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After we were roasted at the two previous picnics. the clear skies, light breeze and comfortable temperatures this year made our Spring Potluck Picnic just a wonderful time. The team from Rural Metro Fire stopped in with their shiny new engine — but it had to go off on a call fairly quickly. Nonetheless, they had need Rural Metro swag and lots of information on FireWise and other safety features they offer our community. New rules keep us from showing the general crowd at the picnic, but more than 47 people showed up! We are all sorts of salads and …

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These glasses were found in the park just after the Spring Picnic… Call 520-344-4823 and leave a voicemail or text.

One of our members suggested this idea: Community Supplies Sharing. The site apparently allows one to set up a a community sharing site. We could join as a community or run a similar program from our own website. The problem is we would need someone to run something like that…. any takers?

You may have noticed that logins and members-only pages are currently disabled on our website. Our web service supplier, BlueHost, warned us this month about a security issue in one of our plugin-applications. Unfortunately, the culprit is also the plugin that handles our membership directory and logins. No data security appears breached. The vendor has not yet repaired their plugin. We are working therefore on a solution which will bypass this vendor. But that will take about three months. In the meanwhile, if you need to change your address, email, or personal preferences, please write to me at DataManager@HiddenValleyTucson.com. Thanks, …

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Who is the owner of this very friendly black boy cat?He showed up on our backporch last night and is back today making himself at home even tho we didn’t feed him.Call me if he’s yours!Kindly, Anne5208345311

The Annual General Meeting of the Members of Hidden Valley Homeowner’s Association of Tucson, Inc., will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 7 pm at the home of Ilene and Mike Oliver, 8130 E Rawhide Trail. All members are invited to attend. RSVP by text to 520-344-4823 or via email to info@hiddenvalleytucson.com. [NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT PREVIOUSLY SAID WRONGLY “May 5th”.]

Courtesy of realtyfelix.com, here are the current real estate numbers for our neighborhood as of April 15, 2026.

Our Annual HVHA Board Meeting is coming up on May 6 and we have two open Board positions that we are trying to fill as quickly as possible.  We would love to have you join us on the Board!  We have one Board meeting per month (the first Wednesday of every month) and the Board supports our HVHA community by keeping abreast of issues that may affect Hidden Valley, meeting with community leaders regarding issues that affect Hidden Valley, providing services such as arranging for periodic green waste dumpsters, taking care of Wes Miller Park and planning fun activities for …

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Pima County is announcing that with the shifting alignment of the detour, pedestrian access along Sunrise Drive is curtailed during current construction. Here is their official announcement.

[This article below was submitted by an active member of our neighborhood. As editor, I note that we do not have yet separate confirmation of this product being in our neighborhood. The issue seems real enough on the internet. But we have seen much on the internet that seems true and is not. Therefore, investigate for yourselves, but we would be wrong to withhold information that may save lives. ] Discarded packaging has been repeatedly found on the streets of the neighborhood from a dangerous opioid-like substance called 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH).  Parents, please be aware: 7-OH is a concentrated opioid-like compound sold legally …

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We appear to be moving from the north side to the south side. Hold on to your steering wheel and drive slow. Last updated on 2026-04-15 08:26:32

Richard Flores, our FireWise Director, has once again reported our numbers and qualified Hidden Valley as a FireWise Neighborhood. For more on FireWise, click here!

The key this month is the first Advanced Metering Implementation. We had an expensive leak in our irrigation system last year, and so we have been monitoring our water usage daily for the last six months. The intelligent metering Tucson Water is implementing will allow you to set alarms when your usage is running high. That saves everyone both money and water.

Ongoing Noise Concern & Neighborhood Courtesy Reminder We’ve received a concern from a resident on Amethyst Lane regarding a dog in the neighborhood (believed to be near N. Cheyenne Trail) that has been left outside barking for extended periods of time—sometimes for over an hour—on a frequent basis over the past few months. We understand that pets will bark occasionally, but prolonged, repetitive barking can be very disruptive for surrounding neighbors and may also indicate that the animal is in distress. As a friendly reminder to all residents:• Please be mindful of noise levels, especially with outdoor pets• Ensure your …

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Pima County is alerting all residents to a phishing scam that pretends to be county officials requiring payments. Read the release here…

The Board of Directors of the Hidden Valley Homeowner’s Association of Tucson, Inc. will hold its next monthly Board Meeting at 7 pm on April 15, 2026 at the home of Bob Larkin and Penny Nickles-Larkin, at 4911 N Hummingbird Ln. Please RSVP to info@hiddenvalleytucson.com, or via text or voicemail to us at 520-344-4823. The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Hidden Valley Homeowner’s Association has been postponed to Tax Day instead of April Fool’s Day.  We really didn’t plan it this way, but… “APRIL FOOLS?”  Yes – the meeting IS indeed postponed 2 weeks. Apologies, –Mike Oliver …

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[Vice President Debbie Kornmiller would like to pass this on to neighbors who feel they have issues with others: ] How to report a possible Pima County code violation From the Pima.gov website The short version is https://www.pima.gov/2591/Report-a-Violation The how-to and what qualifies as a code violation: The Pima County Code Compliance Program investigates reported code complaints and assists property owners in correcting documented violations and maintaining their property in compliance with the Pima County Zoning, Building and Environmental codes.  These codes are intended to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community; to provide for orderly growth and development; …

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The respiratory virus season seems to be dropping to a close. That doesn’t mean we are in the clear, but just that hotter, drier weather is coming and these illnesses will be less likely for a while.

Courtesy of realtyfelix.com, here are the current real estate numbers for our neighborhood as of March 4, 2026.

The first Saturday Night Social was a hit! It was a beautiful evening and view from Linda and Pete’s home on Saturday. 16 neighbors spent time catching up on the patio and in the living room as they enjoyed snacking on a variety of appetizers and desserts. The next Social Committee event is the Open Social Committee meeting. This meeting is open to all Hidden Valley HOA members. It will be held this coming Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 2:00-3:00pm at Carol & Joe’s home, 8245 E. Sandstone Dr. Please join us for light snacks and help the committee brainstorm …

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In this announcement, Pima County declares that it is dropping fees for open and lap swimming this summer at all pools!

One Water: Treating all of our water as a single system. This month’s Water Matters (from City of Tucson Water Department, which supplies our water) explains how this will change the way we manage water in our neighborhood, our county, our state, our nation and our planet.

Sorry…. that’s lots of letters that don’t tell you much: Pima County’s latest “For Your Information” newsletter has several interesting articles in it. The feature is the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan, for which we are celebrating 25 years this year.

 Community Safety Notice: Speeding Concern on Moonstone & Rawhide We received a report from a neighbor regarding a recent speeding incident in the area of Moonstone and Rawhide. A white Mercedes driven by a teenage male, was observed traveling at a very high rate of speed, well above what’s typical for the neighborhood down Moonstone before turning left onto Rawhide, with tires screeching during the turn. The reporting neighbor noted this is part of a broader pattern of frequent speeding in the area, particularly near Rawhide and Siesta. An account from another neighbor of a similar white sedan was recalled with …

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Pima County is requesting input on it’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. This is the time to voice your opinions and change the plan, if you feel it needs changing. Don’t wait until the problem is at the door to complain about it.

Local history buff and marketing consultant Al Young has authored and produced a free audiobook “The History of Tucson”. Here is the link to his audiobook website: https://historyoftucson.podbean.com/. [Webmaster’s note: I have listened to all 20 chapters of Mr. Young’s podcast just this morning. It is pleasant and interesting. I believe you will enjoy the time spent.]

The Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange box is overflowing! If you love working jigsaw puzzles, now’s your chance to join the exchange without donating one. There are 500-, 1000-, and 2000-piece puzzles available. Enjoy the challenge, then simply re-bag and re-box the puzzle once you’re done, then return it to the box or exchange it for another puzzle. Additional donations are gladly accepted. The puzzle box is on a table, inside the atrium at 8245 E. Sandstone Dr.

A neighbor reported to another neighbor and it got around to us, of seeing a bear cub near Cheyenne and Bauxite. The incident happened a couple days ago now, but the point is: where there is a bear cub, there is probably a protective bear mama. Stay clear, and report any sighting at once to AZ Game and Fish at once. Leave a comment here, too, for the rest of us, if you would… And before this could even come out on updates… a confirmation! Another neighbor sent pictures a bear cub seen at Wes Miller Park yesterday evening. Keep …

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Courtesy of realtyfelix.com, here are the current real estate numbers for our neighborhood as of February 4, 2026.

Here are some specifics about how this Special Election will be managed.