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County enacts Stage 1 fire restrictions below the Mogollon Rim

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors enacted the Wildfire Defense Ordinance Stage 1 fire restrictions, for Coconino County, below the Mogollon Rim, during the regular board meeting Tuesday night. Restrictions go into effect Friday, April 20 and…

City of Flagstaff notified of cancellation of Greentree hotel airport development

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was notified by Greentree Hospitality Group, Inc. that they are cancelling the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for 32 acres of Highway Commercial property at the corner of Pulliam Drive and John Wesley Powell Boulevard. The…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   April 17, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona Launches New Camp Program 5th Annual Killip Kindness Run Afterschool STEM Grants Foster Youth Education Liaison Job…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 16. ‘F3 Needs YOU at Council on Tuesday!’

Click here for more information In This Issue We Need YOU at Council Tomorrow Night! Attainable Workforce Housing Bond Moves Forward to 2018 Ballot! Donate Now We Need YOU at Council Tomorrow Night! A message from Sandra Lubarsky  Keep Flagstaff Together This…

Arizona approved to build Veteran Home in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Home Construction Grant Program has approved funding for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to build a new Arizona State Veteran Home in Flagstaff. The Flagstaff facility will contain 80…

Coconino County, region celebrates expanded ‘Week of the Young Child’ now through April 30

Coconino County and the region celebrates an expanded “Week of the Young Child” with a variety of early child events. The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration initiated by the National Association for the Education of Young…

NAU update for April 13

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, April 13 President Cheng issues statement on recent DACA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court “Like many of our faculty, staff and students, I am concerned this recent ruling prevents DACA students…

Flagstaff Mayor’s Water Challenge

FLAGSTAFF — Mayor Coral Evans is asking YOU to take the pledge to conserve water at MyWaterPledge.com. Last year Flagstaff WON the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Help us defend our title and celebrate Water Awareness month at mywaterpledge.com More Water Awareness Month…

KNAU update for April 13

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – April 13th, 2018 This…

CCC scholarship recipient has passion for business

FLAGSTAFF — He’s a two-time cancer survivor, and his mother has survived her own bout with cancer. That’s why Coconino Community College student Paul Bearchell, who is also in the CCC2NAU program, isn’t wasting any time working toward his associate degree…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for April12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth April 12, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April — Page Public Library announces…

Sedona Art Center update for April 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Reception Friday, April 13 from 5:00 – 7:30pm As part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations the Arts Center presents an exhibition tribute to Sedona’s Legacy Artists with a show of portraits painted, carved…

Celebrate Spring in Flagstaff with Flagstaff 365 Happenings update of April 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts,…

Reminder of City of Flagstaff ordinance banning texting while driving and biking

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Police Department want to remind the community of City Ordinance 9-01-001-0013 that was approved in July 2014 and prohibits texting or typing while driving a car or riding a bike. Ordinance 9-01-001-0013…

Coconino County Jail District Board of Directors desire federal judicial decision. See related stories

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Jail District Board of Directors are named defendants in a pending suit filed by Guillermo Tenorio-Serrano. The Board of Directors view this case as an opportunity to seek a ruling on whether 4th and 14th Amendments of the U.S…

County urges people to sign up for emergency notifications

FLAGSTAFF — Following the Copley Fire, which occurred April 8, County officials are encouraging all residents to sign-up to receive emergency notifications at coconino.az.gov/ready. Emergency Notifications have proven to save lives. The fire started in the area of North Copley Dr.,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 10, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – ASIST STEAM Second Saturday: Amazing Arthropods Page Public Library Children’s Event Calendar Teacher Salary Webinar Afterschool STEM Grants Week…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 9

Click here for more information In This Issue The City of Flagstaff Climate Team Has New Information and Events Attainable Housing on the Agenda Tomorrow! The Bail and Bond Fund “Red for Ed” Petition Seeks Support for Local Teachers Meet Our New…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 9

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   ATTENTION PARENTS!!! We need a PTO Treasurer and a President for the upcoming 2018-2019 School Year. Please email smsmustangspto@gmail.com if interested. **No School April 23rd and 24th** April 25th we need help stuffing envelopes 8am-10am in…

KNAU update for April 6

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – April 6th, 2018 This…

NAU update for April 6

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Friday, April 6 NAU makes history with three students chosen as Goldwater Scholars Biology students Austin Dikeman and Shelby Hutton and mechanical engineering student Dan Rivera were among the 211 students nationwide selected…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for April 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth April 5, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 3

Click here for more information     In This Issue It’s time for attainable housing in Flagstaff! Arizona Gives Day is TODAY – help us keep working for Flagstaff!  Donate Now  Attainable Housing will be on the Council Agenda on April 10th!…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 3

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   April 3, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News April Events for Flagstaff Library Field of Hope Child Care Basics for Youth 5th Annual Killip Kindness Run FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Fundraiser, mark your calendars for April 5th and May 3rd 5-8pm Lots of fun, come spin the prize wheel and support Sinagua (4th st)      if you are interested in following: fusd newletter ~ here is link: www.fusd1.org/domain/1819…

May 2 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change.…

May 2 — Community open house for Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan

FLAGSTAFF — Community open house for Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan Location: Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave. Flagstaff, Ariz, 86001 Date: May 2, 2018 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Details: The City of Flagstaff will host an open house to gather community…

May 5 — American Legion Auxiliary, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance

FLAGSTAFF — The American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on Saturday, May 5 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. The Dinner will be held…

May 5 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio One-Year Anniversary program to focus on ‘AHCCCS: Healthcare in Arizona’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s One-Year Anniversary radio program will be: AHCCCS: Healthcare in Arizona Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

May 16 — Partners host community forum on private wells in northern Arizona

The Coconino Plateau Watershed Partnership (CPWP), the United States Geological Survey, Coconino County and County Supervisor Art Babbott are hosting a community forum, “Private Wells: Water Regulations, Perched Aquifers and Septic Impacts,” on May 16. The meeting will inform private…

May 19 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Let’s Disrupt Aging’’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject line of this email contains the subjects that will be addressed on the next two radio programs. Congressman Ed Pastor’s speech will air on May 9 (prerecorded), whereas Let’s Disrupt Aging will air…

Ticket available at the door for Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Tickets will be available at the door for the “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance” on Saturday, May 5 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. The event is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary…

CHAC holds 2018 César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

See below for more images By the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) FLAGSTAFF — Area Hispanic Korean War veterans and their family members received a well-deserved community recognition, while a Northern Arizona University lecturer provided a heartfelt presentation on the…

Bilingual report: Update on Recent Phone Scams Spoofing Coconino County Sheriff Number

COCONINO COUNTY — We have been informed that there may be another phone scam occurring in which the scammer has “spoofed” the caller ID information to show 928-226-5009 Coconino County Sheriff. It is very possible the scammers will use other…

CCC apartment maintenance program growing

Flagstaff, Ariz. – William Gonzales, 24, recently applied for a job as an apartment maintenance technician in Flagstaff. He’d worked in that capacity before, and he had some general knowledge about the job. But he didn’t have the “title,” he said,…

NAU update for March 30

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Friday, March 30 President Cheng, delegation visit NAU’s strategic partner institution in China President Cheng and Chairman Guan of Huaquiao University in Quanzhou discussed various aspects of academic collaboration between NAU and HQU.…

KNAU update for March 29

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – March 30th, 2018 Arizona-built…

ECoNA update for March 29

Often forgotten in our community discussion about the lack of affordable workforce housing in Flagstaff is the role this plays in the lives of renters. That’s why the work being done by representatives in the public and private sectors to…

CCC students inducted into PTK honor society

Flagstaff, Ariz. – Coconino Community College graduate Kevin Scholler talked about his experience about arriving at CCC that first day when he decided he wanted an education. “I remember that first day of school, I had a lot of fear in…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   March 27, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona Launches New Camp Program Child Care Basics for Youth FREE Suicide prevention Workshops…

March 2018 District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta County Newsletter

  March, 2018 District 2 County Newsletter Greetings District 2! Happy First Day of Spring!!!  Spring is here and after having a mild winter hope the weather continues to stay warm and sunny.This issue holds important information on Ready, Set, Go which…

KNAU update for March 23

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – March 23rd, 2018 Pledge…

Guest commentary: Sheriff Driscoll — Please stop turning people over to ICE!

Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. Did you know that our…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 22, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

Sedona Art Center update for March 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Ongoing Weekly Classes Sedona residents and newcomers alike look to Sedona Arts Center for their introduction to and ongoing involvement in the arts. The School of the Arts programming is designed to reach…

Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation Locations and dates: Butler Avenue, from Milton Road to Ponderosa Parkway (March 22 – April 6) Route 66, from First Street to Fourth Street (April 9 – April 15) Fourth…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   March 20, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News 5th Annual Killip Kindness Run FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – ASIST Eggs-trordinary Easter Egg Hunt! Child Care Basics for Youth Clifford the…