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Happy weekend, Sierra Vista! 

In today’s happening-today edition: Record EMS call surge, gold and silver’s hot streak, and St. Paddy’s 5K and Leprechaun 2K + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Inside an EMS-heavy caseload: Despite a stable population, Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services said 2025 brought a record 11,123 emergency calls, a 20% five-year rise pressuring crews as leaders seek better responses — read the full breakdown.

Cochise County construction update: I-10 roadwork from Willcox to Bowie has been underway since Feb. 16, as ADOT repairs culverts and bridge decks. Expect lane restrictions and slowdowns 6 a.m. to 5 p.m nearby — see schedule and traffic impacts.

Mining camps turned havens: Published February 11, a feature spotlights seven idyllic Arizona small towns, including nearby Bisbee with Copper Queen Mine tours, plus Prescott’s Whiskey Row and Winslow’s renowned meteor site — see what makes them special.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Run St. Paddy’s 5K and Leprechaun 2K
• Meet authors at Sierra Vista Book Festival
• Ride to benefit Empire Ranch Foundation
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Street art, indoors: When your walls crave a color jolt, Artemizia Foundation brings bold graffiti and street art to Bisbee with rotating exhibits, a mural garden, and an easygoing buzz that cures midweek blahs. It’s a quick, culture-boosting wander that feels like a getaway without leaving town.

Fiber fix, anyone? If your needles or looms are itching for something new, the Bisbee Fiber Arts Guild Fiber Arts Gift Shop stocks locally made work from weavers and spinners, plus ideas to spark your next project. An easy, low-key browse for downtown wanderers, with textures and colors that beg to be touched.

West End beer fix: Tombstone Brewing West End pours up to 16 fresh house beers, with a scratch kitchen dialed to your pint and patio views of the Huachucas. It’s the neighborhood taproom that turns weeknights into mini field trips, easygoing and tasty without the fuss.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛒 Tombstone Monthly Market @ Tombstone Art Gallery Parking Lot | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Your monthly Tombstone market fix is back in the parking lot next to the Art Gallery, free, with local vendors, great finds, tasty bites, and unique drinks. Less shootout, more stroll and sample. Check the vendor posts to pre-shop, act like you stumbled on it.

♻ Shred-a-Thon & Prescription Drug Takeback @ Veteran’s Memorial Park | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Cleaning out that junk drawer and the glovebox pharmacy. This free, drive-thru shred and prescription takeback keeps you in the car while they securely whisk away sensitive papers and expired meds, five-box limit, no binders or liquids. Peak responsible adult behavior, with air conditioning.

🎨 Sip Eat & Paint Party @ BoneDry Taphouse | Saturday (3/7) at 1:30 PM – Trade errands for a canvas at BoneDry TapHouse, where Laurie Ann’s Blooming Cactus paint party pairs pints, snacks, and low-pressure instruction. You’ll leave with wall-worthy art, not buyer’s remorse, and it’s just $35. ESA vendor approved, so bring the budding artists too.

🧵 Beginner Spinner Class @ Double G Alpacas | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Trade your doomscroll for yarn. Learn to turn fluff into the real thing in a relaxed, beginner class with clear demos. You will practice drafting, twist control, and wheel or spindle basics, explore fibers, and leave with a balanced first yarn and newfound confidence.

🃏 Faro Demonstrations @ Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Brush up on your Wild West vices at Tombstone Courthouse with an interactive Faro demo featuring charming, shifty dealers. Learn the ropes, laugh at the swindles, and if luck behaves you might pocket a commemorative America250 chip, free with park admission, no cash betting.

🔮 Tarot Journaling Workshop @ The Veiled Cottage Witch | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Tarot journaling is taking the woo and making it workable, with a hands-on workshop where you’ll track intuitive hits, learn card combinations, lean on keywords, and yes, use stickers. Capture insights, spot patterns, and build confidence, then give yourself readings that stick, not just vibes.

🎸 The Kingston Trio @ Klein Center for the Performing Arts | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 PM – Think you remember all the verses to Tom Dooley? The Kingston Trio brings warm harmonies to the Klein PAC, a cozy night of sing-alongs, stories, and nostalgia, minus the campfire smoke. Tickets are TBA, so stake your claim on a good seat.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Out on the Patio @ Tombstone Brewing Company – 2:00 PM
• 3/7 18th Annual Men Who Cook @ Community Innovation Center – 5:30 PM
• 3/7 Music Bingo & Karaoke @ Bone Dry Tap House – 6:00 PM
• 3/8 Us Too @ Electric Brewing (Bisbee) – 6:00 PM
• 3/8 The Kingston Trio @ Klein Center for the Performing Arts – 8:00 PM
• 3/9 Karaoke Night @ Urban Axe Yard – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Sierra Vista report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 66°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 66. South southeast wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 74°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 21%

A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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