By Article Author Vail resident, realtor and associate broker Rob Hallberg of Long Realty has been elected treasurer of the 2020 board of directors of the Tucson Association of Realtors (TAR). He was a director of TAR’s Board in 2016 and 2017, then was elected vice president in 2018. Since joining TAR in 2010, Rob has served on numerous...
By Article Author Heirloom Farmers Markets will now accept SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) and Double Up Buck Arizona at the Saturday Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market! The expansion of this program will allow the organization to reach a wider group of SNAP customers who haven’t been able to use their benefits to buy locally...
By Dr. Shaun McGuire Today, cannabis is a hot topic. I appreciate the stigma associated with cannabis. Let’s try to separate science from stigma. Different plant parts have different phytonutrients causing different body reactions. THC, the “psychotropic” aspect of cannabis, is contained in the flower. CBD is extracted from the stalk and...
To the editor: I would like to express my thanks to The Vail Voice for providing the opportunity for our community to express its concerns in respect to the planned Rosemont mine. A majority of area residents have come to understand that this provocative project will have little to give back to our community of any real value as it moves forward...
By Article Author With rent increase being the primary motivator for most moves, you may be wondering if it’s time to buy a home. Here are some key considerations for renters considering homeownership. Credit Health: To determine the risk associated with approving the loan, the lender will examine your credit history. You should review your credit...
By John Simpson May 2019 was very cool for southeast Arizona and depending on what part of area you live in, it was either very wet, or just average. Let’s start with temperatures first. The Tucson Airport recorded the 23rd coolest May since the 1880’s and the coolest May since the 1970’s. The average overall temperature for May 2019 was 5.1...
by Anne Gibson Planning committee members for Vail School District’s Mica Mountain High School have been working for over a year and will continue working throughout 2019 and into 2020. The school will be built in two phases. The first phase for 1,000 students will open in July of 2020. The second phase when completed will increase the student...
By Anne “AJ” Perrin Note: This is fourth in a series of articles on the five principals in Corona de Tucson. The newest school to be built in Corona de Tucson is Copper Ridge Elementary School, located deep in a residential subdivision and off the beaten path. Ms. Erica Irby heads up this school and has been its sole principal since its creation...
By Debra A. Perry What a welcoming sight to see when driving into Corona de Tucson (CdT). Ever wonder what went into getting the three new signs located on Houghton and the east and west sides on Sahuarita that border the CDT community? First, Mr. Bill Sobek, CdT resident, field photographer, and member of the Corona de Tucson Community Alliance...
By Samantha Colaianni Part Two of a Two Part Series Last month we covered some area restaurants in Vail and Rita Ranch. This month will conclude out two part series with some more area restaurants to try. Luckie’s 8110 S. Houghton Road: Luckie’s is the quintessential takeout spot, perfect for stopping by after doing your grocery run. The menu...
