By Rob Halberg Arizona is the only mainland state that does not change clocks twice a year to accommodate, “Daylight Savings Time” (DST). So it doesn’t directly affect us, but it does cause some inconveniences. For example, calling relatives may be a little harder as by 6:00 pm our time when it’s already 9:00 pm on the east coast. You also need to...
After a comprehensive three-month nationwide search, Trico Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has selected Brian D. Heithoff to be the new CEO/General Manager. Heithoff will begin his tenure on April 12, 2021. Heithoff has worked for electric cooperatives for more than three decades, including 22 years as a CEO. He has served for the past...
5 Reasons to Own Your Own Home Now. TAX DAY IS NEAR! Tax Breaks. The U.S. tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying and selling your home.Appreciation. Real Estate has long-term stable growth value. While year to year fluctuations are normal, median existing...
By Lauren Bays The Arts Foundation has yet another awesome public art opportunity and would love to share it with Southern Arizona’s talented artists! This opportunity which is located on a 3-mile stretch of South Houghton Road is being offered by Pima County and the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. Public Art Opportunity:...
Growing up in the Rincon Valley:Memories of family, School and the 1918 Pandemic By Ramona Benitez Franco “I was born on the thirteenth of May 1902, on my parents’ ranch in the Rincon Mountains. My parents’ names were Angel Benítez and Desideria Vindiola. My father was born in Banamachi, Sonora, Mexico, in 1860 and died in 1937. He came to Tucson...
By K. Nepsa Last month, we talked about ancient art, its possible meaning(s), as well as posed the question as to why the artistic expression appears similar each time we see one on a rock face. Ancient drawings on rock (petroglyphs) were created much earlier than ancient paintings (pictographs) and both have been discovered all over the world...
By John Simpson February 2021 was very dry in the region. The Tucson Airport recorded no rain for the month, which is only the 4th time that has occurred since records began in the 1880s. The airport’s 30-year February rainfall average is 0.86.” I only recorded 0.01” which is well below my 10-year average of 0.90.” On the temperature side...
Anyone needing at-home vaccination, can register directly register.vaccine.pima.gov. The first page asks for basic information. On the second page there is a question that says “are you able to leave home for vaccination?” Answer NO, then more questions regarding at-home vaccines will appear. Fill everything out as completely as possible, and then...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris Hi folks, this month we’re sharing few general tips on requirements to pursue a legal claim against an Arizona public entity. Generally, you need to file claim quickly with the appropriate authority – In Arizona, Notice of Claim Statutes, Arizona Revised Statutes Sections 12-820 through 12-826 govern how to pursue a...
