Fascinated by solar scenes he had experienced while visiting Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff and the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) campus in Prescott, Curtis Peacock composed “Starkeeper Sonata” last summer. Peacock, who teaches humanities at … [Read more...] about Solar Systems Inspire Composer
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 … [Read more...] about World-Class Astronomical Facilities Collide
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 … [Read more...] about Region Celebrates Airport Terminal Construction
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 … [Read more...] about Capturing the Big Moments
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 … [Read more...] about NAU Foresters Search for Resilient Trees to Restore Panama’s Tropical Dry Forest
Cobras, Vipers, Spiders and Stingrays Move into the Desert
Touted as “the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions,” the celebrity-studded Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event offered a week of stunning rides, from vintage Corvettes to Retro-Mods to first production 2021 series, like the Lexus LC 500 Convertible fresh off the assembly line. The massive annual … [Read more...] about Cobras, Vipers, Spiders and Stingrays Move into the Desert
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 … [Read more...] about Over the Moon with Soft Skills
Former Green Beret Tackling Jail Issues
The coming weeks and months will be demanding and intense, says Yavapai County Board of Supervisors Chair Craig Brown. Requests continue to come in for more services and facilities. That, he says, coupled with what looks to be an aggressive political year, will heat up the governmental … [Read more...] about Former Green Beret Tackling Jail Issues
Reviewing the Four Pillars of a Loan Application
With a mortgage loan application, there are four specific areas that are considered when making the determination as to whether the loan will be approved or not. I like to consider these areas the four pillars of a loan application. The reason is that each of these four areas is unique, but equally … [Read more...] about Reviewing the Four Pillars of a Loan Application
Willow Creek Apartments Ready for Occupancy
Area residents who prefer apartments in the north-central area of Prescott now have that opportunity. Willow Creek Apartments, a 160-unit complex on a five-acre development located at 3137 Willow Creek Road, is accepting renters for studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and carriage house … [Read more...] about Willow Creek Apartments Ready for Occupancy