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Southwest Mobile Storage - Best Mobile Storage & Office Containers In Paradise Valley, AZ

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for more than 25 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers. Our facility and expertise in maintaining, manufacturing, and delivering corrugated steel containers is unrivaled in the industry.

While the rental side of our business is regional with branches throughout the Southwest, our container sales and modification operations are nationwide and becoming global. Paradise Valley, AZ offers a wide selection of portable offices and mobile storage containers you can rent, buy or modify.

Our experts in container rental, sales and customization are committed to providing you the highest quality and best experience from service to delivery - our reputation depends on it.

Whether your need is for storage, office space, moving, multi-purpose or custom use, we've got your back. Here's how:

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NO MATTER YOUR NEED, WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK.

STORE AT YOUR LOCATION

We bring your storage container to you for convenient, easy access at your home, business or jobsite. Plus, you'll get more choice in storage space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of a pod or add on building, saving money and energy.

STORE AT OUR LOCATION

Not enough room to keep a storage container at your business, home or construction site? No problem - we can store it for you. Plus, you get 70% more space and better security, for a fraction of the cost of public storage units.

CUSTOM STORAGE

Need a permanent storage solution for your business, residence or construction? We sell new and used shipping containers in many sizes with a variety of add-ons. Or customize a container to your specific storage needs with our certified fabrication experts.

LOCAL MOVE

Take your time packing with our moving containers. We'll deliver to your business or home and pick it up whenever you're ready to move. So, you don't have to stress about moving or making multiple trips in one day, like if you rented a moving truck.

LONG-DISTANCE MOVE

Our moving container solutions ensure the long-distance move of your home or business is highly efficient and affordable throughout the southwest. In fact, we usually cost 20%-40% less than full-service movers.

MOVING & STORAGE

We understand move-in and move-out dates might be different. We can store your moving container at our highly secure facilities until you're ready to move to your new home or business location, and you can conveniently access it at any time.

OFFICE USE

Whether you need a workspace, conference room, or other office requirement, our ground-mounted mobile offices meet any and all of your business needs. Plus, it's faster and easier than building additions.

BUSINESS USE

If you need your shipping container to serve multiple uses, such as office-storage combos, breakrooms and even utilities, we've got you covered. We'll modify a custom container to fit your business needs and bring your business to the next level

CUSTOM USE

We'll create a custom container to fit your unique needs anywhere in the US. With our container modification expertise, we make any idea a reality. From pop-up stores to multi-story structures, our unrivaled facilities and fabrication experts do it all.

You'll get your own dedicated storage and container expert to serve as your one point of contact for easy, convenient service you can trust.
With our wide selection of intermodal containers for sale and rent, you'll find exactly what you need, from size, to type and condition.
We maintain our rental fleet to the highest standard - our integrity depends on it.
Our certified, experienced Conex container modification experts have more than 500 years combined experience modifying ISO containers.
All of our containers come with high security dual-locking system for no additional charge, so you can rest assured your stored items stay safe and that you don't have to pay extra for it.
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At our unrivaled 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility, ensuring your custom shipping container is made exactly to your specifications.
With our level of service, quality and expertise, you won't find a better value anywhere else.
Our portable offices include lighting and electrical outlets, internet hookups, HVAC and were crafted by our in-house steel container fabrication experts for top-quality construction.

Premium Quality - High Security

With Southwest Mobile Storage, you get much more than a POD or typical Conex box. You also get high security, unparalleled service and unmatched container modification expertise and facilities. No other company offers that much.

Shipping containers and storage containers come in a range of sizes. The most common external lengths are 20ft and 40ft with a width of 8ft. ISO Containers are typically 8ft 6in tall, but high cube containers are 9ft 6in tall. We also have steel containers in a variety of sizes from 10ft long to 45ft long to rent or buy, and we can modify shipping containers into any size you want.

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SMS Mobile Storage Containers have these high quality features:

1/8" thick steel plate bottom side rails
High strength steel supporting cross members
1 1/8" thick hardwood floor with galvanized self-tapping screws
16-gauge corrugated steel walls
16-gauge roof
270-degree swing cargo door(s)
High security dual-locking system*
Spot-grinded, primed & repainted with a beige high-grade water reducible alkyd direct-to-metal enamel*
* Comes standard on all rental units

SMS portable workspace containers have these structural features:

High security window bars, lever & deadbolt set with lock box
Studs & R-19 Insulation covered with wood paneling
1 1/8" marine board floor is covered with a durable single part gray epoxy coating
Dual pane low-E horizontal sliding windows with screens and miniblinds
18 Gauge steel polystyrene core 3-hour fire rated personnel door
All of our workspaces are manufactured in-house and arrive new or restored to factory specifications
Exterior load center operating on 100 Amp single phase 230 Volt power
Light switch, receptacles and 4' light fixtures; all wiring is Romex 12/2
CAT-6 voice and data lines with electrical junction box
HVAC units ranging from 1 ton to 2 ton on rentals; ability to customize up to 10 tons of cooling

Having flexible storage containers options is important, but security is crucial to protect your peace of mind and your possessions.

At Southwest Mobile Storage, we don't believe in leaving things to chance. We want you to rest easy knowing your inventory, documents, tools, equipment and other items are safe 24/7. That is why we equip SMS high-security slide bolt locking systems and lockboxes on our entire fleet of rental freight containers.

EVERY ONE OF OUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR RENT IN Paradise Valley, AZ, INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING SAFETY MEASURES:

High-security slide-bolt locking system and extra-long lock box, giving you twice the security and peace of mind.
No holes to ensure your rental shipping container is wind and water-tight.
No rust for your safety.
14-gauge corrugated steel for strength and reinforcement.

Contact us to speak with a helpful, friendly representative to better understand our full range of capabilities. We are happy to answer any questions you have, go over pricing and set up a time and place to deliver your Conex box. Our quotes are 100% free and you are under no obligation to pay for your consultation.

COMMERCIAL STORAGE CONTAINERS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Paradise Valley, AZ

When you own a business or manage one, it's crucial to have efficient, affordable ways to store inventory and supplies, whether it's to grow your business or adapt to changes in the market, like the many caused by the pandemic.

Renting storage containers to keep at your business eliminates the cost and hassles of sending your staff to offsite storage facilities. Steel containers with roll up doors make storing and retrieving items faster and easier. Auto repair shops and other businesses that need easy access throughout the workday to secure storage for tools, parts, equipment or supplies find renting shipping containers to be the best solution for their business storage needs. Southwest Mobile Storage has your back.

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Renting portable offices gives your business more workspace, breakrooms, pop up stores, security booths and more, without the cost and red tape associated with constructing building additions. Plus, a steel storage container fits neatly into one parking space and provides much stronger security than Pods and way more convenience than self-storage units.

If you have a specific need, we can modify shipping containers to build whatever you need to grow your business. Whether it's a portable workspace to run your business, like a pop-up container bar, or a durable facility for scientific research, like a container laboratory, or even a container gym, our unrivaled fabrication facility and modification experts got you covered. Our full-time, in-house staff of certified welders, engineers, electricians, carpenters and painters have over 500 years combined experience modifying thousands of container projects for just about any business use you can imagine.

WHETHER YOUR BUSINESS IS COMMERCIAL, HEALTHCARE, GOVERNMENT OR EDUCATION, OR YOUR INTEREST IS TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY SHIPPING CONTAINERS, SMS HAS YOU COVERED:

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Offsite storage alternatives cause a mess of hassles and headaches. Expanding office space and storage capacity at your location saves time, money and hassle of making multiple trips offsite.
We offer more choice in security, size and features in steel Conex boxes or ISO shipping containers than a public storage unit or Pod for less cost and far greater service.
We offer flexible, month-to-month rental agreements and prorate by the day after your first 28-day billing cycle.
With us, you get a dedicated account manager you can rely on, so you can focus on running your business than waste time with a different person every time you call that doesn't know or care as much.
While other companies may have some staff for modifying containers, most outsource the work, so you don't know who is actually doing the modifications or how much they're marking up the price.
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When you modify a shipping container for your business, you won't have to worry about expensive, lengthy and complicated construction.
We have modified thousands of containers nationwide and internationally for more than 25 years for NASA, US Navy, GCP Applied Technologies, Helix and Sundt to name a few. And rent containers to Amazon, Walmart and many of other nationally recognized brands.
Our extensive staff makes it possible to custom build multiple projects simultaneously and our 90,000 sq ft indoor fabrication facility prevents contaminants from interfering with fabrication, which delivers better quality and precision.

HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY A SHIPPING CONTAINER FOR YOUR HOME:

With an extensive in-house staff and 90,000 sq ft container modification facility, we're able to deliver consistently high quality and work on multiple projects simultaneously for a fast turnaround.

Other companies don't have the facility, staff or resources to modify shipping containers and will outsource the work to various shops who may not have the special experience or tools needed to modify the right way.

You can rest assured knowing your custom container is safe in our hands. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications through every step of the process.

Renting a moving container from us makes your move much less stressful because you won't have to rush to pack your whole house into a moving truck in one day. Instead, you can take your time packing over the course of a month.

Our ISO shipping containers are weatherproof and come with vault-like security, so you don't have to worry about theft or damage to your belongings.

You won't get that level of security from U-Haul or other moving truck companies.

Renting a storage container at your home keeps your belongings close and gives you convenient 24/7 access, so you're always able to retrieve the contents of your container when you need to.

We know move in and move out dates don't always line up. We can store your packed rental container at our secure facility until your new home is ready.

With our mobile storage containers for rent in Paradise Valley, AZ, you can save up to 40% when compared to full-service long-distance movers, while gaining more flexibility in your schedule.

MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINERS & PORTABLE OFFICES TO RENT, BUY OR MODIFY IN Paradise Valley, AZ

We know your needs may change suddenly. With our extensive inventory and variety of sizes of portable offices and shipping containers to rent, buy or modify in Paradise Valley, AZ, we provide fast service and the best value possible so it's easy for you to get whatever you need when you need it.

Renting storage containers and portable offices from us gives you more flexibility when it comes to your schedule and options. If you don't have enough space at your current location or simply would prefer offsite storage, you can keep your rental storage and office containers at your location or ours - whichever is most convenient for you. You also get more options to choose from when it comes to size and features, like portable offices with divided rooms for private meetings or office/storage combos for storage and office space in one container. All while costing a fraction of the price of a pod or self-storage facility.

You can also buy new or used freight containers from us and choose from a variety of add-ons, including lights, electricity, doors and windows. Or fully customize a shipping container to save time, money and energy by skipping the expensive, lengthy process of constructing building additions. We can modify a Conex box into whatever you can imagine for any use you need, from construction tool cribs to office buildings, monitoring stations, mobile communication towers and much more. The possibilities are endless.

HERE'S HOW WE'VE GOT YOUR BACK:

You'll never face hidden fees or surprises with us. We give you transparent billing up front at the best prices.

With us, you get a reliable, dedicated point of contact, who keeps you updated every step of the way. You can rest assured knowing you'll always get what you need, when you need it.

No other company has the breadth and depth of staff and experience that we do when it comes to modifying shipping containers. Our certified welders, engineers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters have more than 500 years of combined experience in fabricating custom steel containers.

We prorate your rent by the day after the first 28-day billing cycle, so you don't have to pay for a full month when you only have your mobile containers and offices for a few days.

While other companies may be able to do small container modifications, most don't have an in-house fabrication staff or 90,000 sq ft fabrication facility like we do. As a result, they outsource the work on your custom container, so you don't know who's actually building it.

Rest assured knowing your modified shipping container will be built to the highest quality standards. Our certified weld and quality control inspectors check every step of the fabrication process to ensure everything is structurally sound and built to your specifications.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

Whether you're in need of a storage container for your commercial business, a portable office for your construction site, or a moving container for your home, our process is simple and straightforward.

Choose Your Container

Choose the mobile storage solution that works best for your needs. In this step, you will let us know the number of containers you need, their sizes and what types of doors to equip.

Choose Your Options

Let us know if you would like to add any of our rental options, like a folding table or shelving.

Choose Your Security

Choose from padlocks, puck locks and other enhanced security options. All of our storage containers come standard with dual-locking, vault-like security.

Choose Your Delivery Timeframe

You can expect standard delivery within 3-5 days of your order. If you need expedited delivery, we will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs.

Pick-Up Planning

Do you need to keep your shipping container at our location? Prefer to have our team deliver your packed container to a location of your choice? Let us know, and we'll be by your side to work out the logistics.

HOW RENTING A STORAGE CONTAINER AND MOBILE OFFICE WORKS

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DETERMINE DESTINATION

Let our team know where we should deliver your mobile storage container for rent in Paradise Valley, AZ. Be sure to let us know if there are any special conditions that might prevent our drivers from entering your chosen destination. Before you schedule your delivery, let us know which direction you would like the doors of your container to face.

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SCHEDULE DATE & TIME

Our drivers can deliver your storage container Monday-Friday, between the hours of 6AM and 2PM local time. Our two-hour delivery window is the most precise in the industry. If you desire another delivery time outside of our standard delivery options, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. As a courtesy, our driver will call you at least 30 minutes before they arrive at your drop-off destination.

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PREPARE FOR YOUR MOBILE STORAGE CONTAINER DELIVERY

Before we deliver your Conex box, prepare your delivery area by ensuring that there are no low overhangs, arches, wires, trees or any other obstacles that could interfere with your delivery. It's a good idea to mark the space where you would like your steel container placed.

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DELIVERY & SETUP

When our driver arrives, they will back our truck into the space where you would like your shipping container placed. Once we arrive, we will ensure that your container is delivered safely and securely. If placed on asphalt or pavement, we will use wood dunnage pads to make sure your ground surface is protected and the container is level.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MOBILE CONTAINERS TO Rent, Buy OR Modify IN Paradise Valley, AZ?

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Latest News in Paradise Valley, AZ

Construction paused on $2B Paradise Valley master-planned community, residents frustrated

Homeowners of luxury estates at The Palmeraie in Paradise Valley are frustrated with the stop-and-go construction pace of their new homes.Construction is again on pause for the $2 billion, 122-acre luxury master-planned community — which includes the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley resort — because Five Star Development is entering the final phase of financing for the project."The lender transition process includes a short-term pause of the work to allow a clean transition," said ...

Homeowners of luxury estates at The Palmeraie in Paradise Valley are frustrated with the stop-and-go construction pace of their new homes.

Construction is again on pause for the $2 billion, 122-acre luxury master-planned community — which includes the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley resort — because Five Star Development is entering the final phase of financing for the project.

"The lender transition process includes a short-term pause of the work to allow a clean transition," said Richard Frazee, director of construction at Five Star Development. "The lender will announce the loan closing within the next two weeks and then construction activity will resume."

But homeowners — who declined to comment for this article for fear of retribution — say construction has stalled too many times since they bought their properties several years ago when Five Star Development launched home sales. Many of them have been renting apartments, waiting for construction to be completed.

Construction is nearing completion for the first group of the 80 Ritz-Carlton Villas, and will be ready for occupancy starting this spring, Frazee said. Those condominiums are fully sold out except for one, which is priced at $6.1 million.

The Ritz-Carlton Estate Homes are under construction with more than half of the 32 single-family homes sold, Frazee said, with the first homes expected to be completed later this year. Available homes are priced from the high $8 millions.

Click through the gallery for a look at architectural renderings of the estate homes, villas and hotel:

Meanwhile, Frazee said he expects the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley resort to open by the end of the year. Group businesses have begun booking at the resort, while leisure bookings are expected to commence within the next few months.

He said the shopping and dining portion of the project is currently in the design board review approval process by the town of Paradise Valley and the city of Scottsdale.

Rome-based Fendi Private Residences also will begin sales this year for a boutique collection of 41 luxury condos averaging 3,500 square feet on the Scottsdale side of The Palmeraie.

The Palmeraie project had been plagued by nearly a year of litigation with the town of Paradise Valley regarding who was responsible for infrastructure costs. But they reached a settlement agreement in June 2021.

The litigation and the Covid-19 pandemic held up construction over the past few years, and F. Roberts Construction is the third general contractor named to lead construction of The Palmeraie.

The Business Journal visited the construction site in summer 2020. Click through the gallery below to see images.

Warrant issued for Paradise Valley speedster

PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona — A Paradise Valley city court said a driver that was caught speeding on a red light camera didn't show up at court and now has an arrest warrant.The misdemeanor complaint form obtained by 12News says Robert Orona was recorded on the red light camera driving at 120 mph in Paradise Valley. The camera was locat...

PARADISE VALLEY, Arizona — A Paradise Valley city court said a driver that was caught speeding on a red light camera didn't show up at court and now has an arrest warrant.

The misdemeanor complaint form obtained by 12News says Robert Orona was recorded on the red light camera driving at 120 mph in Paradise Valley. The camera was located at Lincoln Drive and Tatum Boulevard.

The complaint alleges Orona broke reckless driving and excessive speed laws.

A summons for Orona was issued at the end of January for a Feb. 21 court date. The court says Orona did not show up and that is when the arrest warrant was issued.

Data from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows that roadway fatalities have been gradually rising in Arizona over the last decade:

ADOT offers driving tips on its website to help keep people safe on the road.

"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.

ADOT's suggestions include:

Find more tips on the department's Driving Safety Homepage on ADOT's website here.

Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.

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Paradise Valley Town Manager Jill Keimach announces retirement

After four years as Paradise Valley town manager, Jill Keimach has announced her plans to retire, effective May 12.The Town Council was notified of her decision in mid-January, according to a press release. Keimach announced the departure publicly on Feb. 10.“Jill has been a tremendous asset for our town, the town staff and for council in the face of some incredible challenges. Her guidance and strong leadership have benefited every member of our community,” said Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner in a prepared statement. &ld...

After four years as Paradise Valley town manager, Jill Keimach has announced her plans to retire, effective May 12.

The Town Council was notified of her decision in mid-January, according to a press release. Keimach announced the departure publicly on Feb. 10.

“Jill has been a tremendous asset for our town, the town staff and for council in the face of some incredible challenges. Her guidance and strong leadership have benefited every member of our community,” said Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner in a prepared statement. “She has faced every obstacle head on, and, with a collaborative approach and great skill, humility and integrity, and has made the town a better place across the board for all our benefit. We are so grateful that Jill remains as committed as ever to the town, and with the time she has provided for a new hire and her work to ensure a successful and smooth transition, our town will go from strength to strength.”

Under Keimach’s leadership the town weathered the COVID-19 pandemic, negotiated many key agreements benefiting the town, and worked on the issue of short-term rentals in Paradise Valley among other issues and challenges.

Keimach joined the Town of Paradise Valley in May 2019 as the town manager and has been responsible for working with staff to implement the policies adopted by the mayor and council. She also has been responsible for the day-to-day operations of all departments and staff within the town.

She joined Paradise Valley after serving as the city manager of both Alameda, California, and Moraga, California. Prior to that, she was the community development director for both Fremont, California, and El Cerrito, California.

“We have been incredibly privileged to have Jill’s guidance and expertise for the last four years,” said Vice Mayor Scott Moore in a prepared statement.

“Her contributions, often behind the scene, have helped to preserve the character and charm of our town. Jill’s calm demeanor and deep knowledge of the issues will be hard to replace.”

The town will be recruiting for a permanent town manager, and Keimach will continue working on specific projects for the town on a part-time basis.

“I have felt so privileged to have worked with such a supportive and impressive mayor and council and exceptional town staff. I will forever cherish my time in Paradise Valley and with the council’s full support, I am excited about continuing to assist Paradise Valley however needed in the future,” said Keimach. “This town has a wonderful future ahead. We have been able to enhance our organizational professionalism while also retaining the town’s character and beautiful aesthetic — and that is a great foundation to build on.”

Keimach has a master’s degree in city planning and bachelor's of architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. She is also a member of the International City/County Managers Association, American Institute of Certified Planners, and the American Institute of Architects.

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Danielle Durack Says Farewell to Phoenix With a Goodbye Concert

Danielle Durack doesn’t want to listen to sad songs right now.“I don’t need to fuel the fire,” she says.The born-and-raised Phoenix singer-songwriter announced in February that she is leaving the Valley for Nashville in May. The departure is stirring up more than enough sentimentality.So for now, she’s sticking to bumping The 1975.Durack settled on heading to the Music City six months ago, but says only recently has it started to sink in, perhaps because she’s started tying up h...

Danielle Durack doesn’t want to listen to sad songs right now.

“I don’t need to fuel the fire,” she says.

The born-and-raised Phoenix singer-songwriter announced in February that she is leaving the Valley for Nashville in May. The departure is stirring up more than enough sentimentality.

So for now, she’s sticking to bumping The 1975.

Durack settled on heading to the Music City six months ago, but says only recently has it started to sink in, perhaps because she’s started tying up her nostalgic loose ends. A few weeks ago, Durack stopped by Saguaro High School — her alma mater — to speak to a choir class about the music industry, a favor for her former teacher GayLin Tutnick.

Durack credits Tutnick with helping her appreciate music on a deeper level, and revisiting the old stomping ground was a reminder of just how important a local network is.

“It reminded me of where I started,” Durack says. “It made me so nostalgic and made me feel so lucky to have the experience I had at my high school, hearing [Tutnick] talk to her kids and seeing their faces, how inspired they are and were — and I was.”

The 27-year-old musician formed her first band with members of her high school choir class. An old classmate still makes Durack’s paper flyers for shows. She has crashed with fellow Saguaro alumni while touring new cities.

As she thinks about her time in Phoenix, Durack knows she will miss the familiarity of local venues, where seeing the same faces every time can make a show feel like home. More than anything, she’s grateful for the career advancements she’s been able to make in her hometown.

After all, just a day after her interview with Phoenix New Times, she caught a flight to Austin, Texas, to open for indie rocker (and Daisy Jones & The Six star) Suki Waterhouse.

“I’ve had such a supportive community here in Phoenix,” she says, before pausing to try to find the right words. “It’s everything.”

Durack has worked at a local pizzeria for the last three and a half years, but doesn’t have anything lined up for work in Nashville. She’s hoping the move will put the pressure on to pursue music full time, because of course, there’s more to the industry than writing songs.

With radio hits driven by TikTok presence, a big piece of the equation is creating social media content, which Durack says can be frustrating and time-consuming.

“I spend like 30 minutes composing this stupid little video that maybe some people will find funny,” she says. “It feels like buying a lottery ticket, but you’re spending 30 minutes buying your lottery ticket.”

Durack is hoping the extra free time in Nashville will also help her find a booking agent. Planning a tour is something she describes as “a puzzle that all has to come together at the same time,” so getting help with that process is at the top of her to-do list.

For Durack, it’ll inevitably feel strange making career strides in a new city. So before leaving, she wants to keep reminiscing. In the coming months, she plans on making a trip to the Heard Museum, hiking Flatiron, and revisiting old journals, where she’s been writing songs since she was 10 years old.

“It’s fun to look back on what was so emotionally fraught as a seventh grader,” Durack said. “Sometimes there’s wisdom in there that doesn't feel very potent while you’re writing it, then you look back and it makes more sense now.

“It’s a nice grounding exercise for me, reminding me where I’m from, who I am.”

Also planned on Durack’s nostalgia tour is a farewell show with local jazz pop band Palo Brea, who is also moving to Nashville this spring. The concert will serve a dual purpose: an opportunity to celebrate both acts’ time in Phoenix … and a fundraising yard sale for some of Durack’s plants and household items.

The co-headlining "Pharewell, Phoenix" show will be tonight — Friday, March 10 — at The Venue on Washington, 1520 East Washington St. Doors are at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m.

As for what listeners can expect from Durack, she has finished a forthcoming album, which she says is sonically similar to 2021’s No Place. On it, there are songs about loss, and relationships old and new. Naturally, Durack also expects songwriting inspiration to come from the emotional whirlwind of leaving the Valley behind.

“It’s usually the bad things in my life that end up getting written about, because I need to process through them,” she says, before issuing a correction. “Not bad — challenging, I guess, is the better word.”

2023 AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP JUDGING PANEL NOW AVAILABLE

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2023 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023.The 2023 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Bree...

The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2023 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023.

The 2023 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also include popular attractions such as the Best Bred-by-Exhibitor competition, the AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals, and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes. The show will once again take place alongside the AKC Agility Invitational, the Obedience Classic and AKC Fast CAT Invitational, with junior events in Conformation, Agility, Obedience and Rally.

Leading the charge as Best in Show judge for the 2023 National Championship is Mr. Clay Coady of Paradise Valley, AZ and Mr. Terry Stacy of Durham, NC will judge Best Bred-by-Exhibitor in Show. The judges for Junior Showmanship, the National Owner-Handled Series Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes will be announced at a later date.

“The lineup of judges for this year’s show is impressive,” said Show Chairman Dennis B. Sprung. “The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin continues to be a must-attend event, and with Clay and Terry at the helm, it will be a thrilling competition for breeders, exhibitors and judges.”

Judges for the seven variety groups and the Miscellaneous Classes at the AKC National Championship are:

SPORTING – Ms. Pluis Davern – Royal Oaks, CA

HOUND – Mr. Charles Olvis – Lake Wales, FL

WORKING – Mrs. Victoria Seiler-Cushman – Xenia. OH

TERRIER – Mr. Harold “Red” Tatro III

TOY – Mrs. Rosalind Kramer – High Point, NC

NON-SPORTING – Mr. David Kirkland – Sanford, NC

HERDING – Dr. Carmen Battaglia – Roswell, GA

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES – Mr. Desmond Murphy – Monroe, NY

Judges for the seven Bred-by-Exhibitor variety groups are:

SPORTING – Mr. Dana Cline – Albany, GA

HOUND – Mr. Daniel J. Smyth, Esq. – Bermuda Dunes, CA

WORKING – Ms. Rita J. Biddle, Esq. – Eagle, MI

TERRIER – Ms. Kathleen J. Ferris – Holland, PA

TOY – Mr. Andrew Brace – United Kingdom

NON-SPORTING – Mr. Robin Stansell – Clayton, NC

HERDING – Mr. Jon R. Cole – Nashville, TN

BREED JUDGING FOR THE AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP:

Sporting Group Breed Assignments
Dr. Daniel W. Dowling Barbets, Setters (English), Setters (Gordon), Setters (Irish), Setters (Irish Red and White), Spaniels (Boykin), Spaniels (English Cocker), Spaniels (Irish Water), Spaniels (Sussex)
Mr. Charles Olvis Brittanys
Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart Bracchi Italiani, Lagotti Romagnoli, Nederlandse Kooikerhondjes, Retrievers (Curly-Coat), Retrievers (Flat-Coat), Spaniels (American Water), Spaniels (Field), Spinone Italiani, Weimaraners
Ms. Lisa E. Weiss Pointers, Retrievers (Labrador), Spaniels (English Springer)
Dr. Jose Luis Payro Pointers (German Shorthaired), Pointers (German Wirehaired), Retrievers (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling), Spaniels (Welsh Springer), Vizslas
Sheila Polk Retrievers (Chesapeake Bay), Spaniels (Clumber)
Mrs. Victoria Seiler-Cushman Retrievers (Golden)
Mr. Jon R. Cole Spaniels (Cocker – all varieties), Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, Wirehaired Vizslas
Hound group Breed Assignments
Mr. Desmond Murphy Afghan Hounds, Beagles (both varieties), Greyhounds, Whippets
Mr. Jon R. Cole American English Coonhounds, American Foxhounds, Basenjis, Black and Tan Coonhounds, Bloodhounds, Bluetick Coonhounds
Mr. Dana Cline Azawakhs, Basset Hounds, Borzois, Cirnechi dell’Etna
Mrs. Rosalind Kramer Dachshunds (all varieties), Ibizan Hounds, Pharaoh Hounds, Portuguese Podengo Pequenos, Scottish Deerhounds
Pamela Bruce English Foxhounds, Grand Basset Griffon Vendéens, Harriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Otterhounds, Petit Basset Griffon Vendéens, Plott Hounds, Redbone Coonhounds, Salukis, Sloughis, Treeing Walker Coonhounds
Sheila Polk Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Working Group Breed Assignments
Mrs. Linda Clark Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Bullmastiffs Giant Schnauzers
Dr. Jose Luis Payro Anatolian Shepherd Dogs, Black Russian Terriers, Boerboels, Cane Corsos, Chinooks, Dogos Argentinos, Great Pyrenees
Mr. Andrew Brace Bernese Mountain Dogs, Doberman Pinschers, Great Dane
Mr. Desmond Murphy Boxers
Mr. Jon R. Cole Dogues de Bordeaux, German Pinschers, Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, Komondorok, Kuvaszok, Leonbergers, Mastiffs, Neapolitan Mastiffs
Peggy Helming Newfoundlands, Portuguese Water Dogs
Dr. Steven L. Keating Rottweilers, St. Bernards, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Standard Schnauzers, Tibetan Mastiffs
Terrier Group Breed Assignments
Mr. Michael D. Buckley Airedale Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Cesky Terriers, Dandie Dinmont Terriers, Glen of Imaal, Irish Terriers, Russell Terriers, Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers, Welsh Terriers, West Highland White Terriers
Mrs. Connie H. Clark American Hairless Terriers, Australian Terriers, Bedlington Terriers, Border Terriers, Bull Terriers (colored & white), Miniature Bull Terriers, Scottish Terriers, Skye Terriers
Pamela Bruce Cairn Terriers, Parson Russell Terriers, Rat Terriers, Sealyham Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers
Mr. Dana Cline Fox Terriers (Smooth), Fox Terriers (Wire), Kerry Blue Terriers, Lakeland Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers, Norfolk Terriers, Norwich Terriers
Mr. David J. Kirkland Manchester Terriers (Standard)
Toy Group Breed Assignments
Dr. Adam Stafford King Affenpinschers, Havanese, Italian Greyhounds, Japanese Chins, Pugs
Ms. Sandra Bingham-Porter Biewer Terriers, Brussels Griffons, Maltese, Russian Toys, Silky Terriers, Yorkshire Terriers
Mr. Leonard S. Reppond Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chihuahuas (both varieties)
Dr. Steven L. Keating Chinese Cresteds, Papillons, Pomeranians
Mr. David J. Kirkland English Toy Spaniels (all varieties), Toy Manchester Terriers, Miniature Pinschers, Pekingese, Shih Tzus, Toy Fox Terriers
Mr. Dana Cline Poodles (Toy)
Non-Sporting Group Breed Assignments
Pamela Bruce American Eskimo Dogs
Dr. Joyce Dandridge Bichon Frises, Boston Terriers, Chow Chows, Cotons de Tulear, Keeshonden
Mr. Andrew Brace Bulldogs, Dalmatians, Finnish Spitz, French Bulldogs
Mr. Dana Cline Chinese Shar-Pei, Poodles (Miniature & Standard)
Mr. Charles L. Olvis Lhasa Apsos, Löwchens, Norwegian Lundehunds, Schipperkes, Shiba Inu, Tibetan Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers
Sheila Polk Xoloitzcuintli
Herding Group Breed Assignments
Mr. Thomas W. Coen Australian Cattle Dogs, Belgian Lakenois, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervurens, Bergamasco Sheepdogs, Entlebucher Mountain Dogs Finnish Lapphunds, Mudik, Pyrenean Shepherds, Spanish Water Dogs, Swedish Vallhunds
Sheila Polk Australian Shepherds
Mr. Desmond Murphy Bearded Collies, Old English Sheepdogs, Pembroke Welsh Corgis,
Ms. Janina K. Laurin Beaucerons, Berger Picards, Border Collies, Bouviers des Flandres, Briards, Canaan Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs
Ms. Rita J. Biddle, Esq Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Collies (both varieties), Icelandic Sheepdogs, Polish Lowland Sheepdogs, Shetland Sheepdogs
Mr. David J. Kirkland Miniature American Shepherds, Norwegian Buhunds, Pulik, Pumik

*Panel subject to final approval.

About Best in Show judge Clay Coady:

Clay Coady competed in his first dog show at the age of 12, with his first pure bred dog, a Samoyed named Snow. He didn’t win, but it ignited a passion for the sport that still burns to this day. His career in dogs was blessed by the good fortune to work with the very best of people and dogs. In his teens he worked for legends Ben Brown and, later, Larry Downey. In his 20s, he set out on a successful professional handling career with his then-wife Bergit. Before it was over, he would handle some of the top-winning dogs of their time for some wonderful clients, finishing and specializing dogs in every group.

Mr. Coady retired from handling in 1999 to focus on his business interests including boarding kennels, veterinary clinics and pet supply businesses in the Phoenix, AZ area. He has been judging since 2001, and presently is approved to judge breeds in every group as well as the Sporting, Working and Terrier Groups, and Best in Show.

About Best Bred-By-Exhibitor judge Terry Stacy:

Terry Stacy purchased a Cocker Spaniel in 1952 and began showing as a Junior Handler. He bred his first Cocker Champion in 1955 which led to numerous other Champions. After an education at Marietta College, he became Kennel Manager for the Downsbraugh Kennels of Mr. and Mrs. William Brainard where he worked with Smooth Fox Terriers, Welsh Terriers, Greyhounds and Labrador Retrievers. A successful career of 15 years as a professional handler followed. He finished titles on breeds in each of the 6 Groups then recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as winning many Best in Show and Group awards.

In 1978, Terry began a career as a Dog Show Superintendent for MBF Dog Shows. Three years later he was hired by the American Kennel Club where he worked another 15-year career as Vice President of Dog Events and later was elected Senior Vice President until he retired in 1995.

Mr. Stacy resides in Durham, NC with his wife Jackie who judges All Breeds. As a judge of 5 Groups, Mr. Stacy has judged shows throughout the world.

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