12/17/1967: THE SNOWIEST DAY IN ARIZONA HISTORY If you’ve lived here for a while, you know that every couple years, a little bit of snow (or snow-like precipitation called “graupel”) isn’t unheard of. The high country of Arizona is often coated in brilliant blankets of snow for a good part of the … [Read more...] about The Snowiest Day in Arizona’s History
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Arizona is “The Valentine State”
February 14th is most often celebrated nationwide as Valentine's Day, a day of love, romance, and chocolate. But, if you're single and you live in Arizona, February 14th probably just means one thing to you: Arizona's birthday. This coincidence goes mostly unnoticed today, but 110 years ago, it … [Read more...] about Arizona is “The Valentine State”
Best Night Sky Events Coming in 2022
Vicky Derksen of Night Sky Tourist and the Fountain Hills Dark Sky Association knows everything that goes on in the sky above our heads. We asked her for a brief rundown of this year’s best eclipses and meteor showers. Here’s a basic schedule of what to look forward to when you look up to the night … [Read more...] about Best Night Sky Events Coming in 2022
Highlights from the Fountain Hills State of the Town Address
The 2022 State of the Town Address was this morning at the Community Center. Mayor Ginny Dickey gave a speech, followed by a video presentation, that displayed the challenges Fountain Hills faced in 2021 along with the many huge accomplishments of the year. She concluded the event with a bright … [Read more...] about Highlights from the Fountain Hills State of the Town Address
Fountain Hills State of the Town Address
Every January, the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Fountain Hills come to the Community Center for the State of the Town Address. On January 25th, the 2022 State of the Town Address is back. In this year’s meeting, Mayor Ginny Dickey plans to speak on the successes and … [Read more...] about Fountain Hills State of the Town Address
The U.S. is Short 5+ Million Homes, and Arizona Is No Exception
Arizona’s Housing Shortage….No End in Sight! Searching for a home in Arizona—like many locations throughout the US—is a study in perseverance and frustration. The supply of homes is approaching a record low, and the gap between supply and demand is growing. Nationally, the U.S. is short 5.24 … [Read more...] about The U.S. is Short 5+ Million Homes, and Arizona Is No Exception
Concours in the Hills Brings Thousands of Cars to the Fountain
Over the years, Fountain Hills has become quite the hub for people interested in showing off their cars. The largest of these, the Concours in the Hills, is coming back to the Fountain Park on February 12th. From its humble beginnings with 220 cars and under 5,000 estimated spectators in 2014, … [Read more...] about Concours in the Hills Brings Thousands of Cars to the Fountain
The Year in Review: The Best RE/MAX Accolades of 2021
People love RE/MAX! Looking for evidence? Take a look at this list of awards and accolades that RE/MAX earned during 2021. Most Trusted Real Estate Agents by BrandSpark RE/MAX has the #1 Most Trusted Real Estate Agents according to a BrandSpark study in the USA and Canada. We've … [Read more...] about The Year in Review: The Best RE/MAX Accolades of 2021
