Donna Johnson interview - July 9, 2020
This is an interview with Donna Johnson, Huachuca City council member and mayor pro tem at the time of this interview in 2020. Johnson has been on the council for 17 years, and she talks about early businesses in the town and shares her memory of various mayors and initiatives. She also talks about the town history with the Dust Till Dawn bar and the departure of fire chief Jon Allmon. She talks about her personal philosophy of leadership and what makes Huachuca City special to her.
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Bill Stein interview - June 24, 2020
In this interview, former Huachuca City council member Bill Stein talks about how he came to Huachuca City and his time on the city council from 1994-2000. He also talks about the many recalls of council members and mayors, his memories of mayors George Nerhan, Carole Vaughn, and Annie Glee, the recycling center and landfill, the Industrial Development Authority, and what makes Huachuca City special to him.
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Connie Schlosser interview - February 20, 2020
In this interview, long-time Huachuca City resident Connie Schlosser talks about her time in Huachuca City. She talks about how her family came here, her children, local businesses, and her time teaching at Huachuca City School.
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Sue Parizek and Sheri Parizek Zimpelman interview - February 21, 2020
In this interview, Sue Parizek and her daughter Sheri Parizek Zimpelman tell about their family's history in the Huachuca City area. In particular, they tell the story of Fort Auto Parts, one of the town's earliest businesses, founded by Milo Parizek. They tell about working at the business and major milestones in its history. They also tell about businesses in Huachuca City and how the town has changed over time. They share their hope for the future of the business and the town.
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Margaret Saenz interview - November 22, 2019
In this interview, long-time Huachuca City resident and court clerk Margaret Saenz talks about her time in the town. She talks about the town governance, the various mayors and city council members, turnover in those positions, and how it has affected Huachuca City. She also talks about the town’s reputation as a “speed trap” and comments on what makes the town a special place to her.
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Martha Montevallo interview - October 21, 2019
This is a 45 min. 35 sec. video of an interview with S. Martha Montevallo in her home. At age 97, Ms. Montevallo reflects on her coming to Huachuca City, her time in the WACs in World War II, raising her children, and her early days in Huachuca City. This interview was recorded on October 22, 2019.
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American Legion event recognizing Martha Montevallo - long version
On November 3, 2019, American Legion Post 52 recognized 97 year old Huachuca City resident Martha Montevallo for her service in the Army from 1942-1946. The event began with an American Legion Riders procession from Ms. Montevallo’s home to the American Legion Post in Sierra Vista. At the Post, Ms. Montevallo was recognized and celebrated by her family, friends, and Legion members.
This is a full version of the event video (20 min. 2 sec.).
American Legion event recognizing Martha Montevallo - short version
On November 3, 2019, American Legion Post 52 recognized 97 year old Huachuca City resident Martha Montevallo for her service in the Army from 1942-1946. The event began with an American Legion Riders procession from Ms. Montevallo’s home to the American Legion Post in Sierra Vista. At the Post, Ms. Montevallo was recognized and celebrated by her family, friends, and Legion members.
This is an abbreviated version of the event video (4 min. 19 sec.).
Johann Wallace interview - June 10, 2020
This is an interview with Johann Wallace, mayor of Huachuca City from 2018 through the time of this video in 2020. Wallace talks about growing up in Huachuca City, his time as mayor, the relationship between council and mayor, and what makes Huachuca City special to him.
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Sharon Sulger Upchurch interview - July 9, 2020
This is an interview with Sharon Sulger Upchurch. Upchurch’s father, Dave Sulger, was the first mayor of Huachuca City, and her mother, Elaine (Costello) Sulger was the town’s first postmistress. In this interview, Upchurch talks about how her grandparents came to this area, her early memories of her parents, and early memories of the town.
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Mudder, Bailey, and Upchurch interview - July 9, 2020
This is an interview with Sharon Sulger Upchurch, Brenda Phillips Bailey, and Jane Castleberry Mudder, who grew up as childhood friends in Huachuca City in the 1960s and have remained friends since then. In the interview, they talk about their families, growing up in Huachuca City, early businesses there, going to school in Tombstone, different people they remember, and Sierra Vista (Fry) in the 1950s and 60s.
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What makes Huachuca City special?
This is a compilation video of various Huachuca City residents talking about what makes the town special to them.