Fresh off a first place team-roping win at the Pioneer Days Rodeo in Clovis, New Mexico, on a Babbitt Ranches horse named Tubs, 19-year-old Cy Singer quietly conferred with his younger sisters on the front row of the bleachers at the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale. Cy, 18-year-old Sherina and … [Read more...] about Rodeo Family Wins at Auction and in the Arena
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Hissing is Never a Good Sound
I once had dinner with a rattlesnake. It was an uninvited guest, but nonetheless, it showed up at suppertime while I was grilling. I did what any courageous Arizonan should do who doesn’t have a long-handled shovel or a pair of snake tongs. I called the fire department – which I’ve heard is the No. … [Read more...] about Hissing is Never a Good Sound
Russ Lyon Presents Its Top Luxury Sales in Northern Arizona
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, Arizona’s leader in luxury real estate, is proud to present the most significant sales in Northern Arizona for the month of June. The list showcases the top five sales of Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and features Northern Arizona’s most … [Read more...] about Russ Lyon Presents Its Top Luxury Sales in Northern Arizona
Chris Shields Leads the Team at Sonesta ES Suites
Chris Shields is in love with Flagstaff and also his career. He has spent a dozen years in this mountain town and more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, including working with Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt. Today, he oversees the operations of Flagstaff’s Sonesta Extended Stay Suites as the … [Read more...] about Chris Shields Leads the Team at Sonesta ES Suites
Never Before Published Tattoo Images Illustrate Colorful Tale
A fascinating story that lay dormant inside a trunk in a grandmother’s dark basement is coming to light. Hundreds of photos, hand-painted flash tattoo art and business memorabilia preserved but hidden for almost a century illustrate the book “Tattooing to Perfection” by Flagstaff author Judith … [Read more...] about Never Before Published Tattoo Images Illustrate Colorful Tale
Texas 4000 for Cancer Rides Into Flagstaff on July 27
This summer, the Texas 4000 for Cancer 2021 team of more than 80 students from The University of Texas at Austin will return to the road in the continental U.S. on the longest annual charity bike ride in the world that, for the first time ever, will both begin and end in Austin, Texas. The team will … [Read more...] about Texas 4000 for Cancer Rides Into Flagstaff on July 27
Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives
The more than 15 months of the COVID-19 saga have brought many changes for pets, some favorable and others sad, such as becoming homeless when a family had to move because of an eviction after jobs and income were lost. Jennifer Brehler, executive director of the Humane Society of Sedona, said … [Read more...] about Dogs May Suffer as Owners Return to Busy Lives
Arizona on Fire
Billy Cordasco and Ryan Butler sat on a hilltop behind Cedar Ranch and watched as the Slate Fire pushed its way east through juniper, pinyon and ponderosa pine forest from Highway 180 toward the historic ranch house, barn, wells and pipeline north of the San Francisco Peaks. Cordasco, president and … [Read more...] about Arizona on Fire
Commercial Driver’s License Training Gets Rolling at CCC
Safety inspections. Figuring out 13 gears while double clutching. Backing a 53-foot trailer. All very important, among a host of other important skills, to successfully driving a semi, which is why a commercial driver’s license is required to operate one. Last month, Coconino Community College … [Read more...] about Commercial Driver’s License Training Gets Rolling at CCC
Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
Lowell Observatory’s vision for its education program is bold and simple: to be the premier public astronomy destination in the world. The observatory took a critical step toward achieving that goal on Saturday, June 26, by breaking ground on a 40,000-square-foot, $37.5-million discovery center. The … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Breaks Ground for World Destination
