Tag Archives: Vail Voice

Dear Editor,

I am appalled and dismayed by the apparent lack of decorum and lack of moral thought that went into the planning of the Vail Pride Day. I thought this was supposed to be a great family, kid friendly day. Many … Continue reading

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Dear Readers:

This month’s paper reflects the exciting times we live in! First of all, Ron Barber is featured on The  Front Page speaking directly to readers in his own voice. I thank Mr. Barber for using this community paper as a … Continue reading

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Dear Readers

Spring is in the air…and so are the winds of change. Our front page story focuses on continuing early discussions about the incorporation of Vail. The Vision Quest committee of VCAB is gathering information about the feasibility of incorporation and … Continue reading

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Dear Readers

Vail Pride Day will be held on February 18! This is a time we love…where we gather as a community to celebrate our uniqueness. We enjoy our children as they sing, play instruments and show academic prowess with math and … Continue reading

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Cienega Homecoming

A few weeks ago, Cienega High School held one of  the most exciting home-coming weeks the Vail School District has ever seen. From quirky “theme” days throughout the week to the blowout victory the Bobcats held over Desert View, homecoming … Continue reading

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Dear Readers

I awoke the other day thinking about what a blessing it is to live in our community. Particularly as tornadoes and floods are raging across the country and fires across our state — now, as always, it is the little … Continue reading

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Creating Community Connections Through Local History

The Harris and Lively Families Three small graves rest on a low rise on the north bank of the Pantano Wash where Mera Harris, Lillian Lively and Edna Harris are buried. They were born in Vail to three families who … Continue reading

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DEAR READERS

As William Lloyd Garrison said “The death of democracy is not likely to be an assassination from ambush. It will be a slow extinction from apathy, indifference, and undernourishment.” Determining our future as a community may be one of the … Continue reading

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The Rincon Memorian Cemetery

One clear, crisp day in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains a group of cowboys and ranchers gathered. Racing was a popular pastime and there were two dirt race tracks in the Rincon Valley, and one in Vail, where a … Continue reading

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Unsung Heroes …

Tutor, Listener, Supporter, AND Distinguished Crossing Guard Ricky Gonzales is without question, an adult who is committed to children and his community. He begins early every morning ready to greet children. He returns every afternoon to help them safely home. … Continue reading

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