Happy New Year! The year 2020 was certainly not the start to a new decade that we all anticipated and it presented many challenges and difficult times. But, among the negative, Prescott continued to shine and community members continued to come together to support one another. I know all of us are, … [Read more...] about Welcoming the New Year, Reflecting on Accomplishments
Mayor Greg Mengarelli
Reflecting on 2020’s Bright Side
As the holiday season approaches, it gives us an opportunity to reflect back as well as to look forward. By any measure, 2020 has been a difficult year. No one needs to be reminded of the havoc and sorrow created by COVID, but there were good moments, too, and it is important for us to take a moment … [Read more...] about Reflecting on 2020’s Bright Side
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
Enjoying the Outdoors
While current events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have us in uncertain times, we still have much to look forward to. Temperatures are warming and the sun is beginning to shine a bit longer each day. As we all begin enjoying the first musings of spring and anticipate summer, it is the perfect … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Outdoors
Preparing for Fire Season
Despite ongoing cold temperatures, it is always important to remember in our area that fire season is right around the corner as we approach late spring and early summer. While we are always thinking ahead and working hard to be prepared, it in no way means we can let our guard down. In fact, … [Read more...] about Preparing for Fire Season
Managing Development, Maintaining Values
As we celebrated the groundbreaking on the new passenger terminal at Prescott Regional Airport (PRC) in early January, there was much discussion about the growth and development in our community. Celebrating nearly a year and a half of service with United Express and more than 73,000 total … [Read more...] about Managing Development, Maintaining Values
Looking Back at 2019 in Prescott
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Arizona’s Christmas City. The holiday season here in Prescott is truly one of the greatest times of the year and provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate all that we have to be thankful for. 2019 has been an outstanding year for our community and we … [Read more...] about Looking Back at 2019 in Prescott
