In all my travels through District 4, and throughout all of Pima County as well, I’ve found strong evidence gathering that residents of Pima County would be willing to pay more in taxes if they were assured that the revenue generated would be guaranteed to be going singularly, solely, and directly to fixing our roads. The two main challenges I...
by Dr. Azam, MD, MPH, Certified Integrative/Functional Medicine Almost all of us over the age of 40 (and in many cases over 30) begin to experience hormone imbalance. Over our lifetime, we are exposed to environmental and dietary toxins, which contribute to the natural decline of hormones as we age. In order to balance your hormones for optimal...
From the Pima County Sheriff’s Department We are anticipating a warm weekend with temperatures near 80 degrees. The Sheriff’s Department would like hikers to remember to take safety precautions while enjoying the scenic trails. Here are a few tips to make your hiking experience safe and enjoyable: Know your limits. Take plenty of water...
by Elizabeth Smith Creating a community garden is a wonderful resource for people to grow healthy food in an environment fostering community, education, hands-on care for plants and soil, and lots of fun! A group of dedicated volunteers first proposed a community garden at Purple Heart Park but without the substantial amount of funding required by...
by Catherine Byars We all have ideas and opinions; they’re like noses, everyone has one. We all want what is best for our children and our schools. So, how do we as human beings, parents and community members start conversations and share these ideas? In light of the horrific recent school shootings, Governor Ducey felt the need to act quickly on...
by Jennifer Phelps: Organize. Design. Reinvent! For generations, spring has been the traditional time to deep clean and declutter. But, if the thought of spring cleaning makes you cringe, you aren’t alone. According to the SpareFoot1, more than half of Americans dread spring cleaning more than taxes! I tell my clients that if they take their time...
Do you want to make healthy changes to your lifestyle, but feel apprehensive about getting started? Don’t be intimidated, because you don’t have to make drastic changes to lose extra pounds, boost energy, and build stronger health. Amy Ramsey is the employee wellness and engagement manager at Tucson Medical Center. She shares easy and productive...
by Jeff Logsdon, Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce President One of the greatest things the business leaders in our community get to be a part of is investing in the next generation. This investment can happen a myriad of ways, but one way that specifically comes to mind is through student scholarships. Every year we receive a score of...
by John Simpson The National Weather service defines the winter season as the months of December, January, and February. Normal rainfall in the Vail area for these three months combined is about three inches. By Valentine’s Day, it looked as if we were going to come up quite short of this amount. Then, the very warm and dry weather pattern, that...
