Worldwide famous Mexican guitar player Francisco Bibriesca will be performing in Douglas July 15.

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LifeNet helicopter crash victims identified
Douglas Dispatch

City vote against safe border resolution, again
Despite emotional pleas from more than 25 community members to approve the mayor’s resolution for stronger border security, the Douglas City Council once again voted "no."

Wings of Angels has Douglas connection
Rescue, stabilize and transform is the moto for local non-profit organization Wings of Angels.

Clerk of Superior Court expresses money concerns
County departments are having a tough time with reduced staff shouldering more responsibilities and this is evident in the clerk of the courts office.

Congress must stop playing immigration futbol
If the U.S. government were run by adults bent on problem-solving, Congress would have passed immigration reform by now.

Fire
A unocupied mobile home was completely destroyed by fire while its neighbor received minor damage and shortly threafter a second fire was reported at Merritt Avenue in Pirtleville.,

Election season is officially here
The 2010 Primary election is less than six weeks away �“ Election Day is August 24 �“ and the ballot for Douglas voters is beginning to become clearer.

Douglas prison inmate escapes
A minimum security inmate from the Arizona State Prison Complex - Douglas escaped Thursday afternoon from a work crew at the Huachuca City Landfill.

Douglas Police Reports
June 29

USDA Commodities
USDA Commodities will be distributed on Monday, July 19, from 9 to 11 a.m..

Customs report
Four illegal immigrants commit fraud

Why a county agency has a surplus budget
BISBEE �” One county department is actually ahead on the bottom line and can funnel $1 million back into the general fund.

Deadline approaching to vote early in Primary
There is still time to register to vote in the August 24 Primary Election.

Time for early voting registration coming to an end
Douglas Dispatch

Border security still hot topic for council
Despite two defeats and the fact it wasn’t even on the agenda, a resolution asking for more border security was still a hot topic at the July 14 meeting of the Douglas City Council.

Fire
Thick, black smoke filled the air late Friday afternoon. Reportedly, the Agua Prieta fire was caused by a controlled burn of confiscated marrijuna by Mexico authorities.

Sunday Floats
More than 60 entries took part in Sunday's Fourth of July parade up G Ave.

Douglas Police Reports
June 22

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

July 4th Celebration
Hundreds of spectators at Veterans Memorial Park oohed and aahed over the fireworks display.

Brewer says misinformation plays role on every level with immigration law
Although Arizona is the target of people and groups who say the state’s soon-to-be-enacted immigration law is wrong, Republican Gov. Jan Brewer said, “I believe they are getting misinformation.”

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
June 26

Safety on U.S. side emerges as a key concern here
There is no need for a new comprehensive immigration reform program, but instead a revision of how existing federal laws are used, Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever sad.

Passport fees on the rise
The cost of getting a passport is going up beginning on July 13, according to the U.S. State Department.

State cracking down on food stamp fraud
PHOENIX -- The state is hiring three people to crack down on a particular kind of food stamp fraud.

Correction
In the June 23 issue, a story about the local visit of Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl entitled, "We still have a long way to go," incorrectly listed Larry Blaskey as the author. The writer of the story was actually Natalie Lakosil.

Video explains new immigration law to police officers
Police officers were warned Thursday that they’re probably going to be accused of racial profiling when they enforce the state’s new immigration law, no matter what they do.

One in four like 'Tea Parties'
PHOENIX -- Nearly one out of four Arizonans consider themselves part of the "tea party'' movement.

Safety on U.S. side emerges as a key concern
There is no need for a new comprehensive immigration reform program, but instead a revision of how existing federal laws are used, Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever sad.

Wind blows through fairgrounds
A strong wind apparently moved a horse stable about eight feet at the Cochise County Fair Association Fairgrounds late Tuesday or early Wednesday, breaking water lines and damaging 30 stalls.

Customs agent attacked with knife
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were screening pedestrian traffic coming from Mexico. During the screening process, a young man pulled a knife from his pocket and attempted to stab the CBP officer.

Time for "Tea Party" in Douglas
It's "Tea" time in Douglas as the city prepares for its first Tea Party meeting .

Goddard: Time to focus on cartels
PHOENIX -- Arizona's top prosecutor says the best way to stop illegal immigration is to dismantle the Mexican crime cartels.

Unemployment rate down despite job losses
According to figures released by the Arizona Department of Commerce, Cochise County lost 225 jobs in June. In the 12 months ending in June, Cochise County lost 525 jobs for job growth of -1.4 percent.

New online program will save courts money, time
A new computer program that will make it easier for prisoners and the Douglas justice system is planned for the fall.

Former resident selected new superintendent
After hours of interviews, a public forum and an additional executive session, former Douglas resident Sheila Rogers was selected as the district’s new Superintendent.

Sunday rain brings locals outdoors
Following Sunday’s rain some local residents decided to head outdoors

Road Construction
The City of Douglas continues work on various projects. This work is being completed by the Department of Public Works and is part of the Mayor and Council’s ongoing infrastructure improvement program.

Early ballots in the mail Thursday
Cochise County Recorder Christine Rhodes announces that her office will begin mailing early ballots for the August 24th Primary Election on Thursday, July 29. Ballots must be received by the Recorder's Office or turned in at any polling location by 7 pm on August 24.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office
July 15

Marijuana discovered in drive shaft at Douglas Port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a unique drug smuggling attempt when they seized nearly 11 pounds of marijuana concealed inside the drive shaft of a Ford Focus.

Douglas newcomers invited to attend 2010 'Welcome Wagon' event
The Douglas Area Community Fund, in partnership with the Douglas Unified School District, invites newcomers to the Douglas area to attend the annual Welcome Wagon event on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Douglas Visitors Center.

Schools shuffle administrators, hire new principal
Ralph Schneider of Phoenix is the new Douglas High School principal.

Realty group ready to grow with Douglas
“Your key to buying, selling and renting real estate,” Douglas Realty Group is open for business.

SSVEC wins the power to build big line
After a call to the public that ran more than two hours, the Arizona Corporation Commission approved construction of a controversial power line that Sulphur Springs Valley Electric wants to build from Huachuca City to Sonoita.

Cochise College at Mercado Saturday
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 7-17-2010

New Exhibit on display at the Gallery
The Douglas Gallery has a new exhibit on display for the month and a new program being offered.

Cochise County Youth Orchestra enrolling members for Fall 2010 semester
The Cochise County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) is now welcoming violin, viola, cello and string bass players to join in the fun next semester, which runs from Aug. 10 through Dec. 8, 2009. Students from elementary to high school age who have at least one year of playing experience and are either currently taking private lessons, or who pass an audition, are eligible to join. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Calvarys Rock Church, 231 Canyon Drive in Sierra Vista. Tuition is $105 for the 18-week semester and registration deadline is August 7. A limited number of tuition scholarships are available.

Registration underway for Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon
Registration deadline is Thursday, September 9, for the 15th Annual Douglas Economic Outlook Luncheon, hosted by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 16, at the Cochise College, Douglas Campus Student Union located at 4190 West Highway 80, Douglas, Arizona. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with the program set to begin at 11:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m.

Museum honors military with uniform display
“Because of them, we can,“ was the theme honoring the military at the Douglas Williams House last weekend.

Kids 'Make Waves' at library
Make Waves at Your Library teen reading program has started.

Churros, hot dogs and curly fries - Three of the basic food groups at the Mercado
THIS SATURDAY AT THE DOUGLAS MERCADO, 7-9-2010

Faith Ministries hosts Vacation Bible School
Faith Ministries Church is holding vacation bible school this week and it is not to late to join in on the fun.

Smiles only reward they wanted
Smiles from children at an orphanage in Uganda, Africa was the reward Pastor Betancourt and members of the Church of God received on a recent trip.

Three board seats available in November
The petition process has just started for those interested in running for the Douglas Unified School District Governing Board.

Board takes care of business at special meeting
Border Mart was awarded the contract for the Douglas Unified School District fuel needs for the 2010-11 school year.

College center makes lifelong learning fun, affordable, focused
Barbara Bean is a retiree who likes to learn new things and meet new people. “Itchy feet” take her from coast to coast and north to south each summer. During the winter months, though, she looks forward to learning about cooking, wine, history, crafts and computers near her Cochise County home.

Valley Union makes the grade
Valley Union High School in Elfrida receives highly performing grade for third straight year.

New dorms, classrooms added on Douglas campus
Students at Cochise College no longer have to worry about an electrical outage when turning on a light and laptop at the same time thanks to the new dormitories.

Registration is up at Cochise
Early enrollment figures at Cochise Community College are nearly double what they were in 2009 but school officials are not sure if it will have a dramatic impact overall.

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