Verde Independent and Bugle

Cottonwood, Arizona, United StatesEnglish

The Verde Independent is a local newspaper based in Cottonwood, Arizona, serving the communities of the Verde Valley. It provides comprehensive coverage of local government, community events, and regional news. Part of the Western News&Info group, it serves as a primary information source for residents in Cottonwood and Camp Verde.

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From its territorial days, the southwestern press has been defined by a stark contrast between massive metropolitan dailies and isolated rural publications. The media market is heavily dominated by the Gannett-owned Arizona Republic in Phoenix, which boasts the highest circulation in the region. Further south, the Arizona Daily Star, operated by Lee Enterprises, serves as Tucson's primary daily record, while the Lee-owned Arizona Daily Sun covers the northern communities surrounding Flagstaff. Publications like the Spanish-language La Voz and the alternative Phoenix New Times provide specialized coverage for Maricopa County residents. Paperboy indexes 69 Arizona newspapers — browse the full directory below.