CONTENTS
20
LEADING OFF Editor’s letter 4 Contributors 4 HISTORY Historic rest stop 6
This month in history 6 GOVERNMENT Why the city dumped its chamber of commerce 8 ADOT audit confirms local lawmaker’s fears 14 How alfalfa farmers became enemies of the state 20 Why businesses are cautious about coming to city 24 Permitting 25 BUSINESS Inside the Mexican food black market 28 Business briefs 30 Food inspections 32 COMMUNITY The child who triumphed over death 34 Hidden gems in Hidden Valley 38 Inside the Maricopa Wellness Center 42 EDUCATION Swedish student lives the American dream at MHS 44
34
52
HOME What to do before buying to rent 46 Extreme home sales 47 When it's time to buy a shed 48
EVENTS Calendar 54 Our Lady of Grace Festival 54 Art for the Heart 55 TRENDING A look at what’s hot on InMaricopa.com 63 PARTING SHOT Straight to the heavens 64
What to know when renting your home 49 Now's the time to start your veggie garden 50 SENIORS High school volleyball team accepts bus driver as honorary member 52
ON THE COVER Bryan Mordt captured Oliver Anderson examining the dry, dusty soil of his fallow fields off West Farrell Road. For the story, see page 20.
InMaricopa.com | February 2024
2
Powered by FlippingBook