Salt River, AZ (Sept. 11, 2026) — Among the Salt River wild horses, one remarkable band showcases the enduring legacy of a Salt River family. But one band includes something rarely seen in the herd: four generations of the same maternal family living together.

Ms. Shadowfax is the matriarch. Her daughter, Bright Eyes, remains in the band, along with Bright Eyes’ daughter, Moonshadow, and Moonshadow’s young son, Moonfire.

That makes Ms. Shadowfax Moonfire’s great grandmother, Bright Eyes his grandmother and Moonshadow his mother. Four generations of one family are living together in the same band.

Those who have followed the Salt River horses for years know individual horses by their markings, personalities and family histories. Births are recorded, young horses are watched as they mature, and movements between bands are carefully documented. That history is what makes it possible to recognize just how unusual this family is.

Wild horse bands are not fixed family units. Stallions change, young horses leave, mares sometimes move to other bands, and deaths can alter a family group. Having a great grandmother, grandmother, mother and young son remain together gives observers a rare look at a family line spanning four generations.

Their presence in one band does not tell us whether the herd is genetically healthy. That depends on questions such as the identity of the sires, the movement of breeding horses among bands and the genetic diversity of the entire population. Those are among the questions researchers will examine in the independent genetic study now underway.

But the Shadowfax family illustrates something that numbers alone cannot capture. The Salt River herd is made up of individual horses with histories, relationships and family bonds.

Today, Ms. Shadowfax is sharing her band with her daughter, granddaughter and great grandson. That is rare in this herd, and something to celebrate.

TUCSON, AZ (Sept. 11, 2026) — Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR is pleased to announce the addition of Jesse Jones to our commercial real estate team, who will specialize in the office property sector. Jones joins the firm with more than nine years of experience in operations, project, and facilities leadership at Raytheon in Tucson, where he built a reputation for thoughtful problem-solving, accountability, and a sharp eye for detail.

Originally from Northeast Georgia, Jones was raised on a family farm. He attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs and a Master of Science in Housing, Financial Planning, and Consumer Economics while also competing as a Division I football player.

Jones also has experience on the ownership side of commercial real estate. He independently manages a multifamily rental property near the University of Arizona, giving him firsthand familiarity with the responsibilities that come with owning and operating an investment property. The transaction was represented by Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR’s multifamily team, Joey Martinez and Allan Mendelsberg, creating an early connection to the firm.

Sheila Schmidt, CEO of C&W | PICOR says, “We’re delighted to welcome Jesse to the C&W | PICOR team. What sets him apart is a rare vantage point: he’s sat on both sides of the table, bringing an owner’s and landlord’s instinct alongside deep expertise in corporate operations, project management, and facilities leadership. That combination gives our clients a partner who doesn’t just execute—he anticipates. Jesse’s insight, integrity, and client-first mindset will be a tremendous asset to everyone he serves, and we’re excited to see the impact he’ll make here.”

His corporate leadership background and ownership experience give Jones a practical perspective as he begins working with office clients across Southern Arizona.

Speaking on his decision to join C&W | PICOR, Jones said, “Transitioning to C&W | PICOR is a natural next step for me after a decade in operations management right here in Tucson. The employee-owned model and deep local roots felt like the right home to build a full-time real estate career alongside a team I genuinely respect.”

Jesse Jones can be contacted at: [email protected] / (520) 546-2751

TUCSON, ARIZONA (Sept. 10, 2026) — Ventas, Inc., one of the nation’s largest healthcare real estate investment trusts, has acquired Sierra Del Sol Assisted Living | Memory Care and Respite Care at 8151 E. Speedway Blvd. in Tucson for $14.96 million.

The transaction closed September 2, 2026.

VTR Sierra Del Sol LLC purchased the 135 units, 140 bed senior living property from KRE Tiger Sierra Del Sol LLC, an entity affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., also known as KKR.

The sale equates to approximately $110,814 per unit, $106,857 per licensed bed and $151.34 per square foot.

The property contains approximately 98,852 square feet in two buildings on 4.69 acres. It was constructed in 1997 and is licensed as a 140-bed memory care and assisted living community. Amenities include dining areas, living and activity rooms, a library, pool lounge, movie theater, television room and outdoor patios.

The buyer contact, Alex Russo joined Ventas in 2025 and oversees acquisitions, strategic transactions, underwriting and other investment activity for the company and Ventas Investment Management. Prior to joining Ventas, he spent 18 years with Lazard, where he led the firm’s coverage of the healthcare real estate sector.

The acquisition adds another senior housing asset to Ventas’ extensive healthcare real estate portfolio. The Chicago based company owns or has investments in senior housing, outpatient medical facilities, research and innovation properties and other healthcare related real estate across North America and the United Kingdom.

Sierra Del Sol previously sold in 2018 for $12.32 million, showing the latest transaction reflects an increase of approximately $2.64 million, or about 21 percent, from the prior sale.