If you’ve ever stepped foot in Buddy’s, you know how cozy and welcoming it is. This locally owned, family owned restaurant works hard to give back to the Vail and Rita Ranch community. From offering discounts to our local military and law enforcement, to holding regular appreciation days for teachers, Buddy’s continually goes...
As noted in October’s Vail Voice, our next motorcycle trip, after our trip to Sante Fe, was to Sedona. We made this trip in August, which presents some challenge since August is a very hot month to be on a motorcycle. We left on the 17th at 0530 to try and beat the coming heat of the day. We drove east on Interstate 10, to Twin Peaks, taking...
French author and political theorist Alexis De Tocqueville noticed back in the 1830’s that democracy worked in America due to the propensity of Americans to develop civic associations. In our area, some of these civic associations would include such groups as the Vail Preservation Society; Angel Tree; Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce...
When Pima County voters go to the ballot box November 3, they’ll be voting on seven propositions totaling $815.8 million that will give them the opportunity to address road repair, economic development projects, historic preservation, parks and more. This article highlights road repair. Prop 425 focuses on funding for road repair and pavement...
After you’ve given thanks over a festive meal filled with turkey, stuffing, and all thefixings, the shopping season officially begins. It kicks off with Black Friday, continues with Small Business Saturday, and finishes with Cyber Monday. After all the spending and holiday shopping comes a different kind of holiday – Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday...
by Deputy Tracy Suitt, Public Information Officer at the Pima County Sheriff’s Department While teaching my daughter to drive a couple of weeks ago, I saw something worth sharing. A car in front of us was swerving inside its lane.Thinking it might be an intoxicated driver, I had my daughter slow down to create more space and distance. As we...
Early ballots are on their way to voters. On November 3, 2015, centers open for the people wanting to cast their vote in the polling booth. Election season is in full swing and one topic on the ballot has the attention of many Vail residents – the Pima County bonds. The propositions on this year’s ballot stand to have a major impact on Vail, Rita...
In the previous issue, we covered traveling parts of Route 66 and the uniqueness of that leg of the trip. On day three of our trip, we took the “High Road” to Taos, taking the scenic byway. We went north to US 258/84 and State Road 503, and continued along 503 to Nambe Pueblo. The 56 mile road is a scenic, winding road that goes...
As noted in previous months, The Vail Voice keeps growing and evolving. Joining the team is Kimberly Crossland, owner of The Savvy Copywriter (a content marketing and copywriting business). Kimberly has strong ties with the local community, serving as the Vice President and Communications Chair of the Vail Chamber of Commerce. The Vail Voice...
Do you have a fourth grader? If so, you’ll want to check out www.everykidinapark.gov. This new website offers fourth graders the opportunity to complete an activity. In return, they’ll receive a free voucher for an annual pass to any national park, BLM, forest service, and other federal recreation area in the country for them and their...
