Cindy Barks

1 week ago | dcourier.com | Cindy Barks

Pools of water dot the route of Boulder Creek, forming a scenic blue chain along the orange-hued granite rock formations that are the backdrop for a new trail being built in Prescott's Granite Dells. Soon, hikers and mountain bikers will have access to the trail - aptly named the Splash Trail because of the many little ponds that form along the granite valley after rain or snowstorms. Follow Cindy Barks on Twitter @Cindy_Barks. Reach her at 928-445-3333, ext. 2034, or [email protected].

1 week ago | dcourier.com | Cindy Barks

Reduced parking requirements for apartments designated as senior citizen units raised concerns for Prescott City Council members this week, and ultimately caused a delay in a rezoning request for a 106-unit apartment complex planned for Marina Street. After a two-hour discussion Tuesday, April 8, during which 16 local residents spoke, the City Council voted 5-0 to table the request for the rezoning of a 0.6-acre parcel of property at 500 Marina St. until the council's next meeting on May 13.

2 weeks ago | dcourier.com | Cindy Barks

In a powerful full-circle moment, family and friends of long-time Prescott advocate Elisabeth Ruffner dedicated a plaque last week along Prescott's Peavine Trail, right in the midst of the Granite Dells that Ruffner spent a lifetime enjoying and preserving. Ruffner, who died in 2019 just shy of her 100th birthday, was honored recently with the renaming of the former "No Name Creek" to "Elisabeth Creek."Follow Cindy Barks on Twitter @Cindy_Barks. Reach her at 928-445-3333, ext.

2 weeks ago | dcourier.com | Cindy Barks

Under a timeline that was approved by the Prescott City Council this week for applications to fill the vacancy of Councilwoman Cathey Rusing, applications must be filed by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. In a news release on Wednesday, April 9, the city noted that the timeline is based on the City Council's decision during a meeting on April 8. Follow Cindy Barks on Twitter @Cindy_Barks. Reach her at 928-445-3333, ext. 2034, or [email protected].

2 weeks ago | dcourier.com | Cindy Barks

Prescott residents interested in filling a two-and-a-half-year vacancy on the Prescott City Council will be able to apply over the next two weeks to be considered for the position. During a voting meeting on Tuesday, April 8, the Prescott City Council agreed to a schedule for filling the vacancy created last week when Councilwoman Cathey Rusing resigned from the council in order to run for the Prescott Mayor position. Follow Cindy Barks on Twitter @Cindy_Barks. Reach her at 928-445-3333, ext.