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🌱 What will change in Cave Creek when Mayor Morris steps aside?

Cave Creek, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Cave Creek! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will change in Cave Creek when Mayor Morris steps aside?
  • Could that pile in your yard secretly start a wildfire?
  • Woman dies weeks after Cave Creek crash that injured six people

Also on today's calendar: Pioneer Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 101, low: 72.
  • Friday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayor ready to bring political career to a close - Cave Creek / Carefree Independent (yourvalley.net) — Cave Creek Mayor Robert Morris is stepping down in December after a career focused on water security, fire protection without new property taxes, and preserving 4,005 acres of open space. He and fellow officials describe major strides in repairing relations with Carefree, expanding fire service, and rebuilding local water and wastewater systems that will shape daily life in Cave Creek for years to come.
   

2. How to prevent lesser-known causes of wildfires - Cave Creek / Carefree Independent (yourvalley.net) — Fire officials are warning Carefree and Cave Creek property owners about surprising wildfire risks from oily rags, manure piles, and deep mulch that can spontaneously combust in our desert heat. The piece explains how quickly these fires can start and offers practical steps—like drying out oil-soaked rags and regularly hosing down and spreading mulch—to help neighbors protect their homes and the surrounding desert.
   

3. Woman dies weeks after fiery crash in Cave Creek (azfamily.com) — A woman injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash in Cave Creek near Carefree Highway and 12th Street on May 16 has died after weeks in the ICU, her family says. Six people were hurt when a car and truck erupted in flames, and bystanders helped flip the truck before firefighters rushed everyone to the hospital. Investigators are still determining what caused the wreck.
   

4. Spotted: A Tribute to an Easter Jeep Safari Concept (classiccars.com) — A Jeep enthusiast recently spotted a heavily customized red Wrangler outside El Encanto in Cave Creek, closely resembling Jeep’s rare 2016 “Shortcut” Easter Jeep Safari concept. While it turned out not to be the original show vehicle, the tribute build highlights the passion of off-road fans you might see around town or even at future Jeep gatherings.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone to remove 8 old wood Vigas on exterior of home and replace with 8 new composite Vigas.
    The size of both old and new is approx. 12in. diameter by 12in. deep. I already have the new ones . (Nextdoor Tatum Ranch)
  • Finicky trivia:
    It all started with the C-ration meatballs and spaghetti that was one of my favorite meals in Vietnam, especially if could add a dab of Louisiana hot… (Nextdoor Tatum Ranch)
  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Now Hiring: Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Cave Creek. Apply here.
  • Stellar Senior Living, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cave Creek here.

Ok Cave Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cave Creek

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.