It’s hard to believe that Coconino County is larger than Switzerland, but according to Coconino County Manager Andy Bertelsen, it is! Bertelsen recently stepped into this position with the retirement of long-time Coconino County Manager Steve Peru, to oversee county services across more than 18,600 … [Read more...] about Andy Bertelsen Brings Experience, Perspective, Love for Parks and Open Space to Coconino County
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Northern Arizona Couple are Champion Riders and Talented Trainers
Although CR Mules owners Roddy and Connie Lara could talk for hours about their amazing mule CR Katie, who died recently at 36, in their humility they never seem to mention the multitude of horse championship trophies they have won across the country. Racking up stacks of belt buckle awards that … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Couple are Champion Riders and Talented Trainers
In Step with Greg Secatero
Greg Secatero is a quiet Navajo Nation lawman of extreme patience and perseverance who may well have covered more miles of the Four Corners Region on foot than any other human, past or present. With a reputation for knowing every location, every draw, every canyon where bad guys hide, hikers get … [Read more...] about In Step with Greg Secatero
Western Treasures Found at Jim’s Trading Post
Coming from the Interstate 17 off-ramp into Rimrock, it’s difficult not to notice the rustic but inviting sign in the distance that reads Jim’s Trading Post. Finding a trading post may feel like discovering a relic from days gone by, but once you’ve stepped inside this menagerie of treasures, you … [Read more...] about Western Treasures Found at Jim’s Trading Post
Lindsey Curé Grows with Verde Valley Plant Farm.
Spanning 15 acres, Verde River Growers (VRG) in Cottonwood is spreading its roots throughout Northern Arizona. “I’ve been here since 2013, and we have really grown,” said Manager Lindsey Curé. Synchronous with the expansion of Verde River Growers is Curé’s growth within the company. “I started part … [Read more...] about Lindsey Curé Grows with Verde Valley Plant Farm.
World Traveling Couple Settles in as Serial Business Owners in Williams
Forty-two years ago, Xavier Canale, who was born in France, considered himself a guest in the United States. Now, decades later, both he and his wife, Gabrielle “Gaby,” have not only become successful retail entrepreneurs, owning three stores in Williams, but have enlightened their customers about … [Read more...] about World Traveling Couple Settles in as Serial Business Owners in Williams
Forêt FLG Chef in the Running for James Beard Award
Forêt FLG owner Sam Greenhalgh is the latest Flagstaff chef selected as a semifinalist for a James Beard Award, one of the nation’s most esteemed culinary honors. Greenhalgh is among 20 semifinalists in the 2024 Best Chef Southwest category, which includes chefs from Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and … [Read more...] about Forêt FLG Chef in the Running for James Beard Award
Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt
The next time you’re driving down I-17 and pass Camp Verde, you might give a little more thought to this quiet mecca. Along with its designation as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) and its eclectic restaurants, there is a barley malthouse, where the barley grain is processed to be used in beer … [Read more...] about Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt
John Conley Creates Fat Bagels
Greg Klause was living the good life in New Jersey, semi-retired and working a few days at a local ski resort during the winter season until a phone call buzzed in from his good friend, Chef John Conley. “Hey Greg, how would you like to come to Flagstaff and run my new restaurant, Fat Bagels,” … [Read more...] about John Conley Creates Fat Bagels
Raising Arizona Grass Raised Beef the Old-Fashioned Way
Traditional cattle ranching in Arizona hasn’t changed much in the last century or so for some like Arizona Grass Raised Beef owner Tim Petersen. True Western ranching includes cowboys, ranch hands and farm workers who still ride horses, put in long days of hard work and raise cows on the rich native … [Read more...] about Raising Arizona Grass Raised Beef the Old-Fashioned Way