information to the public in a faster and easier fashion.

Cochise County receives $500,000 grant to advance water conservation efforts

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 26, 2018

With a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, Cochise County will be able to continue its water conservation efforts.

Cochise County official participates in voting rights panel

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The Arizona Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a public meeting this month on voting rights and access.

Planning & Zoning Commission clears the way for commercial truck terminal

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018

The Cochise County Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously approved a rezoning application by the Development Services Department to use a vacant 11.87-acre residential property as a commercial truck terminal.

Cochise County supervisors extend space agreement with City of Bisbee

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 13, 2018

The Cochise County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a license agreement that lets the City of Bisbee continue to use part of Melody Lane Complex for a monthly fee of $4,500.

Volunteers needed to represent abused and neglected children

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 27, 2018

Cochise County is looking for volunteers to help 220 neglected and abused children in the welfare system who do not have a Court Appointed Special Advocate to represent their interests.

Cochise County implements drone use for mapping and topography tasks

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 19, 2018

Cochise County is believed to be the only country in Arizona that will use drones to help improve the cost and time of major planning projects.

Cochise County offers free disaster response courses

By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Feb 5, 2018

The last of three Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes will be held in Douglas next month.

Cochise County seeks to fill school board vacancies

By Marian Johns | Jan 23, 2018

Cochise County is seeking to fill vacancies on two of its school district governing boards and is now accepting applications from interested residents.

Cochise County shifts special district management to board clerk

By Marian Johns | Jan 23, 2018

In an effort to increase operational efficiency, Cochise County officials have transferred special district management to the clerk of the board of supervisors.

Kinder Morgan considers $40 million gas compressor station

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Kinder Morgan natural gas has proposed a new $40 million gas compressor station in Cochise County as part of its existing El Paso Natural Gas Co. pipeline system, a move estimated to bring 50 local jobs and generate about $1.1 million in yearly state and local tax revenue.

Cochise County promotes major health initiative

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Cochise County is encouraging its local communities to be a part of the county's major health initiative designed to address health, social and economic factors.

Cochise Health Social Services unveils new electronic WIC system

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Cochise Health and Social Services along with the Arizona Department of Health Services have introduced a new electronic system for individuals receiving benefits through the WIC program.
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