Guest Editorial: Water – Lifeblood of the Desert Southwest

By Betty Janik & Sonnie Kirtley The desert southwest has suffered sustained drought since the mid 1990’s and this condition is expected to continue.  Recent winters experienced record setting heat which intensifies the condition. Water from the Colorado River is hurting and by extension, the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal. The CAP delivers water to the most populated regions in … Read More

Bear Down, Arizona: Why the Wildcats’ Final Four Run Matters Beyond Basketball

When Jaden Bradley’s driving layup tied the game at 42 in the second half Saturday night in San Jose, something shifted. Not just the momentum in a tight Elite Eight against Purdue, but something larger, something that coursed through living rooms and sports bars from Tucson to Flagstaff. The University of Arizona was going back to the Final Four for … Read More

Compass Arizona Announces Quail Run Manor, a $30M+ Ultra-Luxury Enclave Near The Ritz-Carlton in Paradise Valley

Approvals Clear Path for Four-Home Community Just South of The Ritz-Carlton Quail Run Manor, represented by Compass, has cleared a key hurdle in Paradise Valley, with the Town Council approving the entitlement of four luxury homesites and recordation of the plat now complete. With the subdivision now officially in place, development can move forward, setting the stage for one of the … Read More

Arizona White Wine Tasting, Cigar Lounge to Debut at Stella Artois Derby Dayclub, Sister Event to Scottsdale Polo Party, at Valley’s Only Horse Racing Track

New Cigar Lounge, White Wine Tasting Debut as Upgraded Venue Sets the Stage for an Upscale Kentucky Derby Celebration The Stella Artois Derby DayClub presented by Sanderson Lincoln returns Saturday, May 2, with a refreshed venue, upgraded experiences and brand-new ways to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at Turf Paradise. From a new cigar lounge to a white wine tasting opportunity, … Read More

Arizona Axon Bill Constitutional Challenge To Be Heard April 10

Arizona’s Unconstitutional “Axon Bill” Heads To Court April 10 As Voters Defend Their Rights Lawyers, Lobbyists And Legislators Colluded With Axon To Shield Controversial Zoning Decisions From The Voters. The Voters Are Fighting Back (Scottsdale, Ariz.)  Senate Bill1543 also known as the “Axon Bill” makes it impossible to challenge certain rezoning decisions at the ballot box. It was approved by … Read More

So…How’s That Landfill Working Out for You, Tempe?

By Ronald Sampson In May 2023, Tempe voters had a decision to make. On the table was a privately funded, $2.1 billion entertainment district built on 46 acres of city-owned land near Rio Salado Parkway and Priest Drive. The plan included a 16,000-seat NHL arena, two hotels, a 3,500-person theater, restaurants, retail, and residential units. The project’s rallying cry said … Read More

The Yankees in the Desert: A Perfect Ending, and a Worried Goodbye

It was a moment worth savoring. The New York Yankees wrapped up their spring slate last week with an exhibition series against the Cubs at Sloan Park in Mesa, their first games played in Arizona since 1951, when they briefly called Phoenix home after swapping training locations with the New York Giants. Seventy-five years is a long time between visits, … Read More

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Mullin 360 Team Up On New Costco Location, The First In The U.S. On Tribal Land

SRPMIC Continues Strategic Growth Through Diverse Economic Development Investments Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and Scottsdale-based Mullin 360 are proud to announce the March 11 approval to build a new Costco at the Loop 101 and Indian School Road. Costco will be located at 4499 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale, Arizona and will be built on SRPMIC land just north of the Scottsdale … Read More