Tag - Vail AZ

Pet Parlor for April 2022

This is Cara. (Cara means dear in Italian) Cara is a recued dog, as all our dogs have been since 1981. I was 6 years old when I had my first dog and have had one or two ever since. All our dogs have been very loving and gentle, but Cara is the gentlest yet. When she sees someone, she acts as if she has finally found her long lost love. Luckily, my...

The February climate report

By John Simpson February, 2022, was cooler and dryer than normal. I recorded 0.72” of rain and my 11-year average is 0.88.” The Tucson airport only recorded 0.20” of rain and its 30-year average is 0.84.” An interesting fact is that my rain gauge recorded the most rain in the Vail, and the Tucson metro area. Rainfall in the Vail area generally...

Spring

By Sean Colbert Spring is here which means it’s time for the new. Spring has been known as the season of rebirth, resurrection, and regrowth.Spring is when we get to really reflect on everything, and start changing things we didn’t feel helped or benefited us in anyway. It’s when we get to do spring cleaning, really enjoy ourselves, and take time...

History & Dams

By Jack Curtis For many years explorers wandering through the West referred to the Colorado River as the Grand River. The river’s name then changed from Grand to Colorado where the Green River met it in southeastern Utah and continued on through the Grand Canyon and out to sea in Mexico. Prior to being called the Grand River around 1836...

How to Fix Your Credit Score

By Hughes Federal Credit Union A good credit score can help you get a better rate on a loan, help you rent an apartment, and in some cases, your credit history can even affect your employment opportunities. If your score could use a little help, here are a few tips to up your number. Check your credit report Start the repair process by looking at...