The last echo of a mining boom died long ago in this old village in Northern Arizona, yet it’s no ghost town, still boasting roughly 250 residents. But it’s not your stereotypical small town either, for individualism runs rampant, and there’s even some important public art here.
Recreation
Strike Zone Bowling Center’s oldest senior still playing at 93.
Question: What do you say is our planting zone? I got a Plant Smart Sensor for Christmas, and it says we are a 7B, which is way lower than I’ve read. Just because a website says a tree or plant will be OK for a certain zone doesn’t mean it is necessarily, right?
Rugby players and enthusiasts from all over the world are expected to invade Las Vegas with the USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament slated for Feb. 9 to Feb. 12 at Sam Boyd Stadium. But Las Vegas residents don’t have to travel far year-round to witness — and play — the growing sport.
Now is a great time of year to head out to Lake Mead National Recreation Area and enjoy the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail.
Question: When is a good time to plant fruit trees?
I surveyed some of my cohorts, colleagues and cronies to see what their resolution concerning golf for 2012 might be.
Question: I would like to cut back some cassia, Texas ranger and Rosemary plants that have grown too large. When is the best time to do so?
A New Year’s resolution you can carry out is to visit one of the nearby national parks with which our region is so richly blessed. One of the best for winter months is the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
No cape or super power or menacing villain, just a will for thrill.
Question: When should I cut my grape vines back? They’re on a trellis and are 1 year old. During the summer, they spread out very well and produced several large groups of table grapes.