The Arizona Trail Association has launched a new app.This is “undoubtedly the most comprehensive digital navigational resource we have ever developed,” the Arizona Trail commented. The app has everything a trail user would need at their fingertips. A few of the important features include: GPS enabled map of the Arizona Trail Offline...
On August 31, 2015, the Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce held a town hall meeting at Empire High School. This was an information-only event; it was not a debate. Speakers in attendance discussed the impact a positive or negative vote on the Pima County Bond would have on their specific greater Vail area organization. The topics and speakers...
As previously noted, our first day’s ride took us from Vail, AZ to Silver City, NM, and, after lunch in Silver City, we ended our day at Truth or Consequences, NM. Our next day’s ride was from T or C, through Albuquerque to Santa Fe. We stayed at the Silver Saddle Motel. Like the Rocket Inn, the Silver Saddle Motel was remodeled and had a...
Harrington Technologies, LLC is a full service IT company in Vail and has been nominated for the Cox Business Growth Copper Cactus Award. This local business supports a range of companies including medical offices, food service, manufacturing facilities, dental offices, and automotive shops. Founded by former Director of IT at a manufacturing...
by Bill Thayer Edited by J.J. Lamb “The first that I remember is when I came back from almost dying from the Spanish Flu, La Enfluenza Espanol. It came from Spain. I remember, when I came back, my mother said that they almost gave me up for lost when I was so far gone from that fever. I remember when I came back, that I was very weak. I must have...
Simon P. Davis is the interim Chief with the Corona de Tucson fire department. Chief Davis has served as the interim chief since July 1st, after the resignation of Chief Andy Watson. Chief Davis retired from the Green Valley Fire District July of 2014 and started his own consulting business assisting Fire Districts in management issues. Prior to...
Elizabeth Ellis, of Vail, has been recognized as the number one junior handler in the world, according to the World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO). The World Canine Freestyle Organization (WCFO) was founded by Patie Ventre 16 years ago, with the hopes of one day seeing this sport performed in the Olympics. There are several clubs around the...
Previously, in The Vail Voice, we welcomed some new writers. This month we welcome two new authors. Khevin Barnes and Jennifer Branch. Khevin, a retired professional Magician and accomplished Musician, writes about William’s Magic Shop, located at 13303 E. Colossal Cave Road. Jennifer, with a B.A., degree in Culinary Arts, will contribute...
By David Levy When you go outside on the summer nights, and the sky is clear, how many stars do you think you see? If you are in the middle of a large city like Tucson, you might see fewer than a hundred stars. However, from the darker sky over Vail, it is possible to see several thousand stars; typically, on a good night, you can see over 3000...
Opened in 1982 by Lex McGraw, as a watering hole for local cowboys, Tucson McGraw’s Cantina has been serving up ice cold beers, and margaritas by the liter ever since. Recently purchased by localsBrian and Joanna Cummings, McGraw’s has been undergoing recent changes while still trying to maintain its historic character. New addition, Chef manager...
