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In large part due to its warm, sunny climate and relatively low cost of living, Arizona has been a retirement mecca for generations. In fact, the very first age-restricted community--Sun City--was built here in the 1960s. That concept has most fully flowered on the other side of the country, in Florida; yet Arizona can lay first claim to the concept, and many people still prefer the dry climate of the desert state.
There are three major population centers in Arizona: Tucson in the south; the gigantic Phoenix metropolitan area in the south-central region; and Flagstaff in the north-central region. Arizona's far northern region is vast and largely empty, consisting of widely-separated small settlements and large tracts of national parks, monuments, and recreation areas. It is also home to some of the largest Indian reservations in the country.
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Local News from Arizona Daily Sun via Yahoo! News
Sep 5, 2010 6:45 am
The raises for 1,700 employees range from $500 to $29,000 and will make the university more competitive with its peers.
Sep 5, 2010 6:25 am
PRESCRIBED BURNS:
Flagstaff History: Council punted on decision to allow large animals in town for 4-H projects
Sep 5, 2010 6:25 am
From 1885 -- Grand Canyon State Line --Careful, Experienced Drivers, First Class Concord Coaches, FineRoads, Good Stock and Quick Time. Fare $5. Young & FarleeProprietors, Peach Springs.
Sep 5, 2010 6:25 am
Demolition Derby drivers say the noise, smoke and hard knocks are just part of the fun.
Overton wants Snowbowl contract updated
Sep 4, 2010 6:31 am
The Flagstaff City Council may have more to say about sellingreclaimed water to Arizona Snowbowl for snowmaking.
Sep 4, 2010 1:35 am
Woman reports scam
Lightning fire still growing near Williams
Sep 4, 2010 1:35 am
The Hobble fire, at 49 acres, continues to grow northeast ofWilliams.
Councilmember wants Snowbowl contract updated
Sep 3, 2010 7:32 pm
Thursday's vote by the Flagstaff City Council not to selldrinking water to Arizona Snowbowl for snowmaking might not be thefinal word on the contract after all.
State wind farms under closer scrutiny
Sep 3, 2010 6:22 am
Arizona moves to curb hazards that alternative energy sites pose for wildlife, especially birds of prey.
Around the Town: Traveler to perform at The Arboretum
Sep 3, 2010 6:07 am
Bringing the 2010 Summer Concert Series to a close,electric-gypsy band Traveler will perform at The Arboretum atFlagstaff on Saturday, rain or shine.
Local News from ABC 15 Phoenix via Yahoo! News
Armored car guard shot at Glendale store
Sep 5, 2010 7:28 pm
Police say the guard was making a delivery to a Walmart when he was shot in the hand and the leg.
AAA: Don't drive drunk, call 'Tipsy Tow'
Sep 5, 2010 6:28 pm
The service will provide a free ride for a driver, one passenger and their vehicle at no charge for up to 10 miles.
Smoke creates stir at ASU student center
Sep 5, 2010 3:58 am
The cause of the smoke is still under investigation.
Are private prisons necessary in AZ?
Sep 5, 2010 3:28 am
HEAR ME OUT: After a much-publicized escape at a privately-operated prison in Kingman, the use of private facilities was called in to question. Are they good or bad for Arizona?
Car shop offered neighborhood stability
Sep 5, 2010 2:28 am
The loss of Arizona Street Rods, near 25th Avenue and McDowell Road, has neighbors worried about how it will impact the neighborhood.
Man found shot, burned in Arizona desert
Sep 4, 2010 10:58 pm
Border Patrol agents saw a vehicle enter the forest early Saturday and shortly after heard a gunshot and saw flames coming from a distance.
Valley dad tries Facebook for child care
Sep 4, 2010 9:43 pm
The roommate and part-time nanny would stay in private guest quarters in Farley's Scottsdale home which is equipped with a pool table and pool.
Surprise PD: 'Bomb' left outside home
Sep 4, 2010 8:43 pm
Police say the device appeared to have wires and a timer attached.
Phoenix Zoo celebrates vultures
Sep 4, 2010 6:13 pm
The zoo is home to six species of vultures.
N. AZ tribes united over Snowbowl debate
Sep 4, 2010 4:28 pm
American Indian tribes intent on protecting the San Francisco Peaks, which they consider sacred, were unsuccessful in pushing to derail snowmaking completely.
Local News from Tucson Weekly via Yahoo! News
Friday Roundtable: Brewer's Brain Freeze, the AG Race and the City Sales Tax
Sep 4, 2010 12:11 am
Arizona Illustrated's Friday Roundtable gang reviews the week. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke: SB 1070 Has "Unconstitional Stench"
Sep 4, 2010 12:11 am
U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke makes his first visit to the Friday Roundtable to talk about the Obama administration's lawsuit against SB 1070, the ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigratio...
CD8: Gov. Brewer Done Has Did Endorsed Jesse Kelly
Sep 3, 2010 11:26 pm
Gov. Jan Brewer is taking advantage of her week in the national spotlight to endorse Republican Jesse Kelly, who hopes to unseat Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in Congressional District 8...
"How Can We Trust Jan Brewer?"
Sep 3, 2010 9:41 pm
Released today from the Goddard campaign: [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Sep 3, 2010 5:42 pm
The current home page of YouTube. ETA: Inception Cat is pretty fun to watch, too! [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Sep 3, 2010 5:41 pm
Phoenix performer Richard Stevens, aka Barbra Seville, gives us another take on the governor and the debate. Thank the gods for drag. [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Sep 3, 2010 5:26 pm
If you liked the bickering you saw in the Clean Elections Governor's debate, you'll love southern Arizona's legislative debates. We posted the schedule for you after the jump, but first a little bicke...
Sep 3, 2010 5:26 pm
In case you missed it, Gov. Jan Brewer and Democratic challenger Terry Goddard traded punches and talked over the third-party candidates earlier this week in their only debate this election season. Th...
C'mon Jan, What About Those Headless Bodies?
Sep 3, 2010 4:41 pm
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy While it seems Rachel Maddow is getting great pleasure torturing the nation and progressive Arizonanas with more clips of Go...
CD8: Kelly Flip Flops on Support of 23 Percent National Sales Tax
Sep 3, 2010 4:11 am
Politico detects a change in Republican Jesse Kelly's rhetoric as he prepares to face Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in the November general election: In a Monday e-mail to supporters, hi...
Local News from Arizona Daily Sun via Yahoo! News
Sep 5, 2010 6:45 am
The raises for 1,700 employees range from $500 to $29,000 and will make the university more competitive with its peers.
Sep 5, 2010 6:25 am
PRESCRIBED BURNS:
Flagstaff History: Council punted on decision to allow large animals in town for 4-H projects
Sep 5, 2010 6:25 am
From 1885 -- Grand Canyon State Line --Careful, Experienced Drivers, First Class Concord Coaches, FineRoads, Good Stock and Quick Time. Fare $5. Young & FarleeProprietors, Peach Springs.
Sep 5, 2010 6:25 am
Demolition Derby drivers say the noise, smoke and hard knocks are just part of the fun.
Overton wants Snowbowl contract updated
Sep 4, 2010 6:31 am
The Flagstaff City Council may have more to say about sellingreclaimed water to Arizona Snowbowl for snowmaking.
Sep 4, 2010 1:35 am
Woman reports scam
Lightning fire still growing near Williams
Sep 4, 2010 1:35 am
The Hobble fire, at 49 acres, continues to grow northeast ofWilliams.
Councilmember wants Snowbowl contract updated
Sep 3, 2010 7:32 pm
Thursday's vote by the Flagstaff City Council not to selldrinking water to Arizona Snowbowl for snowmaking might not be thefinal word on the contract after all.
State wind farms under closer scrutiny
Sep 3, 2010 6:22 am
Arizona moves to curb hazards that alternative energy sites pose for wildlife, especially birds of prey.
Around the Town: Traveler to perform at The Arboretum
Sep 3, 2010 6:07 am
Bringing the 2010 Summer Concert Series to a close,electric-gypsy band Traveler will perform at The Arboretum atFlagstaff on Saturday, rain or shine.
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