Trico Electric Executives at SBR on May 18

Kevin McCarthy Members of Trico’s executive team will be at SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) on Monday, May 18 to present updates on projects of interest to residents. Topics include, but are not limited to, Trico’s Fiber Backbone, high speed internet offerings, and data centers. Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Location: La Mesa/La Montana Rooms We look…

Creative Giving Thanks the Women at the February WOW

Linda Shannon-Hills Microwave bowl and casserole cozies, baby crocheted sweaters, along with Super Bowl team fabric table runners were a big hit with the women attending the February Women of Wine (WOW). Their purchases go toward our ability to buy more fabric, yarn, and notions for the thousands of items made each year by the…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – April 2026

In 2025, the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Enrichment Program awarded a $5,000 grant to the Hayden Public Library in Gila County. Hayden and its neighbor, Winkelman, are two very small rural towns about an hour north of SaddleBrooke. Hayden-Winkelman is an economically challenged area with limited activities for children other than the community pool and…

OSF Receives STEM Grant from National Gypsum Company

Donna Pedota and Dale Farland The National Gypsum Company and the C.D. Spangler Foundation awarded the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) grant to help provide programs for the Mt. Vista K-8 students in Oracle. This grant will be utilized over several years to enhance the students’ ability to better…

April Travel Talk Tuesday Will Venture to Japan

Marcia Wilson Why is everyone going to Japan? Find out why on April 28, when Travel Talk Tuesday features professional photographer Steve Weiss, with photos and personal stories about his unforgettable journey and delightful adventure. Steve found that Japan offers a marvelous blend of modern innovation, rich customs, and breathtaking natural landscapes. The exceptional fine…

Thanks to All Who Participated in the Annual SBCO Food Drive

Marilee Jensen The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated in another very successful SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive. The donations from this food drive ensure that our clients in the communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa receive a wide…