Choosing the right garden style usually driven by time, money and space
Before deciding on a style for your garden, here are a few things to consider. What are your goals for the garden? Food production?...
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Fishing derby reels in record numbers in 2008
This story was published 15 years ago this week, written by RuthAnn Hogue.
Maricopa's annual fishing derby for kids attracted 579 anglers, hosts and representatives...
Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps --...
Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty
Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers.
Our photo gallery captures...
Embracing the cold: A tribute to winter wildlife at Pacana Park’s lake
The winter wildlife around Pacana Park's lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature.
Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over...
‘Sno joke: Area peaks receive overnight dusting as winter storm rolls through
A winter storm overnight had Maricopa residents awakening this morning to a winter wonderland -- from afar.
Snow could be seen on mountain peaks from...
Dog-day afternoon for Kody and pals at new canine romp area at Pacana Park
Everyone seems to love the energetic, playful, goofiness of dogs -- as long as they do it outside the house.
That's been a problem in...
Safety tips for securing Christmas trees for transport
The pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree is as much a part of the holiday season as eggnog and presents. Getting that tree...
Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on
The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren't at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved...
Annual MerryCopa continues today after Friday tree-lighting kickoff
MerryCopa, which has grown into the largest event of the holiday season in the city, got under way Friday night with the annual tree...
MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight
The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...
P&Z approves new Lakes Park plan, amenities
A major development review of the plan for the city’s newest park received unanimous approval this week from the Planning & Zoning Commission.
The park...
Poll: Readers welcome fall with open – and sweaty – arms
Readers of InMaricopa are highly intelligent, a fact evidenced by the results of this week’s reader poll.
Nearly 67 percent of the 145 voters this...
As far as the eye can see
InMaricopa photographer Bryan Mordt was on hand at the sunflower fields off North Ralston Road on Friday morning as a cropdusting airplane flew over...
The latest on Box Canyon Shooting Range opening
When the Bureau of Land Management missed the target on a March opening for its new Box Canyon Shooting Range, many local shooters were...
Splash pad at Copper Sky opens
The new splash pad is open at Copper Sky Recreation Complex.
It is be open during current normal pool hours:
Monday through Friday from 8...
BLM seeks input on proposed lease for new regional park
Plans for a regional park near Maricopa are advancing.
The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to lease nearly 500 acres to Pinal County for...
Youth football league recruiting for 3rd season
Parents are you looking for a Spring activity for your kids? Maricopa Super Elite Football is starting up their Spring season. The non-contact, competitive...
The Roselle: A tropical plant that’s found a new home in Maricopa
By Amanda Rice
Hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle, is known by a number of names across the world, including Jamaican sorrel, Flor da Jamaica, Florida cranberry,...
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is furious climber
Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is easy to grow and can get big in a short time.
The vine is in the Bignonia genus and capreolata family....
MHS football boosters host inaugural cornhole tourney
Maricopa Football Boosters is hosting its inaugural cornhole tournament tournament Saturday as part of Homecoming week. The event starts at 5 p.m. at The...
Youth football league recruiting for 2nd season
Coming off a successful first season, Maricopa Super Elite football will be back for its second season this fall. The season will run from...
Family fun set for National Night Out at Copper Sky
Copper Sky will mark National Night Out on Aug. 3 with a free community event.
In partnership with the Maricopa Police and Maricopa Fire/Medical departments...
City to hold community cleanup Saturday morning
The City of Maricopa’s Keep Maricopa Beautiful campaign kicks off Saturday, July 31, from 6-8 a.m. with “The Largest City Cleanup in Maricopa History.”
The...
Copper Sky replacing splash pad due to safety concerns
The city has started work to replace the splash pad at Copper Sky due to safety concerns.
The project will address the sinking pad, which...
So, what is backyard orchard culture?
A philosophy advanced by Dave Wilson Nursery in California, wholesale supplier of
fruit trees to many of the better nurseries in Arizona, espouses high-density planting,...
Great American 4th Tailgate party – in photos
There was family fun as far as the eye could see at Sunday's Great American 4th Tailgate at Copper Sky.
From Waterslide Alley to competitive...
Photos: Construction underway at Box Canyon shooting range
Construction has begun at the new shooting site in Box Canyon.
Maricopa resident and InMaricopa.com reader Dan Becker sent up a drone recently to photograph...
GALLERY: Scenes from Salsa Fest 2021
The annual Salsa Festival and Night Market offered food, fun, shopping and entertainment on Saturday night at Copper Sky Regional Park. Thousands attended on...
GALLERY: Spicy chip challenge is all blush, sweat and tears
Whether they were partaking in the "One Chip Challenge" or watching competitors sweat it out, Salsa Fest patrons were enjoying themselves on Saturday night...