Cochise County - Arizona
Cochise County located in southeastern Arizona is considered high desert grasslands with elevations from 3500 feet to 10,000 feet. The county is at an ecological crossroads, where habitat and species from the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico, the Rocky Mountains, the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts all can be found. The abrupt rise of mountains like the Huachucas creates 11 sky "islands" harboring rare species and communities of plants and animals.

Agriculture, ranching, mining, the Fort Huachuca military base, tourism and many other jobs make up the base of the economy.

The area has a semi-arid climate with moderate winters and very warm summers. Precipitation rarely exceeds one inch a month except for July, August and September when high-intensity, but short-lived thunderstorms (monsoons) may occur.

The overall climate supports favorable conditions for recreational as well as occupational activities all year round.