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Ex-Governor Symington mulled a return to politics
Early reports in 2005 had former Governor Fife Symington considering throwing his hat into the political arena — again. However, in May 2005, Mr. Symington, announced he would not seek […]
Goldwater: An American classic, if not a president
An article in the top right corner of the front page of the Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1964, issue of Capitol Times precursor The Arizona Legislative Review lamented the resounding defeat […]
Candidates in 1964 described themselves as mature, proven, qualified
The Sept. 9, 1964 issue of The Arizona Capitol Times’ precursor The Arizona Legislative Review had a front page story lamenting the fact that the publication had an early press […]
Arizona Trivia Quiz No. 3
Fancy yourself an authority on Arizona history? Answer these questions to find out how you stack up. 1. What year did Phoenix open its first freeway, the Black Canyon (I-17)? […]
First Issue Issues
The first issue of our paper carrying the Arizona Capitol Times flag was published on Wednesday, June 2, 1982. The cost was 50 cents. A note in a box on […]
Arizona Trivia Quiz No. 2
Fancy yourself an authority on Arizona history? Answer these questions to find out how you stack up. What was Arizona’s capital city between 1867 and 1877? In 1886, Phoenix legislators […]
The First Desert Classic
In what could liberally be considered the great grandfather of the Phoenix International Raceway, the Cactus Derby (also known as the Desert Classic) tested the wit, fortitude, and resourcefulness of […]
Arizona Trivia Quiz No. 1
Fancy yourself an authority on Arizona history? Answer these questions to find out how you stack up. All questions and answers are taken from The Arizona Trivia Book by James […]
Before TV, there was Tug-of-war
In December of 1903, handbills began appearing around Bisbee announcing a mighty tug-of-war competition. Several groups of miners of various ethnic origins signed on to compete in the contest. Ethnic […]
