“Start Our State” got lots of press, but will they get on the ballot? By Sam Stone Perhaps it’s the explosion of modern media outlets, or our national 24/7 obsession with controversy. But for two months last year, people in Arizona must have thought it was 1860 again. Except in 1860 there was no television. [...]
Musical Capitols
February 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The extended journey of the Arizona Capitol By Priscilla Racke The future of the United States was anything but certain in 1863: the future of settlers in the wilderness of Arizona even less so. In the east, north, south and west, American blood flowed freely as brother waged brutal war on brother, and western settlers [...]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
February 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
A newcomers guide to Tucson Opinion By James T. Harris “The Beautiful Man” Radio Host at 104.1 The Truth If you told me in January 2011 that one year later, I would be living in the desert, apart from my family (and the Green Bay Packers), in a small apartment, I would have stared at [...]
Update – Locations that Carry The Arizonan
February 9, 2012 By 1 Comment
Valero Mini Market 15240 N Oracle, Catalina Catalina Chevron Mini Market 520 N Pinal Parkway, Florence Florence McDonald’s 801 N Highway 79, Florence Florence Alive Fitness & Training Center 10370 N La Canada Dr. Oro Valley Arizona Radiology 5960 N La Cholla Blvd. Oro Valley Big 5 Sporting Goods 10390 N La Canada Dr. Oro [...]
Elephants Trump Horses
February 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
An In-State Rivalry Involving Scottsdale and Tucson but Sri Lanka is the Winner by Jason Winsky The annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is February 23 at the Rodeo Fairgrounds, 4823 S. 6th Avenue in Tucson. The parade will begin at 9am at the intersection of Park and Fair, and end at the Fairground on [...]
That Coach Ain’t Got Game
February 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
Being a decently longtime Tucson Resident – I can remember Tucson Mayor Lew Murphy (during the pre-Disco era!) – I know much of living with less than stellar local college and minor league sports teams. Oh sure, the University of Arizona’s Men’s Basketball has left little to cry about since Coach Fred Snowden (may God [...]