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11/04/2026- CoolFMLive has learned that SpaceX is the applicant behind the massive data center project proposed near the Willcox Playa and Apache Generating Station in Cochise County.

According to application documents it could ultimately grow into a 6-gigawatt data center campus on approximately 747 acres along U.S. Highway 191. This would be the largest of its kind in Arizona.

The proposed campus would include nine computing buildings, each approximately 493,000 square feet, along with electrical infrastructure, cooling and battery yards, and an operations building.

Construction could employ approximately 5,500 workers at its peak. Once fully built, the project is estimated to support approximately 1,000 permanent operations, security, maintenance and contractor positions.

The proposal also describes approximately $3.6 BILLION in applicant-funded transmission and substation improvements in Cochise County through an electric energy services agreement involving the applicant, SSVEC and AEPCO.

According to the application, the facility would use dry cooling with no cooling towers. Estimated water consumption at full build-out is approximately 7 to 10 acre-feet annually, which the application compares to the water use of roughly 20 to 30 Arizona homes.

The proposal states that no new groundwater well would be constructed and groundwater would not be used for industrial purposes.

Because of the project’s proximity to the Willcox Playa, the application also outlines measures intended to address wildlife and bird impacts, including bird-safe glazing, shielded lighting, wildlife-friendly fencing, bird flight diverters on certain overhead lines and environmental monitoring.

Residents will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and ask questions at an upcoming public meeting:

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Cochise Elementary School Gymnasium
5025 N. Bowie Ave., Cochise, AZ 85606

IMPORTANT: The information regarding the project’s size, construction, water use, employment, infrastructure and environmental measures reflects what is currently proposed in the submitted application. It does not mean every component has received final approval or will ultimately be constructed as proposed.

‼️LIVESTREAM COVERAGE BEGINS WITH AN INTERVIEW WITH FRANK ANTENORI DI 3 SUPERVISOR ABOUT THE PROPOSED PROJECT 11/04/2026 ‼️

CoolFMLive is continuing to gather information regarding SpaceX’s involvement in the project and will provide additional reporting as more details are confirmed.

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ELECTION 2026: JOANNA MENDOZA PROJECTED TO WIN ARIZONA’S 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

SOUTHERN ARIZONA — JoAnna Mendoza has been projected as the winner of Arizona’s 6th Congressional District race, defeating Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani, according to election projections.

The projection follows Tuesday’s November 3, 2026, general election in a congressional district that includes portions of Cochise, Pima, Pinal, Graham, and Greenlee counties.

Mendoza, a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, challenged Ciscomani, who was seeking a third term in Congress after first being elected in 2022.

The race drew significant attention because of the district’s closely contested elections in recent years and its potential impact on the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATES

JoAnna Mendoza (Democrat): A military veteran who served in both the Navy and Marine Corps, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Her campaign emphasized affordability, healthcare access, and representation for Southern Arizona communities.

Juan Ciscomani (Republican): The incumbent congressman, first elected in 2022 and reelected in 2024. His campaign focused on economic issues, tax policy, border security, and his congressional record.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Although the race has been called by election analysts, the projection is not an official certification of the results.

Election officials will continue processing and counting eligible ballots before the results are formally canvassed and certified.

The outcome will determine who represents Arizona’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives beginning in January 2027.

CoolFMLive will continue following election developments affecting Cochise County and Southern Arizona as additional information becomes available.

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🟧 *FOURTH (AND FINAL) PRELIMINARY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS UPLOAD FOR ELECTION DAY 11/03/2026: app.enhancedvoting.com/results/public/cochise-county-az/elections/General11032026

*The fourth and final upload for the day includes early ballots that have already been verified by the Recorder's Office and delivered to #Elections for tabulation, as well as Election Day tallies from all eighteen (18) Vote Centers. ✅

ℹ ELECTION RESULTS WILL CONTINUE TO BE UPDATED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AS EARLY BALLOTS CONTINUE TO BE VERIFIED AND/OR SIGNATURE CURED BY THE RECORDER’S OFFICE | 🗳 THANK YOU FOR YOUR VOTE ✅ | YOUR VOICE MATTERS 🗣️

Info courtesy of Cochise County - Government

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ELECTION NIGHT 2026: NEW RESULTS RELEASED IN SIERRA VISTA MAYORAL RACE

SIERRA VISTA, AZ — Additional unofficial election results have been released for the Sierra Vista mayoral race following Tuesday’s November 3, 2026, general election.

The latest figures show updated vote totals for all three candidates, with Carolyn Flowers currently receiving the highest number of votes, followed by Mark Rodriguez and Brandon Martin.

LATEST UNOFFICIAL MAYORAL RESULTS:

* Carolyn Flowers: 5,121 votes (40.06%)
* Mark Rodriguez: 4,311 votes (33.73%)
* Brandon Martin: 3,309 votes (25.89%)
* Unofficial write-in votes: 28 (0.22%)
* Unassigned write-in votes: 13 (0.10%)

A total of 12,782 votes are currently reflected in the mayoral contest.

The latest results show Flowers with 810 more votes than Rodriguez, while additional ballots may still be counted.

WHAT DO THE UPDATED NUMBERS MEAN?

The Cochise County election results dashboard currently shows 17 of 17 Sierra Vista precincts reporting. However, precinct reporting totals do not necessarily indicate that every eligible ballot has been counted.

As previously reported, the county’s second preliminary results upload included verified early ballots and Election Day totals from 8 of Cochise County’s 18 Vote Centers.

Additional election results may be released as officials continue tabulating ballots.

RESULTS REMAIN PRELIMINARY AND UNOFFICIAL

No official winner has been certified. Vote totals and percentages remain subject to change until the counting and certification process is complete.

CoolFMLive will continue monitoring election developments and providing updates as additional results are released.

Source: Cochise County Elections — Unofficial Election Results

Link here to official reaults: app.enhancedvoting.com/results/public/cochise-county-az/elections/General11032026?

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ELECTION NIGHT 2026: UPDATED SIERRA VISTA MAYORAL RESULTS — ADDITIONAL BALLOTS PENDING

SIERRA VISTA, AZ — Cochise County election officials have released a second set of preliminary, unofficial results from Tuesday’s November 3, 2026, general election, providing updated vote totals in the Sierra Vista mayoral race.

The latest reported figures are as follows:

SIERRA VISTA MAYOR — UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

* Carolyn Flowers: 4,078 votes (41.87%)
* Mark Rodriguez: 3,268 votes (33.55%)
* Brandon Martin: 2,365 votes (24.28%)
* Unofficial write-in votes: 28 (0.29%)
* Unassigned write-in votes: 1 (0.01%)

A total of 9,740 votes are reflected in the current results.

WHAT HAS BEEN COUNTED SO FAR?

According to information released by Cochise County election officials, the second preliminary results upload includes early ballots that have been verified by the Recorder’s Office and delivered to the Elections Department for tabulation.

The update also includes Election Day vote totals from 8 of Cochise County’s 18 Vote Centers.

While the Sierra Vista mayoral results dashboard indicates that 17 of 17 precincts are reporting, that figure does not mean all ballots have been counted.

Additional Election Day results and other eligible ballots may still be added to the totals.

RESULTS ARE NOT FINAL

All reported figures remain preliminary and unofficial. The results may change as additional ballots are counted and election officials complete the required canvassing and certification process.

CoolFMLive will continue providing updates on the Sierra Vista mayoral election and other races across Cochise County as additional information is released.

Source: Cochise County Elections — Second Preliminary Unofficial Results Upload

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ELECTION 2026: REPORTS PROJECT KATIE HOBBS WINS SECOND TERM AS ARIZONA GOVERNOR

PHOENIX, AZ — Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, is projected to win a second four-year term following Tuesday’s November 3, 2026, general election, according to a race projection issued by CBS News.

Hobbs faced Republican challenger Andy Biggs, a U.S. congressman representing Arizona’s 5th Congressional District.

CBS News projected Hobbs as the winner Tuesday evening, indicating that she had secured a sufficient electoral advantage to be projected as the winner of the statewide contest.

Hobbs was first elected governor in 2022, defeating Republican Kari Lake in a closely contested election. Before becoming governor, she served as Arizona’s secretary of state and previously held office in the Arizona Legislature.

Biggs, who received President Donald Trump’s endorsement, previously served in the Arizona Legislature before being elected to Congress.

The 2026 election determines who will lead Arizona for the next four years, with the governor overseeing the state’s executive branch and working with the Arizona Legislature on matters including education, public safety, infrastructure, water resources, and the state budget.

IMPORTANT ELECTION UPDATE: The announcement represents a CBS News race projection, not the official certification of election results. Ballot counting and canvassing procedures will continue under Arizona election law before the results become final.

CoolFMLive will continue following statewide and Cochise County election developments as additional results become available.

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🗳️ ELECTION NIGHT 2026: FIRST RESULTS RELEASED IN SIERRA VISTA MAYORAL RACE

SIERRA VISTA, AZ — The first unofficial election results are coming in tonight, Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as voters across Sierra Vista await the outcome of the city’s three-way mayoral race.

According to the initial results released by Cochise County election officials, Carolyn Flowers currently leads the race, followed by Mark Rodriguez and Brandon Martin.

SIERRA VISTA MAYOR — UNOFFICIAL RESULTS

* Carolyn Flowers: 4,055 votes (41.96%)
* Mark Rodriguez: 3,243 votes (33.56%)
* Brandon Martin: 2,338 votes (24.19%)
* Write-in votes: 28 (0.29%)

These initial figures represent 9,664 votes reported so far, with Flowers holding an early lead of 812 votes over Rodriguez.

At the time of this reporting, the county’s election results dashboard indicated that 0 of 17 precincts had been marked as reporting. However, vote totals have already been posted, reflecting an initial release of election results.

IMPORTANT: RESULTS ARE NOT FINAL

These numbers are preliminary and subject to change as additional ballots are processed and counted. No official winner has been declared, and the final outcome will depend on the completion of the vote-counting and certification process.

CoolFMLive will continue monitoring election results throughout the evening and providing updates as additional information becomes available.

Stay with CoolFMLive for continuing Election Night 2026 coverage of the Sierra Vista mayoral race and other elections across Cochise County.

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🍷 SONOITA AVA NEW RELEASE FESTIVAL 2026 🍷

Raise a glass to Arizona wine country! Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 AM–5 PM at Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin-Canelo Rd., Elgin, AZ, for the Sonoita AVA New Release Festival!

Come taste the newest releases from Sonoita AVA wineries and Willcox AVA, enjoy live music, grab something delicious from our food trucks, and spend the day celebrating Arizona wine! 🍇🍷🌵

✨ A Special Sonoita Tradition
From 12–1 PM, Father Greg from St. Andrew’s Catholic Parish will join us to give his annual Blessing of the New Releases. 🙏🍷

🍇 Wineries & Friends in Attendance
Sonoita Vineyards
The Elgin Distillery
The Elgin Winery
Lightning Ridge Cellars
Twisted Union Wine Company
Desert Blossom Winery
Flying Kite Vineyards
Strive Vineyards (Willcox AVA)
1764 Vineyards (Willcox AVA)
Sunset Ride
Wilhelm Vineyards

🌮 Food Trucks
Sonora Flavors

🎶 Live Music
Jeff & Jill Driscoll

🍺 Plus Beer
Available by the glass and bottle!

Come discover a new favorite, meet the people behind the wines, and celebrate another vintage in the beautiful Sonoita AVA.

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM
📍 Sonoita Vineyards | 290 Elgin-Canelo Rd., Elgin, AZ

New wines. Local flavor. Arizona tradition. 🍷🌵❤️

Mark your calendars, gather your wine-loving friends, and come raise a glass with us!

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🎨 CELEBRATING LOCAL CREATIVITY AT THE HUACHUCA ART ASSOCIATION! 🖌️

It’s time to put the spotlight on some talented local artists!

Throughout the year, community members have stepped into the Huachuca Art Association studio, taken classes, learned new techniques, and turned their creativity into their very own works of art. Now, their creations are taking center stage!

Join the Huachuca Art Association Gallery, Gifts & Art Center for a special Student Artists Reception & Art Show:

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 1835 Paseo San Luis, Sierra Vista

Come meet the artists, check out what they’ve created, and celebrate the creativity growing right here in our community. Plus, enjoy complimentary light refreshments and snacks while you explore the gallery!

From paintings and mixed media to jewelry and more, it’s a great opportunity to support local art and maybe even get inspired to take a class yourself.

🖼️ Come celebrate our local artists and the creativity of Cochise County!

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🌭 2,691 CORN DOGS! SIERRA VISTA SHOWED UP FOR SONIC! 🌭

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A little Halloween weather wasn’t enough to stop Sierra Vista from showing some serious love to our local Sonic Drive-In!

On Halloween night, October 31, Sonic Drive-In served an incredible 2,691 corn dogs! 🎃🌭

To put that into perspective, last Halloween the Sierra Vista location sold 2,790 corn dogs — meaning this year’s total came within just 99 corn dogs of matching last year, despite the rainy and less-than-ideal weather.

That’s a pretty impressive showing from our community!

A huge congratulations also goes to the Sierra Vista Sonic crew, who kept things moving throughout the busy Halloween night and served thousands of corn dogs to hungry customers.

Sonic says they’re incredibly thankful to everyone who stopped by and continued a Halloween tradition that has clearly become a popular one in Sierra Vista.

2,691 corn dogs in one night — way to show up, Sierra Vista! ❤️💙💛

📍 Sonic Drive-In
3640 E. Fry Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

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🗳️ ELECTION DAY IS TODAY — COCHISE COUNTY, GET OUT AND VOTE! 🇺🇸

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Today is Election Day, and voters across Cochise County are encouraged to make their voices heard by casting their ballots!

Whether you’re voting for the first time or have participated in elections for decades, today is your opportunity to take part in the democratic process and help shape the future of your community, state, and country.

📍 POLLING LOCATIONS & HOURS

Cochise County’s 18 Vote Centers are open today from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM.

✅ STILL HAVE YOUR EARLY BALLOT?

You can return your completed early ballot to any Cochise County Vote Center or the Cochise County Recorder’s Office before polls close at 7:00 PM tonight.

✒️ PLANNING TO VOTE FOR A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE?

Arizona law requires two important steps:

1. Fill in the oval next to the write-in option.
2. Write the name of an officially qualified write-in candidate.

Remember, votes for individuals who have not officially qualified as write-in candidates cannot be counted.

📞 NEED ELECTION INFORMATION?

Cochise County Recorder’s Office: 520-432-8350

Cochise County Elections: 520-432-8970

🌐 Official election information and Vote Center details:
www.cochise.az.gov/292/Elections

🇺🇸 YOUR VOICE. YOUR VOTE. YOUR COMMUNITY.

No matter who you support, participating in the election is an important part of our democracy.

Make a plan, get to a Vote Center, and make your voice heard before 7 PM tonight!

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Please join us as we congratulate Da'Marion Jackson WR of Willcox High School on being named the Ed Morse Automotive Group Player of the Month! Congratulations Da'Marion!
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🌟✨ GLOW FOR A CAUSE!💙❤️

Get ready to LIGHT UP THE NIGHT while giving back to those who have served our country! 🇺🇸

Join the Buena High School Student Council for their annual Glow Walk: Steps for Service!

👟 Every lap makes a difference! For every lap walked around the Buena track, Student Council will donate $1 to the VFW of Sierra Vista, up to $5,000!

Last year, our amazing community helped raise over $1,200! 🎉 This year, let's see if we can go even BIGGER!

📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Buena High School Football Field
5225 Buena School Blvd.

🎶 Enjoy music, food, games, activities, and a fun evening with our community—all while supporting our local veterans!

💙 Bring your family, invite your friends, wear your brightest glow gear, and help us turn steps into support for those who have served!

🐎 GO COLTS! Let's make every lap count!

Follow Sierra Vista Unified School District #68 for more events happening throughout the district.

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⛳️❤️ YOUR NEXT ROUND OF GOLF COULD HELP SOMEONE TAKE THEIR NEXT STEPS

Imagine spending a morning on the golf course knowing that every swing is helping support something much bigger than the game.

Join Operation Walk Southern Arizona on Saturday, November 7, at the Sierra Vista Golf Course for a special day of golf, community and purpose.

Your participation helps support Operation Walk Southern Arizona’s efforts to provide life-changing orthopedic care — helping people regain mobility, independence and hope.

For someone struggling to walk without pain, the opportunity to receive care can mean getting back to work, spending time with family, enjoying the things they love and simply taking their next steps with confidence.

🏌️ Golfers and sponsors are invited to be part of this incredible event.

Come enjoy a great day on the course while helping make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

Learn more and get involved at OpWalkSA.com.

❤️ One round. One community. A life-changing impact.

Take a Swing. Change a Life.
Operation Walk Southern Arizona.

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