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HistoryCrusading Healer Dr. Ancil Martin Brought Modern Medical Equipment to Arizona at the Turn of the 20th Century

Douglas TowneMarch 2, 2023

Broken bones and suspicious masses ran wild in Territorial Arizona until the arrival of crusading healer Dr. Ancil Martin and one game-changing piece of technology – but that’s not all he did.

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Valley NewsHistorical Downtown Glendale Gets Modern Makeover

Douglas TowneMarch 2, 2023

Long an antiques hot spot, downtown Glendale is in the midst of a modernizing revitalization.

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HistoryThe Border Conference Moved the Needle on Social Justice as a Collegiate Sports Battleground in the 1930s

Douglas TowneJanuary 9, 2023

Sports and social change were intertwined long before Colin Kaepernick took a knee in protest in 2016 – and one of the earliest entanglements took place in Arizona.

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Super Bowl LVIIHistory Lesson: How Arizona Fumbled & Recovered the Super Bowl in the 90’s

Douglas TowneJanuary 4, 2023

In 1991, the NFL moved Super Bowl XXX from Phoenix to Pasadena after Arizonans vetoed an MLK holiday in a contentious and confusing vote. Afterward, the state had much to prove.

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HistoryThe 1916 Arizona Governor’s Election Was Undecided for More Than a Year

Douglas TowneNovember 3, 2022

A poorly designed ballot and a bevy of court cases left the 1916 Arizona governor’s election undecided – for more than a year.

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FeaturesPeopleArizona’s Mount Rushmore

Douglas TowneNovember 1, 2022

From the state’s founding governor to a certain mascara-smeared heavy metal legend, here’s who would populate our theoretical Mount Rushmore.

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HistoryArizona’s Ill-Fated Oil Boom

Douglas TowneSeptember 6, 2022

Predictions of rich oil deposits in Arizona fueled successive exploration booms that produced gullible investors, but no black gold.

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Valley NewsBusiness Buzz: Scottsdale’s Hand in High-Tech Pathogen Testing

Douglas TowneJuly 7, 2022

PathogenDX’s innovative DNA-based technology fast-tracks potentially deadly microbial discoveries.

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HistoryResurgence of Drag Shows on Roosevelt Row Harkens Back to Gay Nightlife Heyday

Douglas TowneMay 5, 2022

The resurgence of drag shows on Roosevelt Row recalls the heyday of Downtown gay bar 307 Lounge.

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HistoryValley Scientist Created a Life-Saving Scorpion Antivenin in the 1950s

Douglas TowneMarch 3, 2022

Rock star scientist Dr. Herbert Stahnke dazzled audiences in his 1950s TV show and created a life-saving scorpion antivenin.

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HistoryHistory: The Abduction of 40 Orphans in 20th Century Clifton

Douglas TowneJanuary 10, 2022

Early in the 20th century, the abduction of 40 Irish orphans from their Mexican foster families in Clifton created a legal battle heard by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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HistoryHistory: Into the Wild

Douglas TowneSeptember 21, 2021

Ruess wandered Depression-era Arizona, capturing its beauty, until he mysteriously vanished in southeastern Utah.

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Valley NewsPhoenix’s Rundown Historic Buildings Face Demolition

Douglas TowneSeptember 9, 2021

Historical landmarks are scant in Phoenix and recent demos raise a troubling question: What’s the impact if an owner neglected the property intentionally?

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HistoryThe Luke Salt Body Stimulated the West Valley’s Postwar Economy

Douglas TowneJuly 14, 2021

An enormous salt deposit sitting beneath Luke Airforce Base helped spice up the West Valley’s postwar economy and still serves several vital purposes today.

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Valley NewsLand Zo: Luke Air Force Base Distributes Bottled Water in the Wake of Groundwater Contamination

Douglas TowneMay 4, 2021

Luke Air Force Base is distributing bottled water to nearby residents due to groundwater contamination – but the problem can’t be washed away.

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Charles Lohrmann

As managing editor and associate publisher of Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine, Charles Lohrmann experienced astounding natural wonders, from canoeing in Deep East Texas to trekking into the remote canyonlands west of Del Rio to view Archaic rock art. From TPWD, Lohrmann moved to Texas Highways, the award-winning Official Travel Magazine of Texas, where he was editor and publisher, and directed coverage of destinations in every corner of Texas. As editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, he guided content development — including travel, history and culture — for the largest circulation publication in the state of Texas, reaching more than 3.5 million readers. Now residing in Santa Fe, N.M., Lohrmann has also traveled throughout Arizona many times, in particular to the Hopi and Navaho tribal lands, as well as to the Tohono O’odham nation.

Jenna Watters

Jenna Watters was born and raised in Sedona, Arizona, which is where her love of music began. She started singing in church as a young girl, joined a traveling choir that toured all over Arizona, and even helped teach the choir her senior year at Sedona Red Rock High School. In 2005, she graduated high school and spent a couple years at Arizona State University before she decided to travel around Europe, and it was during her travels that she decided that a career in music was calling her name. She linked up with her friend, Daniel Watters and they began writing songs via e-mail and would meet up during holiday breaks back home to Sedona to play small coffee shop shows for their friends and family. Fast forward to 15 years later; Jenna now lives in Austin with her husband Daniel and their son Johnny and has achieved her dream of becoming a full time musician with their band, The Watters. She also sings in various other side projects in town and teaches yoga on the side. Both Jenna and Daniel’s families still live in Arizona and they often travel back home for holidays and shows.

Jennifer Baluch

Jenn is a celebrated food influencer and a stand out in Arizona’s culinary scene. Honored as Best Food Influencer and recognized for her TikTok and Instagram accounts by PHOENIX magazine’s Best of the Valley, Jenn has become a trusted voice for food lovers across the state.

Her journey began during the challenging days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when she started spotlighting local restaurants to support struggling businesses.

Since then, Jenn has earned a reputation for her expertise in authentic Mexican cuisine, her passion for mom-and-pop eateries, and her love of dive bars and hidden gems.

Her genuine love for food shines through in her videos, where her expressions while tasting each dish say it all-no words needed.

Known for her honest yet thoughtful reviews, Jenn has built a loyal audience that appreciates her down-to-earth personality and approachability.

When she’s not discovering Arizona’s best bites, you might find her snapping selfies with fans or sharing her latest food finds.

Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard is a Scottsdale/Phoenix based Photographer, Videographer and Designer with a focus on Architecture, Food, Travel, Adventure, Garden and Lifestyle Content Creation.

Brian began his career as a Graphic Designer, Art Director and Photographer for Organic Gardening magazine and Organic Style magazine at Rodale, in Pennsylvania, Disney Adventures magazine in New York City, before relocating to Arizona to Design and Art Direct Phoenix Home & Garden magazine and PHOENIX magazine.

Brian has a lifelong interest in Adventure, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Plants and Lifestyle, which makes Arizona a perfect place to Live, Work and Play.