Vail’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with opportunities to gain job skills, certifications, and even employment out of high school. And, the programs certainly set students up with a launching pad to pursue advanced certifications, degrees, and professions. Vail’s CTE programs are an integral part of helping...
By Ev Campbell Between the two sets of railroad tracks on Colossal Cave Road in Vail is a gem of a store. Since the Vail Depot Thrift Store opened a few years ago, shoppers from as far away as Benson have discovered “finds” at very reasonable prices. Whether you’re looking for home goods, a sundress or blouse, jewelry, shoes, home décor, puzzles...
By Robert Samuelsen Nestled in the Tularosa valley in central New Mexico is the largest gypsum dunefield in the world! White Sands National Park includes 275 square miles of gypsum granules piled up in wind-blown dunes. While gypsum is plentiful, gypsum fields like White Sands are rare. To imagine bright white gypsum deposits 30 feet thick and up...
September 14, 2014, photo by Marsha McGaughy in Del Webb at Rancho Del Lago. There was a gentle rain that day which made for unique photographs.
By Ventura Tounsel This month we have an amazing opportunity. We have a chance to show our appreciation to America’s warfighters. Every Soldier, Airman, Marine, Sailor, Coast Guardsman and Guardian who made a conscious decision to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic”. However, I want...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith While we are still searching for our forever home for the Rita Ranch Community Garden, that hasn’t stopped things from happening at our Houghton Rd location. Recently, we had lots of amazing volunteers come out for a 2 day “Days of Caring” event sponsored by United Way of Tucson to pull weeds, harvest veggies, and...
By K. Nepsa A friend of mine recently went hiking along the Arizona Trail, at the tail end of monsoon season. She reported many wonderful sights and found peace in the natural backdrops of Arizona. She also reported to have drunk from fresh, running water using a portable water filter. Life was good. Until it wasn’t. Not long after heading off the...
By Hollie Warnick Ever heard of the term “Lucid Dreaming”, “Astral Realms” or seen the movie “The Matrix”? If you’re an avid questioner of reality, you are probably familiar with these. These concepts toy with our idea of what is truly happening and what is just a construct of our mind. How committed to this reality are you? If it’s pleasant...
By Debra Divine Daughter: Just off the porch in the dirt. It must have fallen from a live oak tree near the house. We scooped it into Maggie’s empty dog bowl and brought it inside lining a shoebox with shredded newspaper. I fed him later. We’re not sure if the Tangipahoa River crested. Me: What would you feed an orphaned baby squirrel? Daughter:...
Providers Advise About Warning Signs By Northwest Primary & Specialty Care With Wednesday, October 13 marking World Thrombosis Day, a day to increase awareness about various types of blood clots, Northwest Healthcare Providers are reminding adults to be aware of any symptoms. “Blood clots are treatable when they are discovered early,” said...
