Twenty inmates at the Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) in Douglas are preparing for life after incarceration by training to work as firefighters. Although the training program offered by Cochise College is not new, it fits the bill for an Arizona Department of Corrections initiative to reduce recidivism by engaging inmates in work-based education programs.

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Willcox fire warning-Fire safety should be practiced by all
Douglas fire authorities are asking manufactured home owners to be careful with fires, especially now that the hot weather is approaching.

Tempers flare as time cuts board's meeting short
BISBEE - "I am going to recess this meeting right now."

Bond set in county's first Prop 100 hearing
BISBEE - In Cochise County's first test of new Proposition 100 legislation, a judge ruled Tuesday that a suspected illegal immigrant accused of stealing a car could not be held without bond.

Druglords taking over business of smuggling migrants, using as decoys
SASABE, Mexico (AP) - Mexican druglords are taking over the business of smuggling migrants into the United States, using them as human decoys to divert authorities from billions of dollars in cocaine shipments across the same border.

Demonstrators in Arizona call for reform
PHOENIX (AP) - Thousands of people marched in the streets of Phoenix and Tucson on Tuesday to peacefully voice their frustrations over stepped-up immigration raids and what they see as unfair U.S. immigration policy.

Immigration rallies push for reform, but turnout is lower than protests in 2006
CHICAGO (AP) - Magda Ortiz believes a recent raid in a largely Mexican neighborhood of Chicago made people too afraid to march in an immigration rights rally, which drew far fewer protesters than turned out last year.

Counter protesters call for better security
MESA, Ariz. (AP)- As thousands marched through the streets of Phoenix demanding immigration reform, nearly 200 other demonstrators stood in front of the state Capitol, calling for a crackdown on illegal immigrants and tighter border security.

State selects saguaros, Grand Canyon for quarter design
PHOENIX - Arizona is going to be represented by the Grand Canyon and a saguaro on the minds - and in the pockets - of Americans.

Senate leaders approve $10.6 billion spending plan
PHOENIX - State Senate leaders of both parties agreed Tuesday on a nearly $10.6 billion spending plan for next year - one that would mean much smaller tax cuts than a House proposal.

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County's job growth remains slow
According to the most recent figures from the Arizona Department of Economic Security, Cochise County lost 400 non-farm jobs in January, moving from 37,975 to 37,575. From January 2006 to January 2007, the county saw the addition of 550 new jobs, for a 12-month job growth rate of 1.5 percent.

House GOP member wants to wipe our Pay Day lenders
PHOENIX - Convinced the industry can't be properly regulated, a veteran state legislator is launching an initiative drive to wipe out payday lenders.

College to host Women in Business Conference
The Arizona Small Business Development Center Network, in conjunction with Cochise College and the Fort Huachuca C-Com Acquisition Center, will present the conference Women in Business from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 18 at the Sierra Vista Campus.

College students 'Dress for Success'
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Farmer's Market celebrates Earth Day Sat.
Bisbee Farmers Market will open early this year as it celebrates Earth Day on April 28th at 9 AM at Vista Park in Warren. Featured will be a May Pole, booths, music and lots of delicious food.

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Bird Walk

This Weekend
Artist Novoa featured at The Gallery

Cochise College Events
The Cochise College News & Events website has recently been updated to include the following:

'Love of Music' series continues in Bisbee Saturday
The next "For the Love of Music" concerts at the Bisbee Woman's Club are scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at 8 pm and Sunday, April 29 at 3 pm. Rose French (horn), Zoran Stilin (cello) and Lynne Haeseler (piano) will perform trios by Beethoven and Brahms, as well as duos and a solo of French music.

College art department to host end-of-year celebration
The Cochise College Art Department will host a primitive pit fire, potluck and barbecue beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3 at the Douglas Campus. The event corresponds with Beltane, an ancient holiday celebrating the end of winter and the coming of summer and a plentiful harvest.

Corn soup kicks off Cinco de Mayo
Just as everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day, you'll find a lot of non-Chicanos claiming Mexican heritage on Cinco de Mayo (fifth of May). It's human nature, after all, to want to get in on a good party, and since Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday this year, it's a safe bet there will be parties galore. Maybe you'll be giving one of them.

Myth-understandings about coupons
In order to be able to save money buying the foods that you like, you need to look for all the savings opportunities available for your favorite brands. Strategic shoppers use three principles: they know their items' prices, they know their stores' savings programs, and they know where to find coupons for their favorite items.

Looking for the 'why'
You're waiting for the other shoe to drop.

Franz Family At 1st Baptist Sunday
There's a bow sweetly trembling the strings of a fiddle, a melody of high tenor joined by a family harmony, a pick stirs the mellow strings of a Martin guitar and someone is reciting scripture, the familiar words of God.

Religion News In BriefSenior judges say Muslim veils allowed in British courts
LONDON (AP) - Muslim women should be allowed to wear a veil in British courts, as long it does not interfere with court proceedings, senior judges said in guidelines published Tuesday.

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