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Mucking competitors work to fill their cart. Nina Crowder | Sun
Superior Sun
There was no shortage of things to do this past weekend including the Superior Apache Leap Days. Visitors were able to enjoy entertainment such as carnival rides and games, Navajo Dancers, Chihuahua dog races, extensive mining competition’s, gold panning, music, food and entertainment for all to enjoy! The mining competition had a total of $2,000 available for the winner. Resolution Copper had representatives available to explain underground and open pit mining and to answer any other questions or concerns visitors may have. The gold panning opportunity was certainly a fun event to try.
This year’s festival was made possible by the premier sponsor, Resolution Copper Mining, and the Superior sponsor’s: M3, Lhoist NA, Nordic Minesteel Technologies, and Strategic Construction Solutions. There were many other companies and individuals supporting the event this year. The many vendors, volunteers, companies all working together to help make this another successful event!
The weather was perfect to be outside and enjoy all the entertainment. Some additional entertainment included shoot outs with the OK Chorale, Wyatt Earp, representing a life on the frontier, magic acts, animal acts, clown acts, and many more. There were events for all ages, young and the old, along with food and vendors galore! What a wonderful way to start spring season!
For future events feel free to call the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 520-689-0200, check their website superiorarizonachamber.org and follow or follow them on Facebook for more information.
The Superior Chamber of Commerce announced the winners in several competitions.
Mining Competition:
Overall winner– $1,000 – Matthew Rabago
First place winners:
• Sawing – Matthew Rabago
• Spiking – Adrian Lewis
• Mucking – John Paxton and Manny Jimenez
• Drilling – Adolph Ortiz
Second place winners:
• Sawing: Kass Kinghorn
• Spiking: Jake Martinez
• Mucking: Jake Martinez and Ray Ramirez
• Drilling: Kass Kinghorn
Chihuahua races:
• First place – Max Too, by a nose. He came in second last year by a nose! Owner: Joyce Warble
• Second place – Pio Jo. Owners: Steve and Nancy Nunez
Parade:
• First place: Mesa Fire Dept.
• Second place: Southwest 24 Hour Towing
• Third place: Ms. Statler’s kindergarten class
Nina Crowder is a resident of Mammoth. She volunteers in several local organizations. She covers events throughout the Copper Corridor and Superior Town and School governance.
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