Santa Cruz County, AZ

09/09/2026

In-Person Recording: New Requirements

During the most recent legislative session, Senate Bill 1479 passed and was signed into law. This bill was presented with the security of Arizona residents in mind and is intended to prevent title fraud. Effective September 11th, 2026, all customers will be required to provide a valid form of photo identification for any in-person recordings per A.R.S. § 11-472. This information will be logged into a receipt and will remain confidential.

As an additional resource, the Santa Cruz County Recorder’s Office continues to offer Recording Notification Service. This is a free alert system that notifies you if any document is recorded with a name or business you enter on the account. This system is available online at: https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/287/Recorder on the left side of links in alphabetical order.

We understand this will add a few steps to our current recording procedures, so we appreciate your cooperation and patience as we navigate through this newly adopted process.

The County Recorder retains all important documents, records, maps, and surveys.

09/08/2026

Santa Cruz County Health Services has identified the first probable human case of West Nile virus in Santa Cruz County. The individual has recovered, and the County is conducting additional mosquito surveillance.

https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/285

09/08/2026

An open house for the I-19 frontage roads project in Rio Rico is scheduled for Sept. 22

Santa Cruz County, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation, will host an open house for a frontage road project along Interstate 19, between Ruby Road and Rio Rico Drive, on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Attend the Open House on
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22
Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Gabilondo-Zehentner Centennial County Service Center
275 Rio Rico Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648

For more information about the project, including how to comment, please visit:

Meeting Details
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZDOT/bulletins/428f5ab?reqfrom=share

Project Website
https://azdot.gov/projects/southcentral-district-projects/i-19-frontage-roads-expansion-project-between-ruby-road-and-rio-rico-drive

Santa Cruz County, in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation, is in the design phase for a local project to make overall improvements to Interstate 19 frontage roads between Ruby Road and Rio Rico Drive.

08/31/2026

Ever wondered how to get involved in the film industry? 🎬

Southern Arizona is heating up with filmmaking, and if you're in Santa Cruz County, now is your time to get involved! We're bringing the Arizona Film Ready Community Event series right to Santa Cruz County so you can take advantage of the growing production opportunities in your area. Hosted by Ramsay Wharton, Program Manager for Arizona Film & Digital Media! Sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.

Whether you're a small business owner looking to list your services for incoming film crews or an individual eager to get your skills noticed, we’ve got you covered. We'll walk you through how to get listed in our directory and showcase your private property in our official film locations database! 🌟

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 4 PM to 5 PM
📍 Location: The Santa Cruz County Complex, 2150 N. Congress Dr, Nogales, AZ 85621
🎟️ Cost: FREE to attend!

Space is limited, so don’t wait! Scan the QR code or register below to reserve your spot today. Let’s get Santa Cruz County ready for the big screen!

👉 Register here: bit.ly/4gqEJ01

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08/31/2026

Join the litter discussion this Wednesday before the Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting.

Have questions about the agenda? County Connection is a perfect time and place to ask!

08/31/2026

Amazing places are built through strong partnerships.

When Sundt Construction asked Supervisor Luis Carlos Davis how they could give back to our community, he identified an opportunity at Mexicayotl Academy of Excellence, where a new fence was needed to help keep students safe.

Sundt stepped up, donating the labor and materials to make it happen.

The Board of Supervisors recently recognized Sundt Construction and Project Executive Victor Martín Del Campo for their partnership and commitment to our community. Students from Mexicayotl Academy made the recognition even more special by sharing a dance in gratitude for Sundt’s contribution to their school.

Partnerships like these help make Santa Cruz County The Place of Amazing Places™.

08/27/2026

Community Check-In & Babocamari Bridge Open House
Join Supervisor Fanning for a one-hour community check-in followed by an open house about the Babocamari Bridge Project.

08/21/2026

We’re Hiring!

Looking for your next opportunity? Santa Cruz County has several positions available for people who want to build a career while serving their community.

Explore our current openings and find the position that's right for you.

View job opportunities and apply: https://www.santacruzcountyaz.gov/Jobs.aspx

08/21/2026

SURVEY DEADLINE: AUGUST 31

Community Protections and Benefit Agreement (CPBA)

CPBA Signatories are working with an Independent Environmental Consultant to identify protections and mitigation measures. The Signatories want to ensure community concerns about protections receive proper review. There are 2 ways to participate.

If you would like to share your general questions or concerns about a specific topic, please complete Public Comment Form Survey 2.

If you would like to share specific, evidence-based input for community protections, monitoring commitments, and accountability measures related to the Hermosa Project, please complete Survey 1.

Both surveys can be found at

Thank you for your interest and for your concerns about protecting Santa Cruz County. The CPBA Signatories are working with an Independent Environmental Consultant to identify protections and mitigation measures. The Signatories are interested in ensuring that community concerns around protections...