By J.J. Lamb Visionary, is how the Arizona Daily Star described the farming operation of business partners, Carter Crane and John Fraker near Vails Siding in 1897. The Star reported that Crane and Fraker “have probably the finest single ranch...
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Being a Zoophilist May Add Life to Your Years By Khevin Barnes Springtime in Vail brings much more than just a return of “snowbirds”. It’s a splendid arena for viewing and interacting with nature in all its glory and pageantry. Don’t believe me...
For many Vail residents, desert pests raise many questions about what to look for and how to protect their home. Here are some of the most common we’ve heard in our 58 years of serving Southern Arizona. I’m new to Vail: what do I need to know...
By Robert Samuelsen The southeastern corner of Pima County is the dividing line of four different ecosystems – the Rockies, the Sierra Madres, the Sonoran Desert, and the Chihuahuan Desert. While the dividing lines aren’t distinctly obvious...
By Chuck Colbath Thanks to a timely hint from a friend some time ago, we learned of a salon that was in need of a new owner. John and I had a record of success in other businesses, and we thought it could be an interesting challenge to own a...
Long Realty on Rita Ranch held a shredding event on April 23rd. All proceeds went to the Long Cares Foundation. One Hundred percent of the the donations collected staty in the community. Pictured (l-r) are Pattie Johnson, Wendy Clark, Lilly...
By Larry Starks The Tucson Juneteenth Festival IS BACK OUTSIDE!!!. It has been a long time due to COVID restrictions, that we have been able to celebrate this historic event, as we should, outside. This year’s Festival is at Kennedy Park Fiesta...
Vail School District Foundation has had a successful school year! We were able to award over $23,000 in grants and scholarships to the amazing students and staff in the Vail School District. We are always looking for new businesses and families...
This is Kira. I adopted her from PACC 07/20/2021, 5 months old. I am searching for her three siblings that were adopted 07/18/2021 to 07/20/21. So far no luck of posting many posts on Facebook and contacting PACC. I am very thankful to PACC for...
By Lizzy Barrett I recently had the opportunity to interview Lucretia Free, the publisher and founder of The Vail Voice community newspaper. Ms. Free is a successful entrepreneur, an accomplished publisher, and is also running for congress. She...