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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office To Provide Common Communication Platform

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Santa Cruz County, Arizona - The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office was awarded a state grant to provide a common communication platform to connect directly with multiple public safety partners, regional partners, and schools.  The syste...

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Posted on: May 9, 2023

Honorable Thomas Fink Reappointed

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The Honorable Thomas Fink has been reappointed as Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in Santa Cruz County effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Supervisors participate in the annual Legislative Reception in Phoenix

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Santa Cruz County Supervisors, County Manager, and Deputy County Manager all attended the annual Legislative Reception in January.  The annual reception, hosted by the County Supervisors Association (CSA), is held so State Legislators, County Sup...

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Judge Liliana Ortega swore in elected and newly appointed officials into office.

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Those who took the oath of office for Santa Cruz County included:

Clerk of the Superior Court, Juan Pablo Guzman is beginning his 4th term.

Justice of the Peace Emilio Velasquez is beginning his 3rd term.

Constable Eduardo “Eddie” Huerta is beginning his 3rd...

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

Santa Cruz County Recovery Court Produces First Program Graduate

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Santa Cruz County, AZ - In 2020, Justice of the Peace, Emilio G. Velasquez implemented a Recovery Court program in Santa Cruz County.  The grant-funded program, in collaboration with local organizations, provides a restorative justice approach to...

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Posted on: December 29, 2022

Ana "Anita" Moreno selected as the new Santa Cruz County Recorder

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On December 20, 2022, at the regular Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board voted to appoint Ana “Anita” Moreno as the new Santa Cruz County Recorder, effective January 1, 2023. Ms. Moreno was appointed to replace Santa Cruz County Suza...

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Posted on: December 29, 2022

On December 20, 2022, the SCCCE celebrated the Fall/Winter Class of 2022 Graduation Ceremony.

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Beginning in the fall of 2022, the Santa Cruz County School Superintendent’s Office began offering adult education classes through the Santa Cruz County Continuing Education Program (SCCCE).  The program includes classes to improve basi...
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Posted on: December 12, 2022

200th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Mexico

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On December 6th, the Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation honoring 200 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico. 

Today December 12th is the actual anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and...

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Posted on: December 12, 2022

Santa Cruz County Hosts Active Shooter Incident Management Training

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A 3-day Active Shooter Incident Management training was coordinated by Santa Cruz County Emergency Management and the Rio Rico Fire and Medical District. The training was provided by Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) whi...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

Emilio G. Velasquez receives "Keeping Hope Alive" award at the 5th Annual AZ Drug Summit

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Santa Cruz County Judge, Emilio G. Velasquez recently received the “Keeping Hope Alive” award at the 5th Annual AZ Drug Summit. 

 The Keeping Hope Alive Awards recognize individuals who go above and beyond and are a part of the solution t...
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Posted on: June 10, 2022

Santa Cruz County's New Emergency Management Director

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Congratulations Sobeira Castro. 

Ms. Castro has been promoted as the new Director of Emergency Management. She served as Emergency Management Specialist in the Emergency Management Department for 5 years, with previous experience in juven...

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Posted on: June 10, 2022

$45,000 Santa Cruz County Advocates for the Arts

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Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts will use ARPA grant funds to renovate the former Las Dos Naciones Cigar Factory building on Morley Avenue for the creation of the Wittner Museum and Performance Space. The new venue will feature paintings by Paula Wittner...

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Posted on: June 10, 2022

Santa Cruz County Alerts

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This is a free service provided by Santa Cruz County; however, normal message fees may apply. To receive text messages to your cell phone, your cell phone must have text messaging capabilities. Notifications are dependent upon external providers (phone ca...

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