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Verde Valley Relocation Guide 2019-2020 Verde Valley Relocation Guide 2019-2020 www.azrelocationguides.com In the heart of Arizona, encompassing about 714 square miles amidst a beautiful and rich historic area, lies the lovely Verde Valley. The Verde River winds its way through the valley communities and provides a variety of recreational activities. Fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and wildlife watching are just some of the activities to be enjoyed. About 80% of the nearby area is National Forest land. The immediate area offers two high quality golf courses, related industries. An influx of retirees also attracts and several state parks, several small lakes, and an abundance expands the core services they require, which includes real of trails for hiking, biking, ATV use, and horseback estate, financial, legal, investment planning, and of course riding. There are also several historic sites to visit such as health care. Montezuma’s Castle, Montezuma’s Well, Tuzigoot, and Fort Verde State Historic Park. Early inhabitants, the Hohokam The Verde Valley’s high quality of life continues to attract and Sinagua followed by the Apaches, Yavapai Tribes, and people from all walks of life, thus creating a continuous settlers of European descent, have left a rich heritage which demand for housing. Several master-planned communities has enhanced the appeal of the valley. Another attraction are under development in Cottonwood, Camp Verde, is the Verde Canyon Railway in Clarkdale, which takes and Clarkdale and its immediate environs. A large visitors on a scenic train ride through history and through variety of house models and price ranges are available. beautiful areas that cannot be seen by automobile. Some planned communities include a golf course, pool, and clubhouse. A great deal of thought, planning, and The early growth of the Verde Valley centered on agriculture governmental approval has gone into each of these and mining. Today the economic foundation consists mainly projects, insuring high quality development for the of manufacturing, retail, recreation, tourism, and retirement community. TABLE OF CONTENTS Health Care .................12-13 Day Trips ......................20-21 Location & Climate .......... 2 Art Galleries ..................... 13 Restaurants ................. 22-23 Top Employers ................... 3 Senior Living ..................... 14 Organizations & Clubs ... 24 Community Profiles ....... 4–8 Cultural Attractions ........ 15 Churches .......................... 25 Cottonwood ............4-5 Wineries & Vineyards ...... 16 Annual Events .................. 26 Camp Verde ...........6-7 History ................................17 Important Numbers ........ 27 Clarkdale ................. 7-8 Local Attractions ............ 18 Advertisers Index ............ 28 Education ......................9 -11 Golf ................................... 19 Verde Valley Relocation Guide 2019-2020 1 Location & Climate The Verde Valley elevation ranges from about 3,133' at Camp Verde to about 3,300' at Cottonwood, typically providing good weather conditions and allowing plenty of time for outdoor activities. Annual precipitation averages about 12” in the Valley, while This high desert region exhibits many different types of terrain. daytime maximum temperatures range from approximately Millions of years ago the valley was a land of lush grassland 58°F in the coldest winter months to about 100°F during the and marshes. Today, large green cottonwood trees grow warmest summer months. Clean, smog-free air typically exists abundantly along the Verde River, which flows through the throughout the Verde Valley area, with many days of blue valley. Bounded by the Mingus Mountain Range, the towering skies and sunshine. red rocks of Sedona, and deep canyons, the Verde Valley displays some of the most majestic scenery to be found in Arizona. 100% 90% Percentage of Sunshine 100%80% 80%70% 60% 60% 50% Verde Valley 40% US Average 30% 20% 20% 0% 10% Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec 0% Jan Feb Mar Apr MayVerdeJune ValleyJuly Aug SeptUSOct AverageNov Dec 2 www.azrelocationguides.com Top Employers COTTONWOOD Salt River Materials Group Camp Verde Elementary (PreK-5), City of Cottonwood, 601 Cement Plant Rd., Clarkdale, AZ Camp Verde Middle School (6-8), Human Resources (480) 850-5757 Camp Verde High School (9-12) and 827 N. Main St. www.srmaterials.com/careers.html South Verde High School (9-12). (928) 634-5526 SRMG is big enough to offer a (928) 567-8000 Applications available at range of career opportunities, from www.campverdeschools.org www.cottonwoodaz.gov/careers our laborers, heavy equipment Cliff Castle Casino Cottonwood-Oak Creek operators, and administrative 555 Middle Verde Rd. School District #6 personnel to engineers and a variety Human Resources Department 1 N. Willard St. of other professional positions. (928) 567-7999. Typically offering (928) 634-2288 Spectrum Healthcare a variety of career opportunities, www.cocsd.us 8 E. Cottonwood St., Cottonwood such as employment opportunities We are primarily an elementary (928) 634-2236 We offer our in gaming, finance, public safety, school district serving students employees competitive salaries and marketing, food and beverage, hotel in grades from pre-kindergarten an excellent benefits package, as staff positions, and more! through eighth grade in Cottonwood well as state of the art facilities with www.cliffcastlecasinohotel.com/ and Cornville. We also offer our K-12 beautiful panoramic views. Full-time employment/ Arizona iZone institute which supports positions include company paid Town of Camp Verde online education. health, dental, long term disability, 473 S. Main Street Cottonwood Village Independent and life insurance, as well as (928) 554-0000, www.campverde. and Assisted Living generous paid time off, and 401(k) az.gov/government/human- Over 60 employees benefits. 8 E .Cottonwood St., resources-2/ 201 East Mingus Avenue www.spectrum Yavapai County (928) 634-2956 or visit healthcare-group.com/employment- Human Resources Department www.capitalsenior.com/careers opportunities/ (928) 771-3100, www.yavapai.us/hr Fry’s Food and Drug Store Verde Valley 1100 Hwy 260 Medical Center (928) 634-9611 269 S. Candy Lane, www.jobs.kroger.com Cottonwood (Main Hospital) Home Depot 1298 Finnie Flat Rd., 1030 S. State Route 260 Camp Verde (928) 649-3758 25 YEARS IN THE VERDE VALLEY 3700 W. State Route www.careers.homedepot.com/ 89A, Sedona Become part of the team that’s (928) 634-2287 been recognized nationally with www.nahealth.com environmental awards for business strength and as a reputable Wal-Mart Supercenter company. 2003 East Rodeo Dr. (928) 634-0444 Mingus Union High School www.careers.walmart. Human Resources com 1801 E. Fir, (928) 634-7531 Our district employs exceptional CAMP VERDE people who thrive on challenge and Bashas’ are dedicated to students. 650 W. Finnie Flat Rd., www.mingusunion.com. Suite 1 (928) 567-4585 Safeway www.jobs.bashas.com 1635 E. Cottonwood Ln. 928-634-3711 Yavapai County Jail www.careersatsafeway.com/ 2830 Commonwealth At Safeway, we offer a range of Dr. #105, career opportunities in a dynamic (928) 567-7734 retail environment. We are an Camp Verde Unified innovative Fortune 100 Company School District that, thanks to the professionalism, 410 Camp Lincoln diversity, spirit and friendliness of our Rd. The four schools people, is thriving in many locations currently comprising across the U.S. and Canada. this school District are: www.azrelocationguides.com Verde Valley Relocation Guide 2019-2020 3 Cottonwood Located in the picturesque Verde Valley of central Arizona Adjacent to lies the thriving community of Cottonwood, named for the Cottonwood, beautiful cottonwood trees growing along the banks of the the comfortable Verde River. The area’s rich historical heritage, coupled with suburban outstanding recreational activities makes it an ideal place community of to live for both families and retired folks. Cottonwood began Verde Village has as a farm settlement in the late 1870’s and developed along also become a with the progress of the neighboring mining town of Jerome. haven for retirees The city has grown to become the trading and population and recreation center of the Verde Valley. Relatively new shopping centers, seekers. Developed plazas, and professional offices share business with a quaint in 1970, Verde Village old town area. Historic Old Town Cottonwood provides is unincorporated. The visitors and residents alike with an atmosphere of an old small town atmosphere of the west style main street with high sidewalks and false fronted Cottonwood area is one of friendliness, buildings. helpfulness, and close community spirit with an attitude of pro-quality growth. Other factors making Cottonwood a There are a variety of quality educational great place to live are clean water and air, low property institutions available for elementary taxes, affordable medical care plus lots of warm weather thru college study. and sunshine. Verde Valley Medical Center, located in Cottonwood, is one Services and Facilities of the finest diagnostic and treatment centers in Northern Cottonwood offers a library, civic center, a recreation Arizona. A great variety of housing exists throughout the center, several parks, swimming pool, multi-complex softball Cottonwood area from moderate housing to luxurious fields, soccer fields, plus tennis, and basketball courts. There homes with magnificent views. For the elderly, assisted are also two local golf courses nearby. The community also living complexes and
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