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🚴‍♂️🎉 El Tour de Zona Returns to Sierra Vista this Week! 🎉🚴‍♀️

Get ready, Sierra Vista — one of the region’s most exciting events is rolling back into town! El Tour de Zona returns April 9–12 2026, bringing nearly 500 cyclists from across the country and beyond for four days of riding, community, and celebration.

Hosted by Perimeter Bicycling, this growing event showcases everything that makes Cochise County special — from scenic mountain views to our vibrant local community.

All rides begin and end at Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista, AZ, which will also host the “Zona in the Park” festival — open to the public with:

🎶 Live music
🍔 Food trucks
🍻 Beer garden
🎉 Family-friendly atmosphere

FREE admission — everyone is invited!

🚴 Ride Highlights:
• Friday (9 AM): 20-mile scenic loop to Ramsey Canyon Preserve
• Saturday (8 AM): 63-mile ride to Bisbee and back
• Sunday (9 AM): 36-mile ride to Tombstone

⚠️ Traffic Alert:
Charleston Road will be closed Sunday 4/12/2026 (8 AM – 4 PM) between Sierra Vista and Tombstone. Plan alternate routes.

El Tour de Zona supports VeloVets, helping local veterans through the physical and mental benefits of cycling. This year’s event is dedicated to the late Stu Carter, a local cycling advocate and founder of VeloVets.

Live Music Lineup (Centennial Pavilion @ Verterans Memorial Park):
• Corey Spector – Thurs & Fri (1–5 PM)
• RockUs – Thurs (5–8 PM)
• Bloomstone – Fri (5–8 PM)
• Pop-Up Rebellion – Sat (5–8 PM)

With riders coming from 24+ states and multiple countries, this event continues to put Sierra Vista and Cochise County on the map as a premier cycling destination.

Whether you’re riding, cheering, or just looking for a great time — this is one event you don’t want to miss!

#ElTourDeZona #SierraVista #CochiseCounty #ArizonaEvents #CyclingLife #BikeAZ #CommunityEvent #SupportLocal #VeloVets #coolfmlive #cochisecounty #news #localnews #southernarizona #communityfirst #stayinformed ... See MoreSee Less

LAST CHANCE TO PICK YOUR WINNING NUMBERS FOR TOMORROW'S EPISODE!

The Dogolotto is the hottest dog game show in the world! Every week, you can pick your lucky numbers for free on Coolfmonline.com/dogolotto, then, on Mondays at 6pm AZT on Cool FM Live, our adorable adoptable shelter dogs pick from numbered tennis balls to create the jackpot winning number, right here on Cool FM Live!

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The Dogolotto is made possible by these awesome businesses that are helping us get dogs adopted and give you free stuff:

Sierra Toyota
Prestige Remodeling & Restoration, LLC
Vista Pros Heating & Cooling
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers Sierra Vista
Eagle Plumbing
Berean Academy Sierra Vista, AZ
Bark And Bubbles Pet Spa
Always Faithful Dog Training of Southeast Arizona
AZ Endless Essence Insider
@Jeff Davenport
The Nickell Team Realty
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It’s fun, free, and helps get shelter dogs adopted! Help us help the dogs, and win free cash and prizes at the same time!

PICK YOUR NUMBERS NOW!
COOLFMONLINE.COM/DOGOLOTTO

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UNCLE SHARKII POKE BAR Grand Opening Sunday 4/5 Buy one poke bowl get free boba. Also a free Fun Place Sierra Vista one hour pass to first 200 customers!

Details⬇️!

Sunday April 5th only promotion: First 20 customers with $20 purchase get free notebook.

Sunday April 5th event: 11am to 2pm
- Live music: Chris Arpad- Solo Steel Drum Entertainment
- Uncle Sharkii kid drawing contest. Prize: $25.00 Uncle Sharkii Money.
- Spinning Wheel Prize.
- Uncle Sharkii Money drawing
- CoolFMlive livestream
- Taking photo with Uncle Sharkii.
- Face Painting by Crystal Hernandez

Come celebrate 🥳 with the new UNCLE SHARKII POKE BAR 1048 E Fry Blvd # D, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

OPEN 10:30am-9pm 7 days a week!

Poke (pronounced "POH-kay") is a traditional Hawaiian dish of diced, raw fish, most commonly ahi tuna, marinated in seasonings like soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions, and served as an appetizer or over rice in a bowl. While traditional versions are simple, modern poke bowls often include a variety of toppings like avocado, cucumber, edamame, and spicy mayo, reflecting Japanese and other influences.

Key components
Fish: Sashimi-grade ahi tuna is classic, but salmon, octopus (tako), and even tofu are used.

Marinade: A base of soy sauce (shoyu), sesame oil, and green onions is common, with variations adding ginger, chili, or other ingredients.
Traditional additions: Sea salt, sweet Maui onions, and seaweed (limu) are traditional Hawaiian additions.

Modern additions: Avocado, edamame, masago (fish roe), and spicy mayo are popular additions, especially in poke bowls.
Serving: It can be eaten on its own, as an appetizer, or as a main course in a bowl, often served over rice.
How it differs from sushi

Origin: Poke is a traditional Hawaiian dish, while sushi originates from Japan, though poke has heavy Japanese influence.
Preparation: Poke involves dicing and marinating raw fish, whereas sushi typically involves vinegared rice and often includes other ingredients like seaweed (nori) and wasabi.

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ARIZONA BUMMER😩The game is official — and it was a tough one for the Wildcats.

🏀 Michigan: 91
🏀 Arizona: 73

Despite strong support from Wildcat fans across Southern Arizona, Michigan pulls away and advances.

🎯 GUESS THE SCORE UPDATE

We had a TON of great guesses from the community… but no one guessed the exact final score correctly.

We appreciate EVERYONE who participated — the engagement on this one was!

Drop your thoughts below:
What went wrong for Arizona? And who are you rooting for next?

And if you watched the game, show us your setup, your jerseys, your game day vibes!

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01:09 AM Update 04/05/2026:

We can confirm the North Mescal Road railroad crossing is back open and people are getting through. We ask that you use extreme caution in the area over night and early in the morning as crews have personnel and equipment scattered along both sides of the roadway as they pick up the rail cars and containers.

23:59 Update 04/04/2026:

More heavy equipment is arriving on-scene along with railroad personnel. The North Mescal Road crossing is still blocked and we have no definitive timeframe of when it will be reopened

That is the most recent update we have been provided with for the night.

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21:00 Update:

Fire Chief Nied has been working closely with Union Pacific Railroad and Cochise County Emergency Management. The priority is to break apart rail cars that are still on the track and are stable enough to safely move along the rail which will hopefully result in the North Mescal Road crossing being opened.

At this time, they are estimating two and a half hours (11:30 PM).

🚂⚠️ TRAIN DERAILMENT ON NORTH MESCAL ROAD AREA ⚠️🚂

Mescal-J6 Fire District Facebook page release:

Union Pacific Railroad has reported that a westbound train on the north track at the sharp turn west of Mescal Road has derailed, resulting in the Mescal Road crossing being blocked.

We are collaborating closely with the railroad to expedite the resolution of this situation.

Currently, there is no hazardous materials release or threat to public safety; however, the crossing remains inaccessible, and travel in the area will be impacted for an unknown duration.

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available or when the crossing is reopened.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The railroad we are told had been working on this portion of the track for the past month.

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🏀❤️💙 BEAR DOWN! A COMMUNITY UNITED FOR THE ARIZONA WILDCATS‼️🐻⬇️

Isabell “Fifi” Rodriguez — a proud 75-year-old Benson native whose love for the University of Arizona runs deep through generations of family, community, and heart.

For more than 45 years, Fifi has cared for children in her home, helping raise generations right here in Cochise County. Many of those children have gone on to attend the University of Arizona — something she holds close with immense pride.

Her connection is personal, too. Fifi and her husband raised two daughters, and today, her youngest is not only a Wildcat alumna but also serves the community as a school counselor with the Benson Unified School District.

And when it comes to game day… there’s no missing where Fifi stands.

Just take a look at her home (attached photo) — her home is fully decked out in red and blue, proudly flying the Wildcat flag and showcasing her unwavering spirit. You can practically hear the cheers coming from inside!

“Let’s go Wildcats—Bear Down and win!” she says.

🔥 COCHISE COUNTY — WE WANT TO SEE YOUR WILDCAT PRIDE! 🔥

With today’s big game here, let’s rally behind the Wildcats as a community:

📸 Drop your photos in the comments!
Show us your:
• Decorations
• Jerseys
• Watch parties
• Flags flying high
• Family traditions

Let’s fill the feed with red and blue and show just how strong Wildcat pride runs across Southern Arizona!

👇 Tag your friends, share this post, and let’s get Benson, Sierra Vista, and all of Cochise County LOUD for the Wildcats!

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The Tombstone Wine Celebration is TODAY- April 4th, 2026. Featuring local Cochise County wineries, live entertainment, and food vendors in a historic Old West setting. Held at the Tombstone City Parking Lot on E. Allen Street, offers attendees a souvenir glass and tasting tickets for local wines.

Key Details⬇️

Location: 361 E. Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ (Across from the O.K. Corral).

Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Tickets: Approximately $35 at the entrance (includes a commemorative glass and 10 sampling tickets).

Requirements: Must be 21+ with valid ID to sample.

Sponsor: Organized by the Tombstone Forward Association.

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