In a closed door meeting held at the City Douglas Visitors Center on Dec. 7, participating mayors, seven from Mexico and four from Cochise County, sought common ground on topics ranging from promoting tourism in Sonora, Mexico, and Cochise County to border crossings.

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Regional border mayors hold second of three planned meetings
BISBEE — Mayors from the region gathered earlier this month for a second time to discuss issues of importance along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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.

Superintendent addresses safety concerns within the district
Anticipating that students and parents may have questions and concerns of security at Douglas Unified School District schools, after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Superintendent Sheila Rogers posted a message on the district website last week.

CBP officers intercept $91,000 in marijuana
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DPD Reports
Garcia, Steven Hashim, 29, was arrested at the us port of entry for theft of means of transportation. Garcia was transported to the Cochise County jail.

New road signs follow state law
BISBEE — If you have seen new road signs in Cochise County with white printing on a blue background and wondered why the change, it is because of new state regulations on street signage.

Enjoying wintry fun
Youth in Douglas had two opportunities to visit with Santa Claus over the weekend.

CEO talks about hospitals financial situation
As health care questions in Douglas continue to swirl Southeastern Arizona Medical Center (SEAMC) continues to struggle financially.

Council approves cost of living adjustment
The Dec. 12 city council meeting held at City Hall started off with a few presentations.

DOC Pagago unit gives back
On Dec. 12 the Department of Corrections Papago Unit inmates donated $742 to the Douglas Fire Department’s for Toys for Tots program.

Former Douglas resident receives honors for the 40 under 40
On Dec. 13 Andrea Leon Foster, 37, daughter of Hector and the late Gloria Leon and Bertha and Frank Morales of Douglas, was presented an award for the 40 under 40.

County gathers task force to discuss 2012 elections
BISBEE — The 2012 election cycle had a few snafus that slowed things down, so, Cochise County Administrator Mike Ortega and Elections Director Juanita Simmons gathered precinct committee members, observers and poll workers to talk about what happened and what to do to make the process more efficient.

New weigh station for Douglas Port of Entry
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County not spared effects of recession
The national recession began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009. Cochise County, although somewhat buffered by Fort Huachuca and associated high levels of federal spending, was impacted along with the rest of the state and nation. Although declines locally weren’t as steep as those statewide, the state economy began recovering earlier and has generally seen stronger rebounds.

Last snow fall of 2012 in Douglas
Douglas residents enjoy the last snow fall of 2012.

Attorney General suggests armed principals
PHOENIX — Calling it a compromise between extremes, Attorney General Tom Horne on Wednesday proposed training and arming the principal or other top administrator at every public school.

Without permits, Mexico can confiscate your car
SIERRA VISTA — People who travel by car to certain tourist destinations in northern Mexico need to make sure they have the necessary permits for their vehicle or they could face some stiff consequences.

DPD Reports
Johns, Melanie Marie, 24, was arrested at the 1500 block of 8th St. for dosl. Johns was cited and released.

Volunteers wanted for SEAGO program
The SEAGO Area Agency on Aging is currently recruiting for volunteers for the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

AARP needs tax volunteers
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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.

New board members to be sworn in Jan. 8
Natalio Sabal, Douglas’ newly elected school board member and incumbents Mike Ortega and Susan Kramer will all be sworn into their school board seats at the Jan. 8 meeting which will start at 5:30 p.m. in the board room of the administration building on 12th Street.

Santa Claus makes appearance at the Pirtleville Fire Department
The Pirtleville Fire Department held their annual Children’s Christmas Party on Dec. 22; the event was a huge success.

Border Patrol arrests man wanted for murder
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Inmates give back to the community
The Arizona State Prison Complex Douglas inmate workers learn new skills while they give back to the community in a positive way.

Ysea’s pretrial set for January 25
A pretrial hearing is set for the murder of Guillermo Cruz on January 25.

Cox cable Channel 13 KOLD off the air
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Local residents wake up to snow
Douglas residents woke up New Years Eve morning to see snow falling from the sky and the city covered in white.

Former Douglas Mayor dies
Former Douglas Mayor Albert F. Rodriguez, passed away peacefully Monday at his home in Scottsdale. He was 85.

KOLD returns to Cox Douglas customers
Cox and Raycom Media reached an agreement for retransmission consent of CBS-KOLD on Cox’s lineup as of late Friday night.

City Council meeting tonight
The Douglas City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight.

City of Douglas being sued for $500,000
The City of Douglas is being sued on an alleged misconduct of one of its former police officers.

2 arrested following New Year’s Eve pursuit
Two people were arrested New Year’s Eve following a pursuit through the streets of Douglas.

Douglas DOC loses a great man
Funeral services were held for Douglas Department of Corrections Warden Antonio Baca on January 5 in Sierra Vista. Baca passed away suddenly of a heart attack on December 30.

Custody laws changes began Jan. 1
PHOENIX — Couples who get divorced beginning this coming year will find some new rules in place on how much time each gets with the kids.

SENTRI Lane moving forward at stakeholders meeting
The Douglas/Agua Prieta Port of Entry held their monthly stakeholders group meeting on January 10 at the Douglas Visitors Center.

Cochise County Democratic Committee elects new executive board for 2013-2014
On Monday, Jan. 7 the Cochise County Democratic Committee Precinct Committee persons elected a new executive board. Newly elected board members are: Pat Fleming, chair; Susan Bickel, first vice chair; Geraldine Alexis, second vice chair; Bob Fleming, treasurer and Terrie Gent, secretary.

Sheriff Dannels swears in local deputies
Newly elected Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels was in Douglas last week swearing in his local deputies.

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.

DARC to hold awards dinner Thursday
Douglas’ Association of Retarded Citizens (DARC) will hold their annual dinner and awards presentation on Thursday, January 17.

Federal grant aimed at low income areas in county
BISBEE — Cochise County could receive around $170,000 from the federal Housing and Urban Development agency in a community development block grant (CDBG) to be used to benefit low income areas.

New members sworn in at board meeting
Douglas’ newly elected board member Natalio Sabal as well as returning board members Susan Kramer and Mike Ortega were all officially sworn in at last Tuesday’s regular school board meeting which was held in the DUSD board room.

Former Mayor remembered at council meeting
The January 9 city council meeting held at City Hall began with a moment of silence for former Mayor Albert Rodriguez.

Marijuana, currency seized at Douglas port
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Years after they became mandatory, employment checks are spotty
WASHINGTON – Five years after it took effect and more than year after it was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, an Arizona law requiring that businesses check the citizenship of every new hire is often disregarded and rarely enforced.

Notice to the Public
This notice is being published to notify the public that the City of Douglas intents to apply for funding assistance from the USDA, Rural Development for development of the Bay Acres Colonia Sewer Expansion.

Gas price continues free fall
According to the latest survey by the Cochise College Center for Economic Research, conducted December 10—14, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Cochise County fell from $3.54 to $3.44 over the preceding two-week period. According to AAA Arizona, the statewide price dropped from $3.38 to $3.22. Nationally, according to the Energy Information Administration, the price declined from $3.44 to $3.35.

Notice to the Public
This notice is being published to notify the public that the City of Douglas intents to apply for funding assistance from the USDA, Rural Development for development of the Bay Acres Colonia Sewer Expansion.

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.

January’s stakeholders group meeting Thursday
Douglas Dispatch

DPD Reports
January 1, 2013

AARP needs tax volunteers
Douglas Dispatch

Weight Watchers meeting Dec. 20
Douglas Dispatch

Faras holds Christmas program
Faras Elementary hosted a Christmas program on Dec. 18. The cafeteria was full of family and friends waiting to see their children perform.

La Solana celebrates Christmas
Residents at the La Solana Care and Rehab Center on San Antonio Ave. were treated to a Christmas party Friday.

Chiricahua Gallery Holiday Show underway in Rodeo
The Chiricahua Gallery Holiday Show runs through January 5 2013.

Toys for Tots donation
Agents from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office stopped by the Douglas Fire Department Friday to drop off some toys for the Douglas Fire Department's Toys for Tots Program. Pictured above are, left to right, Norma Galindo and Douglas Fire Chief Mario Novoa, CBPO officer Alex Almaguer, CBPO officer Albert Macias and CBPO Supervisor Maribel Guido. The CBPO officers donated bikes, toys and jackets which will be handed out this holiday season to needy families around Douglas.

Spike and Spikette bring Christmas cheer
On Dec. 14, Douglas High School Spiritline along with Spike and Spikette presented Christmas Dreams. The Christmas program was held at the DHS auditorium with two showings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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.

Schools hold Christmas programs
Both Clawson Elementary and Stevenson Elementary Schools held Christmas programs last week. Clawson’s third, fourth and fifth grade students held their program on Dec 20.

Community blood drive Jan. 9
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Notice to the Public
This notice is being published to notify the public that the City of Douglas intents to apply for funding assistance from the USDA, Rural Development for development of the Bay Acres Colonia Sewer Expansion.

Winter break camp at the Rec Center
With school on break the last two weeks the Douglas Recreation Center offered fun and games during December 26-28 and January 2-4.

Dannels sworn in as new sheriff
BISBEE — Among the nine county officials sworn in to office in the county supervisors’ chamber during a brief ceremony Thursday was Cochise County’s newest sheriff, Mark Dannels.

Douglas kicks off GEAR UP program
The Douglas Unified School District in conjunction with Northern Arizona University and the Arizona Governor’s Office officially kicked off its GEAR UP program last week.

Margo Macartney holds ceramics exhibit in Douglas
The Douglas Gallery held a reception for Margo Macartney on Jan. 12.

Cultivating Common Core conference
The Cochise County School Superintendent’s Office is hosting a conference focused on Common Core Standards implementation for all teachers and administrators. “Cultivating Common Core” is scheduled for Friday, January 25th, at Bisbee High School. The cost is $25.

Carne asada benefit Jan. 12
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Carne asada benefit Saturday
The Douglas High School PTSO will be having a carne asada benefit this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DHS cafeteria. Tickets are $7.

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