The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Field Office will offer free firewood permits at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area, north of Sonoita, between 9 AM and 4 PM on Jan 27, 2016. Interested individuals can meet a BLM representative at the Airstrip Group Site during the times and dates listed above to obtain a permit and instructions...
Northwest Medical Center has opened the first freestanding emergency department in Tucson, giving residents in Vail, Rita Ranch, Corona de Tucson and surrounding areas access to nearby urgent and emergency services. Northwest Emergency Center at Vail is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve patients who experience medical...
From the Arizona Citizen January 31, 1914 VAIL AFTER NEW TUCSON COUNTRY CLUB. “Hamlet on New State Highway, Twenty Miles East, Calls Attention to Advantages of This Location. Tucson is not the only city in Pima County, which is reaching out for new things in an enterprising manner. Vail is now on the map. Otto Schley, mayor of that flourishing...
Vail. In Southern Arizona, the name conjures up images of trains, caves, cattle ranches, and scenic vistas. Maybe you don’t think of grapes and wine, but the Vail area also has a history of grape growing and wine making. Over 100 years ago table grapes were a regularly planted crop throughout Southern Arizona, but the fickle nature of growing...
The University of Arizona’s third annual 2015 “The Art of Planetary Science” (TAPS) welcomed nearly 250 works of art of all media from 118 artists and scientists. The grand opening celebrated the beauty of science and technology, transforming the Kuiper Space Science Building into a 3 tier Art Museum for the weekend. The displayed artwork came...
One of the hidden jewels of our city is the Vail Theater of the Arts, a state-of-the-art facility located on Mary Ann Cleveland Way. The 593 seat theater is owned and operated by the Vail Unified School District. Several times a year the theater hosts an out-of-town professional artist. On November 14th, the city of Vail was treated to the...
Be true to yourself Giggle more and google less Hydrate – 2/3 of our body weight is H2O Eat more greens—kale, broccoli, cabbage and parsley See an opportunity in each challenge Every morning list 5 things you are grateful for Surrender to the Mysterious and Miraculous Master your mindset Face your fears. Walk through them to meet your...
You have to admit 2015 was like no other year we have seen, be it in our local community or on the world stage. Looking back, both Cienega Rotary and Rotary International had a banner year helping our friends and neighbors. Globally, Rotary International has nearly two dozen programs focusing on major issues impacting the lives of people around...
With the holidays approaching, I know what’s on my Christmas wish list: books, books, and more books! However, with all these new young adult novels about “lost teenager finding their destiny,” it can be difficult to know which stories should be at the top of the list. Nevertheless, no need to worry, because here are my top 10 book recommendations...
by Capitan Barrett Baker of the Tucson Fire Department In Tucson, we have two seasons, summer and winter. We can be challenged by going from near 90 degree high temperatures one week and lows in the 30’s just days later. As the need for warming the house increases, so can the dangers associated with fireplaces, furnaces, and space heaters. Below...
