San Pedro Valley News-Sun welcomes Sara Brown

As we move in to the New Year, there are changes in store at the San Pedro Valley News-Sun.

The most visible brings receptionist Sara Brown to the front desk. Brown replaces Ashton Estrada, who just ended a three-year tenure at the newspaper.

"I am so happy to be a part of the Benson News-Sun team," said Brown. "I love living in the City of Benson and have enjoyed reading the paper for years. I'm excited to be a part of making the paper happen."

Departing receptionist Estrada will be leaving the area at month's end.

"I have enjoyed working with all of the staff here - you will all be greatly missed," said Estrada. "Thank you all who have made it such a wonderful experience, you know who you are. I am sad to be leaving but am so excited about my new adventure."

In another personnel move, Editor and Publisher Jane Amari has retired, calling it quits on a 40-year career in the newspaper industry. Philip Vega, publisher at the Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Daily Review, is now the News-Sun's editor and publisher.