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Valentine's Day Royalty at the San Lucy Senior Center, Mr. Sweetheart Albert Laborin and Mrs. Sweetheart Irene Jose. (Photo by Black Bart)
1/5/12
The Town's "Santa in the Park" event included a snow slide for kids of all ages. Santa gave out presents and took Christmas Eve requests.
12/29/11
12/22/11
The High School Student Council, and the Monster Mascot, with Principal Eddy on guitar performed at the school's Winter Concert on the cafeteria lawn. After the pre-school to high school concert, Santa visited with the kids of all ages.
Construction continues on the new Butterfield Trail overpass over the railroad tracks at the east end overpass. The road construction will continue throughout 2012.
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The refurshishing the Gillespie Bridge has begun. Expect traffic delays and slowing in the area. (Photo by David)
1/12/12
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar visited the Abengoa Solana Solar Plant west of Gila Bend on Wednesday morning. He visited with the workers and spoke to the television and press media. The 280 megawatt plant began construction in 2010 and will be in operation in 2013.
1/19/12
1/26/12
Queen Adriana Ledesdma and King Kaeger Ruff were crowned at the Gila Bend High School Winter Formal.
San Lucy District held a Walk to bring awareness to Domestic Violence and the support groups available.
2/2/12
Surprise 60th Birthday party, dinner and dance was held at the Elks Lodge on Saturday night for David Birchfield, pictured with wife Yolanda who organized the party. David's birthday is Valentine's Day.
2/9/12
2/16/12
Gila Bender Freddie Burkhardt entered the bronc riding event at the Butterfield Stage Days Rodeo which also featured calf roping, barrel racing, a wild horse race and other rodeo events.
2/23/12
Mock DUI Crash Event of Gila Bend High School FCCLA to show the dangers of impaired driving. Thanks to FCCLA, DPS, Gila Bend Fire & Rescue, Air-Evac, and Knutson's Towing.
Debbie Morton and Lois Tavernaro were among the riders in the Gila Bend Lions Club 30th annual "Journey for Sight" Bike-a-thon.
3/1/12
3/15/12
Jazmin Cavanaugh is safe on first at the Lady Monsters game against Ajo Lady Red Raiders.
4/5/12
Town of Gila Bend Easter Egg Hunt was held at Community Center Park. After the egg hunt there were pinatas.
4/12/12
Gila Bend High School Prom "A Night of Mystery" .
5/10/12
4/19/12
Gila Bend High School's 52nd annual Monster Day!
Taylor Perry won the Limbo contest.
MCSO investigates a vehicle hit by the train at the Paloma crossing.
