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Wizard of Ahs: CS CPA Group leader unknots clients’ tax, accounting woes
Sunstreet Lending owner Richard Furman isn’t a rookie in the business world, yet he had an accountant who had him perplexed and frustrated as...
Middle school students prepare to bring city models to regionals
Middle school students at Desert Wind and Maricopa Wells will be travelling to downtown Phoenix and to compete with others around the state in...
Remember seniors who might be alone in your holiday plans
The holidays are upon us. With the chaos of running back and forth getting ready to celebrate, it is important for us to remember...
MUSD’s post-COVID higher grades reflect consistent, purposeful effort
Among the institutions most disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic was education.
Students were out of classrooms for extended periods. Ostensibly, they were being educated remotely...
State’s 1st flu fatality of season is Pinal County child
A child has died of influenza in Pinal County, the first death in Arizona this flu season, according to Pinal County Public Health Services...
MUSD gets high marks from the state in first post-pandemic letter grades
There has been concern about academic progress in Maricopa public schools in the wake of COVID-19, but based on letter grades released this week...
Family has opened home to hundreds of children
In the Boggs household, there’s seldom a dull moment.
For 34 years, Gary Boggs and his wife, Kitty, have been foster parents, welcoming more than...
Quest to look best, feel best drives Maricopa Wellness’ dynamic owner
She’s a mom to two young children, a wife, a business owner, a national trainer for a medical device — which requires frequent travel...
Options for senior housing, care
When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....
Phelps: The pandemic’s emotional toll
School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...
At Maricopa’s newest coffee shop, pride oozes from their pours
Brooke Molyneaux was like a proud mama behind the counter on opening day of Maricopa’s newest coffee shop, Neaux Coffee.
Molyneaux, 23, had been a...
Sun sets on Sunrise Diner
A Maricopa institution is no more.
Sunrise Diner, an eatery that has welcomed patrons in Maricopa nearly as long as the city has been incorporated,...
InFocus: Thad Miller a fixture at Maricopa schools
Maricopa Wells Middle School principal Thad Miller sets a simple yet challenging goal for his teachers and students.
“One of the lessons I share with...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Hosts Event to Honor 2022 Caesars Founders Award Recipients
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – June 30, 2022) Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino hosted its annual Years of Service Event on June 7. In addition to celebrating 203...
City breaks ground on Sonoran Desert Parkway
The City of Maricopa broke ground Monday on the first leg of what will eventually become a crucial transportation corridor.
The Sonoran Desert Parkway, formerly...
InFocus: At Harrah’s Ak-Chin, management bets heavily on employees
If you ask Michael Kintner, the senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, the key to a successful operation lies within...
Brandenburg: Fend off threats to Social Security now
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many of the issues faced by Social Security, which provides at least 70% of income for about one in six...
O’Halleran votes for fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) this week voted to pass the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act.
The bill gives the president and overseeing agencies more...
Smith: Watch out, I have things on my mind!
I’ve had a bunch of interesting tidbits running through my mind the last few weeks.
InMaricopa magazine’s focus last month on volunteerism struck a nerve...
O’Halleran joins bipartisan bill on border immigration
Congressman Tom O’Halleran has joined a bipartisan effort to prevent the lifting of existing Title 42 immigration restrictions without a plan in place from...
Infant fights rare cancer — with a smile
Myliza Madison is a sweet baby girl.
A recent family photo features the 7-month-old’s huge smile; another shows a face that is expressively inquisitive.
“She's just...
Danger in the air for older Americans
Here in Arizona, we are all exposed to desert dust every time the wind blows. This can lead to lung problems such as Valley...
CAC students selected for All Arizona Academic Team
CAC students Cristal DeSantiago, Jenna Bishop, Kristi Hill, Rachelle Black, Liliana Flores, and Wynonna Pulma have been selected to the Phi Theta Kappa International...
2 candidates get interviews to succeed MUSD’s Jordan
A new member of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will likely be announced next week.
Pinal County Schools Superintendent Jill Broussard said she...
Statistics tell the story of public safety in Maricopa
The Maricopa Police Department released crime figures last month for 2021. The numbers are largely the same as 2020, with a few exceptions.
Violent crimes...
Editor’s Letter: A brush with Maricopa fame
Talk about a juxtaposition.
Victor Moreno, a photographer who sometimes lends his expertise to us here at InMaricopa, was out at Don Pearce Fire Station...
Engineer James Huerta: A battle with Covid
James Huerta caught COVID-19 in November 2020. Despite his incredible physical shape, the coronavirus hit hard.
It all started the Saturday before Thanksgiving when Huerta...
Forever young: At 64, firefighter a source of boundless energy
Nearly 19 years ago, at the age of 46, Maricopa Fire engineer James Huerta wasn’t your average whippersnapper taking the Candidate Physical Agility Test.
The...
Seeds of Change Gala raises more than $70K
The 17th Annual Seeds of Change Gala at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Saturday evening raised more than $70,000 to support its charity beneficiary, Against Abuse, Inc.
“Currently...
Photographer important part of high school graduations
Victor Moreno has shot dozens of covers for InMaricopa, magazine but in terms of volume, the magazine photos are a small percentage of his...