Amidst the crowd of several hundred spectators were Justin, Jessica and three-year-old Hud Greer. The Exeter, California family kept cowboy Scott Westlake busy keeping track of their bids in the Annual Colt Sale on Saturday, July 9. At the end of the day, the Greers were the event’s volume buyers, purchasing eight colts for Greer Livestock and ending the auction in a lively bidding competition for a sorrel colt at $15,500, a Babbitt Ranches record. Earlier in the day, they purchased … [Read more...] about Colt Sale Celebrates Babbitt Ranches Community
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Back-to-School; Open for Business
It is August, back-to-school month, and Daniel Despain is busy. Despain is the store manager of the new Teaching & Learning Stuff in the Flagstaff Mall. With a motto of “Smart Starts Here” and banners inside urging learners to “Believe, Achieve, Succeed,” the store opened about two months ago and stands as a pantheon to the thrills of education. The interior of the spacious facility entices shoppers with a plethora of colorful and fascinating educational products, from smiley-face … [Read more...] about Back-to-School; Open for Business
Flagstaff Experiencing Growing Business Interest
The past couple of years have seen a significant growth in the number of businesses operating in Flagstaff, with newcomers such as Sportsman’s Warehouse, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Smashburger. City officials attribute it to Flagstaff’s burgeoning reputation as both an affordable location to carry out business and a desirable place to live. This trend looks to continue as more restaurants, hotels and other commercial and industrial developments move forward from early planning to … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Experiencing Growing Business Interest
Personal Training Entrepreneurs Flexing their Business Expansion Muscles
Some clients have lost well over 100 pounds, some are no longer on blood pressure medicine, and some have experienced greater success in their professional lives after achieving nutrition, weight and fitness goals. Positive stories of personal achievement and healthy lifestyle changes abound in the High Altitude Personal Training gym on the west side of Flagstaff. But now, the owners of HAPT plan to impact more lives as they expand into the Phoenix market. Flagstaff natives Dustin Evans … [Read more...] about Personal Training Entrepreneurs Flexing their Business Expansion Muscles
Botox Strain Used in Fish Survival Training Camp
Matt O’Neill is managing a survival training camp of sorts for imperiled native fish. The Arizona Game and Fish Department biologist says the small bonytail chub and razorback sucker are being eaten into extinction by non-native game fish like flathead catfish, largemouth bass and stripers that are swimming in their Colorado River home. But one of the biggest problems is that the little fish do not even know they are big fish food. In fact, they move toward hungry predators. O’Neill says they … [Read more...] about Botox Strain Used in Fish Survival Training Camp
Video Team Showcasing Flagstaff
They are aiming for a young, video-savvy audience. The team of three at 4 Flag TV wants to entertain, educate and shine the spotlight on what is going on in the community. They produce three-minute video features about activities in and around Flagstaff and some commercials for local businesses that seem more like features than ads. Recently, they created a commercial for Custom Sound and the owner is very happy with it. “I like it a lot,” said owner Ryan Elewaut. “They are great to … [Read more...] about Video Team Showcasing Flagstaff
The Collective: Signaling a Rebirth
Blending with the dramatic red color palette of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte that grace the background, The Collective in the Village of Oak Creek is a revitalized multi-use gathering space where residents and visitors can shop, eat, celebrate and just enjoy the natural beauty. Thomas MacPherson and his Fenix Private Capital Group purchased the property last year after selling another project in Phoenix. "It's a nice center, I love Sedona, and it's a great place to spend time and money to … [Read more...] about The Collective: Signaling a Rebirth
Chinle Team Fighting Childhood Obesity
Chinle’s “Growing Healthy Dine Families” team has been recognized for its efforts to fight childhood obesity. The Canyon Ranch Institute Healthy World Scholarship is honoring four groups across the nation that improve the health and well being of children through healthy eating. Besides Chinle, Greenville, South Carolina, Savannah, Georgia and Wilkes County, North Carolina are receiving scholarships. The teams live and work in these communities and are comprised of 15 experts in health … [Read more...] about Chinle Team Fighting Childhood Obesity
Flagstaff Ranked Sixth Least Stressful City
It appears the country is finding out what Flagstaff and Arizona residents have known for a long time: Flagstaff is a great place to live and visit. And, fortunately for those who live in Flagstaff, stress is less of a factor, according to SmartAsset.com, than almost all other cities in the United States. To find the least-stressed cities in America, a variety of factors were taken into account, including: Physical activity levels Average hours of sleep per night Length of commute … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ranked Sixth Least Stressful City
Isn’t She Grand?
Step into the renovated lobby of the historic Weatherford Hotel and you might sound like Flagstaff’s Bob Smith who was overheard saying, “This is amazing! It’s like stepping back in time.” Owners Henry Taylor and Sam (Pamela) Green Taylor have been at it again. The latest phase of their 40-year restoration project is evident from the moment you walk through the door. The lobby’s original 19-foot-high ceiling has been restored and the grand staircase has been rebuilt. “It’s everything we … [Read more...] about Isn’t She Grand?