03/20/2025
Hi everyone! We’re Robert (Bobby) and Anthony, the new owners of Ron’s Market, and we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves and share a little bit about who we are. Born and raised here in Arizona, we both grew up hiking, camping, and riding dirt bikes around this beautiful area. We’ve always had a strong desire to be a part of a close-knit community like Black Canyon City, where people really know each other and take pride in their hometown.
Our roots are deeply connected to Arizona’s Old West, which is why we chose to rename the store Duke’s Black Canyon Market. We wanted the name to reflect not just our story, but also the spirit of this community. It’s your store, and it should represent you.
We decided to place “Duke’s” in the top left corner of the sign to honor Anthony’s father, who passed away when he was young. His father was the biggest John Wayne (The Duke) fan around. When Anthony was born, his dad said, “You can be Anthony, but I’m going to call you Duke.” That nickname stuck through his childhood, and as time went on, the nickname faded, but it always stayed in his heart. In a place like Black Canyon City, where the spirit of the Old West still lives, we felt it was the perfect way to honor his father and give back to this community with something that felt personal and familiar—like running down to “Duke’s” for some groceries.
We’re excited to continue refreshing the store and to bring in new items based on the community’s input—things that everyone in Black Canyon City will love and support. We’re looking forward to getting to know all of you and becoming a part of this amazing community.