Monthly Archives: February 2009

Art & performing art in Cochise County

Want a little creative boost this weekend? Visit Cochise County to see a a miniature art show or a “regular sized” musical performance. Feb. 26, Tucson Symphony Orchestra with the Bisbee Community Chorus-Latin Flair The Tucson Symphony Orchestra comes to … Continue reading

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Blue mockingbird: rare bird spotted in Douglas

Four sightings of the Blue Mockingbird have been documented previously in the U.S.Last week, a fifth sighting was confirmed at the Slaughter Ranch. Slaughter Ranch is a park adjacent to the San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Arizona. Richard … Continue reading

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Snow in Cochise County

It snowed in Cochise County this morning! Below are a few pictures. Don’t worry… the cold stuff is melting away soon melted away just a few hours later. Because Cochise County is in the southern part of the state, it … Continue reading

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Kartchner Caverns

Sunday’s Washington Post had an article on one of Cochise County’s great attractions, Kartchner Caverns in Benson. The writer expected to be bored, but the sights inside the two park’s tours really seemed to pique his imagination. Caves are one … Continue reading

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February fun in Cochise County

Whether you’ve got a romantic partner or you want to go solo, try some of Cochise County’s events this February. Feb. 6-8, 17th Annual Cochise Cowboy Poetry Music & Poetry Gathering, Sierra Vista Once a year, for three days, Sierra … Continue reading

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