SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Chino Valley Gets Funding to Preserve Local History
Episode Date: September 29, 2026Send us a text and chime in!The Town of Chino Valley is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of Arizona Public Service (APS) community beautification funding, awarded as part of APS’...s 140th anniversary celebration. Through this investment, the Town of Chino Valley will advance preservation and restoration of the historic Fred Harvey Farm at Del Rio Springs, including restoration of the original buildings and creation of a new interpretive trail highlighting the site’s cultural, economic and historical significance, creating lasting improvements and benefits for the community. “Del Rio Springs and the Fred Harvey Farm are an important part of Chino Valley’s history... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/chino-valley-gets-funding-to-preserve-local-history/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network
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The town of Chino Valley is proud to announce that it has been named a recipient of Arizona Public Service, APS, Community Beautification funding, awarded as part of APS's 140th anniversary celebration.
Through this investment, the town of Chino Valley will advance preservation and restoration of the historic Fred Harvey Farm at Del Rio Springs,
including restoration of the original buildings and creation of a new interpretive trail highlighting
the site's cultural, economic and historical significance, creating lasting improvements and
benefits for the community. Del Rio Springs and the Fred Harvey Farm are an important part of
Chino Valley's history and really tell the story of how our community developed, said Mayor Tom Armstrong.
From Arizona's first territorial government being established near Del Rio Springs to the Fred
Harvey Farm supplying food for the Harvey houses and supporting early tourism at the Grand Canyon,
there is a tremendous amount of history tied to this property. We are grateful to APS for helping us
preserve that history and protect these buildings so future generations can understand the important
role Chino Valley played in Arizona story. The funding is part of APS's $1.4 million commitment,
funded by APS shareholders, to support beautification projects across its service territory in 2026.
The initiative honors APS's 140-year history in Arizona and reflects the company's ongoing focus on
strengthening the communities it serves. The restoration of Fred Harvey Farm highlights Chino Valley's
deep commitment to preserving its community heritage and investing in its future, said Ted Geisler,
APS president and CEO. This project will help ensure that future generations can experience and learn
from the farm's rich history. We're proud to support community projects like this to celebrate
APS's 140 years of serving Arizona. Together, APS and the town of Chino Valley are demonstrating the power
of collaboration to make meaningful, local impact, honoring Arizona's past while building stronger
communities for generations to come. The town of Chino Valley is a rural northern Arizona community
committed to providing quality public services, preserving its historic character and supporting
responsible economic development. Chino Valley's history is closely tied to Del Rio Springs,
Arizona's early territorial history and a long agricultural tradition that remains an important
part of the community today. APS serves 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11,000.
of Arizona's 15 counties and is a leader in safely delivering reliable, affordable, affordable
electricity in the southwest. APS maintains a diverse range of energy resources, including
nuclear from the Paula Verde generating station, natural gas, coal, solar, wind and energy storage,
a mix that's about 58% clean. With 140 years of experience serving Arizona, APS is the main
subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation, NYSE, PNW. Catch up with more local news stories
on Signalsaz.com.
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