Town of Oro Valley News

November 18, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Nov. 17, 2025) – The Town of Oro Valley is hosting a free document shredding event for Oro Valley residents on Saturday, Nov 22,, at the Oro Valley Marketplace (11785 N. Oracle Road, in the parking lot south of Fork & Fire—see map below). The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon, or until trucks are full. All documents will be shredded onsite. Fight fraud….

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November 13, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov Learn more at RTANext.com ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Nov. 13, 2025) – On March 10, 2026, voters in Oro Valley and across Pima County will be asked to consider RTA Next, a public-driven plan for improving our region’s transportation network. Voters will also be asked to consider a funding method, which would be a continuance of the previously approved half-cent sales tax. The RTA Next Plan will appear on ballots as…

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November 12, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Nov. 12, 2025) – Construction of the Naranja Drive Multi-Use Path begins Monday, Nov. 17, along the north side of Naranja Drive between La Cañada Drive and First Avenue. The long-awaited project, led by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and constructed by Granite Construction, is expected to continue through summer 2026. The 1.75-mile, 10-foot-wide paved path will enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists while connecting neighborhoods…

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November 3, 2025

CONTACT: Jeffery Hidalgo Public Information Officer desk: 520-229-4772 cell: 520-549-9953 jhidalgo@orovalleyaz.gov ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (Nov. 3, 2025) – Any qualified Oro Valley resident interested in running for Town Council in 2026 may now make an appointment with the Town Clerk to pick up a Candidate Handbook in the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive. To make an appointment with the Town Clerk, please email Mike Standish at mstandish@orovalleyaz.gov or call 520-229-4700. Three Council seats and…

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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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