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Happy weekend, Sierra Vista! In today’s edition: Wild West Days 2026, a new ocelot sighting, Boots & Booze: March First Friday, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

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Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Frontier spirit on display: This spring, Tombstone’s Wild West Days 2026 will celebrate America’s 250th with live history, music, street performances, and tributes to veterans, all just a short drive from Sierra Vista — get all the details.

Long-term output and expansion: Johnson Camp Copper Mine in Cochise County has reopened with a Nuton Technology and Amazon Web Services partnership to produce 25 million pounds of copper annually and add 100-plus jobs — see what’s planned next.

A secretive feline surfaces: Vail wildlife photographer Jason Miller captured a new ocelot on a Southern Arizona trail camera, rare find Arizona Game and Fish confirmed and second such sighting in as many years — read the full story.

Finding strength beyond limits: Velo Vets in Sierra Vista brings disabled veterans together on bikes twice a week for 15-mile rides and coffee, now pedaling with more purpose months after co-founder Stu Carter’s death — read the full story.

New chapter for beloved eatery: Bisbee’s Le Cornucopia Cafe has moved off Main Street to a new Howell Avenue location, expanding seating and planning longer hours and seven-day service as local tourism works to recover — get all the details.

Refresh your kitchen stash: Between gourmet groceries and shelves of kitchenware, linens, and Talavera pottery, High Desert Market and Cafe turns restocking kitchen basics into a mini field trip. Pick up a new spatula, some fancy olive oil, and a little treat for later, because multitasking counts.

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 precious metals are 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.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

What do people see when they search your name? Search results can surface past mistakes or outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. BetterReputation helps remove and clean up unwanted content so your online presence matches your real life today. Not worried about yourself? Doesn’t hurt to mention it to family or friends who might be.

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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.

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• This is the best home warranty (and it’s $150 off right now)
• This free tool makes it easy to find a financial advisor
• Over 62? Learn how to turn home equity into tax-free cash
• This pet insurance plan reimburses up to 90%
• Open a GoldCo account & get up to 10% in free gold/silver

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🎨 Crafts and Crafts @ Electric Brewing | Tuesday (3/3) at 1:00 PM – If you like your purls with a pint, bring a project and settle in for Crafts and Crafts, where glue sticks meet great beer, and conversation hums along. Andrea’s behind the bar now, so expect steady pours, fewer tangles, and plenty of knowing nods.

⚽ Open Play Soccer @ Cyr Soccer Fields | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:30 PM – Twice-weekly soccer under the lights at Cyr Southeast, open play, zero tryouts. Pitch use and lights aren’t free, so toss in the suggested $1 if you can. Lace up, stretch like you mean it, then chase the ball, your youth, and a decent first touch.

💃 March Madness Zumba Class @ Arizona Arts Academy | Wednesday (3/4) at 5:30 PM – Free Zumba all March at Arizona Arts Academy, adult-focused, kids welcome if they outdance you. Consider it cardio with better music, fewer burpees, and zero judgment. Jump in while it’s free, it’s only five bucks a head starting in April.

🤖 Gundam Free Play @ Rising Sun Games | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – Break out your inner space pilot at a free Gundam trading card game hangout, where newbies learn, veterans flex, and nobody judges your sleeves. It is low pressure, high nostalgia, and a solid excuse to trade cardboard instead of aches, taxes, or group chats.

🧾 AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation @ Bisbee Senior Center | Friday (3/6) at 12:00 AM – Tax season calls for free help from folks who like this stuff. Book an AARP Tax-Aide appointment in Bisbee, skip the shoebox chaos, and get forms emailed ahead so you’re ready. Grab a spot here, and breathe easy: https://calendly.com/Sierra-Vista-taxes/bisbee-appt-45-minutes?

👜 Ladies Love Purses: Handbag Trunk Show @ Shady Lady’s Closet | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – First Friday brings a VIP handbag trunk show with an extended lineup you never see in-store, plus sips and friendly expert help. Think clutches, crossbodies, totes, satchels, and travel-ready picks, even concealed-carry friendly, because your current bag is one receipt away from mutiny.

🍺 Boots & Booze: March First Friday @ Big Nose Kate’s Saloon | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Big Nose Kate’s is turning First Friday into a choose-your-weapon outing, pouring strong drinks while you shop Western boots, as Shady Lady’s Closet tempts you with purses in the saloon. Bag first or boots first, raise a glass, and strut out.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Sierra Vista report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 86°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 2 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 2 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 1 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

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