From the beginning, attention to detail has defined the approach at Cove Mesa Vineyard Winery Tasting Room, a philosophy owner Emil Molin credits for the winery’s growing list of local, state and national honors. Molin and his wife, Cynthia, opened Cove Mesa in 2020, during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We were just sitting around and decided to open the winery,” he said. What followed surprised even him. Licensing, a process that can take months or longer, was completed in less … [Read more...] about Meticulous Winemaking Pays Off at Cove Mesa Vineyard
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Policing, Affordable Housing, Community College Collaboration: CCC Helping with Community Needs
Fall has arrived. The air is crisp. The leaves are changing to yellows, reds and browns, and students at Coconino Community College are deep into their studies for the semester. As interim president for the college these few months, I am quite amazed to see the passion of the faculty and staff in their dedication to help meet community needs and students’ dreams for their futures. To that end, partnerships, as I have learned, have been a cornerstone of CCC’s efforts, and I would like to spend … [Read more...] about Policing, Affordable Housing, Community College Collaboration: CCC Helping with Community Needs
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 among all 50 states as winner of the Good Samaritan Society “Ever Forward Champion Volunteer Award.” Hundreds recognized Mangold publicly during June 24 formal ceremonies at the Good Samaritan … [Read more...] about Strings Attached









