Let's Talk Sierra Vista Podcast

In-person activities are back and the library is open to serve the community. Libraries are beloved centers of learning and enrich our lives by providing access to knowledge, technology, and community activities. In this episode, we are joined by Youth Services Librarian Erica Merritt and Arts, Culture, and Education Division Manager Emily Duchon to discuss how the library is still adapting to ser...

Today we talk with Marketing & Communications Manager Judy Hector and Economic Development Manager Tony Boone about recent news, events, and the City’s approach to economic development and tourism. The City tackles these areas as a team, executing a tailor-made strategy that leverages Sierra Vista’s unique assets. With an ideal climate, nearby mountain trails, blossoming events, growing sports tou...

This week we are bringing back Chief Thrasher for Police Week. Since 1881, 29 law enforcement professionals have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty in our county. We talk about the importance of honoring those who take the risk and put on the uniform to serve and protect their community.   And if you’ve ever wanted an inside look into the Sierra Vista Police Department, this podcast i...

In our second episode of season 2, longtime Sierra Vista Fire Marshal Paul Cimino reminds us how to keep our properties and community safe from wildfires. As the City’s longest tenured employee, Paul also reflects on his 40 years working for Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services. Paul will retire later this year and it was a joy to discuss some of the highlights of his time working for the City. Po...

We are excited to welcome you back for season 2 of the podcast! Today we are joined by code enforcement officers Jessica Vannoy and Gilbert Fuentes. We discuss how their team works with Sierra Vista residents to ensure properties meet our community’s standards, which protects the character of our neighborhoods and ensures they remain safe for everyone. We also get to know Jessica and Gilbert as th...

With Fry Pioneer Cemetery reopening on Monday, Nov. 2, we reflect on the hard work done in the last two years to improve and preserve this National Historic Landmark. Sierra Vista Historical Society President Tim Doyle and Fry Pioneer Cemetery Restoration Committee Co-Chair Marta Messmer join us to share how the City and historical society partnered to expand the site beyond the Fry family’s plot,...

Henry F. Hauser Museum Curator Elizabeth Wrozek and Recreation Program Supervisor John Healy join us in this episode to discuss the new Sports Through the Ages exhibit, hosted at the City of Sierra Vista Sports Division. This exhibit highlights the growth and expansion of programs that have served our community throughout the years. Wrozek shares how the City will also host Discovering Exoplanets,...

In this mini-episode, we preview a video we’re currently producing in lieu of the City’s annual Spotlight Breakfast. An announcement of the premiere date will be coming within a week or so. We also share that the podcast will take a break in September, before returning with the next full episode in October. To keep up with the latest City announcements, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter...

Animal Control Supervisor Arleen Garcia joins host City Public Information Officer Adam Curtis for this episode of Let’s Talk Sierra Vista. Inspired by her mother’s generosity to care for stray animals in the streets of Puerto Rico, Arleen has put her passion for animal care to work here in Sierra Vista since 2008. We discuss how folks can view or adopt/foster animals at the Nancy J. Brua Animal C...

Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services Chief Brian Jones joins us in this episode. A long-time veteran of the department who is passionate about serving his hometown community, Jones shares what makes SVF&MS such a special place to work and what approach he takes to hiring new recruits. Jones himself embodies a persistent passion for service and kindness that is central to his agency’s philosophy an...

In the fourth episode of “Let’s Talk Sierra Vista,” we speak with Marketing and Communications Manager Judy Hector. Join us as we dive into what makes a Sierra Vista a great place to live and visit.  Judy shares what goes on behind the scenes to put Sierra Vista’s name on the map, what makes our community attractive to outside visitors, and how the city works as a team to foster tourism and econom...

We go behind-the-scenes with youth services librarian Erica Merritt to see how the library has adapted to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about virtual classes, favorite books, how the library has evolved over recent years, and much more.

This week, we dig into the economic development and historic preservation efforts at play in welcoming the Tombstone Brew Pub to the former site of Daisy Mae’s Steak House, while also honoring that building’s important place in local history. And that’s just the start of what City of Sierra Vista Economic Development Manager Tony Boone and Henry F. Hauser Museum Curator Elizabeth Wrozek cover in t...

The pilot episode of "Let's Talk Sierra Vista" features Sierra Vista Police Department Chief Adam Thrasher. Speaking with podcast host Adam Curtis, public information officer for the City, Chief Thrasher shares his thoughts on a variety of issues pertaining to his department and the profession of policing, including how the death of George Floyd has sparked nationwide protests urging police reform...