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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 45m

📣 Pinal County! 📣 Building Healthy Futures is back again–and this time with a new feel! This year's theme is "Roote in Gratitude" where we will be exploring a free, new community wellness experience. Join us on November 21st for collective healing! 🙌 ✨

Poster for Rooted in Gratitude event with text about activities and date.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#YUMA – Voting season is here! RAZE and When We All Vote are hosting a Pop-Up to celebrate early voting day in #Yuma #Arizona 💬 Comment "YUMA" to receive the registration link!

Flyer for Party at the Polls on October 14 in Yuma with event details.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#PINAL – The #CasaGrande Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit for the Grande Valley Industrial #DataCenter Complex 6-1 despite community opposition. The project now moves to city staff for administrative approval of the major site plan.

Text about Casa Grande Data Center permit approval over an image of a commission meeting.

Desert landscape with text about a project moving to city staff for approval.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hey Arizona! 👋 Monday, October 5th is the LAST DAY to register to vote. Visit raze.org/razethevote to register to vote

Voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5. Register at raze.org/razethevote.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Our Pinal RAZE Leaders 3.0 (@razeleaders_pinal) have been working hard. 👏 Last week, they hosted a Family Preparedness Workshop, providing resources for family safety!

Two women clapping at a table and another woman holding a certificate with Halloween decor in the background.

Two students holding certificates and a student presenting in front of a slideshow.

Four people stand by a presentation screen for a Family Preparedness Workshop; two hold certificates.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#PINAL – Voting season is here! RAZE and When We All Vote are hosting a Pop-Up to celebrate early voting day in #Coolidge #Arizona 💬 Check the comments for the registration link!

Party at the Polls event details with activities and voting information.

Flyer for 'Party at the Polls' in Coolidge on October 10th with event details and sponsor logos.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

If you want to protect democracy and love art, this is just for you! 🗳️ Invite your friends: ruralarizona.us/cochise-postcard

Flyer with event details for a Get Out the Vote Postcard Party on Oct. 18 in Sierra Vista, AZ.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That's not your girl... that's a ✨ poll monitor ✨ Join us in protecting the polls this election! Sign up at ruralarizona.us/cochise-EPtraining

Person pointing while wearing 'Election Protection' shirt with meme text.

Poll monitor training flyer for Cochise County election protection on October 6th.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ICE has awarded private security company GardaWorld a $1.2 billion contract to expand immigration detention facilities in #Florence, #Arizona, according to watchdog group Project Salt Box. #pinal Read more about it here: vist.ly/5kteh

Text discusses ICE's $1.2 billion contract for detention expansion in Florence, Arizona.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Last week, our very own Andrea Varela attended Phi Theta Kappa's Conference at Central Arizona College as a keynote speaker! Andrea shared, "Our lives are defined by our culture, nuestra cultura, and we must remain true to who we are in the process."

Three women smiling in front of an orange wall; woman speaking at a podium.

Two people posing playfully in front of a Central Arizona College backdrop.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#SANLUIS – ¡YA ESTAMOS EN TEMPORADA DE VOTACIÓN! 🗳️ RAZE y When We All Vote presentan una celebración comunitaria para festejar el inicio de la votación anticipada 🥳 - VOTING SEASON IS HERE! 🗳️ RAZE and When We All Vote are hosting a Pop-Up to celebrate early voting day. 🥳

Yellow poster with bold text 'Party at the Polls' on October 7 in San Luis with voting information.

Flyer reading 'Party at the Polls' with event details for October 7 in San Luis.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We're making little books! ✨ 📘 Join us on October 2 in Flagstaff for a workshop on simple zines and pamphlet-stitched booklets, as well as an overview of zines' history. See you there! 😎

Flyer for a Zine & Bookmaking Workshop with details and graphics of colored pencils and scissors.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#COCHISE — Take a look into our community conversation about renewable energy in Cochise County! 🌎💡

Audience with raised hands in front of a screen displaying 'What does responsible solar look like?'

People at a community event seated and standing around a hall, with projector displaying 'Powering Our Future: Let’s Talk Renewable Energy'.

Person with tattoos and a RAZE shirt in a room with artwork.

People sitting in a workshop with discussion papers on the wall.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Repost from Puente! ICE is continuing to change its tactics. Please be cautious and verify who is at your door before opening it or allowing anyone inside. - ICE continúa cambiando sus tácticas. Tengan precaución y verifiquen quién está en su puerta antes de abrir o permitir que alguien entre.

Community advisory text about ICE tactics from August 18, 2026.

Community notice about ICE posing as workers, with precautions listed.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#PINAL – Free Portable A/C Program! RAZE's Heat Resiliency Program is providing FREE portable A/C units to eligible low-income families in Pinal County. ☀️ Apply for a free portable a/c unit today: ruralarizona.us/WeatherResilience

Flyer for Free Portable A/C Program by Rural Arizona Engagement with eligibility details and a website link.

Flyer for free portable AC program in Pinal County, Arizona.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join us in Douglas for our Fall Fiesta to the Polls! 🍂 🗳️ We'll be going over some voting essentials and having some fun while doing it! Register today! 🔗 ruralarizona.us/douglas-fiesta

Flyer for Fall Fiesta to the Polls in Douglas, AZ with event details and decorative elements.

Colorful flyer for Fiesta de Otoño in Douglas, AZ with event details.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic communities! ✨❤️

Hispanic Heritage Month graphic with floral border and logos.

Illustration of Arizona map with cactus and text about Hispanic population.

Two women dancing in colorful traditional dresses under festive banners.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Volunteer to protect the General Election on November 3rd! 🌟 Sign up to volunteer: ruralarizona.us/CochiseEP ruralarizona.us/PinalEP ruralarizona.us/YumaEP

Flyer reads: Volunteer as an Election Protection poll monitor during the General Election on Nov. 3rd.

Poster with text about volunteering as election protection poll monitor in Cochise County.

Poster recruiting election protection poll monitors for Pinal County.

Flyer promoting volunteer poll monitoring in Yuma County with text and illustrations.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Casa Grande Planning & Zoning Commission will be voting on a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Grande Valley Industrial Data Center Campus. The data center will cover 945 acres, include 9 buildings, and be located west of Casa Grande. Thursday, October 1 | 6 PM | Casa Grande City Hall

Flyer announcing public hearing for Casa Grande proposed data center with details and a crowd holding signs.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We're making little books! ✨ 📘 Join us on October 2 in Flagstaff for a workshop on simple zines and pamphlet-stitched booklets, as well as an overview of zines' history. See you there! 😎

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We are saying goodbye to Oscar Pena, our amazing Yuma Education Coordinator! Oscar started his journey with us as a RAZE Leader. Eventually, he grew into a mentorship role, where he provided support and guidance for new RAZE Leaders. Thank you, Oscar, for an amazing 3+ years! 💝

Person in black jacket in front of greenery with text 'Thank you, Oscar'.

Collage showing Oscar, Yuma Education Coordinator, in community activities and on the news.

Person holding a scholarship award certificate in front of a screen, surrounded by colorful graphics and text saying 'Best of luck, Oscar!'

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We are saying goodbye to Summer, our Design and Media Lead, who has spent the last 2.5 years transforming ideas into impact. From flyers to booklets, you name it and Summer has designed it! Thank you, Summer, for your creativity and contributions. We are so grateful for you! 💝

Person with glasses and blue blazer on orange background with 'Thank you, SUMMER' text.

Group of people and a person smiling with a camera against a branded backdrop.

Various graphic designs hang on a rope with a desert backdrop.

Smiling woman next to a painting with 'Best of luck, Summer!' text.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join us at CAC's Signap Peak Campus to register to vote or update your voter registration! See you there! 📝 💬 🗳️

Flyer for RAZE Voter Registration Hub on September 26 at Central Arizona College.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#YUMA – Yesterday we had a community conversation about renewable energy in Yuma County! We talked about how solar works + community members shared their thoughts about it ☀️🔋

Woman presenting with a slide titled 'Let's Talk Renewable Energy' at a library.

Adults and children sitting at tables in a classroom setting.

Person in black shirt holding a tablet at a podium.

Two men in a meeting with a presentation about solar project types.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Protect the polls in #CochiseCounty! ✨ 🔗 Sign up at ruralarizona.us/cochise-EPtraining

Colorful gems and text 'Your vote is a gem. Volunteer to ensure our polling centers are safe and secure.'

Poll monitor training poster for October 6th in Sierra Vista, AZ.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thank you to those who volunteered with us at Eloy’s Fiestas Patrias Celebration! It was a beautiful weekend with great food, music, and pride. ❤️

Group of people standing behind a table with Rural Arizona Engagement banner.

Three women holding certificates, smiling under a tent.

Dancer in colorful dress spins under papel picado banners with Mexican flag nearby.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Renewable energy projects could be coming to rural Arizona, and your voice matters! Join us in Cochise, Yuma or Pinal to learn more about upcoming projects, potential benefits and concerns, safety, permitting, and how you can have a say in what happens in your community.

Woman speaking at a renewable energy event with text detailing dates and locations.

Flyer for renewable energy event with woman smiling, details about location and time, and topics to be discussed.

Poster promoting a renewable energy event with details, date, and time. A smiling person on the right.

Flyer for a renewable energy event in Yuma with a person holding a clipboard.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We're making little books! ✨ 📘 Join us on October 2 in Flagstaff for a workshop on simple zines and pamphlet-stitched booklets, as well as an overview of zines' history. See you there! 😎

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us at CAC's Signap Peak Campus to register to vote or update your voter registration! See you there! 📝 💬 🗳️

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last week, we celebrated our community's victory in defeating the La Osa Data Center project with food, drinks, and unity. HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up against the La Osa Data Center project! ❤️

People attending a presentation and eating at a community event.

Two people speaking at an event, one gesturing with hands.

Volunteers speak to a group, while attendees sit at a table eating.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#PINAL – The Marigold Energy Center public hearing starts TODAY, Sept. 21. Join the hearing to voice your thoughts! 🌵 vist.ly/5jah8

Announcement for Marigold Energy Center hearing with solar panels image.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#PINAL – Have you heard about the proposed Marigold Energy Center in the #Stanfield area? Here’s what you need to know. The next major public hearing is scheduled to begin September 21, with a public-comment session that evening at 5:30 p.m.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Vermaland's CEO, Kuldip Verma, shared that Vermaland will continue to plan the La Osa Data Center project despite community opposition. 🗞️ Read more at arizonaglobe.com #pinalcounty #pinalaz #eloyaz

Community members holding protest signs at a meeting.

Community members at a meeting with a news article overlay about the La Osa Data Center proposal.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our Community Safety Training is coming to #ApacheJunction 🌵 🔗 Sign up at ruralarizona.us/safety-training

Flyer for Migra Watch at the Polls, community safety training on Sat, Sept 26 in Apache Junction, AZ.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

National Voter Registration Day in #SanLuis with Instituto and Maximus Gym! 🌟 Make your voice heard. Register to vote by October 5th. 👏🗳️

Three women stand by a colorful balloon decoration in a gym.

People engaged in conversation at a table with voter info and balloons at a gym.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Did we see you at Sierra Vista's Oktoberfest 2026? 🥨 If not, head to mobilize.us/ruralarizonaengagement/ for information about our upcoming listening session: Let’s Talk Renewable Energy in Cochise County! 🔋

Oktoberfest 2026 sign with leaves and a Ferris wheel in the background.

Three people standing at a community event booth with RAZE leader materials.

Woman at a booth speaking with two seated people, Oktoberfest sign above.

Two women fist bumping at an Oktoberfest event.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us TODAY in San Luis at Maximus Gym at 5PM to check your voter registration! ✨ 📝

Flyer for Voter Registration Drive at Maximus Gym with event details.

Two women smiling at a voter registration table with information materials.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're making little books! ✨ 📘 Join us on October 2 in Flagstaff for a workshop on simple zines and pamphlet-stitched booklets, as well as an overview of zines' history. See you there! 😎

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#YUMA – Our RAZE Leaders program expanded to the City of Yuma! Last week, they kicked off the program and worked together to identify issues affecting youth in Yuma. ⚡

People standing in a circle talking in a classroom with tables and seating.

Colorful Post-it notes on two poster sheets with handwritten categories: Transportation and Mental Health.

People standing and talking in a community center with tables and snacks.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#PINAL – A new #solar energy project has been proposed, and community members have an opportunity to make their voices heard! #Stanfield You can email your comments directly to: CorporateSecretary@srpnet.com

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Join us Monday with @ourinstituto in San Luis at Maximus to check your voter registration! ✨ 📝

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. To start Hispanic Heritage Month, here are events in rural Arizona to celebrate and honor Hispanic culture! ✨

Flyer with Hispanic Heritage Month events in various Arizona counties.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#ARIZONA, we need to talk about a major change to our #water supply. The Trump administration has announced new cuts to #ColoradoRiver water, and Arizona is expected to take the biggest hit. Keep watching to learn more. Let us know your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A graphic promoting a renewable energy event with a woman seated and text details.

Flyer for a renewable energy event with a smiling person on the right.

Flyer for renewable energy event in Cochise County with a person's photo and event details.

Flyer for a renewable energy event in Yuma with details and a woman holding a tablet.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Make your voice heard on this project! 🗣️ Make sure to include Sunridge Power LLC as the Company Name and L-21419A-26-0314-00266 as the Docket Number on your comment form! 📝

Announcement for 1,300+ megawatt gas power plant in Red Rock, AZ with hearing and comment details.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The band is warming up! We just need a few more people to help us table at the Sierra Vista Oktoberfest on September 11 & 12! Hop onto the schedule! vist.ly/5hkz8

Oktoberfest volunteer poster for September 11-12 in Sierra Vista with illustrations and text.

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Rural Arizona Engagement @ruralazengage.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today, we are honoring the contributions of working people. We are out of office and will return tomorrow.

Two construction workers on rebar structure with text 'The History of Labor Day'.

Text about 1800s labor conditions with an old factory image.

Black and white photo of a Labor Day parade with marching people and a horse-drawn carriage.

Parade marching down a small town street with musicians, historic setting.

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