‘In the News’ Archives
Interim housing breaks ground at Camper Village
Construction work began on a new housing neighborhood at Camper Village in October, paving the way for the first phase of a long-term development planned for Tusayan by Stilo Development Group USA. The new neighborhood will be located at the south end of Camper Village, which currently serves visiting RV’s and camping visitors, and slated [...]
Survey Says: More housing, amenities
By Jessica Marie Haag Over the summer, residents of Tusayan received a survey in the mail asking their opinion on the upcoming Stilo development plans. The survey asked questions like “Which type of housing do residents prefer?” and “What types of amenities are people most interested in seeing?” The results of the survey showed that [...]
Council canvasses recall election results
The effort to recall Mayor Greg Bryan and Vice Mayor Al Montoya has failed. The Coconino County Recorder's office posted the results on March 14, the day after the election. Bryan and Montoya both received 71 votes, while challengers Robbie Evans and Clarinda Vail received 59 and 57 votes, respectively. The Tusayan Town Council approved the [...]
Tusayan Planning and Zoning Commission Appointed
The Tusayan Town Council appointed its first Planning and Zoning Commission. Members will include ClayAnn Cook, Sandi Angat, Charles Townsend, Rob Gossard and Beth Hearne. The P&Z Commission will update and revise the Tusayan Area Plan and Design Review Overlay, which set the tone for building, housing and development standards for the [...]
Halvorson announces grant for housing
Elling Halvorson, owner of several Tusayan businesses including Papillon Helicopters, held a community meeting on Feb. 8 at the Squire to announce a new housing assistance program called the Tusayan Housing Alliance who may be interested in purchasing a home. Halvorson said he and his wife Barbara have committed to donate $250,000 to the [...]
New Plaza Bonita restaurant fails in bid for liquor license
By: Britan Katz A new restaurant in Tusayan is having troubles getting off the ground. The Tusayan Town Council denied the operators of Plaza Bonita, which will be located at the site of the former Café Tusayan, a recommendation for a liquor license. A liquor consultant hired by the town said the applicant was ill-informed about the [...]
Congressman Gosar Visits Tusayan
By: Britan Katz Congressman Paul Gosar made his first public announcement that he is changing districts in a visit to Tusayan on Jan. 7. Gosar told attendees he is changing districts to run in the newly drawn Congressional District 4, which contains some of his current district, Congressional District 1 in Yavapai County and runs down the [...]
Town Council Round-Up: Dec.7
By Terri Attridge The town council meeting on Dec.7 was short and concise, covering topics such as the new town hall, planning and zoning committee, snow removal and council policies and procedures among others. Council Policies and Procedures Council member Bill Fitzgerald wishes to have each action item initialed by the person who [...]
Running on the Edge, Grand Canyon Marathon 2011
By Terri Attridge The sun was shining through the trees as the marathon runners took off, marking the commencement of the 2011 Grand Canyon Marathon, held on Nov. 12. Over 300 participants registered for the Grand Canyon Marathon, however, due to reports of possible snow and rain only 249 came to run. The Marathon started at the [...]
