Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
FBN Spotlight
New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Molly Spangler beams with excitement about embracing and enhancing the Town of Camp Verde as the new economic development director. “We have a competitive advantage here in Camp Verde,” said Spangler, who served as economic development director in Sedona for six-and-a-half years. “Camp Verde is … [Read more...] about New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Ray’s Barber Shop Serves as ‘Clubhouse’ for Men
A brief stopover in Tuba City from New Hampshire provided just enough time for Miles Diaz to be born. Although there’s been much hardship in his life, Diaz has managed to clip through it all. Today, he owns Ray’s Barber Shop, opened by his grandfather, Lazaro Adame Diaz, in 1961. “My parents … [Read more...] about Ray’s Barber Shop Serves as ‘Clubhouse’ for Men
Solving Other People’s Problems
Business owners searching for solutions for cyber security, data storage, data backup and those computer problems that appear unexpectedly have found support from Team LogicIT. Super Tree Service’s owner Larry Phillips is all too familiar with computer issues that can pop up and has found a … [Read more...] about Solving Other People’s Problems
Nancy Sheffert Turns Overgrown Property into Productive Goat Farm
The age-old problem of eradicating deep-rooted weeds can be a real challenge, and finding solutions aren’t readily discovered via a Google search. When Goat Milk, Etc. owner Nancy Sheffert faced the plight of stubborn weeds on her Cornville property, a neighbor’s uncanny suggestion led to a … [Read more...] about Nancy Sheffert Turns Overgrown Property into Productive Goat Farm
Streetwise Chaplain Brings Experience to the Police Force
Stepping into his role as chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department, Nathaniel Bradford says he comes into the position with a great deal of understanding about the kinds of challenges officers face. “I led a violent life and was a drug addict at the age of 14,” said Bradford, who, at age 15, … [Read more...] about Streetwise Chaplain Brings Experience to the Police Force
Understanding Natural Gas from the Ground Up
Off the top of his head, UniSource Energy Services Director Martin Anaya can easily quote the dates and positions of his 41-year career in gas utilities, which began in 1981. Working literally from the ground up, Anaya’s first position was installing gas lines. As he progressed, his work kept … [Read more...] about Understanding Natural Gas from the Ground Up
New Hitchin’ Post Owner Angel Heckethorn Keeps Tradition Alive
The early days of Flagstaff have not been lost. History is being retained and entertained at the Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables just outside of Flagstaff on Lake Mary Road. Working every aspect of the business, Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables Operations Manager Angel Heckethorn is happier than … [Read more...] about New Hitchin’ Post Owner Angel Heckethorn Keeps Tradition Alive
Moon Rover Continues to Gain Traction
While Neil Armstrong’s and Buzz Aldrin’s footsteps have been imprinted on the moon and in world history, the Moon Buggy they explored in left tracks on the lunar surface and also in the imaginations of the news media and fans. At 88, the Northern Arizona man who played a role in designing the buggy … [Read more...] about Moon Rover Continues to Gain Traction
Strings Attached
When Luana Mangold, 87, performs, it is often on a handmade Paraguayan harp she learned to play more than 30 years ago. “When I play, it’s usually with strings attached,” she said with a smile. Her strumming these past 20 years earned her a national honor. She was selected from nominees from … [Read more...] about Strings Attached
