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City of Mesa
the city of Mesa is sandwiched between several city and towns in the East Valley. The City of Tempe is to its west, both the city of Chandler and the town of Gilbert are to the south, the Salt River Indian Community is to the north, and the city of Apache Junction is to the northeast. It is approximately 12 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix.Freeway access is paramount in Mesa. This city has numerous highway connections available everywhere you turn. The Superstition Freeway (or Interstate 60) runs the entire length of Mesa's southern edge. The Red Mountain Freeway (or Loop 202) follows the northern most boundary of Mesa. One of the newer highway connections is the Loop 101 (sometimes referred to as the Pima Freeway or Price Freeway). This freeway is continuing to grow and expand southward through the Valley. Currently, it follows the western boundary of Mesa, separating it from the city of Tempe. All of these freeways give residents several convenient ways to travel to other parts of the Valley of the Sun.
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Mesa History
Great People, Quality Service is Mesa's motto. This simply stated motto reflects the citys attitude. The city was founded more than 120 years ago by Mormon missionaries. Many names were used before the name Mesa, Arizona stuck. Hayden, Zenos, and Mesaville were all used at one time or another throughout the citys early history.
the name Mesa means tabletop in Spanish. Mesa sits on a plateau along the Salt River. People are still drawn to this area today. The city of Mesa is continuing to grow and develop.Mesa Properties
Mesa new homes range in styles. Single family new homes and expansive master planned communities for retirees are available. New new home developments and mature neighborhoods are available in Mesa. Condominiums and town new homes are perfect living environments for those who want to scale back. Locating a property that will suit your needs is easy to do.
Mesa is a friendly town where pride and a progressive spirit are difficult to match. Residents love this city for its strong education base, accessibility to other parts of the Valley, and it cultural events/facilities. The city is hard at work bringing greater prosperity and a better life to all its residents. Mesa has a welcome mat out that has become well worn throughout the years.
the three As are factors that have perpetuated Mesa's growth. Affordability, amenities, and the annual influx of retirees and visitors are the three As. Affordable houses allow both individuals just starting out and retirees the ability to select Mesa as their new home. Shopping, recreational facilities, educational institutions, and cultural events are just some of the amenities that Mesa residents enjoy year round. With all of this, it isnt surprising that Mesa draws so many people. The city brings people in who are searching for the right place to live. Today, Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona. Mesa has it all.Discover today properties in Mesa, click here.
Mesa Entertainment
the city of Mesa is known for being a hot spot. People come to this city to live life. The new hometown feel that people come to the area for can also be seen in the citys festivals. The Mesa Pow Wow is a tribute to Native American performers through dance and arts and crafts. Festivals and celebration reveal Mesa's true roots and the importance of community.Advanced degree education is also found in the city of Mesa. Arizona State University East is an important part of the city of Mesa. Located at Power Road and Willimas Field Road, its location is accessible for residents. This campus is an extended campus location that provides a smaller range of degree offerings compared to Arizona State University. The College of Technology and Applied Sciences, the Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management, and East College are situated on Arizona State University East. There is a small residential college environment available for students. Sixteen baccalaureate programs and five masters degree programs are found at Arizona State University East.
Mesa Community College is the largest school within the Maricopa County Maricopa County College District. There is a wide choice of programs available to students wanting to attend Mesa Community College. The city of Mesa provides its residents with many higher educational opportunities. A respected and solid school system is an important part of Mesa.
Whenever there are educational institutions of excellence, businesses soon select the same area to be their new home. Mesa has many top manufacturers, including those in electronics, automotive testing, and aerospace industries. This has encouraged people to make this city their new home and has boosted Mesa's economic growth. Mesa continues to develop from an agricultural community into a high tech city.
Retail shopping is spread throughout the city. Superstition Springs Center, Fiesta Mall, and the Factory Stores of America make it easy for residents to shop. Restaurants ranging from rustic western grills to gourmet dining are also found in the community. This makes deciding which restaurant to try first is more difficult than locating one. There are so many choices in the city of Mesa.
Cultural events and museums are located in Mesa. Residents and visitors have a host of choices. Arizonas largest collection of dinosaurs can be found at the Mesa Southwest Museum. This premier museum is known as Arizonas Natural History Museum with the largest dinosaur exhibit west of the Mississippi River. Children also like to visit the Champlin Aircraft Fighter Museum. The worlds biggest collection of flyable, vintage fighter aircrafts is on display. The Park of the Canals gives visitors a chance to see ancient Hohokam Indian canal systems that date back to 700 B.C.. The Museum of Youth offers hands on exhibits and was voted one of the best museums for children. Families know that Mesa has many opportunities for growth culturally and educationally.
One of the largest additions to the city of Mesa is its Mesa Arts Center. This center includes over 210,000 square feet with three buildings, situated on seven acres. The three buildings include a Theater Complex, Mesa Contemporary Arts, and Art Studios. Four theaters make up the Theater Complex with a continuous lobby, concessions, and dressing rooms. The Mesa Contemporary Arts offers 5,500 square feet of exhibition space within five galleries, along with a lecture hall, sculpture courtyard, and storage collection space. Fourteen visual and performing arts studios and classrooms make up the Arts Studios. Located at 1 East Main Street, the Mesa Arts Center is a distinctive state of the art campus. Reaching out to others through art and enhancing the quality of life in Mesa is the facilitys goal.
A unique feature of Mesa is Falcon Field Airport. Today, Falcon Field is new home to more than 900 aircraft and business/commercial developments. This facility is designated for aerospace, education, and industrial expansion. It is a cost saving spaces for many local companies. This in turn makes the city of Mesa a strong candidate for future business opportunities.
Mesa Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreational fun is great for any age. Numerous golf courses dot the city. These courses give residents and visitors many opportunities to get out and play a round. It is easy to take time to head out to a Mesa golf course when the weather is sunny all year.
Within Mesa's 122 square mile city limits, there are countless city parks. Local Mesa parks offer picnicking areas, playgrounds, grass fields, and courts. Getting outside and playing a game is more to do fun at a Mesa park.
the Chicago Cubs make Mesa their new home every spring. Cactus League Spring Training is held for the Chicago Cubs at HoHoKam Park (or sometimes referred to as HoHoKam Stadium). Located at 1235 North Center Street, it is the second largest stadium in the Cactus League. The 25,000 square foot facility offers four practice fields, one practice infield, batting cages, and much more. For the past 40 years, the Chicago Cubs have played in Mesa. Residents and visitors flock to HoHoKam Park to see these games.Mesa is in Central Arizona . It is in Maricopa County Maricopa County. It is one of the largest cities in Arizona . It is 12 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix in the East Valley. It covers 122 square miles.
Agriculture made Mesa, but tourism is an important part of the town today. Mormon missionaries founded Mesa over 100 years ago. Today Mesa's population is 404,191. The town sits at an elevation of 1,241 feet. Mesa has a reputation as being a Mormon and retirement town, however it is much more than that. The town is a recreational and cultural center. With 20 golf courses, 52 city parks, Mesa Amphitheater, Mesa Symphony and Hohokam Park for the Chicago Cubs spring training facility there is so much to do.
The southwestern desert climate offers summer highs of 104 degrees and winter lows of 35 degrees. The town has approximately 7 inches of rainfall a year. Despite its growth, Mesa retains a small-town friendliness and community charm that has been the envy of others. There is a pride and progressive spirit here that is difficult to match. Mesa is hard at work a bringing greater prosperity and a better life to all its residents.
There are so many attractions in Mesa. The Champlin Fighter Museum is a popular place to go for those interested in airplanes. The museum has many interesting planes on display. The Arizona Wing Museum is another spot for young and old alike to learn more about aviation. The Mesa Southwest Museum is a great place to learn about the early west and the time of the dinosaurs. There are hands on exhibits that will intrigue little ones. The Mesa Museum for Youth is another popular place for the kids. It is a fine arts center with ever changing exhibits. Children are encouraged to try their hand at art. If you want to learn more about Mesa's past, then you won't want to miss a visit to the Mesa Historical Museum.
However, this name was going to be hard to claim. The new settlers petitioned for a post office but the name Mesa was rejected, because it resembled the town Mesaville in Pinal County. So the settlers decided on the name Hayden. But the post office got the name Hayden confused with Tempe, which was originally called Hayden's Ferry.
Needless to say, in 1886 Hayden was changed to Zenos after the prophet in the Book of Mormon. Finally in 1888, the post office in Mesaville was closed and the settlers immediately requested the name Mesa, which has remained to this day.
In 1883, Mesa was incorporated with only 80 people living in a single square mile. Farming and ranching provided the initial economic base.
The Mormon community designed streets wide enough to allow for drivers today. Their vision also included new homes with gardens and orchards with only four new homes to a block.
Falcon Field Airport and Williams Air Force Base were built for training during 1941 for World War II. Today Falcon Field and Williams Gateway Airport (formerly Williams Air Force Base) offer complete aviation facilities to industrial to commercial development.
Soon, manufacturing became a big part of the economy. Tourism is also an important factor. For years, Mesa has recognized the value of tourism and has worked on its hospitality, which makes visitors come back for a return visit. The wide range of attractions and outdoor activities make it a popular vacation spot.
Mesa boasts a strong economy with top manufacturers and diverse businesses from the service industry to medical. Mesa continues to grow from an agricultural community to a high-tech town.
Utilities
AT&T..800-222-0300
Cox Cable623-594-1000
APS (electric)................602-371-7171
SRP (electric).................602-236-8888
Southwest Gas......................602-861-1999
Frequently Called Numbers
Emergency..9-1-1
Poison Control.....602-253-3334
Police..480-644-2211
130 N Robson, Mesa 85201
Fire Dept..480-644-2101
40 N Center #115, Mesa 85201
Garbage:
-City of Mesa..480-644-2221
-AZ Waste Services..480-373-0062
-Allied Waste480-982-1961
Water/Sewer..480-644-2221
City of Mesa
School Districts:
-Mesa Public Schools....480-472-0000
63 E Main St #101, Mesa 85201
-Queen Creek Unified.480-987-5935
20740 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek 85242
Library..480-644-2207
City of Mesa Main Library
64 E 1st St, Mesa 85201
Newspapers:
-Arizona Republic.602-444-4444
200 E Van Buren St, Phoenix 85044
-East Valley Tribune..480-898-6500
120 W 1st Ave, Mesa 85210
-East Mesa Independent...623-445-2849
850 S Ironwood #112, Apache Junction 85220
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Latest Mesa news from The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com
Mistaken identity leads to lawsuit against Mesa police
by Nathan Gonzalez
2 Jul 2009 at 1:04pm
Woman's suit accuses Mesa officers of harassing her and illegally entering her home.
After 65 years, WWII soldier finds peace
by Dustin Gardiner
3 Jul 2009 at 7:00am
Juel Kennedy has a new view of his former enemy.
Discarded shoe leads to arrest of robbery suspect
by Christopher Cash
2 Jul 2009 at 8:07pm
A size 12 shoe lead to an arrest of man who police said committed an armed robbery in May.
Mesa boy wins patriotic art contest
by Dustin Gardiner
3 Jul 2009 at 7:00am
Pierce Condon, 10, was one of 25 children nationwide selected to win the Armed Services YMCA art and essay contest.
Mesa family's U-Haul, possessions stolen outside new apartment
by Dustin Gardiner
2 Jul 2009 at 4:59pm
14-foot truck with their possessions, diabetes medicine stolen.
Many Mesa shops celebrate their independence
by Angelique Soenarie
2 Jul 2009 at 5:14pm
Local First Arizona urges shoppers to visit independently owned businesses during National Independents Week.
Mesa may order business to toughen security
by Gary Nelson
2 Jul 2009 at 10:50am
Businesses would be forced to do more to prevent crimes in order to cut down on police resources.
Valley Metro steps in to help with medical transportation
by Edythe Jensen
2 Jul 2009 at 2:56pm
Valley Metro step in to transport elderly and handicapped.
Gascón, Mesa praised for anticrime program
by Gary Nelson
2 Jul 2009 at 1:51pm
Police chief, who is heading to San Francisco, praised for Project Safe Neighborhoods.
Smith vows fireworks will return to Mesa
by Dustin Gardiner
2 Jul 2009 at 1:11pm
Mesa Mayor Scott Smith is working with leaders of Mesa's Sertoma Club to bring back the city's July 4 firework show.
Family tree leads some to witches, naked queens, Romeos
by Srianthi Perera
1 Jul 2009 at 2:44pm
Tom Thumb's cobbler, Salem witches in family tree.
Mesa murder-suicide victim buried
by Nathan Gonzalez
2 Jul 2009 at 10:50am
18-year-old Mesa girl gunned down by 20-year-old ex-boyfriend in murder/suicide case.
Kids can get free pass to 'High School Musical'
2 Jul 2009 at 2:12pm
After two sell-out weeks and lowering ticket prices earlier this year, Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in east Mesa is giving kids 12 and younger a free pass to Walt Disney's ''High School Musical.'' The deal includes dinner and show as long as the child is accompanied by a paying adult.
Southeast Valley parents in crisis now have place for their kids
by Dustin Gardiner
1 Jul 2009 at 11:58am
A Mesa children's shelter is offering temporary child care for parents facing a crisis.
Significant rainfall unlikely for holiday weekend
by Maria Polletta
2 Jul 2009 at 12:13pm
Thursday's sprinkles might be the most rain the Valley sees this holiday weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
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