September 2026 | Issue 54
Edited and Designed by: Margaret Dillard of Dillard Marketing |
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📅 Magnificent Seven Events CalendarCheck out what’s happening! The Magnificent Seven Calendar seeks to include community events from Cochise, Graham, Apache, and Greenlee in Arizona, plus Catron, Grant, 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 giving readers need more details, AND sponsoring organization if there is one.
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Greenlee Tourism Coalition Join or renew your GTC membershipSupport tourism in Greenlee County. Members help shape the future of our community and region. |
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Or visit visitgreenleecounty.com to pay dues online · Questions? visitgreenlee@gmail.com |
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Mail a check to: GTC · PO Box 342 · Clifton, AZ 85533 |
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Nominate Small Businesswoman in Graham or Greenlee
Across the U.S. there are over 14 million women-owned small businesses. Help us celebrate the incredible women of our community by nominating a local small businesswoman in both Graham and Greenlee counties!
There has been some trouble with the nomination submission, which we apologize for. If you can still submit nominations through the link, we will accept them! If not, feel free to email your nomination to Torey Cranford (see below). Nominations close on September 20th at midnight!
Requirements for nominees are as follows:
- Must be active owner or co-owner of the business.
- Must be in operation for minimum three years.
- Must be operating in legal compliance.
- Cannot be a MLM business (ex. Dotters, Scentsy).
Torey Cranford
Email: torey.cranford@eac.edu
Website: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/nUXs3wm/nomination
Lots Going on in the Magnificent 7+ Region
Welcome to the first “ber” month of the year – those of us here in Arizona are ready for Fall and cooler temps. With Labor Day fast approaching, our first Indoor Vendor event on the American Legion calendar, and the Greenlee County Fair headed this way, we have plenty to showcase and promote!
The first Community Bridge meeting is also coming up as we firm up a location and best day & time. Stay tuned to our Facebook and LinkedIn pages to find out more about the 30th Annual Festival of Lights coming up December 5th – a joint effort of the Town of Clifton, the Greenlee Tourism Association, Clifton Social Club, and several others making this “Pearls on Chase Creek Street” themed event a must-see!
So jump on board, check out the flyers in this month’s Discover Greenlee Newsletter, and post your events in the Five Year Planning Calendar on our website.
Come see us! – Akos Kovach, Chair, Greenlee Tourism Association
ARIZONA
Greenlee County Fair: “Let the Good Times Grow”
Thu–Sat, September 17 – 19 | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Greenlee County Fairgrounds, 1248 Fairgrounds Rd, Duncan
NIRA Rodeo, livestock shows, entertainment, food vendors, carnival rides, live music. Ride wristbands $30 on-site. Admission $5, kids 4 & under and 65+ free.
Greenlee Fair Parade – New Day & Time!
Thursday, September 17 | Lineup 2 PM / Parade 3 PM sharp
Greenlee County Fairgrounds area
Theme: “America 250 – Let the Good Times Grow.” Register with the Fairgrounds office, 928-359-2032.
Dino Crew: Live Dinosaur Shows
Thu 7:30 PM | Fri & Sat 6:00, 7:30 & 9:00 PM
Greenlee County Fairgrounds
Big animatronic dinosaurs – photo ops, petting and feeding. First time in over 100 years at the Fair!
Mutton Bustin’
Thu 5:30/6:30/8:30 PM | Fri–Sat 4:00/5:30/8:00 PM
Greenlee County Fairgrounds
55lb weight limit. Three days, nine chances, one champion!
Cornhole Tournament (Copper Town Baggers)
Saturday, September 19 | Reg 9:30 AM / Bags fly 10:30 AM
Greenlee County Fairgrounds
Preregister on Scoreholio or sign up day-of.
Free Flu Shots at the Fair
Fri–Sat, September 18 – 19 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Greenlee County Fairgrounds
Courtesy of the Greenlee County Health Department – get a shot at winning a prize!
Parents Night Out
Friday, September 18 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Clifton Gym
Supervised evening for ages 5–16. Free, registration required. morenci.recdesk.com or 928-856-6598.
Girls Fastpitch Softball: Fall Registration
September 1 – 19 | Mon/Tue/Wed 5–7 PM at the concession stand
Greenlee County
$65 includes jersey, mask, insurance. Season begins Oct 12. Marina 928-965-3815.
Coats for Kids – Registration Deadline
Friday, September 25
Greenlee County
New/gently used coats, toddler through teen. Dawna 928-322-2369 / JoJo 928-202-0857.
Music & Movie in the Park
Thursday, September 3 | Music 6–7:30 PM, movie to follow
Liberty Park, Springerville
Jenny Slyder live, followed by The Goonies. Free to the community.
Jácome Flamenco ¡Baile!
Wednesday, September 23 | 7:00 PM
Gila Valley Arts Council
Three solo flamenco dancers with Spanish guitar – GVAC 2026–2027 season. Accessibility: 928-322-7526.
NatureSweet Arizona SalsaFest
Fri Sept 25 (5–10 PM) & Sat Sept 26 (8 AM–10 PM)
Downtown Safford
Taste of the Salsa Trail, salsa competitions, Chihuahua races, car show, live music, kids zone, 80+ vendors. Free admission.
American Legion Indoor Vendor Event
Sunday, September 13 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sierra Vista American Legion
Beat the heat! Call Chris, 928-533-7571, to reserve a booth.
CMN Food & Craft Festival
Saturday, September 5 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lions Park, Benson
Food trucks, crafts, fun for the whole family.
9th Annual Lantern Festival
Saturday, September 19 | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
San Pedro Golf Course, Benson
Music, dancing, arts & crafts, free Kids Zone. Lantern release 8 PM, live music follows. Free entry ages 5 & under.
MWR Fun Festival
September 22 – 24
Veterans Memorial Park, Sierra Vista
Free live music Fri & Sat. Sunday Family Day: carnival rides, horse lead-arounds, kids crafts. Info: 520-533-2404.
Cochise County Fair
September 26 – 29
Cochise County Fairgrounds, Douglas
Livestock judging, 4-H competitions, rodeo, carnival rides. Info: 520-364-3819.
Pottery Pumpkin Patch
Date/time TBD – check WebTrac for schedule
Oscar Yrun Community Center Art Studio, Sierra Vista
Glaze a ceramic pumpkin – fun for all ages. Registration: LeisureServices@SierraVistaAZ.gov or 520-458-7922.
NEW MEXICO
Lordsburg Elks Lodge Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday, September 5 | Shoes fly at 10:00 AM
Lordsburg Elks Lodge
$30/team, 100% payout. In memory of Leon McDaniel. Robbie 575-313-6803.
“Front Porch” Quarterly Community Forum
Thursday, September 17 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Chamber Office, 206 Main St, Lordsburg
Presentation by SBDC Director Jessica Knight, open community discussion. 575-542-9864.
Lordsburg Main Street Fall Clean Up
Friday, September 18 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet at the Lordsburg Computer Lab
Rakes, gloves, trash bags provided. Emily, 575-654-6120.
Recovery Month Event
Saturday, September 26 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saucedo’s Supermarket parking lot
DJ, games, free ice cream and pizza, dunking booth, resources.
Sounds of Healing Benefit Concert
Saturday, September 26 | Doors 5 PM / Music 6 PM–1 AM
North Park, Lordsburg
Live music, dancing, food trucks benefiting Hidalgo Cancer Hope and Healing. $20/ticket.
Homestead Exchange Grand Opening
Sunday, September 6 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3462 Hwy 60, Quemado, NM
New store with homemade and hand-raised products. Craft vendors, kids’ crafts, food.
New Mexico Desert Dogs: Grant County’s Gone Fishin’
Saturday, September 26 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bill Evans Lake, Silver City, NM
Free youth fishing event – DJ, food, raffle, free rods while supplies last.
Looking Ahead: October
Graham County Fair
October 8 – 11
Graham County’s annual fair, Safford – more details coming next issue.
Community Corner
A River Runs Through It: Follow the San Pedro River Riparian project’s updates on Facebook: facebook.com/SFRRP
BLM/Freeport McMoRan Land Exchange: Public comments open through September 14 on a proposed land exchange affecting Graham, Greenlee, and Cochise Counties – see the BLM FMC Land Exchange Project Page.
Calling Local Photographers: Sierra Vista Museum wants your photo of an Arizona place that means something to you. Email museum@sierravistaaz.gov.
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
| Who’s Hiring |
| ARIZONA |
| Greenlee County |
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Greenlee County Government Health Department – Certified Nursing Assistant, and Prevention Specialist (new). Fair Worker (Seasonal). Part-Time Administrative Assistant – Assessor. 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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Freeport-McMoRan – Morenci Mine One of the region’s largest employers, hiring year-round across mining, mechanical, and operations roles. Housing allowance available for on-site employees. Search “Morenci” at jobs.fcx.com |
| Graham County |
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Graham County Government Adult/Juvenile Probation Officer ($54,178), Building & Zoning Inspector ($56,964–$59,243), Juvenile Court Counselor ($73,440–$76,377), Legal Assistant ($41,549), Maintenance Custodial Worker ($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 |
| Cochise County |
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Cochise County Government Attorney I, II, III, or IV (Douglas), $75,000–$110,000. Pretrial Services Officer (Bisbee), $21.30/hr. Justice Court Clerk Trainee, JP1 (Bisbee). Janitorial Crew Member. |
| Apache County |
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Current openings post directly to the county’s job board – check often, positions fill quickly: jobs.co.apache.az.us |
| NEW MEXICO |
| 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. |
| Grant, Catron & Luna Counties |
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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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PO Box 342, Clifton, AZ 85533