Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Arizona, Prescott holds the distinction of hosting the World’s Oldest Rodeo, a testament to the enduring spirit of the American West. Since its inception in 1888, the Prescott Frontier Days, Inc., also referenced as the Prescott Rodeo, has not only captivated audiences with its adrenaline-pumping contests, but has also […]
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Ruff’s Closet Offers Free Shopping for YC Students Needing Business Clothes
After months of dreaming, planning, collecting donations and creating a boutique-like shopping experience, the Yavapai College Student Government Association (SGA) has opened a free professional apparel store for students. Ruff’s Closet, affectionately named for YC’s Roughrider mascot, Ruff, officially opened earlier this month following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the doorway of the space adjacent to […]
Lawyer Discusses Impact of Abortion Ban on Physicians
On April 9, 2024, Arizona’s Supreme Court issued a ruling restoring a law from 1864 that completely bans abortion except in cases when it is necessary to save the mother’s life. This ruling supersedes the 2022 statute approved by the Republican-controlled legislature and signed by a Republican governor, which permits a physician to perform an […]
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Grand Canyon Wrangler Moves Mule Trains through All Seasons
An encounter with mules on the Grand Canyon trails is like finding yourself in the middle of a Western movie. But for the wranglers, it’s the real deal and a job they wouldn’t trade for anything. Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) Animal Packer Matthew Joseph says, “I love it! I get to be in the Grand Canyon, […]
The Garage Puts Music in Harm’s Way
The Garage recording studio producer Max Harms is proof that big things can happen in small places. Working out of his Camp Verde garage turned audio engineering production studio, Harms is drumming up business from as far away as Canada and New York. Just 26 years old, Harms was born in Evanston, Chicago, and his […]
Chip Norton Conserves Water, Supplies Brewers with Sinagua Malt
The next time you’re driving down I-17 and pass Camp Verde, you might give a little more thought to this quiet mecca. Along with its designation as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) and its eclectic restaurants, there is a barley malthouse, where the barley grain is processed to be used in beer making. Here, Sinagua […]