Lake View Park names little league fields
The city’s newest ball fields were named at a ceremony yesterday.
City and Global Water Resources staff gathered at the newly opened Lake View Park,...
Obituary: Zachary ‘Bucky’ Davis 1989-2020
Zachary Ronald Thomas Davis, age 31, of Phoenix, a former Maricopa resident, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 26 at his residence.
Zach “Bucky” Davis is survived...
Restaurants coming to Maricopa this year and beyond
Champing at the bit for more places in town to sit down and have a bite to eat? Your patience will be rewarded this...
Transportation & Transit
The city of Maricopa spans approximately 43 square miles with a population of nearly 50,000 people. Transportation options in the city and surrounding areas...
Central Arizona College receives grants to improve water conservation
Central Arizona College has recently been awarded two water conservation grants from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. The first grant of $183,286...
City of Maricopa
City of Maricopa Departments
39700 W. Civic Center Plaza
Maricopa-AZ.gov
City Clerk’s Office
Vanessa Bueras
520-316-6971
[email protected]
City Manager’s Office
Rick Horst
520-316-6811
[email protected]
Assistant City Manager
Jennifer Brown
520-316-6841
[email protected]
Communications
Luis Vila, communications coordinator
520-316-6911
[email protected]
Community Services
(parks, recreation, libraries)
Nathan Ullyot,...
Navy veteran opens gun shop
A Navy veteran is behind the city’s second gun shop.
Pearle Robertson opened up Minuteman Supply in mid-January at The Wells, signing a three-year lease...
Jehovah’s Witnesses break ground for Kingdom Hall
Construction is under way on Maricopa’s latest house of worship, a Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall.
A project narrative that Jehovah’s Witnesses representatives filed with City...
Maricopa High students earn gold, silver at SkillsUSA meet
Maricopa High School Career and Technical Education students walked away with three gold medals at the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference March 28...
Meet: Madeleine Van Sickle
Introducing Madeleine Van Sickle, affectionately known as Maddie, a 25-year-old resident of Maricopa for the past 20 years. Originally from Ak-Chin Village, Maddie is...
Global affairs: Foreign exchange students at MHS prove it’s a small world after all
Maricopa mom Nicole Polk has one daughter at home and an extended family of daughters around the world.
Since 2018, she, husband Stephen McElhose and...
Veterans’ oath has no expiration date
By Julia R. Gusse
Every individual who has ever served in the U.S. military has taken an oath to support and “defend the Constitution of...
Mural of the story: Desert fresco spiffs up museum
UPDATE July 28, 2023, 2:23 p.m.: According to LaVorgna, the city commissioned the mural for $3,300 as part of its Public Arts Initiative, which...
Middle schoolers earn 15 awards in city planning competition
Who said city planning was only for adults?
Two teams made up of Maricopa middle school students in blended-learning programs placed among the top...
MUSD now owns 15 properties after purchase of new high school site
With the acquisition of a 65-acre parcel for its second high school, Maricopa Unified School District now owns 15 properties.
Five are undeveloped.
In December, MUSD...
BoSa’s creamy soft opening attracts cruller-crazed crowd
About the only thing softer than the inside of a BoSa Donut was the store’s Maricopa soft opening this morning.
The store in the Walmart...
Escaping domestic abuse: Resources, support available in Maricopa
To the editor,
In the painful and often secretive world of domestic violence, knowing where to turn can mean the difference between suffering in silence...
Dayv Morgan: To be ready for unexpected costs, consider home warranty
With 75% of the homes in Maricopa at least 10 years old, it is imperative for homebuyers to budget for unexpected home repair costs.
When...
Ex-MUSD teacher charged with sexual exploitation of girl, 13
A former Maricopa Unified School District teacher accused in April of inappropriate conduct with a 13-year-old female student was arrested Monday.
Dominic Bailin, 49, faces...
Wild things: What to do if you encounter local wildlife
As the weather moderates in Maricopa and Pinal County, the wild animals are sure to become more active. Here's a look at some animals...
Maricopa Wells Middle School Rocket Challenge
After two grueling weeks of learning basic physics and assembling model rockets, students at Maricopa Wells Middle School watched their creations soar this afternoon.
Today...
Dancing for Our Stars 3 delivered an unforgettable evening
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor joyfully announces the triumphant return of "Dancing for Our Stars 3," an evening that left...
Public Safety
Maricopa Fire/Medical Department
Chief Brady Leffler
520-494-2307
[email protected]
Administration Office
45654 W. Edison Road
Mail: 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza
520-568-3333
Maricopa-AZ.gov/departments/fire-and-medical-department
Fire Station 571 (Homestead)
20945 N. Porter Road
Fire Station 572 (Sorrento)
36930 W....
Meet the MUSD School Board candidates: Anderson, Knorr, Jordan, Armstead-Payton
This year, the terms end for three members of the Maricopa Unified School District, and all three are seeking re-election. Four candidates will appear...
GTK: Murray Siegel, education columnist
Murray Siegel has been a resident of Maricopa since 2007. He writes about education for InMaricopa.
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Maricopan since: 2007
Occupation: Retired teacher; writer
Family: Wife...
Master Gardener: French marigolds easy to grow, beautiful, yield for many seasons
French marigolds (Tagetes patula) have been a garden staple for decades because they’re easy to grow and add a splash of color to any...
Key questions to ask before aesthetic, laser, radio frequency or body contouring procedures
A medical spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of a medical director. Medical spa...
New shooting range to open soon near Maricopa
Shooting enthusiasts in Maricopa and Pinal County will soon be able to hone their skills at a new facility.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management...
Top spots to watch Super Bowl Sunday in Maricopa
Want to get off the couch and watch Sunday’s big game from a bar filled with TV screens and happy sports fans?
InMaricopa compiled a...
Skimmers victimize Maricopans, clean out bank accounts
Skimmers are active in Maricopa. Very active.
Leticia Rios found out the hard way.
So have a lot of others.
Rios was victimized on Aug. 5, the...