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The
City of Show Low has a broad range of community facilities including a
library, two bowling alleys, an 18-hole golf
course, several lighted racquetball
and tennis courts, an exercise fitness course, two soccer fields, an
archery range, a drive-in theater and many athletic facilities, such as an
indoor aquatic center pool, lighted Little League softball and baseball
field, handball and basketball court facilities and picnic areas.
Communication - In addition to
communication resources from the rest of the State, Show Low has bi-weekly
area newspapers, several radio stations, and numerous television channels
from Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff via cable, translator and antenna.
Educational - There are five public
elementary school, one junior high school , one high school and Northland
Pioneer College (NPC). Show Low has a vocational education program
offering courses in auto mechanics, general business and graphic arts. NPC
has served Navajo County since 1974; transfer programs and occupations
programs are available. The State accredited community college has centers
in Holbrook, Winslow, Snowflake and Show Low. Northern Arizona University
in partnership with NPC offers undergraduate and graduate programs. For
information call (520) 537-9601. Show Low also has an accredited
cosmetology school in alternating years.
Medical - Navapache Regional Medical
Center has 54 beds, there is one nursing home with 100 beds and nine
clinics (four chiropractic, five medical). The medical staff includes 41
physicians, five dentists, two ophthalmologists, two orthodontists, four
optometrists, four chiropractors and two veterinarians. Ambulance service
is provided by Action Medical.
Financial - There are six financial
institutions with local offices in Show Low. Several company sponsored
credit unions are also available. The Northern Arizona Council of
Governments (NACOG) located in Flagstaff services this area with a
Revolving Loan Program for new and existing businesses. Inquiries can be
made through WMRDC, P.O. Box 3440, Show Low, AZ 85901. The Industrial
Development Authority handles information related to industrial
development bonds. Inquiries can be made through the office of the Deputy
City Manager/City Treasurer. Additionally, Navajo County businesses are
eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Finance and
Administration Division of the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Governmental - The community is
governed by a mayor, six council members, and a city manager. Show Low is
a full-service city with police, parks and recreation, water and waste
management, and planning and zoning departments. Fire and emergency
medical services (EMS) are also available. Airport - The residents of Show
Low have access to a local airport which has two lighted, paved runways
(4,000 feet unlighted and one 6,500 feet lighted runway). UNICOM radio
equipped, repairs, gas and charter service available. There is a commuter
airline service to Phoenix three times daily. Industrial Properties -
There are industrial parks (lots from one to 70 acres) with utilities,
road and airport access. Contact the White Mountain Development
Corporation for more information.
Utilities -
- Electricity:
- APS (520) 537-2802;
- Navopache Electric (520) 368-5118.
- Natural Gas:
- Citizens Utilities (520) 537-2913.
- Propane:
- Amerigas (520) 537-4944;
- Graves Propane (520) 537-1951;
- Ferrellgas (520) 537-2214.
- Telephone:
- Citizens Telecom (800) 921-8101.
- Water:
- Sewer:
- Municipal (520) 537-5724.
- Sanitation:
- USA Waste (520) 367-0707.
- Lodging and Meeting facilities - There are 12 motels
with 600+ rooms, 1,200 RV sites, nine campgrounds (six public, three
private), and 12 meeting facilities with the largest seating 500
persons.
For further information, contact:
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