Forums focusing on building stronger economic and partnership linkages between Arizona and Mexico are giving participants in three Central and Northern Arizona communities a chance to express their views. At forums in Clarkdale and Flagstaff, Arizona Town Hall President Tara Jackson said it is important that Arizona residents become aware of the many connections that link Arizona and Mexico. “As one of the recommendations made during the forum noted, the border does not divide Arizona and … [Read more...] about Arizona, Mexico Economic Relationship in the Spotlight
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Astronomers, Dreamers Planning for Total Eclipse
In less than a year, professional astronomers, amateur sky gazers and inexpert laypeople will gather across the country to experience what some consider one of nature’s most breathtaking phenomena. It marks a singular moment in time when analytical meets spiritual, a convergence of logic and emotion. It is the type of event that can elicit tears from the most hardened observer, unbridled shouts of joy from the most passive participant and instant bonding between people of all backgrounds and … [Read more...] about Astronomers, Dreamers Planning for Total Eclipse
Getting Comfortable in Prescott Valley
La-Z-Boy has long had the reputation for producing the most comfortable lounge chairs on the planet. You cuddle up in one them and it almost hugs you. Throughout the years, the company began producing furniture for the entire house and started opening stores to showcase the line. La-Z-Boy announced the milestone opening of its 100th “new concept” store in Prescott Valley. “We opened in Prescott because our market analysis shows a lot of customers were coming down from Prescott Valley to … [Read more...] about Getting Comfortable in Prescott Valley
Multi-Million Dollar Producing Vinyl Company Leaves SoCal for Prescott
Earlier this year, a small-to-midsized Southern California vinyl trim company decided to leave the Inland Empire and start the transition to Prescott. VinylVisions Company LLC specializes in trim products for windows and doorways aimed at both residential and commercial builders. In March, the company began construction of a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that founder John Halle expects to be fully operational by the end of the calendar year. Up to 15 local employees could be hired on … [Read more...] about Multi-Million Dollar Producing Vinyl Company Leaves SoCal for Prescott
Researcher Chases Giant Prehistoric Reptile for Triassic Understanding
At least 10 million years before dinosaurs ruled the world, very large and probably fierce reptiles dominated the muddy coastal plains of what is now Northern Arizona and New Mexico. Scientists say Arizonasaurus babbitti, a primitive crocodile-like meat-eater, was among the very first. Research into the 13-foot-long carnivore has shed light on the Middle Triassic age and paleontologists believe the predator has more to tell. A leading Arizonasaurus babbitti expert, vertebrate paleontologist … [Read more...] about Researcher Chases Giant Prehistoric Reptile for Triassic Understanding
Patriotism Blooms at Healing Fields
The Stars and Stripes will wave from more than 3,000 flagpoles for the fifth consecutive year at the Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds during the week of Sept. 10 -16. Known as the Healing Fields and Honor Flag display, the array commemorates the terrorist attacks on American soil on Sept 11, 2001. “We must never forget the horrific events of 15 years ago,” said Darlene Packard, a Prescott Valley resident now in her second year as event chair and organizer. “What we do during our … [Read more...] about Patriotism Blooms at Healing Fields
Tourism Taking Off with Prescott Fly-In
If the record-breaking registration for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) event is any indication, the Sept. 30-Oct. 1 “Fly-In” at the Prescott Municipal Airport is going to be a mega-event for the area. As many as 4,000 people are expected to participate in the weekend of flying, food and fun, according to Dave Roy, the Prescott-based AOPA Fly-In event chair. Roy is the director of Safety and Communications for Guidance Aviation headquartered in Prescott. “We’ll see … [Read more...] about Tourism Taking Off with Prescott Fly-In
Golf Club, Classic Car Enthusiasts Supporting Special Olympians
John Gunby, golf pro at The Club at Prescott Lakes, is usually a happy-go-lucky guy, but one day when Michele Hamer saw him, he was obviously upset. He explained to her that he had just returned from a meet with the Special Olympics in Phoenix and it was so hot that several of his athletes had seizures. There was no shade. Their super old stop watch stopped halfway through a track competition and the rest of their equipment was old and rusty. Hamer’s response: “Well, let’s have a car … [Read more...] about Golf Club, Classic Car Enthusiasts Supporting Special Olympians
Sedona’s New Crystal Magic: Salt
The only time a health professional usually mentions salt is to warn the public not to eat too much of the most basic food additive, as it raises blood pressure, affects kidney function and more. However, people have known for thousands of years that the right kind of exposure to salt appears to have surprising health benefits, and many swear by the healing effects of an Epsom salts bath. While therapies involving salt are not new to Northern Arizona, two new Sedona businesses are now offering a … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Crystal Magic: Salt
Hungry, Impoverished Benefit from Harvest
The “Help Feed the Hungry” campaign delivered by Yavapai County Food Bank and Mortimer Farms is back. It was so successful last August that the two entities agreed to expand the philanthropic effort to two days, Aug. 27-28, this year. The fundraiser will center on the second annual Sweet Corn Harvest Party at the intersection of Hwy 69 and State Route 169 in Dewey, the home of Mortimer Farms. Thousands of people from throughout the region are expected for the harvest weekend, which … [Read more...] about Hungry, Impoverished Benefit from Harvest