1.You celebrate all your special occasions at Chalo’s, Casa de Reynoso OR Guaoys El Rey OR the Country Club. 2. Wal Mart is THE shopping mall.. 3. You cried when Java Junction burned down and took the movie theater with it. (The Pioneer Hotel Fire was July of 2005) 4. …
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Why a STEMFest?
Did you know that the average cell phone has more computing power than NASA had when it landed a man on the moon in 1969? Today’s youth have more technology and free flow of information at their disposal than any generation before them. Already dubbed the Net Geners (born between …
Read More »STEMfest 2014 is Coming in March
“I remember not too long ago sitting in this very auditorium, listening to a speaker – much like myself today — asking myself, what does this bring me?” The audience of still impressionable Miami junior high and high school students listened intently as local entrepreneur Luke Kannegaard spoke to them about …
Read More »An Appreciation of McKusick Tiles
At Boyce Thompson Arboretum, when a visitor walks to Ayer Lake, he or she will notice displays of decorative tiles inside the two gazebos. On closer inspection, one recognizes that the tiles illustrate an array of animal life, mostly birds, which can be seen in the park. …
Read More »A Dancer’s Bad Luck by Anessa Thompson
My life as a dancer is everything to me. Before I go on, I should introduce myself. My name is Reenae Treasure and I am 13 years old. This is the story of how I lost an amazing chance to my dream school, “A Dancer’s School.” It all started when …
Read More »Beneath the Lens at the Arboretum
The folks at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum have been posting some fascinating facts, along with photos, about the magnificent little creatures that roam this side of the desert on their Facebook page lately. We have been so intrigued that we asked if we could re-post some of their photos and …
Read More »Globe-Miami Goes Wild
Program Helps Communities Discover, Promote Wildlife Viewing Opportunities PHOENIX (May 1, 2013) –Through the new Go WILD program developed by the Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association (AWWTA), Globe-Miami, Arizona has discovered its own wildlife watching opportunities for nature enthusiasts to enjoy. As one of the most environmentally diverse states …
Read More »Rhythym on the Rails: Verde Canyon Rail Road
Clarkdale, AZ – The American railroad is the stuff of legend and folklore, inspiring poems, novels, film and song. On Saturday, August 31, Verde Canyon Railroad’s Rhythm on the Rails serves passengers a special blend of trains and tunes with this onboard concert in the Canyon. The brilliant scenery …
Read More »Need Help Harvesting Your Pomegranates? Want to Learn How?
Your Pomegranates Are Ripe?! Call Jerry! Jerry Temanson harvests pomegranates from around Gila County each year and makes a variety of jellies, syrups, vinaigrettes—and even wines—from pomegranates, prickly pears and other local fruits. Guest ContributorGuest Contributors include press releases, guest authors, and columnists who contribute less than 4 times a …
Read More »Home Hero Capes… Every Home Needs at Least One!
Times are a tad bit tougher these days than most young people have ever seen, but many generations before have seen such hardships. The lesson learned from those times gone by is that with hope and sacrifice the tough times will pass and we will be better for the strength …
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