Nogales International

08/30/2024

MCA Financial Group, the entity responsible for managing former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr’s assets, plans to sell between 100 to 150 cattle and retain the proceeds as Gutfahr’s case continues to unfold, according to court documents.

08/30/2024

This week we discussed Arizona's CD6 race between Juan Ciscomani and Kirsten Engel, focusing on their campaign strategies and the impact of abortion rights and bipartisan efforts. The panel also raised concerns about Rep. Raúl Grijalva's health, the lack of debate participation in LD19, and skepticism over the controversial HCR 2060 immigration proposition on the Arizona ballot.

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08/29/2024

Areana Villaescusa began wrestling with the Calabasas Middle School team at around age 10. Fast forward 18 years later, the Army sergeant has compiled a long list of accolades: competing on the USA Wrestling National Team five separate times, earning third place at the 2024 Olympics trials, and a trail of other awards.

With her father working as a wrestling coach, Areana Villaescusa grew up walking on wrestling mats.

08/27/2024

Get ready for a week of fun, food, and festivities! The Santa Cruz County Fair is back and better than ever, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🐄🍭🎶

🗓️ Dates: AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 2
📍 Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
3141 HWY 83 SONOITA ARIZONA

Bring your family and friends to enjoy exciting rides, delicious local treats, live entertainment, and so much more. Whether you’re coming for the livestock shows, arts & crafts, or just to soak up the fair atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Let’s make this year’s fair unforgettable—see you at the Santa Cruz County Fair! 🌟

For more details and ticket info, visit: https://www.sonoitafairgrounds.com/

08/27/2024

The Arizona Auditor General published an investigation report on the Santa Cruz County Treasurer’s Office this week, describing how former Treasurer Liz Gutfahr allegedly transferred public funds to personal bank accounts and kept those actions undetected.

The Auditor General published a report, describing how Liz Gutfahr allegedly wired public funds to personal accounts and kept those actions undetected.

08/26/2024

Approximately two dozen student-athletes are poised to make history as the first-ever varsity girls flag football team at Nogales High School.

Two dozen student-athletes are poised to make history as the first-ever varsity girls flag football team at Nogales High School.

08/22/2024

Shannon Barner turned her baking hobby into a business endeavor with Piper's Wife Bakery, offering a variety of sourdough breads and desserts.

Shannon Barner turned her baking hobby into a business endeavor with Piper's Wife Bakery, offering a variety of sourdough breads and desserts.

08/20/2024

The Grand Acres neighborhood, located just off North Grand Avenue and home to about 80 residents, has long been prone to flooding during heavy rainstorms. Recently, the main factor has been the lack of maintenance on a nearby wash that has become overgrown with weeds, brush and even a fallen tree – creating a dam-like effect that traps flood water inside the neighborhood, the residents said.

On Tuesday, a week after the most recent flooding incident, City of Nogales crews cleared a fallen tree and some debris from the channel to prevent further threats of flooding in the mobile home park as the region continues to expect monsoon rainstorms. The city’s response came after weeks of residents pleading for help to prevent their homes from inundating and potentially suffering severe damage.

As residents demanded help, they repeatedly confronted the same question: Who’s responsible for maintenance of the wash on the northern end of the Grand Acre Mobile Home Park?

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08/16/2024

Sgt. Oscar Mesta of the Nogales Police Department conducts active shooter training for the staff at the Nogales International, who learned about the three principles of combatting an assailant, Run, Hide, and Fight.

08/16/2024

Chris Regala of Mountain View Elementary School was named Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year during a ceremony last Friday. Lizette Ocampo, an educator at Challenger Elementary School, was named runner-up.

Chris Regala, a third-grade teacher at Mountain View Elementary School, was named Santa Cruz County’s 2024 Teacher of the Year during a ceremony last Friday.

08/15/2024

County supervisors, the county sheriff, attorney, assessor, treasurer, recorder, and schools superintendent will see $20,000 salary increases in 2025.

08/15/2024

A judge extended an order placing Gutfahr’s assets in the custody of a temporary receiver, and granted Gutfahr with a $2,000 monthly allowance.

08/14/2024

Several Nogales Fire employees gathered inside City Hall last week, as the City Council voted to officially terminate NFD Chief Jeff Sargent’s employment. The measure came roughly four months after city officials quietly placed him on paid leave pending an investigation.

The Nogales City Council voted to officially terminate Nogales Fire Chief Jeff Sargent’s employment Wednesday evening. The measure came roughly four months after city officials quietly placed him on paid

08/09/2024

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget Tuesday afternoon, marking an end to a contentious public hearing laced with rebukes, demands for accountability, and occasional calls for the supervisors’ resignation.

The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget Tuesday afternoon, marking an end to a contentious public hearing laced with rebukes, demands for accountability, and

08/08/2024

Days after Santa Cruz County filed a civil complaint against former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr – alleging she embezzled more than $39.4 million – a judge has appointed someone other than Gutfahr to manage her properties and assets.

A Pima County Superior Court judge has appointed someone other than Liz Gutfahr to manage her properties and assets.

08/06/2024

Two incumbent county supervisors appear to have been unseated in Santa Cruz County’s primary elections – a rarity in local races, where incumbents often serve multiple terms and sometimes run unopposed.

Two incumbent county supervisors appear to have been unseated in Santa Cruz County’s primary elections – a rarity in local races, where incumbents often serve multiple terms and sometimes run

08/02/2024

With some candidates neck-and-neck in local races, more than 150 ballots remain yet to be counted, according to the Santa Cruz County Elections Office.

08/02/2024

Santa Cruz County filed a civil lawsuit against former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr Thursday, alleging that the elected official embezzled more than $39.4 million in public funds during her 11 years in office.

It comes days after a private meeting between the Board of Supervisors and financial experts was posted on YouTube online – revealing to the public the sheer magnitude of the missing funds.

This is a developing story. To read more, tap the link in our bio.

08/02/2024

Santa Cruz County filed a civil lawsuit against former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr Thursday, alleging that Gutfahr embezzled more than $39.4 million in public funds during her 11 years in office.

Santa Cruz County filed a civil lawsuit against former County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr Thursday, alleging that the elected official embezzled more than $39.4 million in public funds during her 11

07/31/2024

The Santa Cruz County Elections Office published the first round of preliminary results for Primary Election Day shortly after 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The Santa Cruz County Elections Office published the first round of preliminary results for Primary Election Day shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday.

07/30/2024

Santa Cruz County voters took to the polls Tuesday to show their support for their preferred candidates in various local races.

07/30/2024

During former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr’s time in office, more than $39.4 million disappeared from county funds, a financial expert told the Board of Supervisors Monday during an executive session that was broadcast publicly.

During former Santa Cruz County Treasurer Liz Gutfahr’s time in office, more than $39.4 million disappeared from county funds, a financial and fraud expert told the Board of Supervisors Monday

07/26/2024

In this week's NewsTalker, we preview the upcoming primary elections, discuss minimum wage propositions, and explore speculation around Mark Kelly as a potential Democratic VP candidate.

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07/26/2024

Nineteen local educators have been announced as finalists for this year’s Santa Cruz County Teacher of the Year award.

07/26/2024

There are two candidates vying for Santa Cruz County Assessor: incumbent Pablo Ramos and current city councilman Octavio Gradillas, Jr.

The Nogales International recently interviewed the two candidates, both registered as Democrats, and the results of those interviews are published here.

There are two candidates vying for Santa Cruz County Assessor: incumbent Pablo Ramos and current city councilman Octavio Gradillas, Jr. The Nogales International recently interviewed the two candidates, both registered

07/25/2024

The victim was identified as 20-year-old Brayan Torres of Nogales, according to Chief Deputy Gerardo Castillo of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities recovered the body of a drowning victim at Patagonia Lake on Thursday morning, according to Rio Rico Fire Chief Adam Amezaga.

07/24/2024

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07/22/2024

While tax rates would be lower under the new tentative budget, the county anticipates it will collect more in tax revenue, due to new construction and newly assessed property values.

If finalized, the tentative budget would also boost all county salaries by 6 percent, the combined result of a 3-percent cost of living adjustment and a three-step advancement on the county’s pay scale.

The Board of Supervisors approved a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2025 – a decision that would reduce the county’s property tax rate by two cents.

07/19/2024

The Mental Health First Aid training held July 10-11 focused on two main elements, according to Circles of Peace Programs Director Eva Zuniga: how to respond to a call involving a mental health crisis, and providing officers with the tools to care for their own mental health and trauma.

Officers with the Nogales Police Department and Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office attended a mental health response training last week.