Stretching across miles of historic grazing land, 53 wind turbines are being lifted into place on Babbitt Ranches north of Flagstaff. They are scheduled to be operating in early 2024, delivering enough wind-generated electricity to power 40,000 Arizona homes. For Babbitt Ranches Community members on … [Read more...] about Standing for Renewable Energy
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Fall Harvest Brings Families to Mortimer Farms
Mortimer Farms has sweet corn and 50 types of pumpkins available during its month-long Pumpkin Festival in October. While the festival is every day, there are more events on the weekends. Mortimer Farms has 54 vegetables and fruits growing at various times of the year. Mortimer also has an area … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Brings Families to Mortimer Farms
Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Award in Prescott
An invisible, yet powerful, thread of overcoming adversity to achieve long-held dreams wove its way through the audience of more than 100 attendees during the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards as women came together to honor and celebrate each other Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the … [Read more...] about Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Award in Prescott
Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
With the risk of a heart attack for first responders 300% higher than the average person, organizers of the Big Sting country music festival and campout are hoping to raise $200,000 so they can continue to support health screenings and patients in need through money raised at the 9th annual event, … [Read more...] about Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
Village Camp in Bellemont Offers Cabins, RV Sites and Ownership Option
As glamping continues to trend with today’s travelers, one of the most recent Northern Arizona glamorous camping resorts is Village Camp Flagstaff, which features a diverse range of accommodations. Village Camp Flagstaff offers posh cabins, spacious RV sites and opportunities to own mountain … [Read more...] about Village Camp in Bellemont Offers Cabins, RV Sites and Ownership Option
Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
A new adventure in food has arrived in Camp Verde, and locals from Prescott to Sedona are savoring the flavors. Featuring Eastern European entrees ranging from Chicken Kiev to Hungarian Goulash, Astoria International Bistro owners Levi and Svetlana Pakanaev say they have found a paradise where … [Read more...] about Camp Verde Savors Old World Flavors
How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
How much wood would a woodworker work if a woodworker could craft wood? Courtney Wilson wasn’t looking for the answer to that question, but she got it anyway when she asked her husband, Chris, to build a wooden mantel over their fireplace. The wooden mantel, plus six pieces of heavy, large … [Read more...] about How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
Creating a Smart Campus
A Northern Arizona University 10-year development plan calls for building three dorms to house 1,200 students, a new campus gateway and other improvements to usher in a “smart campus” of the future. Building all the projects in the master plan would cost more than $2 billion, said NAU spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Creating a Smart Campus
Maui: An Island in Pain
Reeling from what have been called the deadliest fires in the last century of U.S. history, residents across Maui are hurting. More than 100 people are dead. Hundreds are said to be missing. Survivors say they are in shock. Some weep for a loss that has left many homeless, traumatized and … [Read more...] about Maui: An Island in Pain
Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Once again, Flagstaff’s longest-running Mountain Bike Race, Bear Jaw Groove, got rolling at Arizona Nordic Village with excited faces, colorful jerseys and zippy bikes. “We had our largest attendance ever,” said Bear Jaw Events Coordinator Stevie Sanchez, who, for the first time, rode in the race … [Read more...] about Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove