A painting of a viticulturist’s life goes far beyond the picturesque rows of groomed vines and trellises that eventually produce an alluring glass of fine wine. Behind the surface is a palette of backbreaking labor, stress and long hours. Just like any farmer, or in this case, winegrower, the elements of nature determine your workday. From locating the best rootstock to planting, to pruning, to bottling, other factors such as weather, viruses, fungal diseases, rodents and pests factor … [Read more...] about Arizona Wine Country Visionary Takes Guests Behind the Scenesv
Health First Foundation Grant Helps Dental Days Bring Free Dental Care to Northern Arizona
Access to dental care can be a challenge for many adults in Northern Arizona, especially for those without adequate insurance or the financial means to pay out-of-pocket for services. This challenge is what the Dental Days program aims to address – by offering mobile, no-cost dental clinics, Dental Days is helping to bridge the gap for adults who struggle to access necessary dental care because of income limitations, insurance restrictions and a lack of available providers. Founded in August … [Read more...] about Health First Foundation Grant Helps Dental Days Bring Free Dental Care to Northern Arizona
NAU Prioritizing Community Engagement
Rima and I are truly thankful to be part of this incredible community and proud to call ourselves Lumberjacks. Every day, we witness your passion for Flagstaff and the greater Northern Arizona region. Your dedication to making this a remarkable place to live and work inspires us and motivates our work at NAU. A shared vision for a better future inspired Flagstaff’s community members more than 125 years ago to establish a place for higher education. Since then, the partnership, collaboration and … [Read more...] about NAU Prioritizing Community Engagement
Prescott Frontier Days Announces 2025 World’s Oldest Rodeo Ticket Sales, Women in Rodeo Theme
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc., is proud to announce that tickets for the highly anticipated 2025 World’s Oldest Rodeo will go on sale on March 17. The event, scheduled to take place from June 30 to July 6, 2025, promises to deliver another thrilling week of rodeo action, drawing fans from across the globe to Prescott. This year, the World’s Oldest Rodeo will shine a spotlight on an extraordinary group of athletes and contributors: the Women in Rodeo. With a nod to the trailblazing women who have … [Read more...] about Prescott Frontier Days Announces 2025 World’s Oldest Rodeo Ticket Sales, Women in Rodeo Theme
How New Mortgage Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Challenging Housing Market
Housing affordability has become a significant concern for many, especially for first-time homebuyers. In the United States, the median home price has surged, making it challenging for many to enter the housing market. According to a top publisher, as of October 2024, there were approximately 30 renters for every available home for sale, a sharp increase from less than 10 in 2006, according to Freddie Mac. Understanding Housing Affordability Housing affordability refers to the ability of … [Read more...] about How New Mortgage Technology is Helping Buyers Navigate the Challenging Housing Market
Focus on Self-Love, Self-Care and Appreciation This Month
February is a time for focusing on love and appreciation. As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people may shift their focus to others and may plan to do more for the ones they love. It is great to show appreciation for them, but don’t forget that self-care is just as important. Show yourself some love and attention like you would a close friend or partner. Many people do so many things for others or may have a lot of responsibilities with work, family or running a household that they often … [Read more...] about Focus on Self-Love, Self-Care and Appreciation This Month
Seven Things to Stop Doing to Your Skin
Basic skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help prevent early aging, breakouts and other skin issues. Here are seven things to stop doing to improve your skin’s youth and health: 1. DIY Skin Care DIY projects can be fun and cost-effective for home improvements and crafts, but when it comes to skin care, kitchen-made concoctions are not ideal. Developing a safe and effective skin care formula requires careful consideration, and homemade alternatives can irritate or damage sensitive … [Read more...] about Seven Things to Stop Doing to Your Skin
The Box Studio: Building Community Through Fitness in Flagstaff
The Box Studio, co-owned by Cierra Winters, Sierra Wong and Florian Dotti, is redefining fitness in Flagstaff. Winters, a passionate force behind the business, manages everything from coaching and teaching to accounting and mentoring. An Arizona native and an NAU graduate, she was among the first seven to graduate with a fitness wellness degree in 2014. Her vision for owning a fitness business turned into reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journey of The Box Studio The Box Studio began … [Read more...] about The Box Studio: Building Community Through Fitness in Flagstaff
Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes New Doctor to Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic
Blirjon Baxhija, M.D., has joined the Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic, serving Northern Arizona Healthcare patients in Flagstaff and Cottonwood. Dr. Baxhija specializes in internal and sleep medicine. He currently is accepting new patients. “NAH knows how important it is to offer specialty services to the communities we serve, and adding a specialized sleep medicine physician to our roster will allow for more Northern Arizona residents to get the very best care, close to home,” said … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes New Doctor to Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic
Helping Parents Talk About Addiction with Their Teens
Children becoming teenagers increases worry exponentially. Your child’s teenage years are formative growth years while simultaneously being the years where bad habits become traits and consequences for mistakes become serious. It is also the period when substance use and abuse become a relevant discussion topic. Substance use is a topic parents should discuss with their teenagers because it is a topic that can affect or has affected their lives. Every teenager knows that drugs and alcohol … [Read more...] about Helping Parents Talk About Addiction with Their Teens