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World-Class Astronomical Facilities Collide

Effects of the collaboration between Lowell Observatory and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) are going to be “astronomical,” said Planetarium Director Eric Edelman. Edelman is referring to the recently-formed partnership between the two world-famous scientific facilities. In brief, Lowell Observatory and ERAU are going to partner in sharing research […]

Region Celebrates Airport Terminal Construction

After years of planning, an official groundbreaking for the $15 million passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport had more than 200 invited guests applauding and cheering on the afternoon of Jan. 7 Dignitaries from Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley joined state and federal officials in the ceremonial tossing of dirt to initiate the construction […]

NAU Foresters Search for Resilient Trees to Restore Panama’s Tropical Dry Forest

Smoke rises from picturesque rolling hills on Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. Cows, goats, chickens and horses move about cleared pastures. From a Los Santos mountain vista, Ruth Metzel of Pro Eco Azuero points out different land uses – a teak plantation, large burns and pastures, and pockets of dry tropical forest. “This is the area we […]

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Capturing the Big Moments

The images captured by professional photographer Tracy Fultz reflect the heart and soul of the artist behind the lens as much as the people in front of it. “Photography is a vessel to share happiness,” said Fultz, owner of Blushing Cactus Photography in Prescott. “It’s about building relationships and being a part of meaningful moments […]

Over the Moon with Soft Skills

Jessica Watkins is a 31-year-old, unassuming, small-framed geologist with an easy smile and former member of a Division I national champion rugby team. She is many things, including an astronaut-in-training, but she’s not a pilot…yet. When NASA selected her from a field of 1,800 applicants to be one of 13 individuals being trained for possible […]

Pronghorn Ranch Subdivision Developing in Prescott Valley

Two parcels of land on the east and the northeast boundaries of Pronghorn Ranch Parkway have been approved by the Prescott Valley Town Council for a 189-lot housing subdivision. That approval came in late December when town officials reported that decisions regarding traffic control had been resolved. By a 6-0 vote, with one council member […]

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