During a school board study session in February 2018, Superintendent David Verdugo of the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District laid out a plan to build a large-scale athletic complex in Rio Rico that would be used by both students and community members.
During a school board study session in February 2018, Superintendent David Verdugo of the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District laid out a plan to build a large-scale athletic complex in Rio Rico that would be used by both students and community members.
Monday, June 17, 2019
Readers of our print edition may have noticed a recent ad campaign from the NI’s circulation department that asks the question, “Why invest in local journalism?” and answers it with …
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Last September, we had an overflow crowd at the Desert Diamond Casino events center to honor those along the Interstate 19 region who have made their communities a better place to li…
Recently, the Nogales International reported that the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is considering wasting some beautiful, iconic trees that line the right of way along…
Friday, June 07, 2019
High school graduation season is an especially exciting time of year in Santa Cruz County, when local seniors are celebrated at joyous ceremonies for achieving a key educational goal…
It is difficult to watch as border communities such as Nogales continue to decline in population while the state's population booms.
The refinery, the polluting factory, swallows Earth’s natural minerals, spews out toxic gas and poisonous urine from its orifices to produce millions of useful shiny products that wi…
Friday, May 31, 2019
Geography and family income can create obstacles to student learning, but ultimately they do not determine success. This belief drives our culture of high expectations at San Cayetan…
As a resident of East Santa Cruz County, I am disappointed that House Bill 2486, which sought to formulate a study committee on county boundaries between Cochise and Santa Cruz, fail…
Friday, May 24, 2019
As the school year ends, so does the tenure of some staff. I am thankful for their time and dedication to the community and students. However, I would like to thank one individual in…
Did you know that kids who eat breakfast tend to eat healthier overall, and are more likely to participate in physical activities?
The national health care debate has continued as more and more candidates enter the presidential field and each is asked to weigh in on ways we need to improve our health care system…
Friday, May 10, 2019
Interstate 19, unlike other U.S. interstates, is measured in kilometers. The incremental distance markers on the side of the highway note the number of kilometers from the end of the…
Friday, May 03, 2019
The lack of simple procedures in basic driving maneuvers is growing among many drivers.
I want to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Fernando Parra, Nogales Unified School District superintendent, for the great honor that he has given me with the appre…
On Saturday, April 27, I attended Officer Jesus Cordova’s memorial at Nogales City Hall. Officer Cordova’s homicide was a terrible loss to his family, friends, coworkers, other law e…