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Brandon Martin Proposes Sierra Vista Resilience Plan for Grid-Down Emergencies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE,
November 01, 2026
Contact: Brandon Martin, for Mayor
Info@brandonmartinformayor.com |
520-394-5891

Brandon Martin Proposes Sierra Vista Resilience Plan: City-Owned Water Points, Physical Information Posts, and Ham Radio Partnership for Grid-Down Emergencies. Framework calls for immediate action whether or not Martin is elected.

Sierra Vista, AZ - Brandon Martin, candidate for Mayor of Sierra Vista, today released a proposed Resilience Plan calling on the city to prepare for extended power, water, and communications failures, and to begin that work immediately, regardless of the outcome of the November election.

The plan is a direct response to the Department of Defense's FORTRESS initiative, announced September 30th, which requires every major U.S. military installation, including Fort Huachuca, to achieve 90 self-sufficiency in power, water, and supplies. Martin argues that if the base can operate independently of the civilian grid, the city surrounding it should have a comparable plan for its residents.

FORTRESS is the right call for national defense, Martin said. But it raises an uncomfortable question: if the Fort can survive ninety days without the grid, what happens to the forty-five thousand people around it? The city's current guidance asks households to be ready for three days. That is a starting point, not a strategy.

The plan has four pillars.

Water Points: the city now owns the Sierra Vista Golf Course, which includes wells with water rights. Martin proposes designating the course as an official emergency water distribution point, with a second fixed located at Veteran's Memorial Park. Comparable cities are already doing this.

Physical Information Posts: when the grid goes down, cell service and text alerts fail within hours. Martin proposes two to four fixed posts equipped with bulletin boards, maps, and hand-crank NOAA radios, plus a one-page preparedness card distributed to every household.

Ham Radio Partnership: Sierra Vista is home to the Cochise Amateur Radio Association with about one hundred fifty-six members. Martin proposes formalizing that relationship, registering members as Disaster Service Workers, and integrating them into the information system.

Supply Coordination: voluntary agreements with retailers, mapped alternative supply routes, and partnerships with the Cochise County Food Bank and local churches.

Martin emphasized the proposal is not contingent on his election. "Whether I'm mayor or not, the city should start this work now, he said. The wells, the radio club, and the community are already here. What we lack is a plan connecting them."

The full plan is available at his website. Martin will present the framework to the City Council and is inviting public comment.

About Brandon Martin: Candidate for Mayor of Sierra Vista in the November 2026. He lives in Sierra Vista with his family. Brandonmartinformayor.com

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If a child colored the sky like this, somewhere an adult would be tempted to say, “Well, that’s a little much.”

Meanwhile, Arizona is out here emptying the entire orange crayon box.

I like that about this place.

It makes me wonder what else we’ve toned down over the years. Things we enjoyed before we started worrying whether we were any good at them.

Drawing. Dancing. Singing loud enough to alarm the dog.

Somewhere along the way, we began expecting a respectable result from every enjoyable activity. A painting needs to be frameworthy. A story needs to be publishable. A hobby apparently needs a business plan and an Instagram account.

That’s a lot of paperwork for having fun.

So here’s a small assignment for this week: do something you enjoy badly enough that nobody will ask you to do it professionally.

Write the crooked poem. Make the lopsided pottery. Dance in the kitchen with whatever coordination survived the weekend.

Give yourself an hour that doesn’t have to produce anything you can sell, display, measure, or explain.

I love making photographs. But I’d hate to think I needed a camera in my hands to justify standing beneath a sky like this.

Enjoyment is a perfectly good reason to be there.

Happy Monday, Cochise County. Go wear down a crayon.

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🚨 BREAKING: THE JOLLY HUNT IS OVER‼️JARED C. “JOLLY” BROWN ARRESTED — FACES MULTIPLE NEW CHARGES 🚨

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — Jared C. “Jolly” Brown, the Sierra Vista man wanted in connection with the violent assault case involving Uncle Sharkii’s that CoolFMLive has been following, has been taken into custody.

The Sierra Vista Police Department announced Brown’s arrest Sunday, Nov. 1, following a new investigation involving an alleged violation of a court order and a violent domestic incident.

According to SVPD, officers responded after a woman reported that her ex-boyfriend, who was subject to an order of protection, had unlawfully entered her residence.

Police identified the suspect as Brown, who was already wanted on an outstanding warrant stemming from a previous violent assault.

Authorities located the residence where Brown was believed to be hiding and established a perimeter. Due to what police described as his violent history, officers were preparing to request a search warrant.

Before that became necessary, Brown voluntarily exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident, according to SVPD.

Police also reported that the person accused of providing shelter to Brown while he was wanted is now facing a charge related to harboring a fugitive.

Brown was booked into the Cochise County Jail in Sierra Vista on numerous new allegations, including:

• 2 counts Domestic Violence / Aggravated Assault
• Burglary
• Domestic Violence / Aggravated Harassment
• Domestic Violence / Kidnapping
• Robbery
• Domestic Violence / Stalking
• Unlawful Use of Means of Transportation

Brown was also booked on outstanding warrants from the previous incident for:

• 2 counts Aggravated Assault with Serious Physical Injury
• 4 counts Aggravated Assault with Disfigurement
• 2 counts Aggravated Assault with Victim Restraint
• 4 counts Disorderly Conduct

Brown’s arrest is a major development in a story CoolFMLive has continued to follow.

Brown had remained wanted while separate aggravated-assault cases stemming from alleged incidents in 2025 remained pending in Cochise County. CoolFMLive previously reported that Brown appeared remotely for court proceedings in those cases while he remained wanted in connection with the more recent investigation.

All charges are allegations. Brown is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Sierra Vista Police Department at 520-452-7500 or 520-803-3555.

CoolFMLive will continue following Brown’s cases and provide additional verified information as it becomes available.

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🚨 BREAKING: SPACEX IDENTIFIED AS COMPANY BEHIND MASSIVE PROPOSED COCHISE COUNTY DATA CENTER 🚨

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — 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.

The project has been identified in application documents as the “Tombstone Resources Data Center.”

This is a major new development surrounding a proposal that, according to application documents, could ultimately grow into a 6-gigawatt data center campus on approximately 747 acres along U.S. Highway 191.

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.

According to the application, 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.

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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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: CRASH ON I-10 WESTBOUND NEAR TEXAS CANYON 🚨

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Drivers traveling westbound on Interstate 10 toward Benson should use caution following a crash near mile marker 318, just past the Texas Canyon area.

Initial information from the scene indicates a passenger vehicle has overturned and three semi-trucks are involved.

Everyone involved appears to have been able to exit the vehicles. The extent of any injuries has not yet been confirmed.

⚠️ Drivers approaching the area should slow down, watch for emergency responders and be prepared for possible traffic delays.

This is a developing situation. CoolFMLive will provide additional information as it becomes available.

📸 Photo Credit: Lori Willamette

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🎄🚗✨ TAG SV GLOWRIDE AND LET'S LIGHT UP THE NIGHT! ✨🚗🎄

🎶 Cool FM Online is excited to spread the word about the 9th Annual SV Glowride!

📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
📍 Veterans Memorial Park – Sierra Vista, AZ
🎅 Public Welcome at 3 PM!
🚗 Glowride rolls out at 6 PM!

Get ready for one of Sierra Vista's favorite Christmas traditions! Hundreds of glowing vehicles, Christmas lights, holiday cheer, and a community coming together to celebrate the season! 🎅🎄

❤️ This year, we GLOW FOR CHACH! Join us as we honor James "Chach" Perez and help keep his memory shining bright!

🎁 THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

🚗 SV Glowride – Decorate your vehicle and join the Christmas cruise!

🛍️ Christmas Marketplace – Shop local and support amazing vendors!

🌟 Kids Glowride Presented by BrightStar HomeCare – A special glowing experience just for the kids!

❤️ Support SV Glowride – Help keep this incredible community tradition growing!

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📊 COCHISE COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RISES IN 2026

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Unemployment across Cochise County has increased during the first nine months of 2026, with the county continuing to report a higher unemployment rate than both Arizona and the United States.

According to data from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity, Cochise County’s unadjusted unemployment rate averaged 6.2% through the first nine months of 2026, compared with 5.2% during the same period in 2025.

For comparison:

• Cochise County: 6.2%, up from 5.2%
• Arizona: 4.9%, up from 4.3%
• United States: 4.3%, unchanged from the same period last year

The county’s average is currently 1.3 percentage points higher than Arizona’s and 1.9 points higher than the national average.

Unemployment rates also increased compared with the same period last year in each of the county communities included in the data:

Sierra Vista: 5.9%, up from 4.9%
Benson: 7.5%, up from 6.3%
Bisbee: 8.5%, up from 7.2%
Douglas: 9.5%, up from 8.1%
Huachuca City: 10.3%, up from 8.7%
Willcox: 11.0%, up from 9.3%
Tombstone: 0.5%, up from 0.4%

Willcox recorded the highest rate listed at 11.0%, followed by Huachuca City at 10.3%. Sierra Vista had the lowest rate among the county’s larger communities at 5.9%.

Tombstone’s unemployment rate was considerably lower at 0.5%. However, its labor force is fewer than 500 people, meaning estimates for the community should be interpreted with caution.

Five of the seven incorporated communities listed are averaging unemployment rates of 7.5% or higher through the first three quarters of 2026.

These figures represent averages through the first nine months of the year and are unadjusted unemployment rates. Three months remain before full-year 2026 averages can be calculated.

The data comes from the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity.

Additional current and historical information on the Cochise County economy is available through CochiseEconomy.com, a partnership project of Southeast Arizona Economic Development Group, Arizona G&T Cooperatives and community sponsors.

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🚨 FLASH FLOOD WATCH — WESTERN COCHISE COUNTY 🚨

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Watch until 3:00 PM MST today, Sunday, November 1, for portions of southeastern Arizona, including western Cochise County.

As of 11:53 AM, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has already fallen, with up to an additional inch possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

⚠️ LOCATIONS INCLUDED:
Sierra Vista, Benson, Willcox, Hereford, Whetstone, Huachuca City, St. David, Tombstone, Sonoita, Dragoon, Elgin, Pearce-Sunsites, Fort Huachuca, Kartchner Caverns State Park, Parker Canyon Lake, Palominas and surrounding areas.

The warning also includes portions of Graham, Pima and Santa Cruz counties.

The National Weather Service specifically identifies Moson Road from Highway 90 to Hereford Road as a flash-flood-prone location.

Heavy rainfall may cause flooding of small creeks and streams, streets, highways, underpasses, urban areas and other low-lying or poor-drainage locations.

🚫 Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Turn around, don’t drown.

WARNING EXPIRES: 3:00 PM MST — November 1, 2026

Source: US National Weather Service Tucson Arizona

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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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DOUGLAS 911- One vehicle overturned Saturday night just north of Cochise College on Hwy-80. A passerby noticed the vehicle flipped over and called police at around 11:30pm 10/31/2026. One male was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries.

Kalani Alvarez 📷

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