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FeaturesValley News10th Annual Readers’ Photo Contest: Surreal Arizona

Editorial StaffJune 24, 2020

To celebrate a decade of reader-provided photographic aptitude, we asked you to explore your inner Picassos. These 12 dreamlike portraits of Arizona are what you found.

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FeaturesPeopleThe Great 48 2020

Editorial StaffJune 23, 2020

Artists and entrepreneurs. Athletes and activists. Legends and legends in the making. Find them all in this year’s across-the-board salute to the 48 most influential people in the Valley today. Plus: Our heroes of the coronavirus.

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FeaturesPeopleFood Survivors

Marilyn HawkesApril 28, 2020

From the Valley’s premier artisan baker to one of its best-known boutique farmers, these six food pros talk about their current challenges, and their anxieties for the future amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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FeaturesValley NewsThoughts and Prayers and Syringes

Editorial StaffApril 27, 2020

With the help of his church community, a disabled Valley man finds hope in the form of a cutting-edge – and unproven – stem cell treatment in Mexico. And he’s not alone.

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CuratorFeatures7 Solitary Hikes and Cozy Cabins

Mare CzinarApril 26, 2020

Find a rambling respite at these seven new trails, plus nearby cabin and camping options.

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ArtsFeaturesDoctor My Eyes

Robrt L. PelaMarch 19, 2020

As an antidote to the drab waiting room norm, local physicians offer visual art alongside the art of medicine.

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FeaturesPeopleHeart of Glass

Stephen LemonsMarch 19, 2020

Famed Phoenix chef Christopher Gross carefully crafts his dream eatery high atop the Wrigley Mansion.

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FeaturesHealthPeopleUnicorn Doctors

Keridwen CorneliusMarch 19, 2020

Meet the ultra-specialized specialists who take on the rarest ailments – or treat common conditions in the most uncommon of ways.

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FeaturesThings to Do2020 Bucket List!

Chris MalloyFebruary 20, 2020

Dig into this collection of heart-pounding, eye-widening Arizona experiences like it was your last spring on Earth.

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FeaturesPeopleA Boy and His Fairway

Stephen DentonFebruary 20, 2020

Get acquainted with the assorted characters and misfit retirees that frequent the fairways at Shalimar Golf Club in Tempe.

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FeaturesValley NewsCast Away

Stephen LemonsFebruary 20, 2020

Jeff Flake sacrificed his political career to defy the GOP and President Donald Trump. So why is this man smiling?

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FeaturesTravel52 Weekend Adventures 2020 Edition

Jessica DunhamJanuary 22, 2020

Our annual calendar of quick-trip Arizona adventures returns with an emphasis on remote high-country hikes, gorgeous glamping spots and rickety saloons.

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FeaturesValley NewsBlack and Blue

Jimmy MagahernJanuary 22, 2020

A doll stolen by a 4-year-old black girl sparked a year of intense introspection for Phoenix law enforcement – and a string of lawsuits led by two of the oddest political bedfellows the city has ever seen.

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FeaturesValley NewsThere Will Be Festivals

Niki D'AndreaJanuary 22, 2020

Get into a festival mindset early with this curated menu of high-season outdoor fun in Greater Phoenix.

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FeaturesValley NewsRocky Relations

Dan GleasonDecember 19, 2019

Will two cases of mass cartel bloodshed in the Mexican state of Sonora cripple tourism in Rocky Point – aka “Arizona’s Beach”?

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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.