Normally it is difficult to gain agreement on just about any topic, but right now? Here in Greenlee County? Those of us who live, work and recreate here in Greenlee County have even more reasons to stay and attract others to join us.
During the month of October Greenlee County has experienced one weather event after another, with several roads closures and hazardous conditions. First in the Town of Duncan, up (north) towards Sheldon into the Apache Grove area and York. And then it impacted the Town of Clifton where the gentle San Francisco River drained the skies causing mudslides, boulders strewn on streets, streets that ran like little rivers of their own.
The San Francisco River approached flood stage three times in these past two weeks. But despite all that, our communities have pulled together, volunteer support and work, multiple first responder agencies showing how powerful their support and leadership has been through these stressful and hazardous days.
But one of the truly remarkable things besides all the good will and cooperation among volunteers, agencies and government – business continues to go on as usual! Tourists are coming to see the river and the look around while they are here.
With Veteran’s Day (Nov 11 – our American legion Post 28 has big plans) just a few hundred hours from now, the Clifton Fall Fiesta (Nov 21 with entertainment, food, and a superb location) and Thanksgiving (Nov 26) beckoning to us, we have a lot to offer the traveling public. Places to stay, wonderful restaurants, sights to see and plenty of photo ops.
Just yesterday I saw an American Bald Eagle land on a perch near Veteran’s Park, it was quite a sight to see. This is where I invite you to Visit Greenlee County. Bring a camper or stay in one of hotels – and do it soon!!
Looking forward to ‘seeing’ you online but even more importantly, in person when you come to tour our slice of Heaven, Greenlee County, Az.
Akos Kovach, Chair, Greenlee Tourism Association