{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Cochise County Voice","home_page_url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com","description":"Cochise County Voice","author":{"name":"Cochise County Voice"},"items":[{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/pick-nick-for-arizona-state-treasurer-%E2%80%93-a-chat-with-the-candidate","html_content":"

SIERRA VISTA – The Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting of Tuesday, August 18, featured Arizona State Treasurer candidate Nick Mansour, presenting his platform and taking member questions.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/pick-nick-for-arizona-state-treasurer-%E2%80%93-a-chat-with-the-candidate","title":"Pick Nick for Arizona State Treasurer – A chat with the candidate","summary":"SIERRA VISTA – The Democratic Women of Southeastern Arizona meeting of Tuesday, August 18, featured Arizona State Treasurer candidate Nick Mansour, presenting his platform and taking member questions.","date_modified":"2026-08-19T03:24:29Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/community-comes-together-to-support-sollers-family","html_content":"

WILLCOX - Last week, the community came together to support the Sollers family as they face significant medical expenses for their baby, who has been diagnosed with Leigh syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/community-comes-together-to-support-sollers-family","title":"Community Comes Together to Support Sollers Family","summary":"WILLCOX - Last week, the community came together to support the Sollers family as they face significant medical expenses for their baby, who has been diagnosed with Leigh syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.","date_modified":"2026-08-17T18:57:42Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/kris-mayes-for-the-win-%E2%80%94-az-attorney-general-in-benson","html_content":"

BENSON – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes was in Benson this week, and if it seemed like she’s taking a victory lap – she was. This one-hundred percent victory lap included a recap of the Aluminum Dynamics aluminum re...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/kris-mayes-for-the-win-%E2%80%94-az-attorney-general-in-benson","title":"Kris Mayes for the win — AZ Attorney General in Benson","summary":"BENSON – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes was in Benson this week, and if it seemed like she’s taking a victory lap – she was. This one-hundred percent victory lap included a recap of the Aluminum Dynamics aluminum re...","date_modified":"2026-08-16T17:55:55Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/benson-turns-up-for-national-night-out","html_content":"

BENSON – Wednesday was National Night Out in Benson, the annual community-building campaign that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while fostering a true sense of community – and it did just...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/benson-turns-up-for-national-night-out","title":"Benson turns up for National Night Out","summary":"BENSON – Wednesday was National Night Out in Benson, the annual community-building campaign that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while fostering a true sense of community – and it did just...","date_modified":"2026-08-13T21:55:09Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/2m-sought-for-benson-hospital-emergency-lab-expansion","html_content":"

BENSON — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani visited Benson Hospital to highlight $2 million in proposed federal funding for an expansion and modernization project aimed at increasing the rural hospital’s emergency and laboratory c...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/2m-sought-for-benson-hospital-emergency-lab-expansion","title":"$2M sought for Benson Hospital emergency, lab expansion","summary":"BENSON — U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani visited Benson Hospital to highlight $2 million in proposed federal funding for an expansion and modernization project aimed at increasing the rural hospital’s emergency and laboratory c...","date_modified":"2026-08-13T14:50:18Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/the-data-center-fight-comes-to-whetstone","html_content":"

WHETSTONE – As community members gathered at the Quail Ridge RV Park meeting room on Saturday afternoon the temperature was an Arizona tolerable low 90’s. Inside, the purpose of the meeting, a discussion, opposition to t...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/the-data-center-fight-comes-to-whetstone","title":"The data center fight comes to Whetstone","summary":"WHETSTONE – As community members gathered at the Quail Ridge RV Park meeting room on Saturday afternoon the temperature was an Arizona tolerable low 90’s. Inside, the purpose of the meeting, a discussion, opposition to t...","date_modified":"2026-08-11T04:30:16Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-cowboys-football-2026-season-schedule","html_content":"

WILLCOX — The Willcox Cowboys Football team returns to the grid-iron later this month with their first season game on August 21, 2026.

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UPDATE: Fire acreage updated to 36.85 acres as of 4:45 PM, AUG 5, 2026.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/rigs-fire-in-cochise-county-grows-to-nearly-40-acres-wednesday","title":"Riggs Fire in Cochise County grows to nearly 40 acres Wednesday","summary":"UPDATE: Fire acreage updated to 36.85 acres as of 4:45 PM, AUG 5, 2026.","date_modified":"2026-08-05T23:52:33Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/the-2026-san-pedro-river-arts-council-photography-show-and-sale","html_content":"

— Celebrating Creativity Across the Region

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/the-2026-san-pedro-river-arts-council-photography-show-and-sale","title":"The 2026 San Pedro River Arts Council Photography Show and Sale","summary":"— Celebrating Creativity Across the Region","date_modified":"2026-08-05T18:17:28Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-flyer-returns-labor-day-weekend-2026-%E2%80%94","html_content":"

Blending scenic cycling with scholarships for local students

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-flyer-returns-labor-day-weekend-2026-%E2%80%94","title":"Willcox Flyer returns Labor Day weekend 2026 —","summary":"Blending scenic cycling with scholarships for local students","date_modified":"2026-08-04T19:12:29Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/sierra-vista-man-indicted-on-six-counts-involving-aggravated-dui","html_content":"

BISBEE — Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco announced the indictment of Adam Buhr on six counts involving Aggravated DUI to the Slightest (Aggravated Driving or Actual Physical Control), Aggravated DUI Drug (Aggravated D...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/sierra-vista-man-indicted-on-six-counts-involving-aggravated-dui","title":"Sierra Vista man indicted on six counts involving Aggravated DUI ","summary":"BISBEE — Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco announced the indictment of Adam Buhr on six counts involving Aggravated DUI to the Slightest (Aggravated Driving or Actual Physical Control), Aggravated DUI Drug (Aggravated D...","date_modified":"2026-08-02T21:42:48Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/more-than-a-crown-inside-the-butterfield-rodeo-royalty-contest","html_content":"

BENSON – Before the arena announcer speaks, before the judges tally a single score, the only sounds are the scrape of boots on gravel, the clink of bits and buckles, and the quiet conversations between teenage girls brus...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/more-than-a-crown-inside-the-butterfield-rodeo-royalty-contest","title":"More Than a Crown: Inside the Butterfield Rodeo Royalty Contest","summary":"BENSON – Before the arena announcer speaks, before the judges tally a single score, the only sounds are the scrape of boots on gravel, the clink of bits and buckles, and the quiet conversations between teenage girls brus...","date_modified":"2026-08-01T19:57:48Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/25-million-committed-for-new-az-sterile-fly-dispersal-facility","html_content":"

Secretary Rollins Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/25-million-committed-for-new-az-sterile-fly-dispersal-facility","title":"$25 Million Committed for New AZ Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility","summary":"Secretary Rollins Highlights USDA’s Readiness Ahead of Douglas Port Reopening and Continued Aggressive Response to New World Screwworm","date_modified":"2026-07-30T15:51:24Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/free-arid-landscaping-agriculture-workshop","html_content":"

- Resilience & Abundance -

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/free-arid-landscaping-agriculture-workshop","title":"FREE Arid Landscaping & Agriculture Workshop","summary":"- Resilience & Abundance -","date_modified":"2026-07-30T14:15:07Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/people-for-the-playa-water-resources-meets-aug-12","html_content":"

PEARCE — People for the Playa Water Resources (PPWR) will hold its next meeting August 12th. The nonprofit partners with the community to help Willcox Groundwater Basin residents in Arizona impacted by declining groundwa...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/people-for-the-playa-water-resources-meets-aug-12","title":"People for the Playa Water Resources meets Aug 12","summary":"PEARCE — People for the Playa Water Resources (PPWR) will hold its next meeting August 12th. The nonprofit partners with the community to help Willcox Groundwater Basin residents in Arizona impacted by declining groundwa...","date_modified":"2026-07-29T16:10:26Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/empowerment-grounded-in-personal-business-and-family-growth-%E2%80%94","html_content":"

Second Annual Rooted & Rising Conference

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/empowerment-grounded-in-personal-business-and-family-growth-%E2%80%94","title":"Empowerment grounded in personal, business, and family growth —","summary":"Second Annual Rooted & Rising Conference","date_modified":"2026-07-27T22:24:02Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-council-election-results","html_content":"

Councilmen Bowlby and Sheats re-elected, Garza returns

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-council-election-results","title":"Willcox Council Election Results","summary":"Councilmen Bowlby and Sheats re-elected, Garza returns","date_modified":"2026-07-24T04:32:14Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/johnson-as-mayor-while-tapia-boyle-anderson-shape-new-council","html_content":"

Local Benson Election Results - 2026

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WILLCOX — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

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WILLCOX – The City of Willcox mayor and council met July 21 with Public Hearings on the year’s fiscal budget and property taxes on the agenda. The Regular Meeting opened business with an Executive session.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-council-approves-fy-26-27-budget-and-tax-increase","title":"Willcox Council approves FY 26-27 budget and tax increase","summary":"WILLCOX – The City of Willcox mayor and council met July 21 with Public Hearings on the year’s fiscal budget and property taxes on the agenda. The Regular Meeting opened business with an Executive session.","date_modified":"2026-07-22T17:01:27Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/important-school-crossing-update-%E2%80%94-keeping-our-students-safe","html_content":"

BENSON — In collaboration with the City of Benson and the Arizona Department of Transportation, Benson Unified School District would like to inform you of an important update for the upcoming school year.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/important-school-crossing-update-%E2%80%94-keeping-our-students-safe","title":"IMPORTANT SCHOOL CROSSING UPDATE — Keeping Our Students Safe","summary":"BENSON — In collaboration with the City of Benson and the Arizona Department of Transportation, Benson Unified School District would like to inform you of an important update for the upcoming school year.","date_modified":"2026-07-22T01:09:29Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/county-attorney-announces-information-in-bisbee-safeway-homicide","html_content":"

BISBEE – Six Counts Filed Involving First Degree Murder, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Aggravated Assault, and Mutilation of a Dead Human Body against Miklejon Cory Nelson

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/county-attorney-announces-information-in-bisbee-safeway-homicide","title":"County Attorney Announces Information in Bisbee Safeway Homicide","summary":"BISBEE – Six Counts Filed Involving First Degree Murder, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Aggravated Assault, and Mutilation of a Dead Human Body against Miklejon Cory Nelson","date_modified":"2026-07-21T20:00:24Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/mercy-in-action-making-every-patient-feel-seen","html_content":"

For Monica Safrit, healthcare is about more than tests and procedures—it's about people.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/mercy-in-action-making-every-patient-feel-seen","title":"Mercy In Action: Making Every Patient Feel Seen","summary":"For Monica Safrit, healthcare is about more than tests and procedures—it's about people.","date_modified":"2026-07-20T23:09:01Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/rick-hardman-for-benson-city-council-makes-his-final-pitch-before","html_content":"

BENSON – The Cochise County Voice interviewed Richard (Rick) Hardman, candidate for Benson City Council, covering city finances, fire safety, the golf course, zoning, growth, and the recent election. This is the last seg...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/rick-hardman-for-benson-city-council-makes-his-final-pitch-before","title":"Rick Hardman for Benson City Council makes his final pitch before","summary":"BENSON – The Cochise County Voice interviewed Richard (Rick) Hardman, candidate for Benson City Council, covering city finances, fire safety, the golf course, zoning, growth, and the recent election. This is the last seg...","date_modified":"2026-07-20T20:12:54Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox---legal-notice-of-planning-zoning-public-hearing","html_content":"

WILLCOX — Two Planning and Zoning Commission will hold meetings seeking to make changes to zoning code text.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox---legal-notice-of-planning-zoning-public-hearing","title":"WILLCOX - LEGAL NOTICE OF PLANNING & ZONING PUBLIC HEARING","summary":"WILLCOX — Two Planning and Zoning Commission will hold meetings seeking to make changes to zoning code text.","date_modified":"2026-07-19T16:57:44Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/caswell-challenges-republican-establishment-in-ld-19-primary","html_content":"

BENSON – With just a few days before the primary election, voters in Benson are ready to make their final choices for local offices and make their picks in the primary election for state office. While political parties m...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/caswell-challenges-republican-establishment-in-ld-19-primary","title":"Caswell Challenges Republican Establishment in LD 19 Primary","summary":"BENSON – With just a few days before the primary election, voters in Benson are ready to make their final choices for local offices and make their picks in the primary election for state office. While political parties m...","date_modified":"2026-07-16T19:27:04Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/passing-lane-project-on-us-191-near-safford-to-begin-july-20","html_content":"

REMINDER: Passing Lane Project on US 191 near Safford scheduled to begin July 20

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/passing-lane-project-on-us-191-near-safford-to-begin-july-20","title":"Passing Lane Project on US 191 near Safford to begin July 20","summary":"REMINDER: Passing Lane Project on US 191 near Safford scheduled to begin July 20","date_modified":"2026-07-15T20:32:52Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/fy-26-27-budget-and-taxes-top-agenda-at-willcox-council-meeting","html_content":"

July 21 Meeting Preview

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/fy-26-27-budget-and-taxes-top-agenda-at-willcox-council-meeting","title":"FY 26-27 budget and taxes top agenda at Willcox Council meeting","summary":"July 21 Meeting Preview","date_modified":"2026-07-13T19:41:49Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/executive-sessions-top-agenda-at-tonight%E2%80%99s-benson-council-meeting","html_content":"

July 13 Benson Council meeting preview

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/executive-sessions-top-agenda-at-tonight%E2%80%99s-benson-council-meeting","title":"Executive sessions top agenda at tonight’s Benson Council meeting","summary":"July 13 Benson Council meeting preview","date_modified":"2026-07-13T15:39:26Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/summertime-meet-n-grill-with-statelocal-conservative-candidates","html_content":"

SIERRA VISTA — Summertime is grilling time! It’s also campaign season, and conservative candidates for office took advantage of both by inviting the public to a Meet the Candidates Barbecue on Saturday.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/summertime-meet-n-grill-with-statelocal-conservative-candidates","title":"Summertime meet-n-grill with state/local conservative candidates","summary":"SIERRA VISTA — Summertime is grilling time! It’s also campaign season, and conservative candidates for office took advantage of both by inviting the public to a Meet the Candidates Barbecue on Saturday.","date_modified":"2026-07-12T17:21:18Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/benson-local-candidates-present-platforms-at-town-hall-forum","html_content":"

BENSON — Local election season is down to days, with the primary looming July 21, and the mayor and three council seats up for grabs. County media company CoolFMLive came into Benson to present a Town Hall Forum featurin...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/benson-local-candidates-present-platforms-at-town-hall-forum","title":"Benson local candidates present platforms at Town Hall Forum","summary":"BENSON — Local election season is down to days, with the primary looming July 21, and the mayor and three council seats up for grabs. County media company CoolFMLive came into Benson to present a Town Hall Forum featurin...","date_modified":"2026-07-10T20:05:30Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/juan-ciscomani-opens-campaign-hq-in-sierra-vista-%E2%80%94","html_content":"

Sets sights on reelection unchallenged in a primary.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/juan-ciscomani-opens-campaign-hq-in-sierra-vista-%E2%80%94","title":"Juan Ciscomani opens campaign HQ in Sierra Vista — ","summary":"Sets sights on reelection unchallenged in a primary.","date_modified":"2026-07-09T20:58:17Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/town-of-huachuca-city-seeks-to-fill-vacant-council-seat","html_content":"

Town of Huachuca City PUBLIC NOTICE:

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/town-of-huachuca-city-seeks-to-fill-vacant-council-seat","title":"Town of Huachuca City seeks to fill vacant council seat","summary":"Town of Huachuca City PUBLIC NOTICE:","date_modified":"2026-07-09T02:19:52Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/county-will-fund-fishing-expedition-against-az-attorney-general","html_content":"

BISBEE — The County Board of Supervisors has the legal power to direct, control, and settle all lawsuits where the county is involved. They decide if the county should fight in court or settle to save money. They also ha...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/county-will-fund-fishing-expedition-against-az-attorney-general","title":"County will fund fishing expedition against AZ Attorney General","summary":"BISBEE — The County Board of Supervisors has the legal power to direct, control, and settle all lawsuits where the county is involved. They decide if the county should fight in court or settle to save money. They also ha...","date_modified":"2026-07-08T15:44:06Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-celebrates-independence-day-and-americas-250","html_content":"

The streets of downtown Willcox were filled with patriotic pride as the community gathered for the 4th of July Parade.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/willcox-celebrates-independence-day-and-americas-250","title":"Willcox celebrates Independence Day and America's 250","summary":"The streets of downtown Willcox were filled with patriotic pride as the community gathered for the 4th of July Parade.","date_modified":"2026-07-07T14:11:03Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/national-voluntarily-recalls-some-lots-of-oribe-shampoos","html_content":"

Kao USA Voluntarily Recalls Some Lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/national-voluntarily-recalls-some-lots-of-oribe-shampoos","title":"National Recall of Some Lots of Oribe Shampoos","summary":"Kao USA Voluntarily Recalls Some Lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo","date_modified":"2026-07-06T21:58:35Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/benson-unveils-stars-and-stripes-mural-%E2%80%93-celebrating-america","html_content":"

BENSON – The Hub City knows how to throw an Independence Day party, and this 4th of July, also commemorating the country’s 250th birthday, was a spectacular display. A special highlight of Saturday’s festivities was the ...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/benson-unveils-stars-and-stripes-mural-%E2%80%93-celebrating-america","title":"Benson unveils Stars and Stripes Mural – Celebrating America","summary":"BENSON – The Hub City knows how to throw an Independence Day party, and this 4th of July, also commemorating the country’s 250th birthday, was a spectacular display. A special highlight of Saturday’s festivities was the ...","date_modified":"2026-07-06T02:19:25Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/scenes-from-bensons-fourth-of-july-2026","html_content":"

Fourth of July in Benson was a red-white-n-blue blast. Happy Birthday USA!

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/scenes-from-bensons-fourth-of-july-2026","title":"Scenes from Benson's Fourth of July 2026","summary":"Fourth of July in Benson was a red-white-n-blue blast. Happy Birthday USA!","date_modified":"2026-07-05T18:31:39Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/ocotillo-road-improvements-notice","html_content":"

The City of Benson will begin improvements on Ocotillo Road between 4th St  and Union St, starting July 20, 2026.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/ocotillo-road-improvements-notice","title":"Ocotillo Road Improvements Notice:","summary":"The City of Benson will begin improvements on Ocotillo Road between 4th St  and Union St, starting July 20, 2026.","date_modified":"2026-07-04T20:33:36Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/cindy-tapia-benson-vice-mayor-and-city-council-candidate","html_content":"

BENSON – Cindy Tapia, Benson Vice Mayor and City Council candidate hopes her past term as councilperson is good enough to get enough votes to be elected to one of the three available seats this fall. But it’s been a hot ...

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/cindy-tapia-benson-vice-mayor-and-city-council-candidate","title":"Cindy Tapia, Benson Vice Mayor and City Council candidate","summary":"BENSON – Cindy Tapia, Benson Vice Mayor and City Council candidate hopes her past term as councilperson is good enough to get enough votes to be elected to one of the three available seats this fall. But it’s been a hot ...","date_modified":"2026-07-04T12:57:20Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/all-american-classic-on-the-menu-at-friday%E2%80%99s-lunchtime-connect","html_content":"

BENSON – Lunchtime Connect, the weekly lunch program for seniors (anyone’s welcome) that has gained significant traction in the Benson community, is going strong with consistently high attendance numbers, even before the...

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SIERRA VISTA - The Cochise County Republican Committee's weekly Friday potluck took on a political focus this week as local Republicans and community members gathered to meet three candidates seeking statewide office.

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BENSON – Mark Boyle is running for Benson City Council… again… this year! After defeating Councilman/Vice Mayor Levi Johnson in a recall election, and during his first weeks of joining the council, he’s hitting the campa...

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Public Notice: Truth in Taxation Hearing — Notice of Tax Increase

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— instead of excuses.

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/council-hopeful-crystal-anderson-says-our-town-deserves-answers","title":"Council hopeful Crystal Anderson says our town deserves answers","summary":"— instead of excuses.","date_modified":"2026-06-25T01:44:13Z"},{"id":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/sierra-vistas-50501-truth-equality-freedom-rally","html_content":"

Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Join Sierra Vista's 50501 'Truth, Equality & Freedom' Rally!

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BENSON — City Councilman Mark Romero sits with us for an interview on Benson Kitchen Table. Romero, on the council since 2025, seeks to continue his tenure on the council. But to do so, he must outperform five other cand...

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City of Benson's 4th Of July Fireworks, Food & Small-Town Fun!

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BENSON – The City of Benson City Council held a Special Meeting on June 18 with the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 Final Budget, Tax Levy, and Capital Improvement plan (2027–2031) as main topics.

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Increase Primary Property Tax

","url":"https://cochisecountyvoice.com/featured-stories/f/public-notice-notice-of-intent-to-increase-primary-property-tax","title":"PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Increase Primary Property Tax","summary":"PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of Intent to Increase Primary Property Tax","date_modified":"2026-06-22T17:45:00Z"}]}