In the tranquility of a late spring Flagstaff morning, Dr. Ralph Oliver Raymond would walk the land and and toss out dandelion seeds. “He wanted to make sure there were plenty of dandelions so that those who didn’t have a lot of money could pick them and receive nutrients from the tea they could make from the stems,” said long-time Flagstaff resident Billy Cordasco. Dr. Raymond, by all accounts, was a quiet, deeply caring family doctor who raised sheep, had a great love for the land and … [Read more...] about Sowing Seeds
Frank Garcia
La Fonda: Staying True to its Roots
Tired of the daily grind and wanting to take charge of their lives, three brothers – Sylvester, Frank and Albert Garcia – and their father, Erminio, borrowed $6,000 (a hefty sum in 1957) to start a little restaurant tucked away in Flagstaff’s Sun-nyside neighborhood. The men named their restaurant La Fonda, homage to the Spanish term “fondita,” or the makeshift eateries that sprang up throughout the West to offer gold miners respite, sustenance and … [Read more...] about La Fonda: Staying True to its Roots
