When Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070 – legislation designed to give the state tools to reduce illegal immigration – outcry, and threats by several cities to boycott Arizona, followed. SB1070, also known as Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, makes the failure to carry immigration documents a state crime and gives the police broad power to detain anyone suspected of being an illegal immigrant. When police have stopped someone for unlawful activity … [Read more...] about Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
Jennifer Wesselhoff
Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
With cooler temperatures on the rise and the departure of the Arizona Cardinals, Flagstaff’s busiest season for tourists may be slowing. However, Flagstaff may have fared better than most cities statewide when it comes to this year’s tourism season. According to Heather Ainardi, director of the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), “For the first time since January 2008, Flagstaff is reporting three consecutive months of positive increases in hotel occupancy rates. Amid statewide … [Read more...] about Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone
Think of Sedona and the first thing that comes to mind is its spectacu- lar red rocks. The second thing is probably the spiritual and metaphysical side to this pretty little city of a just over 10,000. Sedona, by some, is considered the psychic capital of the world and sup- ports many new age businesses – from astrologers, to aura readers, to intuitives, to guided tours of the famous vortexes that are believed to enhance the powers of prayer, healing and meditation In fact, there are no … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Age Businesses Form Cornerstone