Green Valley News and Sun names new editor

Dan Shearer has been named editor of the Green Valley News and Sahuarita Sun.

Shearer, 45, most recently worked as a senior editor at The Arizona Republic, where he held several positions since 1987.

“After an extensive search to find the right person for the job, I believe we did just that,” said Green Valley News publisher Pam Mox. “Dan is an accomplished and respected newsroom leader with a passion for community journalism.”

Shearer graduated from the University of Arizona and has worked at newspapers in Abilene, Texas; Palm Springs, Calif.; and at The Phoenix Gazette before it merged with the Republic.

“The Green Valley-Sahuarita area is a draw, professionally and personally,” Shearer said. “I want the paper to help frame the issues for the community and to remain a leader as we face hard questions on everything from rapid growth to immigration.

His goals include increasing the papers’ online presence and developing a consistent connection with readers to keep in front of issues important to the community.

“I don’t know a journalist in Arizona who wouldn’t be excited about being here right now to see this through,” Shearer said. “I’m glad it’s me.”

Shearer’s wife, Carol, is a Tucson native. They have three children and will soon be moving to Sahuarita.

Former editor James Bennett left the Green Valley News in July to become managing editor at a newspaper in North Carolina.

There will be an open house at the newspaper office on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 1-4 p.m.

We invite you to stop in and welcome Shearer to Green Valley and Sahuarita.

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