Bisbee, AZ   (May 6, 2009)—The Cochise County Health Department is providing updated information about the international outbreak of Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) strain (also known as the swine flu) and is recommending the usual precautions for the prevention of any influenza virus. 

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The Cochise County Health Department is providing updated information about the recent outbreak of Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) in the United States and Mexico and is recommending the usual precautions for the prevention of any influenza virus.

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State Route 80 in the Douglas area will be treated with an oil to rejuvenate the asphalt and help prevent potholes, the Arizona Department of Transportation says.

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Effective immediately recyclable materials are now being accepted at all the County refuse transfer stations.

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The Regular Board Meetings will begin at 10:00 a.m. instead of 9:00 a.m.

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The Tax Deed Land Auction took place on Friday, February 27, 2009.  Properties that were offered at auction but  not sold are NOW available as over-the-counter sales through the Cochise County Board of Supervisors office. Click here for additional information and a link to the listing of those properties.

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Effective February 2, 2009, the Cochise County Health Department offices in Benson and Willcox will have new business hours.

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Effective February 23, 2009 for Planning & Zoning Offices in Benson and Willcox: Building permits can only be submitted by appointment. Click here for more details.

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Cochise County and the Arizona Department of Transportation is proposing roadway and drainage improvements to alleviate current flooding at three locations corresponding to mile markers 5.16, 9.94, and 13.1. A Public Meeting will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Schieffelin Hall in Tombstone, located at the NE corner of Fremont and Fourth Street to discuss the project.

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Over the last decade, the west has been the fastest growing region in the nation, experiencing a rapid influx of people seeking better opportunities and wide open spaces. Envisioning 2020 was an effort shaped by the people of Cochise County to help distinguish the scope and face of current and future growth in this region. To see the results of the public input, click here for a complete report.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added a continually updating link to the most current information regarding the Peanut Butter Recall related to the nationwide Salmonella outbreak. To view the database of peanut butter and peanut-containing products subject to recall, click here.

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Cochise County's first full-service, stand alone Vital Records office is now open full-time in Sierra Vista.

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For your convenience, the County Planning & Zoning Department now provides dedicated staff time each week to process your small project permits.

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