By Alisha Brewer We’ve all been told not to feed the wildlife. It’s good advice. Feeding wildlife increases their dependency on human handouts. It causes animals to lose their innate fear of humans resulting in wild critters approaching us at...
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By Brad Anderson School is out. Some of us are planning a few days to get away from the heat. Others are going to stay in our beautiful Vail area and enjoy some Arizona summer. Either way, the warmth is here. The Vail Chamber is gearing up for...
Christopher Bowers, son of Kevin and May Bowers, graduated on May 8th, 2021 from ERAU Prescott Campus with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He’s a 2017 graduate from Vail Academy and High School. During his four...
By Elizabeth Warburton-Smith Chili peppers are a favorite in the Southwest for their flavor, versatility, and of course spiciness. Some of my absolute favorite chilis to grow are Jimmy Nardello which is a sweet Italian frying pepper and Anaheim...
By K. Nepsa Last month we discussed a few lakes located in southern Arizona to explore and to enjoy for recreation. Here are a few more lakes in the area: Pena Blanca Lake:Located in the Pajarito Mountain foothills of Nogales, Arizona and along...
By John Simpson The April 2021 Climate report by John Simpson. April is typically a dry month and only one day, April 27th, yielded rain for the area in April 2021. From that one day, I recorded 0.27” of rain in Central Del Lago, which is...
By April Bourie Mexican vibes coming through his grandmother’s radio were Ted Ramirez’s first musical influence, and the sounds were fascinating to him. Also during his youth, he was taught to value his family history through his parents’...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager With temperatures heating up, it’s a good time to think about hiking safety. Vail offers easy access to numerous scenic trails and mountains. At the Fire District, it’s not unusual for crews to...
By Steve Christy As we reach mid-year, there’s been no shortage of issues that our region has been addressing, investigating and yes, perhaps even struggling with. The possible incorporation of Vail and Corona de Tucson are a hot topic right...
By Nikki Lee Happy summer break! We’ve made it through quite the eventful school year. I have enormous appreciation and respect for all the students, teachers, school staff, and families that persevered through this tumultuous year. Here’s...