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...
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...
