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Chamber of Commerce minutes - 1978

These minutes form a board meeting of the Huachuca Del Norte Chamber of Commerce in 1978 discuss the upcoming July 4 events, the new welcome sign, and other issues.

The Chamber of Commerce was incorporated as a non-profit in 1976 with offices at Fountain Plaza. In June, 1981, the Chamber was dissolved, and members were invited to join the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce.

Huachuca City sign - 1980

This is the "Welcome to Huachuca City" sign that was put up in front of city hall in the late 1970s.

Eventually, this sign was taken down and in 2012 replaced with an electronic marquee sign.

Huachuca City sign drawings - 1977

This is a drawing for the "Welcome to Huachuca City" sign that was put up in front of city hall in the late 1970s.

Eventually, this sign was taken down and in 2012 replaced with an electronic marquee sign.

Proposed annexation - 1976

This official zoning map shows a proposed annexation on the west side of the existing city limits. Ultimately, this annexation did not happen.

Huachuca City brochure - 1970

This brochure for Huachuca City (circa 1970) shows picture of various buildings in the city and gives information about key milestones for the city, activities, points of interest, and more. The price for renting a 2-3 bedroom home is given at $95-110 per month with utilities costing $20-30 per month.

School voter issues - 1983

This mailer was sent by the Tombstone Unified School District in advance of a school bond election in 1983. The primary issues were the need for new facilities, including additional classroom space for seventh and eighth grade students at Huachuca City School.

Parks and Rec mtg. - 1976

These are meeting minutes from an April 9, 1976 Parks & Recreation board meeting with Chairman W. Walraven and members L. Gonzales, J. Miller and C. Cadenhead. The board discussed a can recycling program, which was endorsed and profits earmarked for city tennis and basketball courts to be located adjacent to the school.

The board also discussed a five year plan which included continuation of the summer program and continuing community education with the school, as well as development of tennis courts, basketball, an outdoor rifle range, new picnic areas, new parks, a new rest area, and a second Little League field.

Fire department memo - 1964

This 1964 memo to the community from Huachuca City Fire Chief Clarence Furlong thanks residents for their support. It tells about projects including a mid-summer dance and a home-auto fire extinguisher sale by the local boy scouts. In this year, the department purchased a new panel truck from the city for $250. The chief concludes by asking for new volunteers.

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.

Tombstone High School class of 1943

This is a picture of Tombstone High School senior class of 1943.

Tombstone High School Prospector staff - 1951