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Flagstaff Travel Alert: Lane Restrictions planned on Historic Route 66 between Riordan and South Milton roads July 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Flagstaff drivers should plan for roadway restrictions on a small section of westbound Historic Route 66 between Riordan and South Milton roads in Flagstaff from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The Arizona Department…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 18 — Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Man walking on the Moon with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for July 17 — Save the Date: Kevin Campbell returns to Northern Arizona on Oct. 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Save the Date: Kevin Campbell returns to Northern Arizona on Oct. 29 Kevin Campbell, an internationally known youth permanency expert and founder of the…

Flagstaff provides update on City Bulk Waste pick-up

FLAGSTAFF — The city’s Bulk Waste program experienced a 35 percent increase in seasonal bulk waste this spring. To manage this unexpected increase, the city utilized additional resources and modified the bulk waste operations. The Bulk Waste operations will be back…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for July 16 — 2019 Public Service Recognition Award Winners

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 16, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for July 15 — School Starts in Less Than 4 Weeks!

Summer is almost over! Can you believe it? With the start of the new school year upon us, we’ll be starting up with your weekly roundup emails! Check out this weeks announcements: volunteer needs, incoming 6th grader events, and more!…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for July 12 — Census 2020 Positions Available

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Here we are well into Summer months and hopefully you are enjoying the warmer months. As always we await the monsoons and hope our forest stay…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Tercer Foro Comunitario en el Consulado. El día 11 de julio llevamos nuestro…

Museum of Northern Arizona update for July 12 — Buy a rug, “cut a rug” or come see a rug this month at MNA

Buy a rug, “cut a rug” or come see a rug this month at MNA. The annual Navajo Rug Auction on July 20 provides an opportunity to buy works of woven art while directly supporting the artists, MNA and the…

NAU News update for July 12 — Experience the lived reality of Native American, Indigenous peoples at Indigenous film festival

Click here for more NAU NEWS   Friday, July 12 President Cheng signs agreement to bring MPA program to China AIEI students of Shenzhen can enroll in NAU’s master of public administration program and earn a degree from NAU while…

County appoints Health and Human Services Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Thomas Pristow has been named the new Coconino County Health and Human Services department Director by County Manager James Jayne. The Board of Supervisors are expected to confirm the appointment during the August 27 board meeting. Pristow…

Sedona Arts Center update for July 12 — Come see artists painting in the Shangri-La of the Southwest during the 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival and take a plein air painting workshop!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival October 12–19, 2019 Come see artists painting in the Shangri-La of the Southwest! Sedona is a sublime environment with stunning beauty and the Sedona Arts Center has…

Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon on July 16

SEDONA — Coconino County Emergency Management, Yavapai County Emergency Management, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system in Oak Creek Canyon at approximately 10 a.m., Tuesday July 16. The system notifies…

National Park Traverses Club to hold 17th annual convention July 18 through 21

The National Park Travelers Club (NPTC), a diverse group of over 2,500 National Parks enthusiasts representing almost every state and multiple foreign countries, will hold its 17thannual convention from July 18th through 21st, 2019, in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the Flagstaff…

ADOT update for July 11 — Nighttime lane restrictions scheduled on northbound Interstate 17 near Flagstaff through July

  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on northbound Interstate 17 between mileposts 334 and 340, from Kachina Village to the Interstate 40 junction, in Coconino County while a pavement-repair project is completed. Work…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for July 11 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors receives the State Bar of Arizona Appreciation Award

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 11, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 11 — Find all of your Flagstaff festivities with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

ECoNA update for July 11 — Educators Learning to Beat the Odds

School may be out for summer, but a group of 23 educators in Flagstaff recently embarked on a 14-month program designed to foster strong learning environments and provide executive leadership training to current administrators and aspiring educational leaders.   The first unit of the…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for July 10 — United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp receives major contribution from Wells Fargo

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight   United Way of Northern Arizona’s KinderCamp receives major contribution from Wells Fargo This year’s KinderCamp™ classes have just wrapped up, and the program got…

Sedona Arts Center update for July 10 — Arts Center Gallery Call to Artists! Plus Sign up for New Classes and Crash Courses at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CALL TO ARTISTS Fine Art Gallery – Submission of Art July 1–31 Artists are invited to submit a portfolio and application to be juried into the Members Fine Arts Gallery. Submissions are accepted…

Flagstaff Festival of Science Special Event: Lunar Legacy July Lecture (July 10th)

Lunar Legacy Calendar Video: Moon Mapping Lecture  Gene Shoemaker and Flagstaff in History Rich Kozak, Historian July 10th, 6:00 pm Coconino Community College, Lone Tree Campus Flagstaff is known around the world as the ‘home of astrogeology’, and its name…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Reunión con el Alguacil del Condado de Maricopa Paul Penzone El Cónsul General Jorge Mendoza Yescas se reunió con…

United Way of Northern Arizona — Wells Fargo Makes Major Contribution to KinderCamp

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   KinderCamp™ Supply Drive This year’s KinderCamp™ classes have just wrapped up, and the program got a terrific graduation present – a $20,000 donation from Wells Fargo. “We understand the importance of investing in…

KNAU update for July 5 — KNAU eNews: Emergency BBQ, Rattlesnake Venom, and More

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – July 5th, 2019 Earth Notes: Mohave Rattlesnake Venom Mohave rattlesnakes are armed with a powerful weapon—venom that can immobilize or kill their prey. People have believed the Mohave’s venom held…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 3 — Flagstaff Festival in the Pines, Fort Tuthill County

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…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for July 3 — Page Back to School Health Fair to be held July 24 at Page High School

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Page Back to School Health Fair to be held July 24 at Page High School The Page Back to School Health Fair will be held from…

Greg Clifton named Flagstaff City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — The Mayor and City Council of Flagstaff have named Greg Clifton as the new City Manager. Clifton’s start date is set for August 26th, 2019. Clifton participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted over 50 candidates. “After…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for July 2 — Join us Wednesday night (in Tuba City) for this spectacular event!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 2, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign…

Coconino County offices closed for July 4 holiday

All Coconino County offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, records will remain open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.…

CCC Summer Learning begins July 8

FLAGSTAFF — CCC Summer Learning begins July 8. CCC Summer Learning begins July 8. The registration fee, $300 for individuals and $500 four couples, covers all talks. For more information and details about the CCC Summer Learning Enrichment Series to…

Aug. 10 — Health and Human Services offers back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is offering free backpacks (while supplies last) to students who receive back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals. CCHHS is hosting a back-to-school event from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10…

Aug. 14 — Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center Grand Opening

PAGE — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Career Services, in partnership with the Salt River Project, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) PERA Club and other community organizations, will provide re-employment services at the Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center. The center…

Aug. 15-16 — Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Forum #2 to be held at NAU’s du Bois Center

This forum is a collective effort among stakeholders across the Navajo Nation to develop an inclusive framework for data collection. FLAGSTAFF — Missing and Murdered Diné Relatives Forum #2 will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug.…

Aug. 31 — ‘Chillin’ N Grllin’ Community Welcome Back BBQ to be held at the Murdoch Center

FLAGSTAFF — A “Chillin’ N Grllin” Community Welcome Back BBQ will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Murdoch Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. The purpose of this Community BBQ is to open up…

Sept. 1 — Mariachi Mar y Sol, Banda La Llegadora, Tropicalisimo Apache Nueva Imagen to perform at Coconino County Fair

Flagstaff Ballet Folklorico de Colores to perform on Sept. 2 FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for 2019. Mariachi Mar y Sol is scheduled to perform at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 on the Main Stage. Other…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Entrega de Fondos IME Becas 2019 Plazas Comunitarias La educación es la herramienta…

Mariachi Sol Azteca, Mariachi Tradición de Mexico to perform at Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on June 29, 2019

Veterans are encouraged to arrive by 11:30 a.m. so they can participate in the traditional group photo and receive their veterans recognition certificates. FLAGSTAFF, AZ (June 21, 2019) — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for June 28 — June Monthly Progress

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Internship Coordination Strengthens The community efforts of the Flagstaff Internship Network will be strengthened this fall with the addition of two staff positions at Coconino Community College and Flagstaff Unified…

Sedona Arts Center update for July 28 — Sign up for New Summer Classes at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Summer Art Classes  at Sedona Arts Center Taking classes on our campus in Uptown Sedona affords the opportunity not only to explore the arts, but also to meet new neighbors and immerse yourself…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 27 — Other Community Events – Sedona Photography Symposium

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     Sedona Photography Symposium Kicks Off in August! If you love photography, this is a must-attend event! The First Annual Sedona Photography Symposium will kick off on August 22 – 25, 2019, organized…

2019 City Council accomplishments

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff recently compiled a mid-year review of City Council accomplishments. Highlights of this review include progress toward a range of City Council goals and priorities, including federal and state legislative advocacy, city legislative action, funding allocation, city…

Travel Alert: Plan for daytime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 in Flagstaff July 1-3 and 8

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises northern Arizona drivers to allow extra travel time and plan for daytime lane and ramp restrictions on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 where the two freeways meet in Flagstaff July 1 through July 3…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 28 — Flagstaff is your place for theater, history, outdoor events and more. Find all your recreation, art and music events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

Board of Supervisors adopt FY 2020 budget

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s $215 million Fiscal Year 2020 budget during its public meeting June 25 This year’s County budget includes additional investments in capital financing, flood control and forest restoration. Some…

Noncredit topics growing at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Telling stories with iPhone photography. Separating facts from myths about the planets in our solar system. Cracking a cold murder case from northern Arizona’s past. Learning about Native American art and culture. These topics and many more are part…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for June 26 — Families brave weather to gather information at Page’s ‘Fishin’ After Dark’ wellness fair

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Connections Spotlight Families brave weather to gather information at Page’s ‘Fishin’ After Dark’ wellness fair Strong gusty winds didn’t deter families and wellness providers from attending the…

Coconino County African American Advisory Council, Southside Community Association Celebrate Juneteenth

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Performers, information booths, food and a climbing wall highlighted the annual Juneteenth Celebration held June 15, 2019 at the Murdoch Community Center in Flagstaff. Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans provided opening…