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🌱 Why Camp Verde is considered the geographic heart of Arizona

Camp Verde, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Camp Verde! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Camp Verde is considered the geographic heart of Arizona

Also on today's calendar: Author Natalie Wright to Appear at the 2026 Calan Mai Books and Bands Spring Festival — Natalie Wright, Author and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of sun; breezy, warm, with a high of 96 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 56.
  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Where is the center of Arizona? It's hiding in this rugged backcountry (azcentral.com) — Camp Verde is highlighted as the Arizona town closest to the state’s geographic center, with a special marker in Rezzonico Park noting that distinction and the true coordinates. The actual midpoint lies in rugged Mazatzal Wilderness terrain near the Verde and East Verde rivers, but Camp Verde remains the nearest community and easiest reference point for curious travelers.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • D&D Handyman just completed a second job for me today, and I am so pleased with the quality of work that was done!
    I had a few small things to get done, and I was so glad I called Julio. He does quality work! Use him, he's awesome! (Nextdoor Verde Lakes)
  • A catfish's entire body is covered in taste receptors, often totaling over 100,000, which leads scientists to describe them as "swimming tongues".
    These taste buds are concentrated on their barbels (whiskers) and skin, allowing them to detect food in murky, dark water by tasting everything they… (Nextdoor Verde Lakes)
  • Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Camp Verde. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Camp Verde. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camp Verde here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cottonwood

  • Cottonwood Oak Creek School District to Ask Voters to Approve $30-million Bond Initiative in November/Full Release Attached (myradioplace.com)
  • This Arizona Country Restaurant's Epic Dinner Buffet Still Flies Under The Radar And You Should Try It This May (everafterinthewoods.com)
  • Arizona Lawmakers Advance Religious Protest Bill Amid National Push on ‘Anti-Christian Bias' (lookoutnews.org)

Sedona

  • Sedona Red Rock High School picks 3 future leaders (redrocknews.com)
  • Sedona will not appeal Sedona Cultural Park Preservation Act initiative decision (verdenews.com)
  • The Jenesis House Is The Ultimate Self-Care Retreat For Black Women (hellobeautiful.com)

Ok Camp Verde! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Camp Verde

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.