By K. Nepsa Understanding geologic importanceWhy is geology so important for us to understand? What is it about the Earth’s layers of rock and soil that can help us understand our past better as well as predict our future, as a planet? This is Part 1 of understanding “rad rocks.” Geologic Interactions with theLiving Community Scientists at the...
By John Simpson Warm and dry summed up November just like much of the year. This was also my opening line from last month as well. The Tucson airport reported the 4th warmest November since records began in the 1880s and only recorded 0.15” of rain, well below its 30-year average of 0.57”. At my place in central Del Lago, I recorded 0.41” of rain...
By Heather Stough The W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library is just a few short months away from opening its doors. Due to COVID-19 a ribbon cutting date has not been set, but plans are being made for opening in early 2021. The first library in Vail, located at 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, has been a long awaited, long advocated for, and much...
Arts Express presents its annual holiday spectacular, A Christmas Carol & Dickens Festival, in a safe, socially distanced production, December 6 – 15 in its new theater at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 214, Tucson, 85711. This celebrated musical production captivates audiences with its brilliant cast, live orchestra and...
By Steve Christy I am honored and grateful for all the support I received from Greater Vail and Corona de Tucson voters in the recent election. The question before us now is what we will do during the next four years as your Supervisor. In the words of another politician from many years ago, my answer is, “Let us continue.” We can...
By Nikki Lee This year brings to mind the phrase “it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” There’s no way to sugarcoat it, 2020 has been tough, and we still have a lot of challenges to face. While we’re not yet at the end of the race, now feels like a good time to step back and reflect. As the first year of my term comes to a close, I’d like to share with...
By Shirley Mays The word “civility” has several definitions: courteous behavior, politeness, the act of showing regard for others. Civility also has many synonyms: consideration, courtesy, good manners, graciousness, cordiality, gentility, pleasantry and propriety. Unfortunately, I feel we are living in times where if civility is not dead, it...
Dear Editor, I hope the great and proud conservatives of Arizona had a successful and safe election day. While I contemplated many times over the past few years publicly discussing the nature of my own political opinions, every time it seemed self-serving and counterproductive. So out of respect, I did not. Yet here we are, on election day 2020...
By Tony TowndrowCommunity Pathways@SERegional Council I’m writing this in an effort to connect with local Vail residents who may be interested in getting involved with a local community program called SE Regional Council, which focuses on a multitude of community efforts. More specifically, however, I want to begin by discussing a working...
