Arizona’s backroads hide delightfully odd towns: Supai’s remote canyon village, Jerome’s cliffside arts revival, Oatman’s burro-run streets, Nothing’s roadside joke, Hope’s optimistic crossroads, and Crown King’s rainy mountain charm. buff.ly/stVf4Pt

AZ's Route 66 stops include Petrified Forest National Park with its colorful badlands & fossilized logs, Winslow’s Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum, & Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory, blending natural wonders, history & stargazing on the Mother Road. buff.ly/4xpRWKj

The first Central Arizona History & Heritage Symposium brings together archaeology & history of the region in Camp Verde, March 28–29, with presentations, posters, tours & more. The Arizona Preservation Foundation is proud to be a sponsor. To register: buff.ly/4byhpx2

Construction is underway on Pablo’s, a new multi-room nightlife venue in a 9,000-sq-ft historic downtown Phoenix building – an example of adaptive reuse where the Arizona Preservation Foundation once had its offices and held meetings. buff.ly/moJSZ7Q

Once slated for demolition, Flagstaff’s Weatherford Hotel was saved in 1975 by Henry and Sam Taylor. Their restoration preserved Arizona’s longest-operating hotel and helped spark downtown Flagstaff’s modern preservation movement. buff.ly/tfQF6KA

Urbana Preservation & Planning has launched a citywide historic-properties survey in Kingman. The effort will document buildings built through 1976, photograph about 2,300 resources, and coordinate with Arizona SHPO to guide future preservation planning. buff.ly/znxCNmZ

There’s still time to weigh in. The Future Phoenix Community Survey closes 2/17. Maricopa & Pinal Co. residents: share your views on heat, air quality, water & land use – issues that shape neighborhoods, preservation & long-term community revitalization. buff.ly/YUuzmhk

AZ lawmakers are considering HB2375/SB1601 to correct last year’s Middle Housing Law (HB 2721), which overlooked designated historic districts. The bills would ensure historic neighborhoods across AZ aren’t subject to unintended redevelopment pressures. buff.ly/1GSwRop

Short-term rentals remove thousands of homes from Arizona’s for-sale & long-term rental market – driving up costs and hollowing out neighborhoods. On Feb. 17, the AZ House Commerce Committee considers HB2429. Contact your legislator. Urge a YES vote: buff.ly/tSH50vc

Call for Sessions now open for the 2026 FORUM hosted by Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP) – Sept. 10–13 in Denver. Themes explore Emerging Historic Places & inclusive preservation. Proposals due March 30: buff.ly/YcqWpEK

Two WWII barracks from the German POW camp at Papago Park are on the move – relocated 4 miles to Tempe by the Arizona Historical Society. Next step: restoration at the Arizona Heritage Center. buff.ly/la2Fpus

In honor of America’s 250th, World Monuments Fund launches Irreplaceable America –a call to spotlight places that tell our full, complex story. Nominate a site by March 20, 2026: buff.ly/Jct0xja

Public input is open on the East Wing Modernization Project, including a proposed 90,000-sf ballroom at the White House. Submit comments to the National Capital Planning Commission by March 4 (Noon ET) or register to speak by Feb. 25. buff.ly/TvKw76V

HB2375 has passed the House Government Committee and heads to the full House. The bipartisan bill supports middle housing while protecting designated historic districts – closing gaps left in last year’s law. buff.ly/7qliTvT

Step into a glowing time capsule at the Casa Grande Neon Sign Park ✨ Restored 1950s–60s signs light up downtown, celebrating Arizona’s roadside past. Free and open year-round at 408 N. Sacaton St. – worth the after-dark stroll. buff.ly/q8BQlH2

Nominations are open for the Trustees’ Award for Organizational Excellence from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Honor a nonprofit with sustained impact in preservation. Apply by March 20, 2026. Ceremony: Fall 2026 in DC. buff.ly/kykT2zF

Hardyville Pioneer Cemetery – dating to 1866 & the only Bullhead City site on the National Register – is the resting place of at least 17 early residents. Local advocates are proposing thoughtful ground improvements to honor those buried above Highway 95. buff.ly/BNIPdhm

Register now: "Getting Section 7 Right: Architectural Descriptions for National Register Nominations,” March 4, 10–11:30 am (AZ). Learn what reviewers expect, common pitfalls to avoid & how to turn field observations into clear, well-supported narratives. buff.ly/lA6KFC5

Chandler's Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending a 12-home development on land once part of the historic Goodyear Townsite, built by Goodyear Tire in 1916. Commissioners want the project to honor the site's history. chandlernews.com/arizonan/cityn…

The Arizona Commerce Authority's Development Finance & Opportunity Zones Summit, April 1-2 in Phoenix, features SHPO architect Susan Lawson on historic preservation incentives. Early bird registration just $25 through March 20. buff.ly/GbQB48E