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
SFRRP Celebration was held November 29
by Will Collins Wednesday evening, November 29th, we had a very good turnout for the San Francisco River Revitalization Plan Celebration and Finale. III Counties Beer provided us with over 25 different beers from 12 brewers for our tasting pleasure. The American Legion prepared and served free hamburgers for all.Continue Reading
The magic of Greenlee County featured in a nationally aired show
In March, the Greenlee Tourism Council kicked off the San Francisco River Revitalization Plan, and the excitement is now in the spotlight. While the talented band, Nu Blu,took the stage entertaining music lovers at the event, their production team put together a Halloween show for the series, BlueGrass Ridge TV,Continue Reading