Marking 136 years in operation this spring, Babbitt Ranches is being celebrated by the Arizona agricultural community and inducted into the Arizona Farming and Ranching Hall of Fame. “Babbitt Ranches is legendary in Arizona ranching history,” said Historian Janice Bryson, who nominated the … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Being Inducted into Hall of Fame
A New Year Focusing on Joy, Bliss, Abundance
Long-time Flagstaff State Farm Agent Melissa Cripps realizes she has been in transition for a while. The deaths of her parents and brother-in-law, her completion of the Master of Music in Cello Performance program at Northern Arizona University and a trip with her sister to Scotland are a few of the … [Read more...] about A New Year Focusing on Joy, Bliss, Abundance
Common Questions for Your Audiologist
Going to a heath care professional can be a stressful situation. You have chosen to ask for a professional opinion about your health and want to get the best possible information during the appointment. Treatment for a physical issue you are having is a very personal subject and you want to feel … [Read more...] about Common Questions for Your Audiologist
Injured Vet, Service Dog Become Dynamic Duo
You’ve likely seen them around Tucson. Whizzing by in traffic, saddling up in a parking lot or maybe right next to you at a stoplight. To some extent, the dynamic duo with the distinctive bullet-shaped sidecar has actually become what you might call local celebrities for the striking path they cut … [Read more...] about Injured Vet, Service Dog Become Dynamic Duo
Is Cheaper Feed Really Cheaper to Feed?
There are several factors that go into what you choose to feed your horses. With commodity prices on the rise, price per bag is probably high on the list – but when you break it down, the cheapest bag you can buy might not actually be the cheapest way to ensure your horse gets the nutrients he … [Read more...] about Is Cheaper Feed Really Cheaper to Feed?
CCC Brings Back Caregiver Program to Meet Community Need
The definition of a caregiver: A skilled helping hand in moments of need for daily living – for the elderly, for the sick, for the disabled. With new assisted-living facilities slated to come online in the near future, and with several already in operation, the need for certified caregivers in … [Read more...] about CCC Brings Back Caregiver Program to Meet Community Need
Sugar High
Making candy every day of the week, the chocolatiers and candymakers of the Sweet Shoppe Candy Store in historic downtown Flagstaff are mixing, melting and pouring 40 pounds of caramel, brittle, toffee and fudge at a time. But the 2021 holiday season had them spinning, dipping and sprinkling at a … [Read more...] about Sugar High
APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
For some in Northern and Central Arizona, APS provides much more than electricity. The largest electric utility in Arizona, APS contributes more than $10 million annually to community organizations and programs to help those in need of food and/or shelter. “Combatting hunger and ensuring food … [Read more...] about APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
Camp Verde Mayor Focused on Sustainability
Chiseled deep in Dee Jenkins’ memory is the impact that Bill and Genevieve (Vieve) Gore, founders of W. L. Gore & Associates, had on her life. She credits them for her successful career and current position as mayor of Camp Verde. “I would not be the person I am today without their support and … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Mayor Focused on Sustainability
Living in Gratitude at Altitudes
On a typical “bluebird” winter day on Arizona’s highest mountain, expert skiers like Lynda Fleischer greet the crystal clear bluest-of-blue sky with a huge smile to the heavens after a night of fresh-fallen snow. “This is where I belong,” she said. “The mountain is part of who I am. It makes me who … [Read more...] about Living in Gratitude at Altitudes
