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Bisbee Forward response to “The Hold” – for the Observer Dec 8, 2025 Bisbee Forward has a core value of transparency and stands firmly with our neighbors in supporting the democratic process.  We have publicly expressed our positions and shared our work online on our website, and are grateful for the widespread support we’ve received from the community.  Our mission is to positively impact Bisbee as a whole. Any deliberations to consider how best to address the painful issues we’ve observed...

To the editor: We read with interest last week’s Editorial Opinion penned by Cynthia Conroy and the Board of Bisbee Vogue. While we’re always in favor of public discussion and constructive debate, there are several misconceptions in that piece that need to be cleared up. First, on the topic of oversight and authority, let’s be clear – these still strongly remain with the City of Bisbee, specifically the City Council. Per the proposed terms of the DMO contract requested by the City, Bisbee...

Hello Bisbee! There is a lot happening with Bisbee Forward and we're optimistic about the coming months. Let's dig in. First, an update on the economic condition: Unfortunately, the downturn we highlighted to the city back in August has continued to gain traction, with Lodging down in September by 32.8% from the same period in 2024. This brings the year to date comparison to a negative 15.8% from 2024. Likewise, we saw declines in Bar/Restaurants and non-grocery retailers - this is...