By Don McGee, Sandy West and Mari Sorri More than 500 people gathered in front of the Tucson Federal Building on Saturday, April 13th to protest Rosemont Copper, an open pit mine planned for the Santa Rita Mountains, and to support legal actions that are attempting to stop it. Protestors carrying signs with slogans like “Save Our Water” and...
By Andre Lauzon News coverage about the Rosemont Project has characterized our receipt of the 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, and final Mine Plan of Operations from the U.S. Forest Service as a “win” for Hudbay. While many are certainly excited that Rosemont is now fully permitted, I believe this is also a win for the Southern...
By Article Author Once, a news reporter on the television, talking about the coming Memorial Day weekend, commented about the high price of gas noting, “It’s tough out here.” Memorial Day should not be seen as just another opportunity for a 3-day weekend with complaints on the high cost of fuel for transportation. Memorial Day stems from the need...
By Article Author Painless Permanent Makeup & Prayer has opened in Civano. Owner Lorraine Montgomery has over 15 years of experience in permanent makeup along with extensive experience with facials, waxing, and manicure/pedicure services. In this beautiful Civano location you will find her private and peaceful setting while you pamper yourself...
By Article Author Our local coffee house (Viva Coffee House), announced a “Teen Ad Contest” this spring, to give a boost to young people interested in careers in design, marketing and the craft coffee industry. The contest called for local students to submit original ads highlighting Viva Coffee House for a chance to win prizes, including: 1st...
By Stacy Winstryg The Vail School District Foundation was formed last spring with the goal of providing unique and positive experiences for the students and staff of the Vail School District. We have been hard at work meeting with community members, businesses, and the district to make this a reality. We are excited to announce that we have...
To the editor: Do you live in an area zoned SR for “suburban ranch?” Think your neighborhood is protected? Think again! SR is intended as a low-density zone, principally for single-family residences with conditional use allowed on large lots. The large minimum lot size requirement of this zone is intended to ensure a considerable...
The Vail Voice Bids Goodbye to Two Writers and Welcomes Another As our long-time readers know, The Vail Voice continues to grow in size, even if slowly. One of the areas in which we also seek to “grow” is in our content. We welcome and seek to have diverse content – and we are always looking for skilled volunteer writers. We have been fortunate to...
By Rob Samuelsen When outdoors, there is something special about seeing wildlife, especially charismatic animals – large animal species with symbolic value, popular appeal, and/or environmental fervor. With the recent sightings of a neighborhood mountain lion, photo evidence of ocelots, and occasional meanderings of jaguars, large cats continue to...
Dear Heather, Please help! My kids are constantly fighting! Since the start of spring break, I feel like all I do is referee arguments and parole timeouts. I have tried to be consistent in my approach with discipline, knowing that is an important piece, but I need some tips! Sincerely, Maxed Mom Dear Maxed, Know that you are not alone in...
