Photo caption: The family-friendly environment of the recently opened 300-person dining room at Arizona Downs attracts large Sunday crowds. Arizona Downs Opens Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day weekend sees the beginning of live horseracing at the formerly bankrupt Arizona Downs race track. In fact, Arizona Downs in central Yavapai County is destined to become the … Read More…
Once again, Prescott is in the national spotlight. The prestigious Millken Institute ranked Prescott as the “…Number 26—Best Performing Small Cities in the U.S.” for 2017-2018. More than 200 small communities nationally were evaluated. That is a jump of seven spots up from the 2016 ranking of No. 33. That’s not all. A second survey … Read More…
Photo caption: Bill Tinnin proudly displays the 50th anniversary tee-shirt he received which commemorates the upcoming of astronauts landing on the moon. Few remember 50 years ago— June 20, 1969—when Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and uttered those now famous words, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” … Read More…
Several hundred people attending the annual meeting of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce (PCC) heard Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli praise the local business community for its ongoing support of economic growth, increased employment and new businesses. The noon luncheon at the Prescott Resort on Jan. 19 also saw the welcoming of the new chair, Suzanne … Read More…
As part of its 35th anniversary, leaders and board members at the Phippen Museum of Western Art are increasing its diversified programs. Edd Kellerman, the museum’s recently named Executive Director, said, “Our ever-increasing visibility is related to the increasing number of events we host and shows and exhibits we schedule.” As a result, he said, … Read More…
Home-schooled third grader Aliyah Alpert emerged as champion on the 252nd word in the 36th round during the 73rd annual Yavapai County Spelling Bee, Saturday, March 9, in the historic auditorium at Prescott Mile High Middle School. The diminutive victor won by spelling “Romaji—a method of writing Japanese in Roman characters. “Miss Alpert, an extremely … Read More…
The Prescott POPS Symphony Orchestra begins its 28th season July 7 when it performs “The Music of America” at 3 p.m. in the Yavapai College Performing Arts Center YCPAC). Music director and conductor Joe Place already is promising exceptional musical experiences during the five-concert 2019-2020 season. “Our talented local musicians delight in bringing audiences memorable … Read More…
Photo caption: Drake Cement company’s expansion of facilities resulted in significant increases in employees and payroll during the past five years. Company executives remain confident that upward growth will continue. Drake Cement LLC has exceeded earlier predictions and continues to grow. It is located about 26 miles north of Prescott on Highway 89. Payroll almost … Read More…
Photo caption: Leah Hubbard, City of Prescott Water Resources coordinator, urges residents to attend the monthly water conservation education presentations and to participate in the WatrerConservation Rebate Program. The City of Prescott emphasizes conserving water, noting its necessity to sustain reasonable growth without jeopardizing coming generations. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli stresses that water conservation is … Read More…
Photo caption: Prescott Regional Airport (formerly known as Prescott Municipal Airport) has become an important hub for Essential Air Services. United Express (operated by SkyWest Airlines) is projected to fly more than 25,000 commercial passengers from the airport to either Denver or Los Angles during calendar year 2019. (Photo by Ray Newton) After only six … Read More…