The Rincon Valley Fire District (RVFD) currently serves about 22,500 and is growing. The service area has also expanded, due to the many new housing developments. The new Station 293 will be located on Colossal Cave Rd and Del Lago Rd and will join Stations 291 on Camino Loma Alta and 292 on Ranch Sands Rd. Community safety is always upmost in...
Author - Lucretia Free
El Tour de Tucson is a world renowned annual cycling event held in the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year. It attracts over 10,000 cycling enthusiasts all over the world. There are various distances for riders of all skill levels, from beginner to seasoned cyclists. El Tour is Perimeter Bicycling Association of America’s flagship event...
On Wednesday, July 23rd, an informational community meeting was held at Mica Mountain High School about Project Blue…a proposed data center economic development project. The general information in this article was taken directly from the city of Tucson website: tucsonaz.gov/Government/Office-of-the-city-manager/project-blue-information Those...
1. What attracted you to your new role with the Chamber? I was drawn to this role because of the Chamber’s unique position as a driving force for local businesses and community development. The opportunity to work with such a dynamic board and engage with passionate members of the Vail community is inspiring. I’m particularly excited about...
Tea, Dancing and Bridge – 1930s High Society in Vail “Mr. and Mrs. Cleaveland Putnam entertained Sunday for [newlyweds] Mr. and Mrs. Stone at their country home, Rancho del Lago, at Vail. Guests arrived at 5:00 for swimming, followed by buffet tea, dancing and bridge. At midnight, supper was wheeled out on the terrace overlooking the...
In the coming weeks, Pima County Elections will be preparing for the November 7 election. The town’s proposed map has been set and no further changes will be made. The effort to incorporate Vail will be on the ballot and handled like any other election. The ballots are being created, printed and mailed to citizens in the military and...
The Vail Chorale is excited to invite new and returning singers to join us for the upcoming Fall 2023 season! The Vail Chorale, a resource of the Vail Performing Arts Society (VPAS), is the Greater Vail Area’s non-auditioned community chorus. We welcome singers of all skill levels, ages 18 and up, who enjoy the camaraderie of blending their...
For looking good and feeling good, try eating a rainbow of tomatoes this summer. They not only benefit your skin, but are an excellent source of antioxidants for your health. Red tomatoes have high levels of lycopene to help protect skin from sun damage. Orange tomatoes are high in vitamin E, which helps to alleviate symptoms of Eczema and...
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors an American History Essay Contest. The purpose of the essay contest is to encourage youth to learn about American History. The topic this year is “Delegate to the Second Continental Congress.” Austin Roger Hallum, a seventh grader at Rincon Vista Middle School, submitted...
2023 Graduates & Their Stories They were asked the following questions and to respond in order: 1) What are your future plans after high school? 2) What challenges did you overcome since Freshman year? 3) Who was your inspiration throughout high school? Read their answers. Andrada Polytechnic High School Graduate: Dominic Perno, Valedictorian...