The Voice of Marana since 2007
Volume 29• Number 38 September 21, 2022
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INSIDE Marana 911
Newly retired Marana 911 operator canned the tragedy, stress of her job
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Make Way
Local non-profit books its way into national award
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Kool Air
Sheet metal a thing of the past with Kool new ductwork
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Cristian Hernandez, a wrangler from Tucson Mountain Stables, said riders could cross paths with a snake or other wildlife, but he usually lets the animal continue across the trail, then the riders may move on. (Noelle Haro-Gomez/Contributor)
Keeping up the tradition of Marana’s ranching past BY KAREN SCHAFFNER Tucson Local Media
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arana residents have the happy opportunity to see the desert from a new perspective. Let 25-year-old Mystry Rossa show off its wonders from atop a noble steed. All a potential rider needs to know is where the front end of the horse is. “We deal with a lot of people who have zero riding experience,” Rossa said. “Our horses are
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