I am in East Mesa and looking for gaming partners!!! I haven't been able to drop a lot of money into the hobby yet, but I plan to. War gaming really hits the spot for me! I'd like people to game with so I'm not buying all these models just as an arts and crafts hobby...
In case you are already in the area, these are
LGS I go to. Google them!
Empire Games (dedicated to war gaming)
Gamers Inn (general gaming store)
Pop Culture Paradise (comic book store with an adjoining room for gamers)