Town of Oro Valley News

July 20, 2026

If you love hiking, off-roading, or just staring up at “the Catalinas” from your driveway, there’s good news out of the mountains this week. The Coronado National Forest just grew by nearly 700 acres — the biggest single addition in 20 years — and the new land sits right on our side of town, near Oracle and Catalina. What happened The Trust for Public Land announced it has completed a deal with the U.S. Forest Service to permanently protect 695…

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July 18, 2026

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (July 15, 2026) – The Oro Valley Town Council has adopted the OV Trails Connect Master Plan, establishing a long-term vision for the Town’s trail, pathway and outdoor connection network. Approved at the Council’s April 22, 2026, meeting, the plan guides how Oro Valley maintains, improves and expands its trail and path system in the years ahead. The OV Trails Connect Master Plan establishes a…

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June 12, 2026

Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 12, 2026) – Break out your red, white and blue – Oro Valley’s July 4th celebration is back at James D. Kriegh Park! Bring the whole crew for an evening of live music, family fun, tasty eats, and a sky-high finale with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. Best of all, you’ll be joining your community in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence. Event…

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June 11, 2026

  CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 9, 2026) – Monsoon season is part of life in Oro Valley, and when the rain hits hard, storm runoff can show up fast. To help residents protect homes and property, the Town of Oro Valley will once again offer free sandbags beginning June 15. Sandbags will be available starting mid-June 2026 and continue throughout the monsoon season, with the program running…

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June 4, 2026

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 4, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley is proud to announce the launch of its new tourism website, ExploreOroValley.com, a destination platform designed to inspire visitation, support local businesses, and showcase the experiences that make Oro Valley one of Arizona’s most vibrant desert destinations. The new website brings together Oro Valley’s outdoor adventure, arts and culture, dining, events, public art, wellness experiences, and…

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April 30, 2026

  CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (April 30, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026/27 is now available online. Residents can review the full budget document and learn how the Town plans to sustain high-quality services while responding to changing revenue conditions and rising costs. The balanced, Town-wide budget appropriation totals $130 million, representing a $21 million (14.4%) decrease from the FY…

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April 8, 2026

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (April 7, 2026) – When emergencies happen, clear and timely communication can make all the difference. That is why the Town of Oro Valley encourages residents and businesses to sign up for CodeRED, a free emergency notification service that quickly shares important local information when it matters most. CodeRED is one more way the Town works to look out for the community by delivering…

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March 24, 2026

Public Information OfficerDesk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell   ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (March 23, 2026) – The Town of Oro Valley will begin resurfacing the parking lot at the Community and Recreation Center on March 26 as part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve public facilities for residents and visitors. The parking lot resurfacing project is part of the Town’s fiscal year 2025/26 Capital Improvement Program and is included in the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan….

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March 17, 2026

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (March 16, 2026) – The northbound section of the La Cañada Bridge (between Lambert Lane and Calle Concordia) will be reduced to one lane around the clock beginning March 19 through April 10, while crews complete more extensive repairs to the bridge. Consor and BDI (Bridge Diagnostics, Inc.) will conduct delamination testing on the bridge deck from 6 to 11 a.m., March 19. Maintenance…

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March 16, 2026

If you have driven Naranja Drive anytime since November, you have watched it take shape — the survey stakes, the grading work, the steady progress of Granite Construction crews working the north shoulder between La Canada Drive and First Avenue. Four months into construction, the Naranja Drive Multi-Use Path is no longer an announcement or a planning document. It is a 1.75-mile stretch of real, physical infrastructure emerging along one of Oro Valley’s most-traveled corridors. And with a summer 2026…

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March 10, 2026

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (March 10, 2026) – Oro Valley will welcome athletes, families, and spectators back to James D. Kreigh Park for the Oro Valley Triathlon and Duathlon Festival on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 7 to 11 a.m. – a high-energy morning that doubles as a big win for local fun, visitor spending, and community pride. Now in its 12th year, the festival has become one…

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March 10, 2026

CONTACT: Phillip Cantrell Public Information Officer Desk: (520) 229-4772 Cell: (520) 549-9953 pcantrell@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (March 10, 2026) – Get ready for an action-packed afternoon on the ice as the Town of Oro Valley, in partnership with the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce and Tucson Roadrunners Hockey, invites the community to a high-energy celebration of professional hockey, hometown spirit and Oro Valley pride. Join us for Oro Valley Community Night on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Tucson…

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