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Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the new $41 million, 144-unit multi-family development, Montezuma Heights. The event is scheduled to be held on July 13th at 8 A.M.

Situated within walking distance to Prescott’s famous “Whiskey Row” the luxury apartment homes will be a needed and wonderful addition to Prescott, Az downtown area.

A new $41 million, 144-unit multi-family development, Montezuma Heights will break ground on July 13, 2023.Nick Malouff, developer and manager of Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC quote: “We are pleased the City of Prescott has embraced our project as it will add to the vibrancy of the downtown area and bring a live, work-play housing option to downtown”.

Located at 609 Bagby Drive, the community will have one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans, and a community building with a state of the art gym, lounge, outdoor grotto with grilling area, dog parks, multiple fire pits, and electric car charging stations.

Amenities will also include a trail connection to Granite Creek Park along with a trail extension to The Depot Shopping Center, giving residents walking access to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment venues. This new trail extension is being designed by the City of Prescott and a drawing showing the trail will be revealed at the Montezuma Heights groundbreaking.

Don Allison, partner and project manager quote: “In the planning of this exciting hilltop property, meticulous planning was done to preserve the natural beauty of the site, while offering residents a lifestyle experience with city and mountain views. In addition, all buildings will be Energy Star Certified, meeting the Environmental Protection Agency standards for “Green Certification”.

Prescott also is home to four of Arizona’s most praised museums and is filled with art galleries, antique shops, local eateries, and golfing. For a day on the water, visit one of Prescott’s four beautiful lakes, to fish, kayak, or simply enjoy nature from a trail surrounding the lake areas.

VP of new project development for MEB management services Amity Dalton quote: “Montezuma Heights, is a one-of-a-kind project that will be iconic to the downtown area of Prescott, and the community”.

The developer is Montezuma Heights Investors, LLC. The expected completion date is 20 months from the groundbreaking. MEB Management will be the manager and leasing agent for the community.

Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op will open a store in Prescott, Arizona in fall 2023. The new store will be leased from Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and located on tribal land at Frontier Village Center. The location will offer a wide assortment of apparel, gear, and expertise for camping, cycling, running, fitness, hiking, paddling, climbing, and more. For those who adventure on two wheels, a full-service bike shop will be staffed by certified mechanics.

“We look forward to joining the Prescott community, a long-respected destination for mountain biking, bouldering, climbing, and hiking at nearby natural gems such as the national preserve, Prescott Circle Trail, Watson Lake, Watson Woods Riparian Preserve and more,” said Kristen Engels, REI regional director. “Our team will also build lasting relationships with nonprofits to support efforts that protect natural places and connect people to the outdoors.”

As the country’s largest consumer co-op, anyone is welcome to tap into the expertise of REI’s store staff and online resources such as its Expert Advice library to learn or advance skills, plan adventures, and more. Members who join the co-op enjoy a range of benefits, including a used gear trade-in program called Re/Supply; discounts on shop services and experiences; a share of the co-op’s annual profits based on qualifying purchases; and more. In addition to discounts at the co-op’s bike shop, REI members receive free flat-tire repair (labor only).

REI believes deeply in supporting the long-term health of the outdoors. Each year the co-op invests millions of dollars in nonprofits to steward trails, waterways, and parks and connect people to the outdoors. Over the last five years, Arizona nonprofit partners received more than $520,000. Last year, $93,000 was distributed to 10 nonprofits across the state, including Arizona Trail Association, Ability 360, and Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund.

Complementing REI’s community investments, REI invests in nonprofits to build a more equitable and inclusive outdoor community via its community-supported nonprofit, the REI Cooperative Action Fund. Arizona recipients include Adaptive Adventures, Atabey Outdoors, Black Girls RUN! Foundation, Latino Outdoors, Native Womens Wilderness, and SiiHassin.

REI expects to hire approximately 50 employees for REI Prescott. Candidates interested in joining the team can apply online at REI.com/jobs and learn about the general hiring timeline. Candidates can set a job alert on the co-op’s career site to be notified when positions post. All employees will receive a wide variety of benefits, including generous product and service discounts, competitive pay and retirement contributions.

REI employees also enjoy unique perks, such as two paid annual “Co-op Way Days” that allow them to enjoy their favorite outdoor activity and an additional paid day off on Black Friday to encourage all employees to #OptOutside. REI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that enables a life outdoors for everyone. The co-op seeks candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, headquartered near Seattle. The nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of 23 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. REI has 181 locations in 42 states and the District of Columbia. If you can’t visit a store, you can shop at REI.com, REI Outlet, or the REI shopping app. REI isn’t just about gear.

Adventurers can take the trip of a lifetime with REI’s active adventure travel company that runs more than 100 itineraries across the country. In many communities where REI has a presence, professionally trained instructors share their expertise by hosting beginner-to advanced-level classes and workshops about a wide range of activities. To build on the infrastructure that makes life outside possible, REI invests millions annually in hundreds of local and national nonprofits that create access to—and steward—the outdoor places that inspire us all.

PRESCOTT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — During the next decade, 85% of air traffic controllers will be eligible for retirement, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The federal agency says it equals about 14,000 open positions for new controllers.

Kyle Wilkerson, an assistant professor at Embry-Riddle in Prescott, says becoming an air traffic controller is not an easy path and some of his students admit a lot of work goes into becoming one. “A lot of those planes have passengers on them so there is a big responsibility in making sure people get to where they need to go, with safety being the No. 1 priority,” said Curtis Lowe, a junior pursuing a bachelor of science in air traffic management.

Carol Martin recently graduated from the university as a pilot with a minor in air traffic management. “With all the different targets coming together, merging, going apart, really judging times and distances,” she said.

It’s a stressful position, Wilkerson says, and has become increasingly difficult to fill. “It requires a lot of ability to multitask, a lot of ability to make difficult decisions very quickly, especially without a lot of the information you would want,” he said.

Then, there’s the strict age requirements. “You have to be older than 18, but younger than 31 to be eligible to be a controller,” Wilkerson said. “It’s a very demanding industry cognitively and so there’s a mandatory retirement for the age of 56 as well.”

These shortages not only affect those in the industry but also affect travelers. “We have to essentially have a threshold and we can’t accept anymore aircraft. That’s where you start to see cancellations and delays. It’s for safety purposes,” Wilkerson said.

The good news is air traffic controllers are some of the highest-paid government employees, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics stating the median yearly salary is $130,000. “It’s ripe for the picking. I mean, you can come in here and get into an industry that needs people. I’m sure people have heard about how much you can make as an air traffic controller. It’s a very lucrative career as well,” he said.

Wilkerson says the hiring process is pretty lengthy and on top of that — this year — the FAA had a hiring limit of 1,800 positions for air traffic controllers.

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In the gullies and hills of the Granite Creek watershed northwest of the Goldwater lakes, a maze of short, interconnected trails offer access to a diverse pocket of Prescott National Forest.

Pine forests, riparian corridors, historic relics and a strangely out-of-place garden of fruit trees contribute to a continual string of eye candy in this central Arizona hike hub.

Collectively known as the White Spar Loop Trails, the shaded single tracks may be explored by way of the White Spar Campground just a couple of miles south of Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row.

Well signed and maintained, the loops are a mashup of newer trails and old standards that also link up with the 50-mile, city-circumnavigating Prescott Circle Trail.

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How to hike the White Spar Loop Trails in Prescott

While there are dozens of ways to use the White Spar Loops to cobble together a day hike or backpack trek, a short circuit using the Goldwater Lake, Banning Creek (the old standards), Apple Blossom and Twist & Shout (new kids on the block) trails is a perfect introduction to the area’s many faces.

From the dirt trailhead parking lot before the campground entrance, the circuit begins with a 1.5-mile walk on Goldwater Lake Trail. This leg climbs easily through stands of ponderosa pine, alligator juniper and oak, passing by the Hidden Valley Trail junction.

The hike hits its highest elevation (5,920 feet) at the 1-mile point, where nice views of iconic Thumb Butte and Granite Mountain peek through coniferous tree cover. The route then begins a gradual, half-mile descent to the course of Banning Creek.

The Banning Creek Trail junction can be a little confusing. Hikers may head left (north) and follow the wide dirt road that traces the creek’s west banks or go right at the “81” sign and slingshot around to get on the east bank trail. Either way, the two options converge less than a half-mile north where the creek crosses the dirt road.

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Historical highlights, plus fruit trees

Adding notes of history to the hike, an old, elevated water pipeline — a relic of early 20th century water supply technology — can be seen following the course of the creek.

Vegetation along this watery leg includes classic riparian species like willows, cottonwoods, boxelder and golden currant shrubs growing in mucky shallows and boulder-bound bends. At the 2.2-mile point, the route heads left onto Apple Blossom Trail among magnificent cottonwoods that stand along a trickling creek crossing. Within a few yards, the trail comes to another junction where it veers right to meet the eponymous apple blossoms.

Several small, spindly fruit trees line the trail, looking sort of lost among towering pines. In spring, creamy flowers scent the air and attract pollinators.

Beyond the blooming trees, the route continues straight ahead and uphill to a somewhat befuddling junction. Now back in pine-oak woodlands, the Apple Blossom Trail passes by a forested subdivision before meeting the Twist & Shout Trail junction for the loop’s final leg.

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True to its name, the path winds among oak canopies, making hairpin turns around ravines before rejoining Goldwater Lake trail for the return trip to the trailhead.

Prescott National Forest hike: White Spar Loop trails

Length: 3.7-mile loop.

Rating: Moderate.

Elevation: 5,517-5,920 feet.

Getting there: From Courthouse Square in downtown Prescott, go 2.8 miles south on Montezuma Street (U.S. 89/White Spar Road) and turn left into the White Spar Campground. Trailhead parking is on the right before entering the campground. No fees or facilities.

Details: Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw Ranger District, https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/prescott/recreation/recarea/?recid=75171.

Read more of Mare Czinar's hikes at http://arizonahiking.blogspot.com.

Pure Imagination Festival celebrates the 2nd year of bringing diversity of sound and culture to the picturesque, inspiring outdoor setting of Watson Lake Park in Prescott on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

With an eco-friendly focus and a curated and diverse line-up, Pure Imagination is Arizona’s most music festival marrying soundscape and landscape while leaving a limited impact on the gorgeous topography of the region and Prescott’s remarkable Watson Lake.

The female-led and curated, environmentally forward, all-ages destination festival, Pure Imagination, has announced the fantastic line-up for its sophomore edition, set to take place on May 20, 2023. Situated in the 19th century, historic, old-west town of Prescott, AZ, just an hour and a half away from both Phoenix and Flagstaff, this year’s intimate event boasts performances from reggae royalty Ziggy Marley, the legendary Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and soon-to-be published memoirist Lucinda Williams and her band, and recent 4x Grammy nominee Allison Russell, beloved Southern hip-hop group Nappy Roots.

Plus Grammy nominee Brandy Clark, alternative radio favorites Capital Cities, Jared James Nichols, The Brummies, Johan Glidden, and Ponderosa Grove, the Grammy-nominated frontwoman of which, Candace Devine, founded Pure Imagination.

Passes to this family-friendly event can be purchased online at pureimaginationfestival.com at historically reduced ticket prices!

The all-encompassing experience features an eclectic lineup as diverse and exciting as the landscape where it’s taking place. Located on Watson Lake Park, featuring the breathtaking setting and granite dells of Prescott National Forest – the traditional Yavapai land belonging to The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, The Yavapai-Apache Nation, and The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe – the festival is just minutes away from historic Prescott, AZ.

The grounds offer festival-goers miles of hiking trails, on-site lawn games, frisbee golf, twenty food trucks, and kayaking. Prescott’s picturesque downtown is replete with serious old-west vibes – in fact, The Palace, where the Earp Brothers and Doc Holliday used to get a drink, is still a favorite spot for tourists and locals alike.

For more information and to purchase your tickets for the Pure Imagination Festival, visit pureimaginationfestival.com.