No More! Cochise County Has Too Many of These Things!

We often fantasize about the stores, restaurants, and retailers we'd like to have in Sierra Vista and Cochise County. I've posted questions on our social media pages, asking you which fast food chains you'd like to see here, what kind of ethnic foods you miss, and which clothing stores would make you happy.

We've talked about this at length. You've mentioned to me many times that you'd like to see a box store built next to Sierra Vista's Walmart, so you don't have to drive eighty miles just to buy in bulk. We've spoken at length about why In-N-Out should build in the Safeway plaza, so you don't have to exit at Ajo Way in Tucson just to grab a Double Double.

I get it. For all Sierra Vista and Cochise County have to offer, there are a lot of things we miss about living in a larger suburban area.

Read about what you told us Cochise County needs: What Does Cochise County Need More Of? The Top 5 Answers

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Are These the Stores We Don't Want Any More of In Sierra Vista?

Despite our wishes, it seems like we have an abundance of establishments here that are exactly the same.

I've seen jokes that in some cities in America, you can't drive two blocks without running into yet another Starbucks. Sierra Vista would love another drive-thru coffee shop! I know, you've told me many times!

Did you know parts of Cochise County are food deserts? Why Healthy Food Is Hard to Find in Rural Arizona

What we have every two blocks, however, are tattoo shops. Oh, and vape shops. I've asked why this is, and many people have pointed to Fort Huachuca as the reason.  A military town, they say, can support these businesses. But how many are simply too many?

Which is why I asked the question: What does Sierra Vista/Cochise County have too much or too many of? You had a lot of passionate responses! Here they are. I compiled them, and these were the most popular answers.