FLAGSTAFF— The public is invited to attend the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) inaugural Nuestra Comunidad Community Recognition Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.
The celebration includes guest speakers, community and veterans award presentations and entertainment.
Bring your handouts for our Community Information Table!
Dear Museum Friends,
As we enter the season of giving thanks and gathering to spend time with friends and family, I want to share how grateful we are for your connection to MNA. It means the world to us to see you in the galleries and at our events sharing your favorite parts of the museum with your companions. November and December are times when we seek special connection with friends, family, or community. The Museum of Northern Arizona is the perfect place to visit at this time of year, whether it be with your friends, with family members, or seeking to connect with a community of people who enjoy shared interests. Our galleries and exhibitions offer special insights into the arts, culture, and science of the Colorado Plateau, and invite you to enjoy, reflect, and learn about this remarkable part of the world. In this newsletter you will see a range of special events that magnify that experience – come along and enjoy contemporary Native American art and performance; visit our gift shop to find a unique gift for that special someone; or enjoy a musical performance by the US Navy during Navy week. Above all, be sure to enjoy our newest seasonal experience, the Snowpine Model Railway, new for this year but set to become an annual seasonal favorite in Flagstaff.
Thank you for being part of the MNA community. I look forward to seeing you at the museum.
Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona
One of every two NAU students is first-generation. For First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, two Lumberjacks who overcame the obstacles share how they found success both in school and after.
COCONINO COUNTY — The first results from the Nov. 3 General Election was posted at 8 p.m. on election night, and updates will continue in the days to follow. The Coconino County Elections Department has released its schedule to help voters understand the tabulation process. Results will be available at coconino.az.gov/vote and will remain unofficial until the Board of Supervisors canvasses the election on Nov. 17.
Results schedule:
FLAGSTAFF — Portions of the Red Rock Ranger District – including several recreation sites and trails – are inaccessible due to severe flooding and are closed for public safety.
A current list of temporarily closed recreation sites and closed forest roads is available on the Coconino National Forest website.
Forest employees are conducting field assessments to evaluate the extent of the flood damage, and more information will be made available as assessments are completed.
There is no estimate as to when area roads, trails and sites will re-open. Further closures may be warranted, and existing closures will only be lifted when it is safe to do so.
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency due to the impacts of flooding that began on Oct. 31. The cities of Flagstaff and Sedona and the State of Arizona have declared emergencies as well. Declaring a State of Emergency allows the county to expend emergency funds from all available sources and request assistance from the State of Arizona.
Excessive rain falling on already saturated ground caused flooding and damage to roads, vehicles, homes and businesses and led to the evacuation of three zones along Oak Creek Canyon. Food and supplies are currently being delivered to homes whose access to 89A is blocked by debris and damaged bridges.
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.
The guest speaker for this month will be Arel Meister-Aldama of Sorena Health.
Our meetings provide our coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.
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If your home experienced flooding, please submit a damage report at https://gis.flagstaffaz.gov/Storm-Damage-Report/.This allows the City to better document affected areas and support local and state damage assessments. Submitting a report is NOT an application for assistance. Do not use this survey to report damage to outbuildings, trees or fences.
TheatriKids is bringing William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the stage, and Flagstaff’s rising young performers are ready to take on this classic comedy!
Follow four young couples into an enchanted forest where nothing goes according to plan. Fairy king Oberon and queen Titania are locked in a feud, the mischievous Puck is handing out love potions with questionable aim, and one unlucky actor, Nick Bottom, gets a very unexpected makeover. Before long, romantic mix-ups multiply and the forest turns into a playground of magic and mayhem.
FLAGSTAFF — Two census tracts in the City of Flagstaff have been nominated as federal Opportunity Zones under the new OZ 2.0 program. Investors who place eligible capital gains in a Qualified Opportunity Fund can defer tax on those gains for up to five years.
Opportunity Zones are low-income census tracts where federal law offers tax incentives to encourage private, long-term investment in businesses and real estate. The program was created in 2017 and made permanent in 2025, with new zones designated every ten years. Investors do not receive grants or direct payments; the benefit comes through reduced federal taxes on capital gains they reinvest in the zones.
The flooding on November 1st in Oak Creek Canyon greatly impacted Indian Gardens. Our focus right now is supporting our team, and we will reopen as soon as it is possible. It has been a hard year in the canyon, first with the fires and now with the flood, and we are grateful for the patience and kindness of this community. We’ll share updates as we have them.
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park has rescinded Stage 2 fire restrictions on the South Rim. The restrictions were originally implemented due to limited water resources available for fire suppression. With water hauling operations continuing to supplement the South Rim’s water supply, the park is able to lift the additional restrictions.
How NAU and SRP are reducing wildfire risk and water loss in Arizona
For almost a decade, NAU and SRP have partnered on research that protects and preserves Arizona’s natural resources. Learn more about the projects funded this year, which includes research into a threatened reptile and a new way to suck carbon dioxide from the air.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Mayor Becky Daggett has signed a Declaration of Emergency in response to the impacts of the November 2026 flooding event in Flagstaff. The declaration enables the City to request assistance from the State of Arizona to support ongoing response and recovery efforts.
About Creative Flagstaff FREE Professional Development Workshop Series We are pleased to share our upcoming Professional Development Workshop Series, featuring three FREE in-person classes designed to support Flagstaff’s creative community. Upcoming Classes: 11/7- Writing for Artists & Creatives: Biography, Résumé…
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Recorder’s Office has announced that as of Oct. 29, As of Thursday, Oct. 29, it has received about 30,900 voted ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election.
Click here for a printable list of Nov. 3, 2026 General Election Voting Locations
To check your voter registration status, visit my.arizona.vote
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — All City of Flagstaff administrative offices and non-essential facilities will be closed Monday, Nov. 2 to allow emergency responders and employees to respond to the impacts of today’s flooding events. This includes City recreation centers, libraries, and the Flagstaff Visitor Center. The City of Flagstaff will reopen administrative offices and non-essential facilities on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and voting locations will operate as normal.
Road closures remain in effect around the community due to ongoing flooding. Emergency response crews are operating at capacity. To help keep resources available for emergencies and for your safety, please avoid travel.
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Emergency Management Department on Nov. 1 ordered the activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) due to widespread flooding.
The EOC provides support and coordination to multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional emergencies impacting County residents, businesses, property and infrastructure.
A call center has also been activated for information about evacuations, sandbags and road closures at 928-679-8525.
The entire region is under a Flood Watch from the National Weather Service through 8:30 p.m. tonight. Roadways will be impacted so residents are encouraged to stay home. Current conditions include the closure of I-17, 89A and Sedona evacuation zones 8, 9 and 10 are in GO status.
FLAGSTAFF — Neither rain, hail nor a little snow failed to dampen the spirit of the 23rd annual Celebraciones de la Gente held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23 and 24 at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The annual Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos remembrance was presented in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.
The 23rd annual Celebraciones de la Gente featured headline performances by Mariachi Agave from Tucson and Flagstaff’s own Ballet Folklorico de Colores, which has performed at the annual event since Celebraciones was founded in 2003. The event also included a number of cultural lectures and the ever-popular sugar skull-decorating workshops.
Photos and videos courtesy of Ruth Eaton, members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the staff of the Museum of Northern Arizona show the vibrant festival continued despite the challenging weather conditions.
COCONINO COUNTY — As Nov. 3 approaches, the Coconino County Elections Department reminds all eligible voters to finalize their voting plans for the General Election.
There are four in-person early voting locations open Friday, Oct. 30:
Halloween Tours at Riordan Mansion; 2026 Halloween Bash at Flagstaff Visitor Center, more.
Join members of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel Centennial committee, the Guadalupanas and more, for stories about the history, contributions, and devotion of the Mexican Catholic community.
The park remains on track to begin distributing treated water from the new South Rim Water Treatment Plant on Nov. 16, pending completion of required testing and startup activities. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has been on site this week to review water safety requirements, and there are no significant water quality concerns to report at this time. Routine water quality monitoring and monthly lead and copper testing in 30 housing units are also continuing.
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Office Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
Reviving a neglected Caribbean archive
Over the last year, Honors College student Daniella Ferrero worked alongside a faculty member to transcribe a Methodist missionary’s account of life in 1820s Jamaica. Her work doesn’t just shed light on the complexities of 19th-century slavery, colonialism and religion. It also reinforces a timeless lesson that’s important for every scholar and citizen to remember: History is rarely straightforward because people aren’t one-dimensional.
When someone is coping with the effects of domestic violence, knowing that support exists and knowing where to find it can be two very different things.
That can be especially true in Northern Arizona, where the nearest provider may be miles away, transportation may be difficult or unavailable and smaller communities can make privacy feel more challenging.
As a therapist at Denova Collaborative Health, I’ve worked with people who knew they needed support but weren’t sure what that support looked like for them, where to begin or whether they were “ready” to ask for help.
The good news is that there isn’t only one way to start.
Catch up on the excitement of the Flagstaff Festival of Science anytime! Livestream recordings of science presentations and events are now available on our YouTube channel, making it easy to revisit your favorite moments or experience programs you may have missed.
We’re excited to share that Building Back America’s Trades, the Lowe’s Foundation docuseries featuring Coconino Community College, has been named an Anthem Awards Finalist!
The Anthem Awards recognize purpose and mission-driven work making a positive social impact. As a finalist, Building Back America’s Trades is also eligible for the Community Voice Award, which is determined by public voting.
CCC is proud to be a part of a series that highlights building the next generation of skilled trades professionals, and we’d love your support!
FLAGSTAFF — The Literacy Center and United Way of Northern Arizona are partnering to bring together community organizations for a fun morning focused on reading, learning, and connecting families with resources in our community. This event, open to the whole Flagstaff Community, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Kinsey Elementary School, Flagstaff.
For many people in Northern Arizona, wildfire season is something we watch closely from home. We check evacuation maps, follow road closures and wait for updates when smoke settles over the horizon.
For first responders, those same events can mean long days, dangerous conditions and repeated exposure to situations most people hope never to face – and it’s not just firefighters who are affected. They may be working directly on the fire line, but law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other responders help with evacuations, road closures, medical calls and keep communities safe as conditions change.
Building Arizona’s rural healthcare workforce
More than $6.35 million in funding will help NAU students pursue careers in healthcare while addressing a critical shortage of health workers in rural, tribal and medically vulnerable areas of Arizona. The two awards to the College of Health and Human Services will provide more than $1.27 million in scholarships each year for the next five years.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Winter parking restrictions in the City of Flagstaff will begin on Nov. 1 and will remain in effect until April 1. During this time, parking on city streets and alleyways is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m.
Winter parking restrictions allow the City to thoroughly plow the streets during snow events and remains in effect even if it is not snowing to aid in street sweeping. This ordinance is enforced by the Flagstaff Police Department. Cars that are parked in violation of the ordinance when it is not snowing will receive a ticket and those parked in violation during inclement weather will receive a ticket and could be towed.
Northern Arizona is stronger when people and organizations work toward the same goal. That idea is at the heart of United Way of Northern Arizona’s 2026-2027 Campaign Breakfast, and time is running out to register.
Annual Campaign Breakfast
Thursday, October 29th • 8 am
High Country Conference Center
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Hikers can once again explore several inner-canyon trails. These trails have reopened following repairs after trail damage caused by recent flooding.
The South Kaibab Trail below The Tipoff and the entire River Trail, connecting the South Kaibab to the Bright Angel Trail, has reopened to hikers. The Bright Angel Trail between Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse and Havasupai Gardens has reopened to hikers only. This section will remain closed to stock use as crews continue to repair additional trail damage.
and their contractor, Kinney Construction Services, are proud to announce the completion of pedestrian crossing improvements in multiple locations along Soliere Avenue as part of the First Mile Last Mile Initiative. This initiative is a partnership between Mountain Line and the City to create safer pedestrian crossings at transit stops throughout the City, funded with a $5.5M Federal Transit Administration grant and approximately $1.4M in local match provided by the City’s local transportation tax.
SEDONA — West Fork and its trail will continue to be closed for the foreseeable future due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood waters. Trail work, possible rerouting, debris removal, and a consultation process with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) will need to be completed before the trail is reopen.
The canyon of West Fork has continued to receive a large amount of rain, which has moved large boulders and swept forest debris across much of the trail, making it hazardous and incredibly difficult to traverse.
We’re looking for people to contribute their experience, ideas, skills, talents, and time to fill the following roles, depending on interests and availability.
