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NEW ! the Local Community Section with Updates & Interviews
A message from the editor-
In essence, the Tubac Weekly is a community bulletin board that posts events, classes, cultural gatherings, interviews, stories and official notices.
Now in its 3rd year and with the new calendar going live on November 1st, I know you'll find this little publication a great resource for your life here in the Village. Check out the Events, Nature, History and the Explore sections to get even more out of living in beautiful Tubac. News, Interviews, local information, and updates from our local non profits, Fire Chief, Sheriff and local government officials are published on the COMMUNITY page, the Weekly's front page.
All community events are publicized free on the Weekly calendar. Just follow the directions on the top of the EVENTS PAGE. All events publicized are community events ( no private events ). Restaurants are encouraged to send a monthly poster of their music line up, as where you promote the music by artist and date. I've included links for the Non profits where you can learn more about their mission. Suggestions are always welcome.
MAY you know how lucky you are to have found this little piece of land and all of these wonderful creative and friendly Villagers as your neighbors!
Happy trails,
Susanna
Locally grown Adam Simons plays the legendary TROUBADOUR !
Son of Debbe and David Simons who is a professional musician is hitting the big spots !
Follow Adam on instagram, facebook , youTube & Spotify to hear his tunes.
Visit Adams website for his newly released CD. adamsimonsmusic.com
Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching
Quentin Reiser image by Owen Reiser
I rarely watch movies, preferring books instead, but a friend recently recommended I watch a new birdwatching movie on YouTube. I paused and gave him the “I don’t watch movies look,” and he said " I’m serious." You need to watch this movie, it is incredible, you will love it!” He was right.
Grijalva caught up in ICE raid in Tucson
written by Graham Krewinghaus
In an image from video, U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, left, engages with an ICE officer Friday outside Taco Giro restaurant where Congresswoman was pepper sprayed in Green Valley, AZ.
Reprinted from the NOGALES INTERNATIONAL-
Dec 8, 2025
Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva said she was pepper sprayed Friday during an ICE action at a Tucson restaurant as agents served 16 warrants across Southern Arizona.
Grijalva was interviewed on The Buckmaster Show radio program shortly after the incident at Taco Giro on Grande Avenue, with raised blotchy red spots on her skin.
The Taco Giro location in Green Valley was closed Friday. A handwritten sign on the door read, “We are close (sic) for today, Thx, Taco Giro.” A voicemail at the restaurant indicated nobody could take the call.
Grijalva, whose district includes Nogales, said she became aware of the ICE action as she headed to the restaurant for lunch with her staff.
Grijalva, whose district includes Nogales, said she became aware of the ICE action as she headed to the restaurant for lunch with her staff.
She described a chaotic scene with 40 to 50 agents and even more protesters surrounding the building, with all involved “screaming and yelling.”
She said it appeared protesters blocked in the agents with vehicles, a strategy Grijalva said has been used across the country as protesters demand the release of those detained.
Grijalva said she identified herself as a member of Congress to agents, whom she described as masked and “very aggressive to everybody.” Grijalva added she was “pushed around.”
She asked if anybody there had been detained and was told no.
“You guys need to calm down and get out,” Grijalva yelled as she approached agents in video from the restaurant as the scene grew chaotic.
Reporter Paul Ingram with Tucson Sentinel stepped between ICE agents and Grijalva as they deployed pepper spray, taking a “full blast” in the face, his editor Dylan Smith said. Grijalva was hit on the forehead and under her chin; her eye began to well shut during the Buckmaster interview.
“If that’s the way they’re going to treat me, how are they going to treat anybody else,” she asked during the interview.
Grijalva said agents were also firing non-lethal rounds and video footage shows the Taco Giro crowd engulfed in tear gas with some of those rounds landing near her feet.
“I think they were not expecting that type of community organization at all,” Grijalva said, noting Barrio Hollywood where the action took place is tight-knit.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz decried the action in a joint statement.
“Today, federal officers conducted a raid in Tucson that rapidly escalated into violence against the public,” the statement read in part. “We share the fears in our community created by President Trump’s immoral and inhumane immigration policies.”
Their disproportionate use of force, smoke grenades and pepper balls against the public, including our own Representative Adelita Grijalva, is not justified and cannot be tolerated.”
McLaughlin said Grijalva’s story didn't play out as she described.
“If her claims were true, this would be a medical marvel,” she said in an emailed statement to The Independent, a British media outlet. “But they’re not true. She wasn’t pepper sprayed.”
Grijalva “was in the vicinity of someone who *was* pepper sprayed as they were obstructing and assaulting law enforcement,” McLaughlin told the outlet.
McLaughlin said two law enforcement officers “were seriously injured by this mob that Rep. Adelita Grijalva joined.”
“Presenting one’s self as a ‘Member of Congress’ doesn’t give you the right to obstruct law enforcement,” McLaughlin told The Independent.
There was no further information available on injured law enforcement agents.
Grijalva was due in Nogales on Friday evening for an event marking her swearing in to Congress.
NANCY NELSON, President of the Tubac Rotary Club
an INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW 2025-6 PRESIDENT
Where did you live prior to Tubac and how did you come to live here?
I was born and raised in North Dakota, then my husband Jim got a job in Illinois right out of college and
we have lived there since. My degree was in social work and Gerontology and my career was spent
working on programs to keep older persons in their home as long and safely as possible. As Jim and I
began to look to retirement we visited my brother John in Tubac and found it be a very nice community
to spend our winters. We were pleased that my other brother and my sister also are wintering in Tubac
as well as our closes family friends. We have two sons who live in NH and CA and nine grandchildren
who love to visit in Tubac and many of them are golfers.
What's the Rotary Club about, it's history and how it works to benefit others ?
Being part of a Rotary Club is more that just giving back to your community. By volunteering each
member utilizing their skills, experience, and enthusiasm to the volunteer effort, as well as make many
friends along the way. Just in the Tubac Rotary Club we have a wide variety of professions, hobbies and
volunteer experience. When those skill come together, they help make our fundraising projects a
success for the Tubac community.
What can one expect if they became a member of the Tubac Rotary Club?
The first thing that members feel after joining the club is a sense of service to the community of Tubac
and surrounding area. We spend time planning for events and fundraiser, providing an opportunity
know each other. The most rewarding part of membership is when we are distributing the funds to
organizations. That presentation of funds is as meaningful to members as it is to the recipients. Our
largest donation goes to scholarships, then we provide volunteer and monetary support to the Cleft
Palat Clinic and the Amado Youth Center. Our largest fundraise, Taste of Tubac, is a signature event in
Tubac and the Golf Resort. Our other major fundraiser is the Swing for Kids golf outing to be held on
January 19. As an added bonus to a member, is that the group likes to have fun!
How do you become a member?
Our meetings are held in the Apache room at Stables on Fridays. We have an optional breakfast at 7:30
and the meeting meets at 8. If interested, visit our meetings to meet the club members, learn about our
service projects and hear our weekly speakers. Then after a completed application we have a welcome
celebration.
Tubac Weekly NEWS Section.
Santa Cruz County Az
Wildfire Protection Plan
As we draft the wildfire protection plan we are developing exhibits and tools for first responders and the general public to aid awareness about risks from wildfire to Santa Cruz County Communities. A dashboard has been created to illustrate a variety of scenarios and risks. It is fun to experiment with and allows the user to toggle on and off a variety of layers to understand the fire landscape in the County. You can’t brake it or edit it so go ahead and play around with the tool. It can be found here or hit the button below.
What should you do now?
We just uploaded lots of maps and a couple meeting summaries. Please view and follow our Santa Cruz County AZ Wildfire Planning Facebook Page
Start thinking about defensible space around your home. 5 feet minimum for any flammable material up against your house. Are you prepared if you need to shelter in place for a few days?
Any maps, photos, reports or other information can be uploaded using the link below.
Stay updated on the
The Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a vital framework designed to reduce wildfire risks within Santa Cruz County. Established under the 2003 Healthy Forests Restoration Act, the CWPP encourages communities to develop comprehensive plans that facilitate state and federal funding for fuel reduction and fire mitigation projects. The primary goal is to foster collaboration among local and state agencies, residents, and stakeholders to implement effective wildfire prevention strategies.
Santa Cruz County Emergency Management is leading this effort under a grant from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.
For get on the email list for updates send your name and email address to
Dave Richins - with this note:
Please ad me to the email list - name and city
dave@southwestpolicyadvocates.com
Facebook page :SEARCH -Santa Cruz AZ wildfire planning
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Progress on Community Protection and Benefit Agreement for Hermosa Project
Santa Cruz County, AZ, October 22, 2025 - Representatives from Santa Cruz County, Nogales, Patagonia, and South32 are continuing to work together to develop a Community Protection and Benefit Agreement (CPBA) for the Hermosa project. Through regular working sessions, the group is focused on creating an agreement that facilitates transparency between South32 and the communities, ensures that the project protects the local communities and environment and provides for financial benefits of the mine to be dispersed to the communities. The agreement also looks to ensure the mine is developed, operated, and closed with sustainable protections and benefits for the community.
The signatories are considering supplemental protections in a number of key areas in the CPBA, including but not limited to groundwater, air quality, biodiversity, soil and public health.
The signatories are considering the following in the CPBA
- Governance
- Protections, including monitoring and mitigations
- Benefits
- Data and third-party input
- Community feedback mechanisms
- Dispute resolution
- Evolving changes and updates to community needs
The CPBA is designed to complement—rather than duplicate —existing regulatory requirements.
Progress since our last press release (May 2025) includes:
- Completion of a Community Needs and Capacity Study by the University of Arizona (U of A) to guide CPBA priorities. This study included an assessment of current assets, infrastructure, service capacity, and existing gaps at both the county and community levels. It provided recommendations on short-term needs that warrant more immediate investment considerations to guide decisions on which benefits should be prioritized under the CPBA.
- Formation of an Engagement Team, with representation from each of the four signatories, to develop and lead an Engagement Strategy. This included updates to the CPBA website and FAQ page available at: https://cpba-hermosa.org/. The purpose of the Engagement Strategy is to guide the signatories and their representative Engagement Team to plan and execute opportunities for sharing and obtaining feedback on the CPBA development process and contents.
- Ongoing community engagement, including the launch of Topic-Specific Feedback Groups in late September / early October to review and provide recommendations on the draft early action benefits.
- Drafting of prioritized “early action” benefits to be funded – based on signatory input, findings from the U of A Capacity Study, and community feedback and focus groups. Specifically, the Capacity Study identifies early action, needs-based benefits in the following key areas:
- Education - Support and resources that ensure accessible, high-quality care and early education for children.
- Emergency Management - Actions and programs that strengthen response times, decrease fragmentation of systems, and improve or replace outdated equipment.
- Health Care - Initiatives that improve limited access to health services. The development of commitments for enhancing local employment and workforce development, as well as local business development.
- The adoption of a phased approach to the CPBA. This allows for the initiation of certain actions (benefits) that will help address immediate and significant needs in the region while the current Federal permitting processes are underway. Phase 1 also commits all parties to continue developing additional protections and benefits through further planning, discussion among signatories, and incorporation of community feedback. At the conclusion of Federal Permitting, supplemental environmental protections can be identified and included in Phase 2.
- Appointment of independent technical environmental experts, Spheros Environmental (https://spherosenvironmental.com/), to assist with the definition of Phase 1 protections and help develop a protections roadmap. This roadmap will be a step plan and timeline for developing commitments for monitoring requirements and other protections needed for definition in Phase 2.
- A draft of the Phase 1 agreement is now under review by attorneys from all four signatories.
We are preparing for broader public engagement, which will be announced via additional press releases and updates on the CPBA website: https://cpba-hermosa.org/.
The CPBA group is working toward finalizing and signing a Phase 1 CPBA following these engagement opportunities.
Residents of the County are encouraged to visit the CPBA website to take the survey or leave a comment. The survey asks which Hermosa project protection and benefit topics people feel should be explored, and what types of engagement (e.g. public notices, listening sessions, focus groups) they prefer. Your input will help CPBA group representatives ensure community feedback is fully considered in further development of the agreement.
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Santa Cruz County Reaffirms Commitment to Voter Privacy Amid Legal Dispute Over Cast Vote Records
Nogales, AZ - The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to election integrity and voter privacy following a multi-year legal effort to protect sensitive voting data from public disclosure.
In 2022, the County received a Public Records Request from Audit USA, a nonprofit group led by John Brakey, seeking access to Cast Vote Records (CVRs)—digital data derived from ballots cast on Election Day. Concerned that releasing CVRs could compromise voter anonymity, especially in a small county like Santa Cruz, the Board sought legal guidance by filing a Declaratory Judgment action in Pima County Superior Court (Case No. C20223426).
The County’s position is rooted in the Arizona Constitution, which guarantees a voter’s right to cast a ballot free from identification, harassment, or retribution. With the rise of advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence, the risk of linking CVRs to individual voters has grown significantly.
While the County initially denied the Public Record Request for CVR’s, the County pursued a legal ruling to clarify whether CVRs must be disclosed under public records law in hopes of resolving the issue with an early decision by a court and avoid potential significant penalties from other litigation. The Superior Court dismissed the case on technical grounds, and the Court of Appeals later upheld the dismissal, citing a lack of legal controversy.
Despite these procedural outcomes, both courts acknowledged the County’s good faith efforts to seek clarity on a complex and evolving legal matter.
More recently, in Maricopa County, a Superior Court ruling in Hudson v. Heap (CV2025-000118) affirmed that CVRs are protected under Arizona election law. The Court of Appeals also referenced a 2023 case in which Audit USA was denied access to digital ballot copies, reinforcing the legal precedent. (AUDIT-USA v. Maricopa County, 254 Ariz. 536, ¶ 7 )
Still, Audit USA continues to pursue CVR access through public and media channels. The Board notes with concern that misinformation has been circulated in the press, further complicating public understanding of the issue.
Board of Supervisors’ Position
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors believes that voter privacy is a constitutional right that must be protected. The Board maintains that CVRs, particularly in small counties, pose a real and growing risk of voter identification due to the increasing sophistication of digital tools and artificial intelligence. Based on current case law, including the recent ruling in Hudson v. Heap, the County will continue to deny all requests for CVRs. While the Board supports transparency in government, it does not believe that transparency should come at the expense of voter anonymity. The Board remains committed to defending the right of every voter to cast a ballot freely and privately, in accordance with the principles of the Arizona Constitution and the democratic values on which the County and the nation were founded.
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Transfer of Lochiel Property Complete
Nogales, AZ - Actions initiated by a previous Board of Supervisors have concluded with the court-appointed receiver transferring the Lochiel chapel and cemetery property to the De La Ossa Family Foundation. The current Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has formally accepted the completion of this process.
Rocky at BENEDICT LOCK SERVICE
Rocky and Jennifer Benedict first moved to Green Valley, AZ from Vermont in 2004. Jennifer's health required a drier climate, so they set up their locksmith business in Green Valley. Rocky's Dad soon followed, who is also an experienced locksmith. Collectively, they have over 80 years of experience in lock services.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY RELEASES UPDATE ON CPBA
reprinted from the PARA Newsletter
In case you missed it, Santa Cruz County released a long awaited update on the negotiation process for the South32 Community Protection and Benefits Agreement.
You can read the full press release here where they announced that the agreement will now be a phased approach with a Phase 1 that will include more imminent needs that the signatories agree are most necessary. The protections, and much of the benefits, will not be negotiated until 2026, after the US Forest Service has released the final Environmental Impact Study (EIS).
To be clear, PARA is NOT a party to this agreement. The negotiations are a closed-door process between South32, Santa Cruz County, the Town of Patagonia, and the City of Nogales, facilitated by a third party consultant hired by South32.
There have been limited public outreach efforts made, but the components of the agreement are negotiated by the four signatories. The draft Phase 1 agreement is not yet available for viewing, and the process for the public to review and comment on the agreement remains unclear.
If you want to make your voice heard in the process, we encourage you to contact your respective elected officials. You can also learn more about the agreement and submit a comment online at cpba-hermosa.org.
PARA will continue to work with each of the signatories to share important concerns raised by conservation organizations in the organizational EIS comments, as well as continue to call for a more transparent process.
Kris’ Total Fitness is here to GET YOU FIT !
call or text # (520) 784-3982
Kris’ Total Fitness is here to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. His gym is located in the heart of Tubac and offers the best gym equipment. Certified Personal Instructors are available so you can have a tailored 'One on One 'workout session to coach you on your fitness journey, help you improve your balance, bone density, and quality of life. Your health is your wealth.
Come on down and see how we can make this year the most fit year of your life!
Located in Tubac Village across from Tubac Arts & Gifts
Loving Springs Farms Landscape Service (520)-860-0373
WHAT INSPIRES US? The wonders and beauty of the Sonoran Desert Region which hosts a unique and biodiverse landscape as well as the culturally rich architectural & agricultural history of the Southwest which finds form in our fine craftsmanship. We are family owned and managed business since 1983 that specializing in Landscaping Architecture, Hardscape, Irrigation & General Contracting including drainage and Grading.
Owner: Nathan Peabody. A family owned business with excellent reviews ! Serving Tubac & surrounding areas.
THE HISTORIC VALLE VERDE RANCH
The Hidden Gem of Tubac
The Historic Valle Verde Ranch offers a unique blend of history and nature for travelers seeking a peaceful escape. Built in 1938, this beautifully preserved adobe ranch is surrounded by the modern-day Tubac Barrio, yet retains its old-world charm on six serene acres.
The Ranch features three individual guest units, plus the original three bedroom, adobe house, all filled with character and echoes of the past. Whether you're an artist, historian, or avid birder, the private four-acre mesquite bosque (forest) provides the perfect place to relax and soak in the tranquil surroundings. Wander through the property, and you'll find yourself at the historic Anza Trail, where you can choose your own adventure -- head North to Tubac Village and the Presidio State Park or head South to the Tumacacori National Historic Park and Mission, built in 1681, a scenic three mile hike along the Santa Cruz River.
For bird lovers, Valle Verde Ranch is recognized by the Tucson Audubon Society as a "cardinal level" premium birding habitat, making it a prime spot to observe both resident and migrating birds, along with other Arizona wildlife. It's a hidden gem for those who love a mix of history, nature, and wildlife."
(520) 697-6314
Travel to its edge and you will be greeted by the historic Anza Trail that runs directly to Tubac or Tumacacori, your choice!
Coogan & Martin, P.C. Attorneys
Coogan & Martin, P.C., specializes in a range of legal services including business planning and formation, wills & trusts, international and domestic agricultural transactions and litigation, and commercial real estate transactions.
Located in Tubac Village
TELEPHONE ( 520 )-287-2110
24 Tubac Rd, Tubac, AZ 85646
TUBAC DENTAL - ALEX FOOR, DMD
(520) 398-8408 HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Thurs
(520) 398-8408 HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Thurs
(520) 398-8408 HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Thurs
General Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
~All in Tubac Village~
In addition we offer these specialities:
Cosmetic ~ Functional Botox
Sleep Apnea & Snoring Solutions
Healthier teeth~ healthier life !
(520) 398-8408 HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Thurs
(520) 398-8408 HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Thurs
Check out our Google Reviews & Social Media pages to see what people have to say !
Out of network PPO Provider on most Insurance plans.
Financing available with: CARE CREDIT
Alex Foor, DMD
(520) 398-8408 HOURS: 8-5 Mon-Thurs
Alex Foor, DMD
Dr. Alex Foor earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona
& his dental degree at
Boston University, Cum Laude.
He has completed a 10-week training course at a cosmetic practice in Hawaii.
Douglas G Lowell MD, New Private Adult Medicine Practice
Call to set an appointment -Monday thru Friday 8-5 pm.
Dr. Douglas Glenton Lowell is a board-certified General and Thoracic Surgeon bringing more than three decades of medical and surgical experience to adult medicine in Tubac, Arizona. Having trained at Harvard Medical School and served in leadership roles across Tucson’s top hospitals, Dr. Lowell combines advanced clinical knowledge with genuine patient-centered care.
Today, Dr. Lowell provides adult medicine services with the same commitment to precision, compassion, and continuous learning that defined his surgical career. Patients benefit from his depth of medical expertise, careful listening, and thoughtful approach to long-term wellness.
Office hours are 8:30- 5:00 PM - Thursday and Friday open for appointments. Call for appointments or if you have questions. Office location is in La Entrada behind the Clay Rabbit.
#520-248-8525
TUBAC POST OFFICE, Fernando 520-398-3379
TUMACACORI POST OFFICE, Nadia (800) 275-8777
TUMACACORI POST OFFICE, Nadia (800) 275-8777
MON-FRI 9 to 4 CLOSED for LUNCH. 12 to 1 SATURDAY 9 to 1 & CLOSED SUNDAY
FYI _ ALWAYS ADD YOUR PO BOX NUMBER TO YOUR STREET ADDRESS OR ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER.
TUMACACORI POST OFFICE, Nadia (800) 275-8777
TUMACACORI POST OFFICE, Nadia (800) 275-8777
TUMACACORI POST OFFICE, Nadia (800) 275-8777
MON-FRI 8 to 4 CLOSED for LUNCH. 1 to 2 CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY
FYI _ ALWAYS ADD YOUR PO BOX NUMBER TO YOUR STREET ADDRESS OR ITEMS WILL BE RETURNED TO SENDER.
TUBAC'S Ad Free RADIO STATION 98.1 FM KTBX
Tubac Recycles! (520) 429-6131 for more details on pickups.
TUBAC'S Ad Free RADIO STATION 98.1 FM KTBX
GREAT CLASSIC ROCK, ALL DAY, NO COMMERCIALS. THANK YOU COCHISE BROADCASTING.
TUBAC TRANSFER & RECYCLE STATION
Tubac Recycles! (520) 429-6131 for more details on pickups.
TUBAC'S Ad Free RADIO STATION 98.1 FM KTBX
Located west of the border check point on West Frontage Rd.- at the end-
SAT SUN & MON 8 -4 closed 12-1 for lunch
Please only recycle clean items.
Tubac Recycles! (520) 429-6131 for more details on pickups.
Tubac Recycles! (520) 429-6131 for more details on pickups.
Tubac Recycles! (520) 429-6131 for more details on pickups.
We're a community of people who share a passion for the environment. We thank you Alexandra Humbree for doing home and business pick-ups !