Good morning to you Benson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Benson property or tax lien be in these new notices?
- Want to see Billy the Kid come to life in Benson?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Sunshine, breezy and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 04-16-2026 Public Notices (thebisbeeobserver.com) — Several new trustee sale notices and court summonses involve Cochise County properties, including a Benson home on North Circle Drive and multiple Benson-area tax lien parcels that could transfer to new owners if not redeemed by April 30. Residents tied to these addresses, estates, or liens should review the details closely and consider contacting an attorney or the Cochise County Treasurer or Superior Court if they may be affected.

• Mescal Movie Set hosting premiere of Billy the Kid movie filmed on-site (kgun9.com) — Benson residents can catch the on-site premiere of the new Western film “Becoming Billy: An Outriding the Devil Origin Story” at the Mescal Movie Set, 1538 Drive Way in Benson. Saturday’s event includes a saloon meet-and-greet, the screening, and an acoustic performance by cast member and musician Chancey Williams.

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Monday April 20
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9th Grade - ACT Aspire
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173)
Saint David, AZ 85630
8:00 am
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HS Baseball vs Baboquivari
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 70 E Patton St , St David
3:45 pm
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HS Softball vs Baboquivari
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 70 E Patton St , St David
3:45 pm
Tuesday April 21
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MS Baseball @ Lowell
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 325 School Terrace Rd , Bisbee
3:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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HS Tennis @ The Gregory
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 4001 N Country Club Rd , Tucson
3:30 pm
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HS Baseball vs Valley Union
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 70 E Patton St , St David
3:45 pm
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HS Softball vs Valley Union
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 70 E Patton St , St David
3:45 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday April 18
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On-line Auction - Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
Cochise County, AZ Calendar
Monday April 20
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9th Grade - ACT Aspire
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173)
Saint David, AZ 85630
8:00 am
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HS Baseball vs Baboquivari
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 70 E Patton St , St David
3:45 pm
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HS Softball vs Baboquivari
ST DAVID UNIFIED DISTRICT (4173) , 70 E Patton St , St David
3:45 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A NIGHT OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND WESTERN CINEMA MAGIC IN MESCAL
MESCAL — Country music and Western cinema come together April 18 at the Mescal Movie Set, where a one-night event blends film, live performance, and… (Nextdoor Benson)
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Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Benson. Apply here.
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Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Benson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Benson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tombstone
- Exploration Co. Defines Extensive Oxide Gold-Silver Expansion in Arizona (streetwisereports.com)
- Expect traffic delays on State Route 80 near Tombstone for ADOT road work (kgun9.com)
- Tombstone's New Frozen Pizza Transforms Garlic Parm Fries into Pizza (sporked.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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