Town of Oro Valley News

November 1, 2025

Hey there, neighbors! We’re thrilled to announce that ILoveOV.com has a brand-new look as of November 1st! After listening to your feedback and observing how you use our site, we’ve reimagined our design to make it even easier for you to discover everything wonderful about Oro Valley. What’s Changing? While our mission remains the same—connecting you with local businesses, events, and community news—we’ve enhanced how we present this information. Stories That Matter, Front and Center The most exciting change? Community stories…

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October 30, 2025

Local entrepreneur brings innovative digital art to the community, celebrating our iconic Pusch Ridge views Oro Valley has a new creative voice, using cutting-edge technology to celebrate what makes our desert community so visually spectacular. Sonoran Art, LLC, a new digital art studio, has opened here in town, specializing in AI-generated artwork that captures the daily drama of our beloved Pusch Ridge and the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape. From Content Creation to Art Creation The story behind Sonoran Art begins…

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October 29, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Town of Oro Valley has been named a Triple Crown winner for fiscal year 2024 by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Triple Crown designation recognizes governments that have received GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award in a single fiscal year. This is Oro Valley’s 13th…

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September 13, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Sept. 12, 2025) – The Town of Oro Valley invites residents, business owners and other community stakeholders to learn and participate in upcoming opportunities to consider the proposed 2025 Taxes and Fees. Town Council will potentially make a final decision Oct. 15, 2025. The proposals are designed to help the Town continue delivering quality services while addressing rising operational costs and maintaining essential infrastructure. Rather than…

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August 7, 2025

Published August 2025 In late July 2025, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft report titled A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate. Produced by the 2025 Climate Working Group—a panel of five independent scientists—the review examines how greenhouse gases (GHGs) affect U.S. climate patterns, extreme weather, ecosystems, and the economy. The draft is not a policy document, but rather an open evaluation of the evidence, intended to invite public comment before…

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July 31, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (July 30, 2025) – The Oro Valley Water Utility was awarded an additional $1.15 million by the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona (WIFA), bringing the Town’s total grant funding to the program’s $3 million maximum. The funding supports Oro Valley’s investment in the Northwest Recharge and Recovery Delivery System (NWRRDS), a regional effort that strengthens long-term water sustainability by storing and recovering renewable water supplies. The…

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July 25, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo   ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (July 23, 2025) – Town of Oro Valley Legal Services Department Director Tobin Sidles has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the John Belatti Public Lawyer Career Achievement Award, one of the highest honors granted by the Public Lawyer Section of the State Bar of Arizona. The award recognizes Sidles for more than three decades of dedicated public service and outstanding legal leadership as a government attorney. Sidles, who is retiring in August…

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July 25, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo   ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (July 24, 2025) – On June 30, the Oro Valley Town Council unanimously approved an amendment to fund the remaining portion of the Naranja Drive Multi-Use Path (MUP), keeping the project on schedule to begin construction later this year. The new MUP will enhance safety, mobility and regional connectivity by adding a 10-foot-wide paved path for walking, jogging and biking along the north side of Naranja Drive, from La Cañada Drive to First Avenue….

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July 2, 2025

Oro Valley launches new Tourism Advisory Commission—now accepting applications ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 26, 2025) – The Oro Valley Town Council has established a new Tourism Advisory Commission to help guide the Town’s efforts to grow its reputation as a premier destination for leisure, recreation and hospitality. “This new commission represents another step forward in strengthening Oro Valley’s tourism economy and inviting even more people to discover what makes our community special,” said Mayor Joe Winfield. “We’re excited to welcome residents…

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June 30, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov Final budget supports core services, public safety, capital priorities and community partnerships ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 30, 2025) – On June 18, the Oro Valley Town Council adopted the Town’s budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, totaling $151.5 million. The structurally balanced budget supports the continuation of high-quality services and strategic investments in capital, infrastructure, public safety, and community amenities. The new fiscal year begins July 1. “The FY…

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June 27, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (June 26, 2025) – The Oro Valley Town Council has established a new Tourism Advisory Commission to help guide the Town’s efforts to grow its reputation as a premier destination for leisure, recreation, and hospitality. “This new commission represents another step forward in strengthening Oro Valley’s tourism economy and inviting even more people to discover what makes our community special,” said Mayor Joe Winfield. “We’re excited…

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June 23, 2025

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration in the heart of the Sonoran Desert! Oro Valley’s Fourth of July celebration has become one of Southern Arizona’s most beloved patriotic traditions, drawing thousands of residents and visitors to James D. Kriegh Park for an evening of music, food, family fun, and spectacular fireworks. This year’s celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025, promises to be bigger and better than ever, offering the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city entertainment. The…

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