‘We Were So Grateful’

‘We Were So Grateful’

Vietnam refugee—PUSD nurse—recollects refugee experience By Joanna Dodder Nellans The war in Ukraine has been stirring up memories for Mai Nguyen. The impending North Vietnamese military invasion of South Vietnam forced Mai’s family to flee to the United States...
A Local Favorite

A Local Favorite

White Horse Lake outside of Williams offers a secluded forest setting By Joanna Dodder Nellans Ask some of Prescott’s old-timers to name their favorite local forest hangout, and you’re likely to hear about a place closer to Williams: White Horse Lake....
Putting Her Clients on a Wise Path

Putting Her Clients on a Wise Path

In a male-dominated field, Veronica Aguilera masters the role of wealth advisor By Joanna Dodder Nellans • Photo by Trisha Shaffer Synthesizing knowledge from three decades of diverse banking roles, Veronica Aguilera now thoroughly enjoys the freedom of being a wealth...
Empowering … and Fun!

Empowering … and Fun!

Overcoming all kinds of obstacles at Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course By Joanna Dodder Nellans If you suffer from a fear of heights and want to rise above it, this is the place for you. The Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course (FLG X) features five courses with...
A Spicy Celebration

A Spicy Celebration

Mexican heritage comes alive May 7 with Cinco de Mayo fiesta in Sedona By Joanna Nellans The Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village kicks off its festival season with a spicy Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 7, the Saturday closest to the 5. A north-of-the-border...
Breathtaking Grandeur

Breathtaking Grandeur

Fall in Lucerne, Switzerland … and a rundown of the best things to do there By Molly Fernow “I think I am on the wrong train,” I said to myself while on the five-minute ride from Zurich, Switzerland to Lucerne. My international travel skills have gotten a bit rusty in...