May, 1963 ballot for special election on sewer bonds
On May 27, 1963, Huachuca City held a special election on sewer bonds. The first question was for or against bonds in the maximum principal of $250,000. The second question was for or against bonds in the maximum principal of $175,000.
The outcome of this election was that the bond was passed at $250,000. There were 64 votes for and 50 against.
Elmer Urda
Elmer Urda was a long-time Huachuca City resident known for his community service.
Born in Pennsylvania, Urda served in the US Army from 1953-1975 and served in South Korea and Vietnam. After retiring to Huachuca City, he volunteered the for fire department, the police department, the planning and zoning commission, and the senior center. In 2005, Urda was named the Huachuca City Citizen of the Year, an award that now carries his name.
Urda passed away in 2018 at age 87.
Elmer Urda Citizen of the Year Award
In 2005, Elmer Urda was named the Huachuca City Citizen of the Year, an award that now carries his name. Urda was a long-time Huachuca City resident known for his community service. He volunteered the for fire department, the police department, the planning and zoning commission, and the senior center.
Subject award winners have been Lena Morlock, Gene McCullough, Keith Arnett, Janice McCullough, Bob Fenimore, Laura Wallace, Lyn Braswell, Francis Urda, and Jim Halterman.
City hall in the snow - January, 2019
The Town of Huachuca City rarely gets snow like it did on January 2, 2019. This storm brought three inches of snow and closed county offices as well as Fort Huachuca.
Snowy day - January 2, 2019
The Town of Huachuca City rarely gets snow like it did on January 2, 2019. This storm brought three inches of snow and closed county offices as well as Fort Huachuca.
Huachuca City park dedication
This Tombstone Epitaph article details the dedication and public picnic held for the Huachuca City park area behind city hall on April 28, 1968. The city, the school, and a group of volunteers worked together on a master plan for the recreation area.
Huachuca City Schools staff
The Huachuca City School staff gathered for breakfast to honor two teachers who were leaving, according to this November 22, 1967 article in the Tombstone Epitaph.
Speed trap charges
Huachuca City has long had a reputation for being a “speed trap.” This September 14, 1967 article in the Tombstone Epitaph describes charges the Arizona AAA made that Huachuca City was planning to increase significantly revenues from speeding tickets by operating a speed trap. Huachuca City manager Lisandro Gonzales disagreed, saying the town was going to enforce the 45 mile per hour speed limit, but would give a 10 mile per hour margin.
Even today, Huachuca City is often accused of being a speed trap, even when they are just enforcing posted speed limits.
Wool contest
This article in the Tombstone Epitaph tells about two Tombstone high school students, Brenda Phillips and Jackie Pitts, who won first and second prizes in the senior division of the district wood contest. All entries were made of 100% American manufactured woolen fabric.
Enjoying dinner out
This photo in the August 26, 1965 Tombstone Epitaph shows a group enjoying dinner out. Included in the picture is Huachuca City teacher Sondra Archer.
School bus accident
Tragedy was averted and only minor injuries were sustained when a Tombstone school us was hit by a car, according to this April 1, 1965 Tombstone Epitaph article. The car ran a stop sign and blinking red light at an intersection in Huachuca City.
Huachuca City Lions Club
This photo in the January 14, 1965 issue of the Tombstone Epitaph shows Huachuca City Lions Club members reclaiming a Lions’ bell that had been taken in Tombstone.
1962 high school grad awards
At the fortieth Tombstone High School commencement, 30 seniors graduated, according to this June 7, 1962 article in the Tombstone Epitaph. Patricia Ordonez was the valedictorian, and Betty White was the salutatorian. Nancy Meloa was given the DAR good citizen award and also won the faculty’s scholastic award.
Elaine Sulger gets postmistress job
This article in the Tombstone Epitaph of April 19, 1962 tells that Mrs. Elaine Sulger was named to the be Huachuca City postmistress for the newly created post office.
School renovation
This photo in the Tombstone Epitaph on September 7, 1961 shows the renovation of the Tombstone High School surveyed by Superintendent James Clark and Ben Ridge.
Top Scholars
This photo in the Tombstone Epitaph on June 11, 1959 shows eighth grade salutatorian Anne Wilson and valedictorian Suzanne Leadlove at graduation exercises at WJM auditorium.
Dave Sulger Named First Mayor
This December 11, 1958 article in the Tombstone Epitaph tells that Dave Sulger was unanimously selected by the new Huachuca City town council to be the first mayor.
The council, named by the county board of supervisors, included Dave Sulger, John M. Houston, Jesse Goddard, Harvey Thompson, and Leroy Bickmore. William Hardy was appointed town clerk, magistrate and director of civilian defense. William Shelton was chosen to head the planning committee.
Legal notice for election regarding incorporation
This was the legal notice published on November 20, 1958 in the Tombstone Epitaph regarding the special election to decide whether or not the area described would be incorporated as the “City of Huachuca” in Cochise County Arizona.
"North Gate Votes for Incorporation"
This December 4, 1958 article in the Tombstone Epitaph tells that voters of Huachuca Vista and Huachuca Village communities voted 124 to 43 for incorporation as Huachuca City. This created the seventh incorporated city in Cochise County.
Huachuca City incorporation flyer
This brochure promoting a YES vote on incorporation for North Gate areas as Huachuca City was published in the Tombstone Epitaph on November 1, 1958, prior to the election on December 2, 1958. The brochure lists many advantages to residents, including economic growth, more services, increased property values, local control, and a descriptive town name. A sample monthly financial statement for the town, tax implications, and voter requirements were included in the brochure.
In the December 2, 1958 election, voters approved incorporation by 125 to 43, making Huachuca City the seventh incorporated city in Cochise County.