About the only thing that Anderson Mann does not do well is relax, or so says his wife, Jackie. Serving in building maintenance at the mule barn for Xanterra’s South Rim Mule Operation, Mann says his duties include just about anything and everything he needs to do to keep the world-famous mule … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Worker Keeps Mule Train Operations Running Smoothly
FBN Spotlight
Arizona’s Water-Safety Weatherman Sharing Stories of a Colorful Life
With his familiar voice, schoolboy enthusiasm and mischievous smile, Dave Munsey has been riding the Arizona airwaves longer than anyone else in the broadcast news business: 42 years. Never at a loss for words, a friendly greeting or a funny joke, the Arizona Hall of Famer and Emmy-award winning … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Water-Safety Weatherman Sharing Stories of a Colorful Life
Executive Chef Jose Martinez Cooking Up a Delectable Mother’s Day
Before dedicating himself to the culinary arts, Executive Chef Jose Martinez thought about leaving his native Puerto Rico to set up a business devoted to distributing one of the simplest but irreplaceable foodstuffs. “This business had nothing to do with cooking,” he said, sitting in a booth at Che … [Read more...] about Executive Chef Jose Martinez Cooking Up a Delectable Mother’s Day
Strong, Spiritual, Southern
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Cybill Shepherd has always been a beauty, but her dad made sure she would also be tough. “My father played football. He was a big man. He taught me to play football in the front yard,” she said to news media representatives on the live-stream set of the Sedona … [Read more...] about Strong, Spiritual, Southern
Inspired by Space, Sports, Science
Step into Kevin Schindler’s office and you get a sample of what he loves and where he’s been. There is the shark tooth from Florida, the hubcap from one of the tires in Lowell Observatory’s historic Clark Telescope dome, and the bucket of baseballs collected from spring training. Among the walls … [Read more...] about Inspired by Space, Sports, Science
Tilling the Learning Landscape
John Taylor has always loved gardening. “Growing up, we had Hopi friends who were gardeners. I always enjoyed creating spaces. It was a form of play.” A native of Flagstaff, his career path always included some form of gardening or landscaping. He worked in nurseries and as a private gardener … [Read more...] about Tilling the Learning Landscape
Teller Continues Looking Up
As a youngster, Arlando Teller stood in the yard of his Chinle home on the Navajo Reservation and looked up at an azure sky pebbled with popcorn clouds and jet contrails. He wondered where those white streaks crisscrossing the wild blue yonder were headed. When he graduated from Chinle High … [Read more...] about Teller Continues Looking Up
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges has New Leader
Hiking rim to rim of the Grand Canyon is impressive; hiking rim to rim and back again is even better and only one minor feat that Mia Bell has undertaken in her life. After working for Xanterra for more than 35 years, there is no doubt she has climbed another challenging trail that has led to her … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon National Park Lodges has New Leader
Pharmacist Helps People, Pets, Exotic Animals Take Their Medicine
What if your water dragon seems depressed or your python needs antibiotics? Where would you turn? Many veterinarians rely on Mortar and Pestle, a compounding pharmacy in Flagstaff that concocts medicines not only for people but for exotic animals as well. “We have people, dogs, cats and reptiles. … [Read more...] about Pharmacist Helps People, Pets, Exotic Animals Take Their Medicine
Draytons Continuing the Brandy’s Tradition of ‘Doing it Right’
Walk in the door and aromas hit you. Your mouth waters. Bacon sizzles on the grill. Fresh pastries brown in the oven. Savory and sweet mix with the smokiness of freshly brewed coffee. It is a comfortable place, with locals and visitors gathered in a loud mix of laughter and good conversation. And … [Read more...] about Draytons Continuing the Brandy’s Tradition of ‘Doing it Right’