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How Did Arizona Get Its Name

Historians disagree about the meaning and source of the name Arizona. Historian James H. McClintock notes that the name was probably derived from a native place name that sounded like Aleh-zon or Ali-Shonak which meant small spring or place of...

Local Educators Recognized

In the June issue of The Vail Voice, we reported that Dennis Barger, the principal at Vail Academy and High School, was selected as the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Principal of the Year representing...

From The Editor

In this issue, we want to highlight our upcoming elections, and have provided a place where information regarding candidates is presented. In addition, we do run and have provided a space where candidates can present a short article “in their...

Colossal Cave Mountain Park

Nestled in the Rincon Mountains of Vail, Colossal Cave Mountain Park is a popular tourist destination that offers cave tours, Western Trail horseback rides, hiking, camping, and picnic facilities. The National Register of Historic Places...

Elephant Story

Dear Claire, I have a dream I’d like your help with. In the dream, I’m at the zoo with people I work with. Everyone is there, past and present. We’re standing around the elephant enclosure, enjoying the elephant exhibit, and the elephant comes...