Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Association

🚨🚨Attention Westside Community Residents,🚨🚨

As President of the Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Association, I want to bring awareness to the growing concerns happening on Tucson’s westside. We have recently learned about the closure of the Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind campus, the closure of the Pima Community College learning center at the El Rio Neighborhood Center, and now the closure of a local daycare at the El Rio neighborhood center facility.

On top of that, bus stops and bus services in our area have been reduced or removed, making it harder for residents, seniors, students, and working families to access jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services. We are also dealing with street lights being out in neighborhoods for months, creating serious safety concerns as homes and vehicles have been broken into.

These closures and service reductions are having a significant impact on our community. Residents deserve to know what is happening, why these decisions are being made, and what plans are in place to support those affected. Unfortunately, many community members have not been properly informed or included in these discussions.

I have reached out to elected officials seeking answers, transparency, and accountability regarding these closures, service reductions, and ongoing neighborhood concerns. The westside community deserves investment, resources, and a seat at the table when decisions are being made that affect our families and neighborhoods.

I encourage residents to stay informed, get involved, and make their voices heard. Together, we can advocate for the services and resources our community needs and deserves.

Please share your thoughts, concerns, and any information you may have.

— Marjava Ramirez
President, Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Association

Need potting soil for your garden?!

Nuestra Tierra Learning Garden is selling 5-gallon bags for $5 every Wednesday from 7AM – 10AM.

Good soil gives your plants a strong start, helps roots grow, and holds moisture longer during our hot Southern Arizona summers!

🌱 $5 per 5-gallon bag
🌻 Limit 4 bags per household
📍 3003 S. Country Club Rd. (just west of the Gabrielle Giffords Resource Center)

Learn more about all of the wonderful supplies our garden offers at www.communityfoodbank.org/event/pick-up-free-seeds-and-purchase-garden-supplies-june10

📢 Attention Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Residents 📢

Please be advised that the next Brush & Bulky collection is not scheduled until September 21, 2026.

We kindly ask residents not to place brush, bulk items, or trash out at the curb until the week of the scheduled pickup. Putting items out too early can create safety concerns, attract illegal dumping, and negatively impact the appearance of our neighborhood.

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching next month, piles of brush and bulky items can also become a fire hazard, putting our homes, families, and neighborhood at risk.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep Barrio El Rio clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone.

— Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Association

We're on the move this week! Our Mobile Distribution team is bringing food directly to communities across Southern Arizona, meeting neighbors where they are.

📍 Cochise | 5025 N. Bowie Ave., Cochise, AZ
🕒 Tuesday, May 19th | 9AM - 10:30AM

📍 Benson | 2300 W. Calvary Ln., Benson, AZ
🕒 Wednesday, May 20th | 9AM - 11AM

📍 Dragoon | 1871 N. Johnson Rd., Dragoon AZ
🕒 Thursday, May 21st | 9AM - 10:30AM

📍 Tucson House | 1475 North Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ
🕒 Thursday, May 21st | 10AM - 11AM

📍 Picture Rocks Park | 5615 N. Sanders Rd., Tucson, AZ
🕒 Friday, May 22nd | 8AM - 9:30AM

Find more information, dates, and locations here: www.communityfoodbank.org/locations/willcox-distribution-center

🐾 FREE VETERINARY CARE FOR YOUR PETS 🐾

Join us for a FREE Wellness Clinic in Tucson!
📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 7400 S. Settler Ave, Tucson, AZ 85746

🐱 Cats must be in carriers | 🐶 Dogs must be leashed

👉 Please share to help spread the word and support our community!

For questions, contact (520) 879-5523.

Dear Neighbors,

My name is Marjava Ramirez, and I have the honor of serving as President of the Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Association. On behalf of our committee, I would like to personally invite you to share your voice, ideas, and hopes for our neighborhood.

Our community is special because of the people who live here: our neighbors, families, and friends who make Barrio El Rio a place we can all take pride in. We want to know what matters most to you.

What would you like to see at our neighborhood meetings? What changes or improvements would make a difference for you and your family?
�Have you ever thought, “Someone should do something about this”? If so, we encourage you to get involved, because your voice truly matters. Together, we can build a stronger, safer, and more connected neighborhood for everyone.

We invite you to share your ideas, concerns, and suggestions by filling out our Google Form or by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer. Your feedback will help guide future meetings, projects, and community efforts.

Thank you for being an important part of Barrio El Rio. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make our neighborhood even better.

Fill out google form here: https://forms.gle/nAgdV5ojLEZXFqw49

Mark your calendars for April 25 at Mission Manor Park. Bring the children.

🌳💚 Thank You, Barrio El Rio & Silvercroft! 💚🌳

Thank you to everyone who came out this morning to help plant trees in our neighborhood! It was beautiful to see neighbors, families, and partners working side by side to make our community greener and stronger.

Because of you, we’re growing our tree canopy, creating more shade, and investing in a cooler, healthier future for our barrios. This is what community looks like — showing up for one another and taking pride in where we live.

Special thank you to Tucson Clean & Beautiful and all of our partners for organizing and supporting this effort.

Together, we’re planting more than trees — we’re planting hope. 🌱💚