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It is my opinion that the state of Arizona cannot simply ignore the votes for Cochise county. As an expert in law, i'm asking you to opine on the topic.

Well they can't because every person in that county has a right to vote, and in a close election Cochise County's votes could determine the election. That would violate the equal protection clause, etc. The "official" difference in the AG's race is about 500 votes. The first thing they will do is try to compel the County to certify through a writ of mandamus. Those refusing will be threatened with contempt, civil fines or jail time. These people should leave the country for a vacation until January.

If that doesn't work, the legislature may attempt to authorize someone else, like the SoS, or governor, to certify the election results in that county. If this drags on until January without resolution, things get interesting because, as I read the law, all of AZ's executive branch heads term expires at the end of the year. Only the state senators with unexpired terms will remain in office, along with the judges.