The Daily Chirp

Bisbee residents will see small annual sewer rate increases starting in 2025, as the city works to fund long-overdue infrastructure repairs after more than a decade of frozen fees.

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A new Mobile Market is helping Cochise County residents access fresh, local foods, from produce and meats to jams and honey, while supporting small farmers and offering extra help for SNAP shoppers.

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Douglas is leaning on its partnership with Agua Prieta to attract national retailers, grow its economy, and tap into the spending power of cross-border shoppers.

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Two major studies are shedding new light on the impact of Mexican gray wolves on cattle ranchers in Arizona and New Mexico. Researchers from the University of Arizona and UC Davis analyzed financial losses, stress levels in cattle, and wolf diets, finding both direct and indirect effects on herds. While ranchers report significant losses tied to wolf predation and stress, environmental groups argue the studies may overstate the problem and call for a more balanced view. The debate over wolves, livestock, and conservation continues.

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Today, we take you to the edge of the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County, where life looks very different for residents living along the Roosevelt Reservation, a 60-foot strip of federally controlled land established in 1907. In Naco, 90-year-old Rose Peacock has lived for decades just steps from the towering border wall, watching both the landscape and politics change dramatically. Now, new military plans are bringing temporary Army installations to parts of the reservation, raising questions for those whose homes sit just feet from the fence. While federal officials say private property rights remain intact, residents like Peacock face the daily realities of broken fences, migrant crossings, and a constantly shifting border.

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A judge has approved a settlement in Cochise County’s controversial Jail District election case, but his decision has left legal experts and local officials with more questions than answers. In today’s episode, we break down what the ruling means for the half-percent sales tax meant to fund a new jail, why Secretary of State Adrian Fontes tried to intervene, and how the suspension of tax collection could cost the county over $700,000 a month. With a re-vote now set for November, the legal and financial uncertainty isn’t going away anytime soon.

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If you’ve eaten a chile pepper in the U.S. recently, chances are it traces back to Ed Curry, a fourth-generation farmer from Pearce, Arizona, whose seeds power over 90% of the commercial chile market. Today, we explore how Curry built a global agricultural empire from his family’s farm, revolutionizing chile genetics through decades of trial, error, and faith. From withstanding hailstorms to pioneering water conservation practices, Curry’s story is one of resilience, innovation, and a deep-rooted belief in farming for the future.

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Two wild mustangs, fresh from the open ranges of Utah and Nevada, are learning to trust humans for the first time. Sierra Vista trainer Linda Arnold, guided by veteran horseman Travis Elliston, is working patiently to transform fear into connection—one touch at a time. From desensitization exercises to the first haltering and saddling, Curry and Strider’s journey is a powerful look at what it takes to start, not break, a horse.

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A mountain of new evidence delays the Pearce murder trial, as prosecutors draw disturbing parallels between the current charges and a violent 2023 abduction involving the same defendant.

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A Mescal woman has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for her role in a child sexual exploitation case that began with a tip from Facebook. Twenty-four years of her sentence must be served without early release, and she will remain under lifetime supervision. Authorities described the case as one of the most serious they've ever investigated. Her boyfriend, also charged, faces a possible life sentence in a separate trial.

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