By Susan Summers As residents of this beautiful corner of Arizona, we are often asked why we chose to put down roots in Vail. Speaking for myself, the answer is easy. I love the peace...
Category - Faces of Vail
Today’s Daughters of the American Revolution
By Kelly Hansen Kelly Hansen is currently a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Tombstone Chapter, centered in...
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New book: ‘Stories from Behind the Wal’
Before the hit television series – “Superstore” or the feature-film – “Employee of the Month,” this author lived the...
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Parrots Are Amazing
By Rob Hallberg Parrots are amazing creatures and most of us know little about them except for their beauty and talking abilities...
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Between the Grape and the Glass – Milton and Susan Craig’s Wine...
By J.J. Lamb Charron Vineyards is one of Vail’s very special places. The original owners Leo and Rhea Cox planted the vineyard in...
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Love of Reading Week
By Anne Gibson Across the Vail School District and beyond, all elementary and some middle school students celebrated Love of Reading Week from March 2nd to the 6th. The week long annual...
Protection From Wildfires: Defensible Space
By Jayme Kahle With hotter temperatures fast approaching, the Rincon Valley Fire District would like to remind our residents to prepare for wildfires and create a defensible space around...
What’s Next for MaRico Tippett
By Kimberly Crossland In 2017, MaRico Tippett retired from the Arizona Air National Guard after 21 years as an Air Force pilot. During that time, he received his Master’s of Science in...
GoodFutures Success Story
By Matthew Flores When Athiana L. came to Goodwill in 2014, she needed help finding traction and a plan for the future. She started with GoodFutures as a high school dropout with limited...
Placemaking Through Story – With Old Vail Middle...
By J.J. Lamb Our stories, local history, lore, and special places help us connect to each other, find our way, and understand the people whose lives and intentions shaped the places where...
Where Are They Now?
US Army Spc. Erick Richards (Cienega, 2014) completed 5 months of specialized training at Ft. Huachuca on Jan. 28, 2020 to further his career in Intelligence. Erick and his wife, Morgan...
Sharon Seanez
by Ellie Abraham, Corona Cares Coordinator The community of Corona de Tucson has lost a valued citizen. Sharon Seanez passed away on January 9, 2020, after a sudden, short illness. Many of...
Shop Local Vendors at Viva First Fridays
By Article Author Buying local is important, especially from small, family-owned businesses. Now there’s a great way to show your support and have a great Friday evening! On the...
New Managers See ReSources Creating Community
By Susan Summers Greater Vail Community Resources (“ReSources”) welcomed two new managers to its staff in November, 2019: Holly Ibarra, manager of Vail Resources Food Bank, and Tabitha...