Final Report for San Francisco River Revitalization Plan (SFRRP)
This letter serves as the wrap-up summary report for a grant received by GTA to further activities, preservation, and community involvement of the San Francisco River in Greenlee County. It gives the reader insight of current efforts and next steps. GTA received a grant from FreePort to further First, andContinue Reading
Happenings in Greenlee | February 2024
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, Feb. 1-3: Community Swap Meet, 103 Fairgrounds Rd. (See details below.) RECURRING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR 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 better yet,Continue Reading
Happenings in Greenlee | January 2024
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 better yet, send a PDF of your flyer), contact information in case readers need more details, AND sponsoring organization if there is one.Continue Reading
Resident urges community’s help in keeping the San Francisco beautiful
BY WALT MARES | Special to the Copper Era | Dec 23, 2023 | Updated Dec 28, 2023 Clifton resident Will Collins wants to increase public awareness about the large amount of debris and other litter on the sidewalks, roads, and most importantly, the San Francisco River, that flows throughContinue Reading
Rockhounding Paradise: Unearthing Fire Agate in Greenlee County, Arizona
As the excitement builds for the upcoming Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, gem enthusiasts seeking a more intimate and immersive experience can find solace in the rugged beauty of Greenlee County. Amidst the hustle and bustle of the show, where dazzling displays and bustling crowds captivate attendees, Greenlee County offersContinue Reading
Meet New GTA Chair, Kindle Spears
Hello, my name is Kindle Spears, I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. I worked in the tourism industry for 20 years before moving to Clifton in 2013. My wife, Erin Spears, and I moved here with our four amazing children due to employment at the mine. WeContinue Reading
A History Lesson from GribbleNation
Courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/gribblenation Pictured is the original Arizona State Route 71 along the Coronado Trail facing south towards Morenci from the Chase Creek Overlook. This photo was featured in the July 1934 volume of Arizona Highways. The Coronado Trail is a 123-mile section of modern US Route 191 from SpringervilleContinue Reading
Local Organizations Step Up and the Event Was Magical!
When the Town of Clifton alerted the public many months ago that they would no longer host the annual event, the Clifton Social Club (CSC) stepped up and took ownership of this special annual event. The CSC handled all the organization and coordination for the day with lots of volunteerContinue Reading