What began as a childhood diagnosis turned into a lifelong calling for Cristy LeBlanc Rose. Prescribed exercise at age 5 to manage scoliosis, she discovered early on the transformative power of movement – a discovery that would one day inspire a thriving fitness community in Cottonwood. “I had to do these exercises every day and eventually they helped me. I kept them up until I was a teenager, and it was then that my friends and I would do Jane Fonda workout videos every day after … [Read more...] about A Desert Jewel in Fitness
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The Bit Maker of Camp Verde Earns Worldwide Respect
Communication between a horse and its rider can be a challenge, but Flagstaff native Greg Scott has found a way that not only eases that barrier but has charmed clients across the nation. Although horse bits and spurs may not mean much to the average person, to an equestrian, it can make a big difference in controlling their horse. And Custom Handcrafter Bits and Rasp Spurs owner Greg Scott has horse riders from all over impressed with his craft. “The primary purpose of a horse bit is to … [Read more...] about The Bit Maker of Camp Verde Earns Worldwide Respect
Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) has announced its newest leadership team hire as Lindsay Brooks was named the new finance and administration director. Brooks spent the last several years working for the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) before joining the agency in February. Originally from Prescott Valley, Brooks will manage all aspects of the organization’s financial and administrative operations, and most human resources duties. “We couldn’t be happier to have … [Read more...] about Verde Valley Sanctuary Hires New Finance Director
Picture Perfect Scenery Draws Filmmakers to Northern Arizona
One need not be a cinephile to know Hollywood loves Arizona. Producers, directors, actors and film crews have traveled a well-worn path to Arizona for a century to capture the natural beauty of the state’s spectacular landscapes. The film productions spotlight familiar Northern Arizona scenery with a healthy spinoff, bringing jobs and significant spending to Flagstaff. “Flagstaff rolls out the red carpet,” said P.J. Connolly, founder of Flagstaff-based Locations Southwest and Production … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect Scenery Draws Filmmakers to Northern Arizona
Henry Taylor Marks 50 Years Since Saving the Weatherford Hotel From Demolition
The traveler, Milan Horacek, wandered the halls of the Weatherford Hotel, hungrily absorbing details of the historic building and filled with emotion about visiting the place where Western author Zane Grey stayed and wrote. Grey’s novels fed young Czech boys’ and girls’ imaginations with the spirit of freedom and tales of adventure in the wide-open West. “My country is crazy about the American West,” he said, noting that Grey’s books were available, even under Communist rule. “As a person who … [Read more...] about Henry Taylor Marks 50 Years Since Saving the Weatherford Hotel From Demolition
Inventory Up, Along with Expectations
A surge in available listings across Flagstaff, the Verde Valley and Prescott is reshaping the residential real estate conversation in Northern Arizona. While home prices remain relatively stable, the increased inventory is creating opportunities for buyers – and new challenges for sellers – in a market long known for its limited supply. Flagstaff is usually a seller’s market, but this year it is getting closer to a balanced market, said Gary Nelson, managing broker of Realty Executives of … [Read more...] about Inventory Up, Along with Expectations
Trailborn Grand Canyon Debuts in Williams, Fusing Western Roots with Futuristic Amenities
Castle Peak Holdings recently added Trailborn Grand Canyon to its collection of hotels and resorts strategically placed in supply-constrained outdoor destination markets. Trailborn, a new hospitality brand, focuses on markets including national park gateway towns, beach towns, wine country and ski resorts. Trailborn Grand Canyon in Williams is the company’s fifth endeavor, joining a portfolio of properties, including those at Highlands and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina; Estes Park, … [Read more...] about Trailborn Grand Canyon Debuts in Williams, Fusing Western Roots with Futuristic Amenities
Delmo 4X4 Adds Performance, Rugged Style to Old Trucks
It has been an interesting path for Del Uschenko to get to Prescott and find his niche customizing classic American pickup trucks from the 1950s and ‘60s with modern performance gear and vintage style. Imagine driving a fully restored 1959 Chevy Apache four-wheel drive truck, fueled by a 525-horsepower engine that can outpace a roadrunner. It’s one of Uschenko’s latest builds for his local company, Delmo 4X4. He grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Eventually, he had a hot rod shop there. He decided … [Read more...] about Delmo 4X4 Adds Performance, Rugged Style to Old Trucks
From Stuck to Soaring: Donna Whitley Offers a Roadmap to the Life You Were Meant to Live
For those who know in their heart and soul that they are not living the life they were born to live, Donna Whitley has a plan. As a Certified Master Life Coach, Whitley helps her clients climb out of a rut, face fears and break down barriers that are keeping them from their fullest, most joyous lives. Splitting her time between Arizona and Colorado, Whitley draws from more than 45 years of personal development and communication experience to guide her clients toward a future that matches their … [Read more...] about From Stuck to Soaring: Donna Whitley Offers a Roadmap to the Life You Were Meant to Live
Original Artwork and Culinary Creations Celebrated at Palette to Palate
Janet Yazzie, who hails from a long line of weavers and sheepherders, represents the first generation of her Diné family to bring artwork to shows. At Coconino Community College’s 20th annual Palette to Palate, Yazzie, adorned in traditional turquoise and silver jewelry, was as comfortable painting on display as she was in the warmth of her family’s hogan as a child, surrounded by family and love. Drawing inspiration from her Native roots, Yazzie floods her canvases with vibrant contemporary … [Read more...] about Original Artwork and Culinary Creations Celebrated at Palette to Palate
