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COVID-19 Work Session Update: Hospitals Overwhelmed, Rising Cases, New Variant

As we continue into the third surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cochise County Public Health Department encourages citizens to protect themselves, their families, and communities by implementing and continuing the recommended safety precautions.&nbs...

Vital Records Department Closed for Annual Training, Dec. 6-8

BOS Approve Redistricting Maps with No Changes: Regular Board Meeting, 11/30

County Makes a Supplemental Payment Toward PSPRS Debt

Today, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a payment of $285,929.56 to the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) unfunded liability. 

Per the Cochise County PSPRS ...

Cochise County Hospitals Experiencing an Increase in Patients, Due Current COVID-19 Surge

Local Hospitals are Struggling to Transfer Out Non-COVID Patients Needing Higher Levels of Care

Today, the Cochise County Healthcare Alliance (CCHA) met for an emergency meeting to discuss the current state of what County hospitals are experiencing within...

Cochise County Attorney’s Office Earns Statewide Recognition for its GRACe Program

The Innovative Program Reduces Recidivism, Provides Mental Health Assistance, and Saves the County $2 Million

The Cochise County Attorney’s Office has been recognized for the development of the GRACe Program (Giving Recovery a Chance), a...

Board of Supervisors Appoint New State Legislative District 14 Representative

Selected Candidate to Fulfill the Remainder of the Term

Today, the Board of Supervisors voted on a replacement to fill the vacant Arizona Legislative District 14 Representative seat. Lupe Diaz, a Councilmember for the City of Benson, has been appointed to ...

RAC Recommends No Changes to District Boundaries To Move Forward for Board Approval

Today, the Cochise County Redistricting Advisory Commission (RAC) met one final time to discuss and approve the recommendation of County district boundaries and precincts, to be put forward to the Board of Supervisors for approval. 

To recap, ever...

BOS Approve Expansion of Mental Health Services to Reduce Recidivism; Regular Board Meeting 11/16

During Tuesday's Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved two significant contracts aimed to help improve mental and behavioral health among County jail inmates as well as those who are released from jail. 

The approved...

COVID-19 Work Session Update: County Cases and Trends, Ages 5-11 Now Eligible for Pfizer Vaccine

Children ages five to eleven are now eligible to receive the Pfizer pediatric vaccine to help prevent serious illness and infection of COVID-19. During Friday’s COVID-19 Work-Session update to the Board of Supervisors, Cochise Health & Socia...

Environmental Health Department Receives Recognition from USDA

Cochise County Environmental Health Department Receives Achievement Recognition from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA)

Cochise Health & Social Services has recently been recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) for their commit...

Cochise County Redistricting: Board of Supervisors District Maps go to Public Hearings

Public Input is Requested for Consideration

The Cochise County Redistricting Advisory Commission (RAC) requests County residents weigh in on the possible redrawing of the Board of Supervisors district boundaries within Cochise County. Concerned citizens ma...

Approval of ARPA Funds Expand Mental Health Services; Regular Board Meeting 10/26

Board of Supervisors Approve Use of ARPA Funds to Expand Mental Health Services; 4-Year PSPRS Payment Plan Moves Forward

On Tuesday's Regular Board Meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Subrecipient Agreement between Cochise C...

COVID-19 Work Session Update: Vaccine Booster, Cases and Trends in Cochise County

During Friday’s COVID-19 Work-Session update to the Board of Supervisors, Cochise Health & Social Services Director Alicia M. Thompson and team presented the most recent analysis of the COVID-19 situation within Cochise County. The update in...

Funding Agreement Approval Moves Fire Training Project Forward, Regular Board Meeting 10/12

During Tuesday's regular Board meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved several agenda items including contract and funding agreements, to keep County business moving forward.

Among the agenda items discussed, Supervisor Peggy Judd was appointed as a boa...

Cochise County School Superintendent Recognizes Teacher Achievements

Office of Cochise County School Superintendent Recognizes County Teachers for their Recent Achievements

The Office of Cochise County School Superintendent congratulates two exemplary teachers for their recent awards and career achievements. 

Mr. Ty...

County Cities Collaborate on Redrawing of District Boundaries

Friday, the Cochise County Redistricting Advisory Commission (RAC) met for the second time to discuss next steps in the possible redrawing of boundaries for the Board of Supervisors, Justices of the Peace, and Cochise College districts. 

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