Between bouts of laughter and the swish of snow tubes cruising down powder-packed slopes, comments such as “best day ever” can be heard at Flagstaff Snow Park. On the hills at Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff Snow Park is in its fifth season of winter fun, with snowmaking, food trucks, fire pits and a crew of friendly and helpful employees. “Last year was our first full season with snowmaking,” said Flagstaff Snow Park primary owner Jonathan Allen. “It was a great season, we had about 60,000 … [Read more...] about Making a Business of Snow Play
Mental Toughness Finds a Way Out of the Jungle
If Maui were a woman, she would look like Amanda Eller. At a lean 5’7 and donning a long, breezy, tangerine-colored dress, Amanda seemed to float, not walk, down the main street of Makawao. Her delicate golden leaf earrings dangled and shimmered against her long smooth, shiny, dark brown hair. Tan, fit and self-assured, Amanda is a calm, poised vision of tropical health. If there is such a thing as an old soul, that would be Amanda, wise, yet youthful. From my perspective, she is the human … [Read more...] about Mental Toughness Finds a Way Out of the Jungle
Heart Center Welcomes Top-Tier Cath Lab
The recently renovated Cardiac Catherization Laboratory at the James Family Heart Center – located at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott – caps a multi-year plan to expand needed cardiovascular services to the community. “It’s exciting to see this come together,” said Lauren Weedon, RN, MSN, director of Cardiovascular Services at Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center. “Our most recent Cath Lab renovation includes top-of-the-line technology and the … [Read more...] about Heart Center Welcomes Top-Tier Cath Lab
Luxury Homes Attracting Buyers Seeking Open Spaces
Real estate agents say two factors are driving up the market for luxury homes in scenic rural settings: low interest rates and thousands of homeowners who want to escape crowded, expensive metropolitan areas to communities with more open space and a better quality of life. Di Ann Norkus, a realtor affiliated with Better Homes and Gardens Bloomtree Realty in Prescott, is talking specifically about Whispering Canyon, a master-planned community about 15 miles north of Prescott on Williamson … [Read more...] about Luxury Homes Attracting Buyers Seeking Open Spaces
Dugas Solar Project Proposed Near Cordes Junction
San Francisco-based Candela Renewables has proposed a multi-million-dollar solar project near Dugas that would bring electricity to 168,000 homes, more money into the tax base for Yavapai County, and create jobs. Dave Cherry, public information officer for Arizona State Trust Land, confirmed that Candela Renewables has submitted an application to use the land for the Dugas Solar Project. Cherry said there is no timeline for approval or denial of the request. If approved, Candela Renewables … [Read more...] about Dugas Solar Project Proposed Near Cordes Junction
Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Lives Lost To COVID-19
In coordination with President Biden’s proclamation, Governor Doug Ducey today ordered flags at all state buildings be lowered to half-staff for five days starting tomorrow, February 23, 2021, to honor the thousands of lives lost across Arizona and the nation due to COVID-19. “As we pull together and continue to work to save lives and fight COVID-19, we also grieve and pray for all the lives we’ve lost in Arizona and across the nation to this disease,” said Governor Ducey. “We mourn each and … [Read more...] about Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Lives Lost To COVID-19
Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs
A new report released by the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity is projecting strong job growth in the state over the next two years, with the largest gains happening in sectors hit hardest by the pandemic. “Families and businesses from across the nation continue to choose Arizona, and it’s resulting in greater employment opportunities for existing residents and newcomers. Arizona is resilient — and these job projections prove it,” said Governor Doug Ducey. According to the report, … [Read more...] about Arizona To Add 325,000+ Jobs
Ducey Issues Executive Order To Ensure Students Stay On Track
Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order directing the State Board of Education to study student assessment data and identify the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic so students and families can get the support they need. The issuance of the order followed the Governor’s signing of House Bill (HB) 2402, which ensures students continue to be evaluated and provides flexibility around the state’s school grading system. “This will ensure we continue to have … [Read more...] about Ducey Issues Executive Order To Ensure Students Stay On Track
Wine Tasting Like a Rock Star
Want to experience the definition of homegrown? Cottonwood’s Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria could be your answer. The restaurant, which opened in 2016, offers its customers an alluring experience, where everything from the pasta to the wine is made in the Verde Valley. The restaurant is located at 1001 N. Main Street, Cottonwood. Merkin Vineyards is a division of Caduceus Cellars, touted as a small, family-owned operation. Both the business and restaurant have sprouted nicely … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting Like a Rock Star
ACF and Donors Distribute Record $183 Million in 2020 Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant, scholarship, and loan distributions for the calendar year. Between January 1 and December 31, 2020, a record total of $183,125,928 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide Affiliates in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma. Over $94 million of the year’s total was dedicated to supporting 7,173 small businesses and nonprofit organizations … [Read more...] about ACF and Donors Distribute Record $183 Million in 2020 Grants, Scholarships, and Loans