By John Simpson Hot and dry summed up October, just like much of the year. No big surprise, right? The Tucson airport recorded its 5th hottest October since the 1880s, and with only a trace of rain recorded. The airport’s 30-year average October rainfall is 0.89.” I recorded a mere 0.09” of rain for October, and my 10-year average is 0.64.” A dry...
Lennar purchases 113 additional lots in Phase 1 The Master Planned Community of Rocking K, in the Vail School District, is continuing toward its early 2021 Grand Opening and soon the first residents can call this beautiful setting in the foothills of the Rincon Mountains home. Model homes and the first new homes for purchase within Rocking K are...
By Suzanne Saluti I learned to count in Italian by playing Tombola, or Italian bingo, which is played exclusively during the Holidays. There are no letters, though, just numbers: 1-90. Each number has a nickname or backstory attached to it, which is how the number gets called: 77 is the “crooked legs of a woman” and 88 is “Grandpa’s glasses”. Many...
From stuffing to brining to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, please follow these turkey tips from the Corona de Tucson and Rincon Valley Fire Departments. They will help you keep your Thanksgiving dinner delicious and safe. Cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and...
TUCSON, ARIZONA – After years in planning, the first phase of Rocking K master planned community is on schedule for an early 2021 opening. As announced about a year ago, fundamentals such as the market and builder interest, had converged to move this community forward. And it is moving forward quickly. Pulte, Lennar and KB Home were the first to...
A family photo in front of the historic Jerome Grand Hotel turned a little creepy in October when a shadow was noticed next to the photographer. Could this be a spooky apparition? The members of family investigated the area after noticing the shadow and said they could find no reason for it to have been in the picture.
By John Simpson Here comes the broken record and I can make September 2020’s climate report short. The Tucson Airport and my home in central Del Lago both recorded not a drop of rain for the month of September. This is only the second time this has occurred at the airport since records began in the 1880’s. September 2020 was also the hottest...
By Tom Howard Rita Rd Emergency Closure at I-10 This project is completed, no further restrictions are expected. Valencia Extension to Old Spanish Trail The Pantano Wash bridge deck was poured in mid-August. The Contractor is now working on traffic barriers so that the road can open in December. The opening of this new stretch of Valencia is...
By K. Nepsa A friend recently announced her favorite mare finally birthed her foal. For anyone who loves their horses, this is indeed, a wonderful event for the family. As she proudly described the moment in more detail, she happened to mention the foal’s “fairy fingers.” Um…what? What are fairy fingers? According to Maryland Saddlery Consignment...
Dear Claire, I have read your articles in the Vail Voice and would like to add my recurring dreams for your consideration. The following dreams occur on a regular basis, and are in different settings, but the focus of the dreams are all the same: I am getting ready for some event (such as getting ready for school or work or church or an important...
