Alyssa Diaz took her title as Miss Vail High School America 2021 to the state competition on 17 Jan 2021 and placed Top 6 in Arizona! Alyssa is currently a Junior and Bobcat Scholar at Cienega High School. She is a member of National Honor Society and Key Club. For over three years she has been working on her personal social platform she founded...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris Hi folks, this month we’re offering a few general tips on how to manage when you are unable to make payments on a large expenditure, such as a new or used car, truck or recreation vehicle. The following tips are some suggestions to consider on how to proactively avoid repossession. If you have any questions about the...
Dear Claire, I have been having these dreams about dying flowers. There will be these beautiful flowers everywhere on a path, but they die when I go to pick them. They will go from being beautiful and perfect and alive to withered and dying. Then I feel so sad. It has just been in the last few months that I have been having these dreams. Could you...
By K. Nepsa How did geologic processes affect our specific region? Lori Stiles, in an article in UA News titled, “New Guide to Geologic History of Tucson Mountains” references a book written by University of Arizona planetary scientist David A. Kring, titled, “Desert Heat – Volcanic Fire.” Stiles summarizes Kring’s work by...
By John Simpson December was warmer and drier than average to top off 2020; 2020 ended up being the driest year and second warmest in Tucson history. The Tucson airport only received 0.25” of rain, well below its December 30-year average of 0.93.” At my home in Central Del Lago, I only received 0.46” of rain and my 10-year December is average is 1...
By Fiona de Young, Community Relations Manager Is your home wildfire ready? The Rincon Valley Fire District wants to make sure. RVFD was recently awarded a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant to implement our first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Program. We are launching a public outreach campaign to help residents understand simple ways to reduce...
By Hughes Federal Credit Union Set a Savings GoalFinancial experts recommend setting aside 3 – 6 months of living expenses in an emergency fund account. But when you’re struggling to make ends meet this idea can seem impossible, so break the goal down into more manageable chunks. You can eventually build up to this amount but start small...
By Supervisor Steve Christy My recent Vail Voice columns have focused on events highlighting what we have accomplished together in our southeast region. This is a normal exercise as we approach year’s end. Now, as we enter a New Year, I am taking some time to share my thoughts about what I think our new Board of Supervisors and its individual...
By Councilwoman Nikki Lee Happy New Year! I think we’re all grateful for the fresh start January brings. Last year, many of us navigated a new working-from-home balance, becoming at-home tutors for our kids, and trying as much as possible to stay socially connected while physically distant. My new year’s wish is that my family and loved ones...
By Anne Gibson In October of 2020, Vail Pride Day seasoned co-chairs Linda Kubiak and Heather Stough began to think about Vail Pride Day 2021. The goal was to continue a program begun 23 years before by the Vail School District. The February program at the Pima County Fairgrounds grew to 15,000 participants last year when it was held at the very...
