In keeping with the Mercedes-Benz slogan, “The Best or Nothing,” Mercedes-Benz of Flagstaff has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art facility. According to marketers from the German car manufacturer, the tag line is meant to signify a call to action to the Mercedes-Benz car company team. The … [Read more...] about Making More Room for Mercedes-Benz
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Cool Commitment to Four Season Recreation
As Arizona Snowbowl transitioned from its longest ski season ever to summer on the San Francisco Peaks, evidence of activity and a commitment to year-round outdoor recreation is abundant. For the second consecutive year, Scenic Chairlift Rides are offered every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with … [Read more...] about Cool Commitment to Four Season Recreation
Town Hall Discussion Addresses Education, Economy
Improving education and growing Arizona’s economy were topics of discussion during a June 1 Legislative Town Hall session hosted by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce featuring State Senator Sylvia Allen and State Representatives Brenda Barton and Bob Thorpe. Sen. Allen, a realtor by … [Read more...] about Town Hall Discussion Addresses Education, Economy
Fire and Ice: Extreme Weather Hits Vineyards in Arizona, France
Severe weather has wreaked havoc with winemakers on both sides of the Atlantic this spring. As adjusting with the elements is a staple of agriculture, Arizona winemakers and aficionados anxiously watched destructive flames approach Sonoita, the state’s oldest continuous viticultural area located … [Read more...] about Fire and Ice: Extreme Weather Hits Vineyards in Arizona, France
Late for the Train Serving Kaboose Cups
For many, enjoying a cup a coffee is as much of a ritual as it is a habit…the warmth of the cup, the aroma of the brew, the savored sip. Sometimes, it is about the perfect meld of cream and coffee. Often, it is about gently easing into the day. Late for the Train has now made it more convenient … [Read more...] about Late for the Train Serving Kaboose Cups
Cultivating a Milkweed Movement for Monarchs
Mike Wagner carefully examines shelves of milkweed plants growing in the Northern Arizona University Greenhouse. Of the 30 milkweed species native to Arizona, 15 are being cultivated here from wild seeds. They are also sharing a room with a tropical milkweed topped in bright pink flowers that Wagner … [Read more...] about Cultivating a Milkweed Movement for Monarchs
Economy Boosted by Flagstaff-Area Residential Construction
Caleb and Rachel Waters live in a 550-square-foot house. With a nearly two-year-old son and a second baby on the way, their new Flagstaff home will bring some much-needed space. “We could have purchased a 1970s home and spent $100,000 in renovations, but it made more sense to build our own … [Read more...] about Economy Boosted by Flagstaff-Area Residential Construction
Bringing Order to Downtown Parking
Welcome to the wacky world of vehicular parking in the heart of downtown Flagstaff: two-hour parking limits; drivers moving cars frequently to avoid fines; stores with no parking for employees and customers; visitors who give up and drive away; and residents with no place to park near their … [Read more...] about Bringing Order to Downtown Parking
Dealing with the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
Some consumers report skimping on medicine to stretch their dollar For cash paying consumers or those with high deductible health plans, the cost of prescription medications may add to the pain and discomfort of a disease or illness. Fifty percent of the U.S. public reported taking … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
Backyard Chickens: Eggs, Therapy, Stress Relief, Pest Control
Keeping and raising chickens is becoming more and more popular. There are many benefits of tending chickens, including fresh eggs, pest control, fertilizer, entertainment, stress relieve, therapy and family values. It is great for children to learn where their food comes from. What a great way to … [Read more...] about Backyard Chickens: Eggs, Therapy, Stress Relief, Pest Control