Across from the Xanterra South Rim is a mule barn sitting on an inconspicuous lot at the Grand Canyon Village. The historic building was a blacksmith’s shop. Inside, the old wooden floors show their age, while the aroma of worked leather and mules give away its purpose. This is Joe Marshall’s territory: the Saddle Maker’s shop. Neatly arranged are leather straps and scraps, saddles, tools, machinery, a bottle of soda and a bag of chips. Like a Western Santa in his workshop, Marshall … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Saddle Maker Enjoying the Ride
Weatherford Hotel Great Pinecone Drop Marking 21 Years of New Year’s Celebrations
The Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pinecone Drop turns 21 this year. After two decades of New Year’s Eve revelry, the Great Pinecone Drop has secured its place in history as an important mountain town tradition and winter tourist attraction. This New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31, thousands of residents and visitors are expected to gather again as they pour into the streets of historic downtown Flagstaff to cheer on Northern Arizona’s celebrated symbol of hope and renewal. “Each year, the Great … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Great Pinecone Drop Marking 21 Years of New Year’s Celebrations
Empowering Tribes with Clean Energy
Arizona is blessed with an abundance of sun and the resulting solar power it can generate if properly harnessed. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than on the open landscapes of the Hopi Reservation and the Navajo Nation. Suzanne Singer, a member of the Navajo tribe who grew up in Flagstaff, has a background in mechanical engineering and energy analysis and is uniquely qualified to lead an effort to develop energy independence in tribal communities in Northern Arizona and across the … [Read more...] about Empowering Tribes with Clean Energy
Restoring Coral Reefs
A third of a mile off the west coast of Hawaii in Makaiwa Bay, bright white-violet pops of color almost glow from the seafloor some 30 feet below the surface in comfortably warm water. Although pleasant and beautiful to humans, neither the ocean temperature in October nor the color of the coral is a healthy sign. Sandra Romer dives down to point out skeletons of cauliflower coral. To communicate mortality, she makes an underwater gesture with her hand across her throat. Nearby, she finds a … [Read more...] about Restoring Coral Reefs
Shonto Brownie Sets Example for Giving Back
Kylee Henry is nine years old. Already, she has a deep appreciation for state and national parks, tribal lands and other sacred places. She hopes future generations will be able to enjoy them and learn about history. “I want to help people protect and preserve the land,” she said. On a warm August day, Kylee volunteered with Glen Canyon’s Graffiti Removal and Intervention Team (GRIT) and other volunteers working with Glen Canyon National Park to clean up sandstone surfaces at Horseshoe Bend … [Read more...] about Shonto Brownie Sets Example for Giving Back
North Country Helping to Solve Physician Shortage
North Country HealthCare has received notice of an early holiday gift. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced that it will fund North Country’s family medicine residency program with a $5.4 million grant over four years. Four new doctors are expected to begin training in July 2020. HRSA’s funding will come from its Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program. The award will come in $150,000 amounts per year for each resident trained. As a … [Read more...] about North Country Helping to Solve Physician Shortage
Symposium Discusses Sustainable Economic Development
Strategies that work in building economic growth, businesses and jobs in the greater Phoenix area and Tucson do not always transfer to rural and non-metropolitan communities like Flagstaff, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Payson and Prescott. That is what participants from 14 communities and five counties heard at the half-day Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) symposium conducted in Camp Verde on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Camp Verde Mayor Charlie Gorman and Star Valley Councilmember … [Read more...] about Symposium Discusses Sustainable Economic Development
Should You Sell Your Home This Winter?
Winter has officially arrived and so has the time of year when home sellers wonder whether they should keep their properties on the market or take them off. Or, if owners haven’t listed their home yet, they may be asking themselves if they should wait until spring, or brave the cold and snowy real estate market. Trying to sell during the winter can be daunting for many homeowners. The season can be extremely busy for families, and the idea of taking on the additional stress of selling a house … [Read more...] about Should You Sell Your Home This Winter?
Understanding Investment Returns on Your Taxes
Sometimes, understanding the difference between your overall return for the year and your taxable gain for the year can be a bit confusing. WT Wealth Management creates portfolios with a diversified mix of assets. In addition, during the year, we may have sold some of the assets to create an asset balance that we think is appropriate. Some of these assets have probably gained value and some of them may have gone down in value. At the end of the year, we then work to minimize your taxes owed. We … [Read more...] about Understanding Investment Returns on Your Taxes
Variables Regarding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
One of the most frequently seen hearing losses is caused by noise exposure. Noise that is damaging to the delicate system of hearing can be heard from chainsaws, guns, skill saws, heavy equipment, carpentry power tools, landscaping equipment, motorcycles and off-road vehicles. A good rule of thumb is if you need to raise your voice to be heard over a noise, that noise could potentially cause hearing loss. Other factors to consider is the length of time you are exposed to loud sound and the … [Read more...] about Variables Regarding Noise-Induced Hearing Loss