Who is our leadership?
Welcome to the CCA community! I'm Miranda Baldosky, Board President of Canyon Community Alliance, and I'd like to share a bit about my journey and commitment to Valle.
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Having spent my entire life under Valle's expansive skies and amidst its wide-open ranges, this land holds a special place in my heart. After a brief venture to Flagstaff, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Parks and Recreation Management at NAU, my path led me to explore different corners of the world. Yet, no matter where I went, Valle called me back home.
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Returning with a newfound passion for community service, I set my sights on creating systems of support for sustainable off-grid, rural living. Valle, with its unique charm and close-knit community, became the perfect canvas for these aspirations. It was this dedication that led me to pursue and obtain my real estate license, allowing me to contribute to the growth and well-being of the Valle community in a meaningful way.
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As a founder of CCA, I am committed to fostering a community that thrives sustainably and embraces the principles of off-grid living. Through our collaborative efforts, we can create lasting systems of support and make Valle an even better place to call home.
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I am honored to serve as your Board President and look forward to working together to build a brighter future for Valle.
I am Thad Johnson, Board member of Canyon Community Alliance. My wife and I have been living off-grid along Cataract Canyon about 10 miles south of Valle for most of the last 20 years. Over that time, I’ve experienced mixed and sometimes colliding community worldviews and development that don’t always protect our dark skies, scarce water supply, fragile environment, diverse wildlife, or desired rural lifestyle. In addition, the rising cost of living in the region can make it difficult for people to live with food security and comfortable, affordable shelter.
My background includes careers in manufacturing, software development, project management, and sustainable residential architectural design (mostly off-grid). I’ve participated in the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program since 2006, was part of the team that produced the Sustainable Living Fair in Flagstaff in the late 2000s, and worked with the County on various building code addendums and comprehensive plan updates. I joined the Canyon Community Alliance because I’m passionate about its mission “…to provide education, resources, and opportunities for the community to improve their quality of life while building a sustainable environment.” I believe that to do that we need to listen to community voices and rely on community involvement to foster the culture and drive the priorities, services, and programs we want for the future.
As a board member, I welcome everyone’s input to ensure the Alliance’s goals and resulting board actions reflect the entire community. Sometimes we’ll agree and sometimes we won’t, but at the end of the day, we’re neighbors all the time.
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I’m Amy Covington, Board Secretary of the Valle community with a deep commitment to fostering connections and resources for our local residents. My husband and I have owned our property north of Valle for 3.5 years, and in 2023, we made it our full-time homestead. We truly cherish the peace, rich history, and endless outdoor adventures this area offers.
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I’m married with two wonderful daughters and two beautiful grandchildren. With over 25 years of experience in operations, administration, bookkeeping, and management, I’ve had the opportunity to own and operate several small businesses. My passion for community involvement inspired me to start volunteering with the Canyon Community Alliance in 2023, and in 2024, I was honored to join the board as secretary.
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"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."
- Margaret J Wheatley
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate an alliance to provide education, resources, and opportunities for the community to improve their quality of life while building a sustainable environment.
Utilizing the 9 pillars of self-love to bring harmony into one’s human experience; intellectual, emotional, occupational, environment, community, physical, adventure, spiritual & creative expression.
Created to inspire a harmonious community.