Monumental New Work of Western Art Comes to Old Town Scottsdale

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — A striking new work of Western art is coming to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale this December. Way of the Wild, 1832, an eight-foot-tall bronze monument by acclaimed Western artist John Coleman, will be permanently installed near the entrance of Western Spirit Museum, creating a new public art experience for residents and visitors alike. The monument, … Read More

Guest Editorial: Don’t Let South Scottsdale Become North Tempe.

By Councilman Barry Graham I grew up in North Scottsdale, and now my wife and I are raising our sons in South Scottsdale. So I have a unique perspective on a situation that happened recently. Last Monday, Michelle Ugenti-Rita, Raoul Zubia and I sat on the same stage at the Arizona Republic Scottsdale City Council Candidate Forum. Michelle noted that … Read More

Scottsdale Council Forum Recap: Water, Growth and a Few Sharp Elbows

By Vanessa Rogers The Arizona Republic hosted a Scottsdale City Council forum that gave voters their clearest side-by-side look yet. On stage were Barry Graham, Michelle Ugenti-Rita and Raoul Zubia. The policy differences were real. However, the differences in tone may be what voters remember most. Opening Statements Set the Tone Graham opened on water. He said Scottsdale’s supply is … Read More

Well Said. Deserved Kudos From Capitalism’s Captain

  “Does it get any cooler than a flying car? Humanity owes tech titan Elon Musk its thanks for producing that marvel, demo’d Thursday, and for many other future-delivering achievements — and above all for making visionaries . . . great again.” Read the full story here.

The Ace and the Unforced Error: Ugenti-Rita’s Tale of Two Moments

By Ronald Sampson Michelle Ugenti-Rita has had two very different moments on camera lately. One was a masterclass in how to answer a powerful opponent. The other, caught on camera at a debate, handed her rival a gift. First, the ace. Standing in front of a sign that shows her in cornrows, Ugenti-Rita said Axon could have simply opposed her … Read More

Guest Editorial: Tourism is Big Business in Scottsdale

By Michelle Ugenti-Rita Fall has always been one of my favorite times of year in Scottsdale. Growing up here, I remember the excitement as tourism season kicked into gear. Throughout high school and college, I worked at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort, now the Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas, where we’d watch occupancy rates climb as business conferences, weddings, and other … Read More

Op-Ed: South Scottsdale Is Scottsdale. Period.

By Becca Linnig Raoul Zubia has called Scottsdale home his entire life. He was raised here,  educated here, and today lives in the same South Scottsdale home where he grew  up, having returned to care for his aging mother.  It’s a story familiar to many Scottsdale families: deep roots, generational ties, and  a commitment to the community that raised them.  … Read More

Op-Ed: Elections Have Consequences. So Do School Closures.

By Jeanne Beasley Elections have consequences. This week, Scottsdale families saw just how significant those consequences can be when the Governing Board voted 3-2 to close two more neighborhood schools. Copper Ridge and Laguna will join Pima and Echo Canyon as schools our community is losing. Four schools in less than a year. Behind every closure are students, teachers, families, … Read More