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The gem show 'rocks' downtown for the 59th time

Submitted by Downtown Tucson Partnership

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013, 10:17am

The gem show 'rocks' downtown for the 59th time

Every year, some city gets the Super Bowl. Every year, Tucson gets the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase.

The Gem Show, as the 43 individual shows all around town are collectively known, is

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Be a local tourist in Southeastern Arizona

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, February 4th, 2013, 12:53pm

Be a local tourist in Southeastern Arizona

A couple of weeks ago, we invited you to be a contestant in our quiz show. And we’re pleased that a number of you did and received your free gift for answering the five questions correctly. For those who would like to know the answers, here’s the answer to the first question.

Q. The Alchesay Barracks on Fort Huachuca is named for

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What's happening in and around SV this week

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, February 4th, 2013, 12:31pm

What's happening in and around Sierra Vista this week? Take a look and mark your calendar.

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J6 Ranch offering free time for food pantry donations

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 11:51am

J6 Ranch offering free time for food pantry donations

A local ‘horse barn’ is not only supporting horse lovers, but their neighborhood food pantry too.

J6 Ranch Equestrian Center, located

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Time to be a 'local tourist' in Sierra Vista

Submitted by City of Sierra Vista, Tina Moore, Public Information Office

Monday, January 28th, 2013, 12:06pm

Time to be a 'local tourist' in Sierra Vista

Cochise County is in the heart of the “Old West” and how fortunate residents are to have the opportunity to enjoy that heritage at the 21st Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering. This year’s gathering will be

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Sierra Vista takes a 'Polar Plunge' for charity

Submitted by Ty Holland on Monday, January 28th, 11:23 am

Saturday morning the Sierra Vista Aquatic Center hosted the Sierra Vista Police Department’s annual Polar Plunge event benefiting

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February is 'Love of Reading' month

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer

Saturday, January 26th, 2013, 7:45am

The Pima County School Superintendent is again partnering with Mayor Rothschild and the Pima County Library to distribute library cards to students in celebration of Love of Reading next month.

Last year, the Office of the Pima County School

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