Learn about Hohokam irrigation canals at Historical Society presentation
Kyle Woodson, Ph.D., will present "Hohokam Canal Irrigation and Landscape Change on Santa Cruz Island in the Middle Gila Valley" at a meeting of...
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...
Arizona Renaissance Festival to return February 2022
The Arizona Renaissance Festival will return Feb. 5 for its 34th season of merrymaking.
The festival, held in Gold Canyon, is a 16th-century European style...
Master Gardener: So, you think you can’t grow beans in Maricopa?
By Al Brandenburg
I’m originally from upstate New York and have been vegetable gardening most of my life. One of the best crops in my...
Golf booms in Maricopa during February
The weather is idyllic — 72 degrees. The fairways are a lush green.
By late afternoon, the winter sun splashes a rosy finish on your...
Arts festival at Maricopa High to benefit American Heart Association
The Maricopa High School Graphic Muse Club will host its fifth annual Art for the Heart Festival to benefit the American Heart Association on...
Maricopa High School Class of 2019 (GALLERY)
Graduation for the class of Maricopa High School Class of 2019 is set for May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Ram Stadium. The valedictorian...
Shooting for Box Canyon’s opening date, BLM missed it by a mile
The opening date of the highly anticipated Box Canyon Recreational Shooting Site, delayed now for nearly a year, still is not set, the U.S....
Employers hiring at 3rd annual Job Fair
Central Arizona College’s third annual Job Fair will take place on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Maricopa Campus, 17945...
Archaeology Month: Anza Trail a pathway to Maricopa history
Around the time the United States began its fight for independence from Great Britain in eastern North America, Spanish explorers on the other side...
Naturalist photographer to present at Arts meeting
Maricopa Friends of the Arts announces an exciting photography presentation and display by local photographer Richard Sovis. Slovis will present during MFOTA’s next general...
Spring Break Extravaganza Car Show March 16
The 12th annual Spring Break Extravaganza Car Show and Fly-In will take place March 16 at Millar Airfield west of Maricopa at 53510 W....
The real story on growing peppers in Maricopa
By Al Brandenburg
Did you know that peppers have genders?
As an example, three-lobed bells are considered males and are best used for frying. Four-lobed bells...
Popular holiday-music presentation returns Dec. 10
Holiday music will fill the air Dec. 10 when Maricopa Music Circle chamber orchestra and the Maricopa Chorus combine for “Tunes & Toasts Holiday...
Fishing Day: Fish you’ll find in Maricopa waters
The city’s annual free fishing day is Jan. 12 with registration at 8 a.m. and fishing starting at 9 a.m. at Copper Sky Lake....
‘Peter Pan’ debuts at MHS (GALLERY)
Maricopa High School Theatre Company launched "Peter Pan" Thursday night for its weekend production. Starring Taryn Story as Peter and Antonio Gonzales as Hook,...
Golf Psychology 101: You can’t play the game well if you overthink it
There’s a mental aspect to the game of golf. It’s just you, the ball and the hole.
Brady Wilson, general manager at Southern Dunes, said...
Golf advice for beginners: Get clubs that fit and play when business is slower
It’s important to consider your personal goals with golf. Is the game for you? To determine that with the least financial investment, Bryon Gribbons,...
Arts week on tap in Maricopa after Labor Day
Maricopa Arts Council (MAC) is a prime mover in a full week's slate of arts events directly following Labor Day. All the events tie...
Business is good but big-game profits not always super for sports bars
Above: Native Grill and Wings expects a Super Bowl crowd but its big spike in business is from take-out orders.
Maricopa-area businesses that profit...
What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)
Maricopa's activities this week include the 2nd Saturday Maricopa Market, a Kindergarten Roundup and important meetings. Below, Jason Crow of Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino invites...
The Beat: Upcoming entertainment, events, personalities
By Tommy Ronca
Hi everyone, as you can see our town is jumpin’. People are out and about and everywhere. Our economy is strong and...
Ham radio enthusiasts to host emergency drill
Maricopa Amateur Radio Association will be holding an annual emergency preparedness drill known as Field Day from June 23 at 11 a.m. to June...
Maricopa couple puts Christmas tree collection on display (video)
Eddie and Carmen Hurtado have turned their home into a Christmas display for Maricopa residents to enjoy.
Since 2009, the Hurtado family has been collecting...
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...
City to increase fees at Copper Sky, other facilities
Maricopa is increasing fees at Copper Sky, the Library and Cultural Center, and Maricopa Senior Center and Community Center effective Jan. 1.
A Copper Sky...
Chop Block & Brew opens at Harrah’s Ak-Chin
Today is the grand opening of the newest restaurant at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.
Chop Block & Brew has dining and a lounge. The design was...
DSPA Gems announces grant money for dance tuition
DSPA Gems, Inc. announces the availability of a minimum of $5,000 in performing arts tuition grant money. This local nonprofit provides performing arts opportunities...
Pinal redistricting meeting in Maricopa Feb. 7th
Your chance to have your say!
Every ten years after a new Census is completed providing updated population data, Pinal County is required to revise...
MHS stages ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ this week
The Maricopa High School Theatre Company is on a fantasy bent this year.
If You Go
What: “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”
Who: Maricopa High...