If you are interested in keeping up with home sales and home listings, this is a great place to receive updated news.  Arizona is a wonderful place to live. We enjoy the warm weather 85%  of the time.  By the time the cool weather hits we are ready for it!! Here is alittle information about Arizona-

Arizona was the 48th and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union on February 14, 1912.   Population numbers for the year 2006 indicate that Arizona was at that time the fastest growing state in the United States.    Arizona is one of the “Four Corners” states – it borders Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, California, and touches Colorado.      It has an international border with the states of Baja California and Sonora in Mexico.   The population of Arizona is around six and one half million people (6,500,180).

When you say living in Wickenburg is the ideal location, I mean this IS  the ideal location.  Wickenburg is located 40 miles NW of Phoenix. Where can you live that you can water ski and snow ski in the same day.  Where can you take off on your quad or jeep into the desert and ride for hours.  Where can you jump on your horse and see some of the most beautiful country you have ever seen.   Our small town is a great place for all ages.  We are looking forward to the cops who care events that help our families in need for Christmas.   June Antos

The annual Desert Caballeros Ride left  historic downtown Wickenburg at noon on Monday, April 20. Horseback riders made their way in and out of the construction making their way out into the desert.   Traffic is held up for a short time while they ride out and back into town. As usual, Wickenburg Way was lined with well wishers as the cowboys left town for their five-day adventure.   They will ride more than 60 miles during this week long adventure. For more than 60 years, the men’s riding group has enjoyed the beautiful area of Wickenburg.  The opening ceremony begins with the singing of the National Anthem and several good ole cowboy songs.
The 63rd Annual ride of the Desert Caballeros set off without a hitch, in spite of road construction. This ride brings men from all over the country.   Some are new comers and others have been on the annual ride for many years.  The Desert Caballeros ride has men of all ages.  Fathers, sons, brothers and friends wait all year to see each other. Friends are made during the week and some can last a lifetime. During the week they enjoy different activities, good food and a few beverages.   It is a wonderful time for all. But you know what they say—What happens in camp, Stays in camp!!!!!    June Antos

Wickenburg High School had their 2009 Prom  on Saturday night.  Wow, what a change since we were in school. (I’m not that old).  Thehairdos, makeup and beautiful dresses was something to see.  Oh! And the SHOES, loved it!!!!  Most of the kids went to dinner prior to going to Prom.   My daughter and her friends went to a friends house and cooked steaks.  My nephew and his group went to Olive Garden in Phoenix. Everyone had their own agenda.  It takes girls much longer to get ready than boys!!!  Girls actually have to start about 10:00 in the morning.  They have to have their nails done and can’t do anything (including dishes) after that because they may break a nail.  Then they have the hair. That can take 1- 3 hours.  Then comes the dressing up.  It is quite an ordeal.   After dinner they all adjourn to the Country Club where they pull up in their vehicles, someone parks it for them and then they proceed to walk in front of the excited parents, family and friends.  They are each announced and walk on the ‘Pink’ carpet, stop and take photos.  Then they are in the front door for dancing the rest of the night.  It’s nice to see all the kids that go and what a transformation.  Some of the kids only put a fancy dress and suit on one time a year.  They all looked so beautiful and handsome. There is a lot of planning that goes into 6 hours on one evening.  Those teachers, helpers etc do not see much appreciation and probably no thanks.  I’m sure all the kids appreciate it more than they know.  Good job to all.    June Antos