During the Summer of 2020, the typically-lively Prescott area was host to far fewer attendees at summer special events. The impacts of COVID-19 were being felt here and throughout the world, causing everyone to be cautious and conscious of taking care of themselves and others. Now that numbers are … [Read more...] about Welcoming Summer with Open Doors in ‘Everyone’s Hometown’
Greg Mengarelli
New Passenger Terminal Opens at Prescott Regional Airport
After a year of construction and anticipation, the beautiful new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) opened to the public on March 30. Over the years, as Prescott has grown and changed, so too has the airport, and the new terminal is a testament to that. With a welcoming courtyard … [Read more...] about New Passenger Terminal Opens at Prescott Regional Airport
Celebrating Prescott’s New Airport Terminal
It was accurately called “the newest airport terminal in the world,” at least for one day. The $15 million Prescott Regional Airport Terminal (PRC) opened on March 30, with a formal ribbon-cutting commemorating the opening at 3 p.m. on March 31. The 18,000-square-foot modern building replaces … [Read more...] about Celebrating Prescott’s New Airport Terminal
Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
Spring is beginning to make an appearance here in Arizona, and we are all beginning to turn our attention once again to the vast array of outdoor activities available in the Prescott community. One of the greatest gifts our hometown has given us during the uncertainty of the last year has been the … [Read more...] about Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
Staying Firewise to Reduce Wildfire Risks in Our Community
Even though winter only recently decided to make an appearance, it is always important to remember that in our area, fire season is still just around the corner as we approach late spring and early summer. While it is the ultimate goal of the Prescott Fire Department and other agency partners to … [Read more...] about Staying Firewise to Reduce Wildfire Risks in Our Community
Honoring Prescott’s Patriotic and Holiday Spirit
As the difficult year of 2020 comes to an end, we look forward to welcoming the joy of the holiday season. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact, our community has been strong – knowing we would weather the tough times. As we watch the leaves change, there is the … [Read more...] about Honoring Prescott’s Patriotic and Holiday Spirit
Remembering the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Today, I want to relate a story that was recently told to me by a physician friend. In times like these, it is fascinating how something that seemed so long ago in our past can be so intrinsically tied to the things we are experiencing currently. The story is from the 1950s, when fear from a dreaded … [Read more...] about Remembering the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Working for Success in New Ways
If the first six months of 2020 have taught us anything, it is that ingenuity is even more important to running a business than ever before, and that the support of community can get us through just about anything. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been trying and has put everyone to the test, it … [Read more...] about Working for Success in New Ways
July Fourth Means Something More This Year
In light of recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the movements and protests taking place all over the world, the usual sentiments of the July 4 holiday mean something a little more. As we take time to reflect and celebrate the freedoms we are all so fortunate to have and gather with … [Read more...] about July Fourth Means Something More This Year
Re-Opening the Community
As we approach the start of the gorgeous summer season here in Prescott, it continues to impress me watching our citizens and local businesses navigate through the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been many frustrating days, but overall, we are seeing days with promise and hope. … [Read more...] about Re-Opening the Community
