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Photos: Construction underway at Box Canyon shooting range
Construction has begun at the new shooting site in Box Canyon. Maricopa resident and InMaricopa.com reader Dan Becker sent up a drone recently to photograph the site, where some earth-moving equipment...
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Great American 4th Tailgate party – in photos
There was family fun as far as the eye could see at Sunday’s Great American 4th Tailgate at Copper Sky. From Waterslide Alley to competitive cornhole to sailing snowballs, Maricopans were enjoying...
View ArticleSo, what is backyard orchard culture?
A philosophy advanced by Dave Wilson Nursery in California, wholesale supplier of fruit trees to many of the better nurseries in Arizona, espouses high-density planting, enabling homeowners to plant...
View ArticleCopper Sky replacing splash pad due to safety concerns
The city has started work to replace the splash pad at Copper Sky due to safety concerns. The project will address the sinking pad, which represented a hazard to patrons and could compromise the...
View ArticleCity to hold community cleanup Saturday morning
The City of Maricopa’s Keep Maricopa Beautiful campaign kicks off Saturday, July 31, from 6-8 a.m. with “The Largest City Cleanup in Maricopa History.” The city is urging anyone who wants to...
View ArticleFamily fun set for National Night Out at Copper Sky
Copper Sky will mark National Night Out on Aug. 3 with a free community event. In partnership with the Maricopa Police and Maricopa Fire/Medical departments and local HOAs, Copper Sky All Access:...
View ArticleYouth football league recruiting for 2nd season
Coming off a successful first season, Maricopa Super Elite football will be back for its second season this fall. The season will run from Oct. 30-Dec. 11, with Thanksgiving week off. Registration for...
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MHS football boosters host inaugural cornhole tourney
Maricopa Football Boosters is hosting its inaugural cornhole tournament tournament Saturday as part of Homecoming week. The event starts at 5 p.m. at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado. Participants must...
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Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is furious climber
Suzanne Harrington [Submitted]Tangerine Beauty Crossvine is easy to grow and can get big in a short time. The vine is in the Bignonia genus and capreolata family. It is related to Common Trumpet...
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The Roselle: A tropical plant that’s found a new home in Maricopa
By Amanda Rice Hibiscus sabdariffa or roselle, is known by a number of names across the world, including Jamaican sorrel, Flor da Jamaica, Florida cranberry, Red Thai Hibiscus, red sorrel and many...
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Youth football league recruiting for 3rd season
Parents are you looking for a Spring activity for your kids? Maricopa Super Elite Football is starting up their Spring season. The non-contact, competitive league is partnered with NFL Flag, which is...
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BLM seeks input on proposed lease for new regional park
Plans for a regional park near Maricopa are advancing. The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to lease nearly 500 acres to Pinal County for the creation of Palo Verde Regional Park. Pinal County...
View ArticleSplash pad at Copper Sky opens
A new splash pad has debuted at the Copper Sky Recreation Complex. It will be open during current normal pool hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday from 7...
View ArticleThe latest on Box Canyon Shooting Range opening
When the Bureau of Land Management missed the target on a March opening for its new Box Canyon Shooting Range, many local shooters were hoping the delay would be brief. Last month’s launch date was...
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As far as the eye can see
InMaricopa photographer Bryan Mordt was on hand at the sunflower fields off North Ralston Road on Friday morning as a cropdusting airplane flew over to spray an adjacent field. Here’s a photo essay and...
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MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight
The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded to two days this year, starting with the tree lighting...
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Annual MerryCopa continues today after Friday tree-lighting kickoff
MerryCopa, which has grown into the largest event of the holiday season in the city, got under way Friday night with the annual tree lighting on the Copper Sky Multigenerational Center Lawn. Mayor...
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Though the weather outside is frightful, MerryCopa fun seekers pour it on
The grounds might have been dampened but spirits weren’t at the annual MerryCopa on Saturday afternoon at Copper Sky park. Despite precipitation, many braved the weather to enjoy the festivities....
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Safety tips for securing Christmas trees for transport
The pine scent of a fresh-cut Christmas tree is as much a part of the holiday season as eggnog and presents. Getting that tree home, however, brings potential safety risks. Arizona Department of...
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Dog-day afternoon for Kody and pals at new canine romp area at Pacana Park
Everyone seems to love the energetic, playful, goofiness of dogs — as long as they do it outside the house. That’s been a problem in Maricopa, until now. The city has opened its second dog park, at...
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‘Sno joke: Area peaks receive overnight dusting as winter storm rolls through
A winter storm overnight had Maricopa residents awakening this morning to a winter wonderland — from afar. Snow could be seen on mountain peaks from the Estrellas to south of the city. It’s rare in the...
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Embracing the cold: A tribute to winter wildlife at Pacana Park’s lake
The winter wildlife around Pacana Park’s lake is a stunning tribute to the beauty of nature. Despite the cold, the great egret in flight over the water and in various poses is truly captivating, as is...
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Pima Butte and the superbloom: A journey through spring beauty
Maricopa is home to the stunning Pima Butte, standing 1,660 feet tall and surrounded by a vibrant display of desert flowers. Our photo gallery captures the beauty of Maricopa’s super bloom, where an...
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Red-hot Maricopa High softball and baseball teams firmly in playoff chase
Their rivalry is friendly but fierce, and this week the girls get the edge in spring sports at Maricopa High, according to MaxPreps — but it’s close. The Lady Rams’ softball team (18-4) has cracked the...
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: Fishing derby reels in record numbers in 2008
This story was published 15 years ago this week, written by RuthAnn Hogue. Madison Tuschmann, 10, and her father, Sean Tuschmann, pulled the first fish from the lake at Pacana Park shortly after 3 p.m....
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Choosing the right garden style usually driven by time, money and space
Before deciding on a style for your garden, here are a few things to consider. What are your goals for the garden? Food production? Landscape beauty? Wildlife attraction? Enjoying the outdoors? Getting...
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Maricopa takes step forward for new ball fields at Civic Center Park
The city this week presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission initial plans for City Center Park, to consist largely of ball fields that would replace those to be taken out at Copper Sky Park for...
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A melting pot of fun was had at Copa Cultural Night Market
Maricopans of all cultures gathered on Saturday at Copper Sky amid music, dancing and smiles — making the second annual Copa Cultural Night Market exactly what it was intended to be: a melting pot of...
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