June 2026 | Issue 51

. For inclusion in next month’s newsletter, send events to margaret@margaretdillard.net. 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.

Get Ducks Now! Sponsor the Event!

Ducks are on sale! Buy one for $10, three for $25, seven for $50, or fifteen for $100!

The MarketPlace is Open!

Businesses in Greenlee and surrounding counties can have their own store in the MarketPlace!

Yes, there is good news!

by Akos Kovach

First, the Five-Year Community Calendar is growing every day. We are actively engaging with all the counties that surround Greenlee (and actually one additional county that doesn’t touch our boundary but we have so much in common with Demming in Luna County, so we include their posts in the calendar as well).

Second, the Frisco River Clean-up and Big Quack Duck Race are paddling our way fast! Saturday June 13th is the special day. Early bird volunteers get a breakfast snack at the ramada at the Clifton RV Park just like always. Break for lunch, then off to Zorrilla Bridge.

Third, Zorrilla Bridge at 1 pm is the place to be on Saturday June 13th – it sounds goofy, but watching those yellow duckies splash into the river and heading down river towards the Train Depot is a hoot. What’s also fun is watching folks walk – drive or splash their was down the river (yes we need duck herder volunteers). There are a few spots along Park Avenue where you can park and walk over towards the river and see the birdies on their way. Next to the Clifton Splash Pad parking lot is one spot, here you can get down to the sandy beach.

Across the street from Blue Door Sanctuary is a gravel parking lot that also provides a fun view at the wall in the west end of the parking lot. But the spot that gets the most photographers is the access point on the south side of the FMI Guest House. There are railings and stairs. Our patient audience members park at Sidebotham Park next to the Flood Gates and watch the Finish Line fun from the wall, or at river bank level.

Fourth, Flag Day June 14th, is a Sunday. Flag Day is a holiday celebrated in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. Do you know what that first flag looked like?

Fifth, Happy Father’s Day June 21. Special day of recognition for fathers, grandfathers, etc. Just as we honor mothers, we also give a tip of the hat to fathers who sacrificed for their families.

Sixth, join the Tourism Association! Post your upcoming events in the monthly newsletter and on the Calendar. We need you, and frankly we can help you!!

With out best regards, Akos Kovach, Chairman GTA

Ganyonlands Water Day

Doubles Blind Draw Pool

8 Ball Winner Takes All

8 Ball Tournament

Friday Food Truck

Greenlee Hiking & Walking Club

First Saturday Swap Meet

Come Dance @ The Bunkhouse

Young Entrepreneur Success

Gnarly Tree Homestead

San Francisco River Cleanup and Big Quack Duck Race Slated June 13

Spend a fun and meaningful Saturday in Clifton on June 13, 2026, at the San Francisco River Clean Up and Big Quack Duck Race at Riverside Park.

The River Clean Up, sponsored by the Gila Watershed Partnership, begins with check-in at 8:00 AM, followed by cleanup activities from 8:00–11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided at 12:00 PM, and participants who want lunch should RSVP to info@gwpaz.org.

Then get ready for some fun as the Big Quack Duck Race, hosted by the Greenlee Tourism Association, sends ducks into the water 1:00 PM.

Buy ducks or sponsor the race at visitgreenleecounty.com/shop or purchase ducks the day of the event.

Duck pricing:

• 1 Duck – $10
• 3 Ducks – $25
• 7 Ducks – $50
• 15 Ducks – $100

For Big Quack information, email visitgreenlee@gmail.com.

Come help clean up the river, enjoy lunch, and cheer on the ducks!

Live Music Friday and Saturday Nights @ Landmark

Quemado Farmers Market

Third Saturday on Chase Creek Street

Annual Appreciation Luncheon

Duncan, AZ

Duncan, AZ

Greenlee County Fairgrounds

Congratulations to Gila Valley Arts Council!

Fellow patrons of the arts,

We want to share with you the recent recognition given to us by our U.S. District 6 House of Representative Juan Ciscomani honoring our having reached 40 years of service to our community by his entry into the Congressional Record. It came to us as a sweet surprise at our last board meeting when the official framed document was presented at our last board meeting by Graham County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Vance Bryce. Attached is a copy for your enjoyment. We truly wish to thank all of our members, our dedicated board members and as well many of you who attend our evening concerts in support of the arts. Your consistent support really does help us in our real mission that revolves around sharing our artists with as many school children and young adults as possible through our School Outreach programming as you well know. If you’re ever free on a Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m., think about dropping by to see what happens when 900 plus students of different age groups attend a bus-in performance. It’s a wonderful thing.

Moving forward, we have our 2026-2027 Performing Arts Season, our 41^st, ready to go. We may roll out our Membership Renewal drive earlier than normal, so be on the lookout in your mailbox.

Sincerely,

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Greenlee Tourism Association

PO Box 342

85533, Clifton