Contents
32 Courts 34 Nonprofits 40 HOAs 50 Education 60 Outdoor recreation 65 Health Guide 78 Arts and culture 80 Business resources 82 Restaurant Guide 84 Business directory 88 Churches 92 Advertising directory
6 Welcome letters 10 Maricopa’s rich history 12 ‘The Duke’ 14 Community 16 Hidden gems in Hidden Valley 22 City and county contacts 24 Elected officials 25 State and federal contacts 28 Voter registration and driver’s licenses 29 Utilities 30 Public safety
Welcome home! C ongratulations on choosing Maricopa as your new home! with you! Often, among the most difficult things about moving is finding the right service providers who offer high quality at a fair price. Connecting you with the right providers is among the missions of this publication. It’s difficult to imagine a service that isn’t included in this guide! You’ll also find all of the civic and governmental information you need to actively participate and make a difference in the city you now call home. At InMaricopa , information and service are at the heart of our mission. This guide is our way of reaching out and helping you through your first days. You will find those who populate our city to be a lively, diverse mixture that keep it a fascinating and interesting place. Few cities are growing faster, so as you become acquainted, remember that a sizable portion of the population is right there We have provided 24/7/365 local news coverage since 2004 on our website, inmaricopa.com. It is updated several times each day. This is augmented by our social media, primarily our Facebook page. Our monthly magazine, InMaricopa, is delivered to about 30,000 residents every month. And our periodic specialty publications, like this one, are intended to enhance local knowledge. The breadth and depth of our stories coupled with our reach into the community is unmatched. We are the go-to source for Maricopa news. If you cannot find what you need in this guide, let us know! We’ll try to help. And don’t hesitate to contact us with a story idea, or photo, or news tip! We hope you enjoy this guide, and, again, welcome to Maricopa!
Publisher SCOTT BARTLE
Advertising Director VINCENT MANFREDI
Editorial Director ELIAS WEISS
Advertising TAWNI PROCTOR AMBER ROGALLA MICHELLE SORENSEN
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Designer CARL BEZUIDENHOUT
MISSION Inform readers/viewers. Enrich advertisers.
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BELIEFS We believe in: • An informed citizenry. • Holding ourselves and others accountable. • The success of deserving businesses.
VALUES
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• Open, honest, real-time communication • Prosperity for clients, community, company
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ON THE COVER: Monica D. Spencer photographs Maricopa Unified School District students (from top left) Emily Ascensio, Aime Lamour, Isabella Owens, Daisy Martinez and Patrick David III outside the administrative office on Dec. 17, 2024.
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