October 2026 | Issue 55
Edited and Designed by: Margaret Dillard of Dillard Marketing |
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📅 Magnificent Seven Events CalendarCheck out what’s happening! The Magnificent Seven Plus 1 Calendar seeks to include community events from Cochise, Graham, Apache, and Greenlee in Arizona, plus Catron, Grant, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties in New Mexico. From community gatherings to outdoor adventures, there’s always something exciting on the calendar. Click and you will be able to see events in several convenient formats. You’ll also be able to print and share the calendar or add events to your personal online calendar. View Full Calendar |
For inclusion in next month’s newsletter, send events to visitgreenlee@gmail.com. Please send complete info: name of event, where and when it will be held, brief description (or send a PDF of your flyer), contact information in case readers need more details, AND sponsoring organization if there is one.
So Much to See and Do~!
By Akos Kovach
I look forward each month to sharing good news, clearly there is plenty of the opposite available, but here in the Discover Greenlee Monthly newsletter we focus on the positive end of the spectrum.
COATS FOR KIDS! – The Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Copper Cloud, is proud to help keep our community’s kids warm this winter! They are currently registering children in Greenlee County (Morenci, Clifton, Duncan and everywhere in between) from toddler through teen who may need a warm coat for the upcoming winter season. Registration Deadline: October 9th, 2026. See the flyer.
The Chamber is also hosting their famous Christmas Bazaar. See the flyer.
Another fun event is the return of last year’s Clifton Fall Fiesta. It was such a fan and vendor favorite the Town of Clifton is bringing it back, once again at Riverside Park with all its amenities, access and availability. Mark your calendars and save Saturday Nov 21st. It will be a blast! Co-sponsors include Greenlee Tourism Association, Clifton Social Club, American Legion Clifton Post 28, and several other organizations. See flyers.
Then, on December 5th, the 30th Annual Festival of Lights Parade, and Festival of Lights Street Fair themed Pearls and Tinsel, in homage to its being the 30th annual Chase Creek Street vendor and entertainment event. The Clifton Social Club is leading the charge, as they have for the past 3 years. The parade is sponsored by the Town of Clifton.
Once again, various organizations are stepping up to support this important community activity. Food, live music, engaging speakers, games for kids, food trucks, local food booths and craft/merch vendors – it’s all here!
In closing, please take a look at the Facebook page for the famous Clifton Hill Climb returning April 16-17-18, 2027. A new twist has been added by the sanctioning organization, the Arizona Chapter of the Sports Car Club of America!
Please come visit Greenlee County, you will be glad you did!
Looking forward to seeing you,
Akos Kovach, Chair, Greenlee Tourism Association
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Community Corner: Addressing the Rise and Fall of the Frisco
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From Tom Green | Gila Valley Arts Council
Hola,
I just wanted to share with you a few photos for this week’s school residency with Jacome Flamenco.
Many of you were at the evening performance and for me personally it was very special – in my youth I was able to spend 10 weeks in Salamanca, Spain attending classes at the University of Salamanca for my Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Education from NAU during the summer of 1977, just 2 years after Francisco Franco had died, freeing up the country from his iron-fisted dictatorial reign. I came home to Arizona with a much deeper appreciation for all things Spanish: bullfighting, paella, cathedrals and of course the artistry of Flamenco guitar and dance.
Here is a link to a post I created today on our Facebook page with a couple of photos and a short video of just the beginning of Jacome’s dance workshop at Safford High School.
Thank you all for attending and your extra support for what we attempt to accomplish for our school kids.
facebook.com/share/v/19X6GzPXKZ
Tom Green
President
www.gvac.org
928-322-4321
Explore Greenlee County’s Trails: 128 Miles of Arizona Wilderness Await
Greenlee County is one of Arizona’s best-kept hiking secrets, with Trailmonger mapping 128 named trails covering 643 miles across the county. Hikers can choose from short strolls under a mile to serious treks like the Eagle National Recreation Trail, a 23.3-mile route with nearly 8,000 feet of elevation gain. The county also offers 4 mountain biking trails, 12 trailheads, 68 campsites, 13 waterfalls, and 5 boat launches – plenty to explore around Alma, Alpine, and Clifton. Whether you’re after a quick nature walk or a full-day adventure, Trailmonger’s detailed maps and offline access make planning your next Greenlee County outing easy.
The MarketPlace is Open!
Businesses in Greenlee and surrounding counties can have their own store in the MarketPlace!
Veterans Crisis Line
If you or someone you know is a veteran in crisis, dial 988 then press 0. Help is available to talk, listen, or reach out. Courtesy of the American Legion.
Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program (SEACAP)
Serving Graham & Greenlee County residents with support services. 283 West 5th Street, Safford, AZ. Toll-free: 1-800-293-1144. Phone: (928) 428-4653. Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Job Board
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Greenlee County Government Health Department – Certified Nursing Assistant and Prevention Specialist. Fair Worker (Seasonal), Fairgrounds. Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Assessor’s Office. Apply: greenlee.az.gov/jobs | Sheriff’s Office (Jail Officer I – open continuous, Jail Control Room Operator): greenlee.az.gov/gcso-jobs |
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American Legion (Clifton) Now hiring: part-time custodian (start immediately) and part-time bartender. Contact Finance Officer Chris Dalton, 928-533-7571. |
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Freeport-McMoRan – Morenci Mine One of the region’s largest employers, with over 50 openings right now across engineering, operations, maintenance, finance, IT, and retail. Housing allowance available for on-site employees. Search “Morenci” at jobs.fcx.com |
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Graham County Government Adult/Juvenile Probation Officer ($54,178), Justice Court Clerk ($41,549), Legal Assistant ($41,549), Special Agent/Diversion Officer ($56,964), Detention Officer FT & PT ($47,182 / $22.68 hr), On-Call Juvenile Detention Officer ($22.68/hr). Apply: graham.az.gov/Jobs.aspx | Questions: HR Director Cindy Norris-Blake, 928-428-8979 |
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Current openings post to the county’s careers portal (JobAps/governmentjobs.com) – titles turn over often, so check the listing directly: governmentjobs.com/careers/cochise |
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Current openings post directly to the county’s job board – check often, positions fill quickly: apachecountyaz.gov/job-postings |
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| Hidalgo County |
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Hidalgo County Government Sheriff’s Office – 1 full-time Certified Deputy. County Manager’s Office – full-time EMT (Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic). Dispatch Center – full-time temporary Dispatcher (path to permanent). County pays 85% of health, dental, and vision insurance. Applications: Hidalgo County Manager’s Office, 305 Pyramid St, Lordsburg, or email Miriam.Jacquez@hidalgocounty.org, 575-542-9428. |
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Grant County posts current openings on its own portal – check regularly: grantcountynm.gov/Jobs.aspx. Catron & Luna Counties: no centralized online postings found this month – contact each county clerk’s office directly for current openings. |
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Greenlee Tourism Association
PO Box 342, Clifton, Arizona 85533