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...
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...
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...
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...
Top eucalyptus options for Maricopa
By Betty Beeman
Eucalyptus was brought to America in the mid 1800s from Australia. Approximately 900 species of eucalyptus trees exist.
These quick-growing trees have been...
Maricopa takes step forward for new ball fields at Civic Center Park
The city this week presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission initial plans for City Center Park, to consist largely of ball fields that...
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...
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...
City takes on a Friday night glow (GALLERY)
Hundreds of people turned out for the second annual Copa Glow night market and hot air balloon fest at Copper Sky Regional Park on...
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,...
Group saves annual veterans parade from COVID-19 cancellation
The parade will go on.
Since 2017, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 133 had organized and planned the annual Maricopa Veterans Day Parade to honor...
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...
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...
Tilapia die-off expected with dropping temperatures
Cold weather moving through the area is expected to cause a large die off of tilapia fish in local lakes.
Tilapia are warm-water fish, native...
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,...
The 2020 Maricopa Veterans Day Parade (GALLERY)
The fourth annual Veterans Day Parade stepped off on Saturday morning to the delight of hundreds of residents lining the sidewalks of Bowlin and...
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...
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...
Walk n’ Treat tonight at Pacana Park
The Pacana Park Walk n’ Treat will welcome kids of all ages from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
The free City of Maricopa event, in...
Hot sauce maker turning up the heat at Salsa Fest
Brian Petersheim knows hot – and now he’s turning up the heat.
A Realtor with HomeSmart, he sells homes in the sizzling Maricopa market.
When he’s...
The haunted-est houses in town (GALLERY)
We asked our photographer to drive around town and capture the spookiest scenes in the neighborhoods.
This is what she found.
Photos by Merenzi Young /...
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...
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...
COPA Music Festival: a night of soul, R&B (GALLERY)
The COPA Music Festival celebrated Black History Month on Saturday night on the lawn at Copper Sky Regional Park.
Six soul and R&B artists performed...
Masks recommended, but not required, for Salsa Night Market
Masks will not be required for Saturday night’s Salsa Festival and Night Market, but they are recommended, the City of Maricopa announced Friday.
An executive...
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....
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...
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...
A melting pot of fun was had at Copa Cultural Night Market
Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles -- making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market...
Veterans Day Parade: What you need to know
If you go
2020 Veterans Day Parade
The fourth annual Veterans Day Parade will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 on the east side of Maricopa.
Spectators, participants...