This Saturday, January 24, 2015, is “Beat Back Buffelgrass Day” in Arizona. To recognize this important effort, Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and other local officials will gather at A Mountain Community at 8:30 a.m. Together with the Southern Arizona Buffelgrass Coordination Center, January 24 will be declared “Beat Back...
Rancho del Lago is the neighborhood that sits in the heart of Vail, AZ, making it a perfect fit to kick off a new series of posts: Your neighborhood guides. The Demographics Rancho del Lago is also one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the area. Here you’ll find families that bought homes back in the early 2000’s when the...
Sponsored by Jeff Logsdon, a local financial advisor with Primerica. You know the drill. You get in your car to drive from point A to point B. To make the best use of your time and avoid getting off course, you turn on your GPS. Turn left at the next street. In 500 feet, turn right. Recalculating. You have arrived at your destination. In an era...
Have you noticed the sign on Colossal Cave Road, just north of I-10 that proudly states Vail is an Arizona Trail Gateway Community? Have you ever wondered what that meant or why it mattered? Turns out, it’s a pretty darn big deal. To become a gateway community, a town must lie on or near the Arizona Trail. With Colossal Cave Mountain Park...
If there’s one thing I’ve heard from people around Vail, it’s excitement for the future. Our tight knit community is a big deal, so when a community-driven organization comes to town, people get pumped! The YMCA is still setting up shop in the University of Arizona Tech Park. Before it opens to the public, we’re giving you...
Take just one drive down Colossal Cave Road and you’ll know how rough our roads are in Vail. Potholes, poor paving, and backed up traffic cause additional frustration to morning commutes. Recently, District 4 Supervisor, Ray Carroll has made the rounds to community groups to discuss the transportation plans and spread the word about how his...
On January 8, 2011, tragedy struck in Tucson. During an event that as supposed to bring the community together, a mad man shot and wounded 18 people including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. One of the victims who was fatally wounded was staff member, Gabe Zimmerman. The following year, Gabe Zimmerman‘s extended family created an event called...
Just as the sugar filled holidays have come to a close and your New Year’s resolution for healthy eating seems to actually be do-able this year, the Girl Scouts of America announced the start of their annual tradition – COOKIE SALES! Girl scout cookie sales will begin on January 17. And this year, there are a few new surprises to add...
Have you ever driven down Old Spanish Trail on a Saturday morning and noticed the festivities happening at the barn? Every week, the Rincon Valley Farmer’s and Artisan’s market goes in full swing to bring Vail residents local foods, crafts, and goods. It’s delicious. It’s lively. And it’s put on by Vail native, Laura...
It’s the New Year and chances are your resolutions include something along the lines of “eat better,” “lose weight,” or “get healthy.” If not, you are probably already on a good track to healthy living so the only commitment you’ve made to yourself is to continue making smart nutrition choices. One...
