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City Hosts 10th Annual Christmas Parade

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Happy New Year from Border Eco

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“Caring for our elder”

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“Hall of Fame 2015”

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“Dos Cabezas makes exceptional wine”

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Christmas Light Parade 2015

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Santa Cruz Senior Center continues to serve our elder

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People that “Echo” City of Nogales-Marisol Mercado

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Hall of Fame 2015

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Photos of “2015”-People who “Echo”

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10th Annual Christmas Light Parade The City of Nogales hosted its 10th Christmas Light parade. The mayor’s office along with the Nogales Police Department, Nogales Fire Department, the Parks and Recreation helped to organize this successful event. For many the holiday season, is a time of celebrating with family and friends.The mayor’s office worked diligently to ensure this year Christmas Light Parade would be a memorable one.

According to Marisol Mercado the mayor’s executive assistant, “we had a total of 49 entries this year.” Many businesses, schools, and nonprofit organizations participated in the light parade.

This past year’s theme was the “Joy of Christmas.” The parade lasted a bit longer as every entry had several vehicles. The parade had a variety of floats. “ This year I was amazed by the variety of floats, every single float was unique in its theme and decorations,” said Ms. Mercado.

Every school from the school district from elementary to high school participated in the parade.

The parade opened with the Nogales High School marching band, and ended with Wade Carpenter Middle School. #4 Pg.

band, and ended with Wade Carpenter Middle School. The parade kept its same route it began at the Arizona Bol bowling alley and finished at the American Hotel. Of course, like every year during the parade, the mayor did the honors of doing the Christmas tree lighting at the downtown plaza. It was difficult for the panel of judges to make a decision on the best entry.

There were so many good entries, which made it difficult for the judges to choose from.

The 1st place winner was Denny’s with the theme Alice in Wonderland. Second place winner was Francisco Vazquez de Coronado with their Sweet Gingerbread House. Finally third place was Alex’s Tires with a magnificent display of a race car with a Christmas

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“It was an extremely difficult task for the judges to pick out the winners. Every single float including those entries that were not floats did an extremely good job. There were groups of kids pulling off incredible dance routines, as well as the marching bands, and so on,” said Ms. Mercado.

Our future plans are to create categories for next year, so the judges are able to give everyone a chance to win whether they are using a float or not. We would also like to get more organizations from Nogales Sonora to participate next year. They are our neighbors, so it would be nice to have them be part of our parade,” said Marisol.

The parade not only helps bring the community together to celebrate the holidays, but

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it also helps organizations put their name out and show their contribution to the community. This event is open to everyone who wants to participate. A special thanks to Sandra Kory who decorated the tree in the downtown plaza. “The evening was filled with the holiday spirit making it a memorable night for all who participated.

Many organizations within the community put a lot of time and effort to making this event a successful one.

Thank you to all of those who participated to this wonderful event happen,” said Marisol Mercado.

Pictures provided by the Chamber of Commerce

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Our Santa Cruz Senior Center more than ever needs the support of our community. Santa Cruz Senior Center is a non-profit organization, also known as the Santa Cruz Council On Aging.

The Santa Cruz Senior Center opened its doors to the senior population of Santa Cruz County in 1972. It currently serves 43 seniors ages 60 years and over. The center is a social setting for seniors in Santa Cruz County. It allows seniors within the community an opportunity to socialize with their peers. The center provides seniors with healthy nutritional meals. The center focuses on the general well-being of seniors within Santa Cruz County. The Santa Cruz Council on Aging focuses on the overall wellness of seniors in Santa Cruz County by providing education on health, safety, teaching senior how to protect themselves from fraud, acquire information about their rights, and teach seniors about the prevention of illnesses.

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The Santa Cruz County Council on Aging started in the neighborhood apartments built by the City of Nogales.

The council applies for federal funding to help pay for the food.

Organizations within the county that also help sponsor this program are: United Way, SEAGO, Realtor, the City of Nogales, DaVita Dialysis, the Santa Cruz Superintendent Alfredo Velazquez, NUSD meals for senior citizens,and the Wells Fargo Bank, which awarded the senior center with $2,000.00 dollars. The Santa Cruz Council On Aging has 2 employees, and 15 volunteers. Volunteer officers include; Dr. Marcelino Varona, Jr.,(President), Dr. Dr. Arnoldo Montiel,( Vice President), Jennifer St. John, (Treasurer) and Marta Durazo Valenzuela, (Secretary).

Members include; Norma Ahumada, April Batriz, Irma Bachelier, Cecilia Kory, Esther Morales, Hector G Ramirez, Jr, Elvia Rodriguez, Linda Rushton, and Lora Zeinum.

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On June, 30 2014 the organization was at the verge of closing its doors as they did not have enough money to operate.

Dr. Marcelino Varona, Jr. (President) and Dr. Arnoldo Montiel, (Vice President) stepped in to stop this from happening to maintain this program open. They worked hard to find sponsors and volunteers to help maintain the Santa Cruz Council On Aging open. This program helps the community in assisting Seniors of Santa Cruz County by improving their quality of life by providing transportation, nutritious meals, home delivered meals, referrals to social and human service organizations.

The services offered to senior citizens are free of charge. The facility is open from 9:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.MondayFriday located at 125 E. Madison St. #4. For anyone interested in volunteering or providing financial support for the Santa Cruz Council on Aging please contact the office at: (520) 287-7422

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PEOPLE THAT “ECHO”-MARISOL MERCADO by: Jesus Atondo Marisol Mercado is our selection for the January magazine people that “echo” in Santa Cruz County. She currently works for the Mayor of Nogales as an executive assistant. Her role is to make sure the mayor’s office runs smoothly. She started working for the mayor’s office on July 20th of 2015. The opportunity to work for the mayor became available after a temporary intern left the position. Ms. Mercado was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona. She is a Nogales High School graduate. She received her associates in business.

She is currently working on her bachelor degree in marketing with the University of Phoenix. Part of her role is to manage the mayor’s schedule, emails, appointments, and help him prepare for events. It is quite a responsibility, but she seems to handle everything gracefully.

When asked if she had any experience before coming into this position she responded “yes”.

She had worked in other business organizations where the job required a lot multitasking, which gave her the experience she needed for this job.

“The entire staff has been extremely supportive.

I am extremely lucky to work with such a team.

They have all provided me guidance, and support.

I am extremely grateful to have an opportunity to work for mayor. He has been extremely supportive too. I enjoy my work,” said Ms. Mercado. Working for the mayor can be a bit more demanding as it requires one to have great interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

According to Ms. Mercado, “She is the the type of individual that enjoys working with the public.

She believes good customer service skills are important in this line of work. You want to make sure people’s voices are being heard.

We are always striving to meet the needs of the community.” Her role involves providing support to the mayor on daily routines, events, and meetings. The mayor and city council were elected to by the people. “Our office has an open door policy.

We are here to listen to community members concerns and needs.”

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“We want to make sure the community knows we are here to serve them,” said Ms. Mercado.

Ms. Mercado is currently involved with the “Golden Years Program” it is a program, which offers discounts for seniors citizens ages 60 and above. The program was started by the previous intern. Ms. Mercado has continued the program to ensure seniors citizens in Santa Cruz County receive these benefits. Marisonl Mercado is a rising star in our community. She is an individual dedicated to public service.

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HALL OF FAME 2015

Norma L. Santa Cruz-Lucero Norma Lucero, born and raised in Nogales, is a 1985 graduate of Nogales High School where she played for the Apache Volleyball Team and was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America as well as an officer in the Spanish Club. During her professional life she has worked for the produce industry, in the medical field, as a non-profit coordinator, and in the utility field where she has been employed for 14 years with UniSource Energy Services as an administrative assistant. However, it is perhaps as a very active volunteer that Mrs. Lucero is best known. She is presently a board member and secretary of United Way of Santa Cruz County, a band booster with Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35, a judge for the NHS Exhibitions, chair of the Community Action Team representing UniSource through community involvement and volunteer coordination, and has chaired the Santa Cruz County Relay for Life for four years and has been a team captain for 10. All of her dedication to the community has not gone unnoticed. She was recognized as the UniSource Volunteer of the Year and Project of the Year in 2006 for her work as the chair of the Santa Cruz County March of Dimes. Then she was recognized in 2011 as Community Volunteer of t he Year, and in 2012 honored for heading the Relay for Life and surpassing fundraising goals.

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Adeline Elizabeth Cripe “We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.”

This quote from Winston Churchill reflects Adelina Cripe’s service to NUSD and to the community Mrs. Cripe has taught on three continents: Europe in Northern Ireland, Africa in Nigeria, and North America in Nogales. She has educated students in kindergarten through high school and even at the Teacher’s College level. She said one of her greatest pleasures in life is hearing from or meeting former students and having them share success stories—doctors, teachers, professors, social workers, youth leaders, receptionists, parents, and now even grandparents. After retiring in 2000 she began what she called her “second career” as a fulltime volunteer.

Mrs. Cripe spent seven years in the missionary service in Nigeria and still is an active faith-based volunteer through her affiliation with United Churches Fellowship in Nogales.

In addition, she was the volunteer coordinator for Reading is Fundamental (RIF) for 10 years and is still involved with the program which has brought a love of reading, not to mention books they can take home, to thousands of NUSD students.

Mrs. Cripe is currently a member of the SCC Response Task Force for Family Violence, a board member of Circles of Peace, and a member of the Santa Cruz Drug Free Coalition.

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Alicia Alvarez “I will never forget that you are part of what I’m today. I remember you pushing us to finish school and became somebody in life. And that will always be in my mind and heart. Once again thank you!” These words from a former student with a young child who had been part of Alicia Alvarez’s Even Start program in NUSD are reflective of why she is now principal of Alta Vista High School in Tucson. Her roots took hold in alternative education, and while she briefly ventured out of the field, she returned to become a renowned educator. A 1988 NHS graduate, she is the youngest of 11 children and enjoyed great family support. She said certain teachers along the way, such as her patient and attentive fourth-grade instructor at Mitchell, helped her realize that how children are treated with even non-verbal messages shapes their futures.

Ms. Alvarez earned a degree in psychology from the UofA and a Masters of Arts in Education Leadership from NAU. She completed her principal internship while working for her current charter-school company and was tagged to be the leader of Alta Vista when that site was still just a dirt lot. The recipient of many honors, including the Rodel Foundation 2015 Exemplary Principal award, she continues her commitment to helping all students develop two keys to success: respect and responsibility.

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Mary Helen Maley While serving as an attorney and later as Justice of the Peace, Mary Helen Maley experienced firsthand how many problems with her clients had started at a young age, and as a result, she began a program called Circles of Peace for the prevention of teen violence and bullying five years ago.

Working in the eighth-grade classroom of Desert Shadows Middle School teacher Charlene Cooper, Judge Maley presented alternatives to conflict resolutions that did not lead to destructive behaviors. Another project in which she is involved is the Flags for First Graders program that provides a flag to each first-grade student in Nogales. Judge Maley gives a short lesson on the history of the flag and the United States, thus letting even the youngest students know the importance of their county and a respect for its flag. She began her post-secondary education at Fontbonne College and continued at Memphis State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree and a Master’s in Education before adding a law degree from Temple University School of Law Judge Maley is active in the Nogales Woman’s Club and Zonta Club. She retired as Justice of the Peace in December of 2014 and is now working on a Master’s in judicial Studies from the National Judicial College and the University of Nevada at Reno.

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Judith Mendoza Jimenez Judith Mendoza Jimenez was recently promoted to NUSD Director of Special Services after having served as NHS principal since March 2011. Born and raised in Nogales, Sonora, until immigrating to Nogales when she was in fourth grade, Mrs. Jimenez finished her education in local schools, mastering English and a love of learning.

After graduating from NHS, she earned a degree in special education and rehabilitation from the UofA. Shortly after, she began teaching at NHS in special education and thus began her climb up the career ladder to the leadership position she holds today.

While serving as a teacher, Ms. Jimenez continued her own learning, earning a Masters of Arts in special education and rehabilitation from the UofA and a second masters in educational leadership from NAU. “My biggest accomplishment has been to become the first Hispanic female principal of Nogales High School, and from what people have said, the youngest,” Mrs. Jimenez said.

Under her leadership at NHS, student achievement in reading, writing, and math increased, as did the graduation and attendance rate.

Mrs. Jimenez is a member of the Nogales Lions Club and an adult leader and sponsor of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 510.

She is an example of how someone growing up in the Ambos Nogales area in a rural border town can achieve great height.

Marta Durazo Valenzuela Marta Valenzuela served special needs students in Nogales for 32 years, retiring in May of 2012 as a bilingual Speech and Language Pathologist for Nogales Unified School District. During that time she was a member of the NUSD special education transition team that facilitated the integration of children with mild to severe disabilities from the Santa Cruz Training Programs into the public schools. She was also a member of the team that developed the preschool special education program model for NUSD which provides a continuum of services for preschoolers with mild to severe disabilities. In addition, Mrs. Valenzuela was the contact person and a member of Child Find Evaluation which seeks out very young special needs children to help them receive services from NUSD as early as three years of age, helping them to get the positive start as early as possible.

The mother of four children who went through the NUSD school system, and the wife of Mark Valenzuela who retired as principal at Nogales High School, Mrs. Valenzuela dedicated hours to the educational betterment of the district beyond her own employment. Her service did not end with the school district however. She is still active in the Nogales Women’s Club and on the Santa Cruz Council on Aging and on a “lighter” note, is a substitute instructor for Silver Sneakers and Senior Zumba.

Ana Lourdes Gallardo A proud graduate of the Nogales High School Class of 1979, Mrs. Moreno is currently a Senior Commercial Escrow Officer at Lawyers Title of Arizona, Inc., a position she has held for 30 years.

The youngest of nine children, she said she is so proud to have been raised by parents who had the foresight, the strength, and tenacity to make the decision to immigrate to the United States from Mexico.

Known for her own tenacity and her tireless commitment to better Nogales and Santa Cruz County, she has even worked to clean the streets so as to help her beloved community shine. Mrs. Moreno was a member of the board of Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital and had been a board member and the president of United of Way of Santa Cruz County for over 15 years. In addition she also served as president of Mariachi Desierto of Desert Shadows Middle School and as president of Mariachi Apache of Nogales High School Boosters. She has put her many business skills to volunteering to assist others with their fundraising projects such as the Roy Bermudez Golf Tournament, Santa Cruz County Board of Realtors Golf Tournament, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Relay for Life, Nogales High School Stunt and Cheer, benefit roping events, and the NHS Scholarship Foundation to name a few. Her current passion and commitment is raising funds for construction of the new Most Holy Nativity Catholic Church in Rio Rico.

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Lois Howard-Morris Lois Howard Morris graduated from the University Of Colorado with a teaching degree back when teaching jobs were difficult to obtain, so she and her husband Steve decided to move to Nogales so that she could learn Spanish in order to become “more marketable”. “Our plans were to stay two years, learn Spanish, and move on,” Mrs. Morris said. “But we fell in love with Nogales and we have been here ever since.”

She started as a second-grade teacher at A.J. Mitchell and worked at Challenger and Bracker before deciding to try something new.

After passing the state math proficiency test, she worked eight years at Desert Shadows as a math teacher, retiring with 30 years of experience in 2007. Along the way she was the yearbook advisor and in 1994 earned the Jackie Scott Ambassador of Excellence Award.

Currently she is the secretary for the Mariposa Community Health Center Board of Directors, a member of the City of Nogales Cultural Heritage Commission, and the Santa Cruz County Courthouse Commission.

She is a member of the Friends of the 1904 Courthouse and served as the chairperson for the Centennial Celebration. And as far as learning Spanish – she earned a Master’s degree in Bilingual/ Bicultural Studies from NAU.

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AmeriPsych leading provider of foster care & adoption services AmeriPsych is an organization . that for over 20 years, has been a leading provider of foster care and adoption services throughout Arizona.

For this New Year, become a foster parent or help adopt a child. The need for foster and adoptive homes has never been greater! You can make a difference in child’s life.

Now more than ever there is a great need for Foster Parents.

In Arizona, there are currently more than 17,000 children in out-of-home care due to abuse or neglect. These children need safe, loving homes while they wait for their parents to learn the skills needed to reunify the family, and research has shown that a foster home is the best option.

As a leading provider of foster and adoption services in Arizona, AmeriPsych can help you get licensed to be a foster care provider or become certified to be an adoptive parent.

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AmeriPsych has over 24 years of experience operating social service and child welfare programs, and is a leading provider of foster care and adoption, parent education, and supervised visitation services across the great state of Arizona. Our skilled and knowledgeable staff provide individualized services to families, assisting them in all facets of becoming a licensed foster or certified adoptive home. Services include stateapproved pre-service training, assistance in completion of the licensing process, and the provision of ongoing support to families once children are placed in the home.

We pride ourselves on being accessible and responsive to our families, and provide assistance and guidance throughout the process.

As a member of the ResCare family of services, AmeriPsych also has the support of a human services company with nearly 40 years of experience helping people in need.

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ResCare’s extensive team of dedicated and caring people provides quality services which promote safe and stable environments to individuals and families across the United States.

AmeriPsych is pleased to support and assist families as they journey through the unique and noble adventure known as Foster Care!

Steps to becoming a Foster Parent: Families wanting to become licensed for foster care will find friendly, supportive staff at AmeriPsych, ready and willing to guide them through the journey. Our services include pre-service training, assistance in completing licensing. If interested in making a difference in a child’s life call the local representative: Adalberto Villaescusa at 520-313-2992 Christmas or via e-mail at Adalberto.

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The local representative can provide information on the requirements and how future foster parents can apply for a license, ongoing guidance and support.

Hall of Fame 2015

Kristen S. Canada Kristen Canada lives her faith every day, not only as a nurse at Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital, but also through her generosity of sharing her time and talents with those in need and with young people learning life’s lessons.

She has worked with several hundreds of students through a community outreach program, offering a summer camp at the First Baptist Church where the attributes of leadership, community service, value of volunteerism, and family values are shared. This camp is free to all students, and as the person who nominated Mrs. Canada said, the lessons covered are not typically taught in a regular academic class.

Weekends will find her attending to various organizations’ and individual’s needs, from sharing a meal to providing spiritual care.

She has been recognized during her nursing career for her caring and compassionate nature, and she provides grief counseling to those who have lost a loved one.

She provides outreach to migrant camps in Mexico and is on the board of Dependable Home Health and the Family Resource Center.

Mrs. Canada has been recognized for her nursing skills as well. She has been named the Carondelet Nurse of the Year as well as one of the Fabulous 50, which is a group of nurses recognized from Southern Arizona.

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“Dos Cabezas makes exceptional wine” Dos Cabezas WineWorks has been producing wines in Arizona since 1995. Dos Cabezas WineWorks is a familyowned and operated winery in Sonoita, Arizona. The winery was originally located on an 80 acre Dos Cabezas Vineyard near Willcox, AZ. Just after the harvest of 2006, winemaker Todd Bostock purchased the winery with the help of his wife Kelly and his parents Frank and Paula.

The winery moved to Sonoita, Arizona, close to the vineyard the family planted in Elgin in 2003.

The winery was started

by Arizona wine pioneer and Elgin resident, Al Buhl in 1995. This is 20th year in operation.

“We want to challenge people’s perception of Arizona, by producing exceptional wines. Our family is in the business of growing grapes and producing wine,” said Todd Bostock. The wine is produced in Sonoita, the grapes are farmed in both Willcox & Sonoita.

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Dos Cabezas is a small, farm winery that produces unique wines in Arizona. They specialize in growing grapes to produce great tasting wines, which tell the story of where they come from. Their wine selection is very distinctive, as they are recognized among the best in America.

The most commonly produced wine in the Sonoita vineyard is red wine. The 2009 El Campo wine, was recognized as one of the top 100 wines in America by the San Francisco Chronicle in 2012. Winemakers, Kelly and Todd Bostock were featured in the San Francisco Chronicle’s list of 10 “Winemakers to Watch 2015”.

Their wine has been enjoyed in such places like the White House.

Their unique wines are critically acclaimed, grabbing international attention. Winemakers Kelly and Todd Bostock have met in their tasting room tourists from all over the country. They have many Santa Cruz County locals in their

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Kelly and Todd Bostock sponsor local little league baseball and soccer teams. They both serve on the Sonoita horse race committee. The Bostock’s also help to organize the annual 5k race honoring Al Buhl, with proceeds from the race are directly donated to the Santa Cruz County 4H-Club and local school athletic programs.

The wine is made near the Rolling Hills of Southeastern Arizona where birds, bobcats and pronghorn antelope call home. Help support the Dos Cabezas local winery in Sonoita. Stop by the winery to taste their great selection of unique wines. They offer a relaxed inviting environment where chatting with the owners is as common as their great wine. Dos Cabezas wines are available in many fine Arizona restaurants and retail locations.

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Happening Events-January Walking Tours of Old Tubac – Saturdays, January 2 & 16, 10 am -12 noon Come explore colorful Old Tubac that even some of the locals don’t know about! Guided by Connie Stevens, you’ll discover fascinating facts about the town’s early adobe buildings and learn about Arizona’s first European settlement. Topics from early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, American pioneers, Apache attacks, kidnappings, and other exciting episodes are discussed. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 2 hours for the tour and wear walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20; reservations requested, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.

Chocolate! 1000 Years and Counting - Fridays, January 8 and 22, 11 am to 2 pm Come discover the rich history of chocolate in the Southwest. Taste a cacao bean, learn how the Mayans and pre-Columbian Native Americans prepared their chocolate, and sample the energy drink that fueled the 1774 and 1775 Anza expeditions from Tubac to Alta California. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth, children free.

Presentation: Prehistoric Rio Rico Revealed – by Dwight Thibodeaux, Sundays, January 10, 17, and 24, 2 pm Historian Dwight Thibodeaux spoke last winter about the history of greater Rio Rico, and we learned about historic Rio Rico.

Well, what happened in Rio Rico before Padre Kino and the Spanish arrived? Dwight has developed a new series of talks on Pre-historic Rio Rico. They will be presented on three successive Sunday afternoons. In Part I learn about how Mother Nature created the Rio Rico area and the Santa Cruz River. In Part 2 we'll learn about prehistoric plants and animals (including dinosaurs and a massive petrified forest). And in Part 3 we'll hear about the prehistoric people who lived here and learn about their many villages in the Rio Rico area. Each talk is $7.50 and includes admission to the Park. For all three talks, prepay our special price of $20 and get a special complimentary book.

Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site – Tuesday, January 12, and Friday, January 29, 11 am – 1 pm Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. The Archaeological Conservancy protects this site and participants are asked to sign 'An Acknowledgement of Risk Factors' before entering. Wear walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $10 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; reservations encouraged, 520-398-2252 or info@ TubacPresidio.org.

Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period – Fridays, January 15 & 29, 11 am – 2pm A knowledgeable volunteer dressed in period clothing describes the combination of native and introduced foods enjoyed by the Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. Included with park admission, $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Cochise - Special Presentation by Jack Lasseter, Saturday, January 16, 2 pm Jack will tell the exciting story of Cochise, the Chiricahua Apaches’ greatest leader. We will learn about the man himself, about the famous Bascom Affair that precipitated his 11-year war with the U.S. Jack also addresses the tactics that made him so successful in war, and describes Cochise’s relationship with his American blood-brother Tom Jeffords (a real man who’s buried in Evergreen Cemetery), as well as the peace treaty negotiated with Gen. Howard, and much more that makes Cochise such a fascinating figure. After hearing this talk you, too, will want to visit Chiracahua National Monument, where Cochise was born and grew up; to Ft. Bowie and Apache Pass, where Cochise went to war against us; and to Cochise’s Stronghold, where the great man died. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the community effort to “Save the Presidio.” Please call for reservations and future dates, 520-398-2252. #18 Pg.

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Happening Events-January Friends of the Presidio Annual Meeting, Tuesday, January 19, 2 pm The members of the Friends of the Tubac Presidio & Museum, Inc. will gather in the old schoolhouse for their annual meeting and hear reports on the year's activities from members of the Board and the Park director. You're invited to be a part of the ongoing community effort to operate, maintain, and constantly improve the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park by joining the Friends group. Applications are at the desk of the Presidio visitor center or by request to info@TubacPresidio.org Book Event: Lozen: Apache Woman Warrior by Carol Sletten, Saturday, January 23, 2 pm Please join us to hear a fascinating presentation about Lozen, the famous Apache woman warrior who rode with Geronimo.

Carol will introduce this fascinating historical figure after briefly discussing the Southwest’s long history of war with the Apache. She is the illustrator and co-author of the Arizona Centennial Legacy Project book, Story of the American West – Legends of Arizona and Three Strong Western Women. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Park.

Concert: Run Boy Run, Saturday, January 30, 2 pm Tucson five piece Run Boy Run blends bluegrass, folk and the old timey American vernacular, utilizing the very best of each style and adding their own creative touch. The Band's sound is dynamic with an orchestral feel - a blend of beautiful vocal harmony and bluegrass instrumentation, including cello, masterfully played - guaranteed to please everyone. Don’t miss this one! Admission is $18 for adults, free admission for children 14 and under. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Please call 520-398-2252 or email info@tubacpresidio.org today!

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