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6 May 2026
Taber Heisler on Pinetop-Lakeside's Future: Accountability, Growth, and Getting the Town Back on Track
Birdman sits down with Pinetop-Lakeside mayoral candidate Taber Heisler at Pinetop Coffee and Roasting Company for an in-depth conversation about why he is running, his time on town council, and the financial and management issues he says pushed him to seek the mayor's seat.
Heisler explains that he first got involved because he did not want to simply complain from the sidelines. He wanted to understand how the town worked and help improve basic services like roads, maintenance, budgeting, and accountability. Much of the discussion centers on the town's recent budget shortfall, concerns over spending practices, employee raises, financial oversight, public transparency, and the need for stronger long-term planning.
Heisler says his goal is to help stabilize town government, improve communication with residents, support professional management, and make sure Pinetop-Lakeside focuses on maintaining what it already has before taking on new growth. He also discusses infrastructure challenges, including water and sewer limitations, and says future growth must be built on a solid foundation.
The interview closes with Heisler making his case to voters as a straight shooter who is willing to meet with residents, have difficult conversations, and work with the council to move the town forward.
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6 Apr 2026
From 100° in Phoenix to Packed Coffee Shops: The Hidden Economics of Climate
From inside Pinetop Coffee House & Roasting Company, Birdman sits down with Mike Moffenbeyer to break down the business of climate—and how everything from Arizona heat waves to global supply chains impacts a small mountain town.
In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain, you'll hear how temperatures in Phoenix and Tucson directly drive tourism in the White Mountains. When the Valley hits 100 degrees, visitors head uphill—fueling local businesses, second-home traffic, and the seasonal economy.
But this year? No snow. No true winter. And that shift is changing how businesses prepare for the season.
The conversation expands beyond local weather into the global coffee trade, where droughts in major producing countries, disruptions in the Panama Canal, and geopolitical tensions are driving up costs and tightening supply. Mike shares what it really takes to keep coffee flowing—managing volatile pricing, sourcing from around the world, and adapting in real time.
You'll also hear about:
How climate patterns affect tourism in Arizona's White Mountains
Why coffee is one of the most volatile global commodities
The real impact of supply chain disruptions on small businesses
Navigating political conversations in a community coffee shop
"Coffee with the Council" and creating space for local dialogue
Efforts to grow tourism and keep visitors in town longer
This episode blends local insight with global perspective, showing how weather, economics, and community all intersect in everyday life.
🎙️ Birdman on the Mountain — real conversations, small-town business, and the bigger picture behind it all.
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