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Aug. 20 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to hold special work session

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Boards of Directors of the Coconino County Jail District, the Coconino County Flood District and the Coconino County Public Health Services Districtwill hold a special work session at 10 a.m.…

Aug. 23 — Bilingual report: Public invited to adoption of Transportation Improvement Program

FLAGSTAFF —  On August 23, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. in the Flagstaff City Council Chambers the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization will adopt the Transportation Improvement Program for years 2019-2023.  The public is welcome to attend. The program identifies and authorizes federal…

ADOT Travel Alert: Closure scheduled on eastbound Interstate 40 at Interstate 17 early Saturday, July 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Plan for delays as crews make emergency pothole repairs following heavy rain Flagstaff drivers should plan for delays on eastbound Interstate 40 at Interstate 17 on Saturday, July 21, between 5 and 10 a.m. while crews complete…

CCC grad selected for prestigious Goldwater scholarship

Flagstaff, Ariz. – He went from being a high school dropout to being selected for one of the country’s most prestigious scholarships. “I, more or less, got my GED because it seemed like a good idea,” said Coconino Community College graduate…

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

View this email in your browser   Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad  Aviso importante: Centro de Defensoría ¿Tiene duda sobre su caso criminal, familiar, civil o de inmigración? Participe en el “Programa de Orientación Legal Gratuita” para consultar su…

Expect More Arizona update for June 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   These programs are improving outcomes for students in Arizona  We believe it is possible for every student to receive an excellent education every step of the way. In order to get there, it…

KNAU update for June 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 – June 29th, 2018 This…

County Board appoints James Jayne County Manager

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected James (Jimmy) Jayne as County Manager. Jayne has served as Interim County Manager since January 2018. “Jimmy has shown tremendous leadership ability over the last six months as Interim County Manager,”…

Core Services Maintenance Facility Grand Opening to be held June 29

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce the completion of the Core Services Maintenance Facility. The new Core Services Maintenance Facility will house various Public Works Sections including the Street Maintenance Section, Solid Waste and Recycling Section, and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 28

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 28, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

ECoNA update for June 28

One of the recommendations of last year’s housing report commissioned by ECoNA was that a local entity should consider creating a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that could ultimately help with home loans and products, such as down payment assistance…

CCC students become payroll professionals

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Evelyn Kerley Little said it was a “grueling” 10 weeks, but she made it. And now she’s certified to handle the payroll needs of the roofing business she and her husband run. “I do my…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 27

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…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Thomas Eldon Anderson SEDONA SUMMER COLONY WORKSHOP Discovering and Celebrating Your True Voice August 6–11, 2018 Speaking with grounded clarity creates an engaged and persuasive presence that connects us with immediacy to others…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 26

Click here for more information   In This Issue F3 Officially Endorses Proposition 422 (Attainable Housing Bond) Help F3 at the Rio de Flag Clean-up this Friday Join F3 at Families Belong Together Rally this Saturday Donate Now F3 Officially Endorses…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 26, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Super Service Saturdays Prepare and Connect to Jobs with Hundreds of Companies Job Openings at Flagstaff…

The Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum Wins 2018 AASLH Award of Merit for ‘Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience in Flagstaff’

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2017 AmigosNAZ.com NASHVILLE — The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Arizona Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Merit for Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience…

Guest commentary: A Shoddy Façade of a Solution: The Recent Executive Order

WASHINGTON, D.C.—  Statement from Sindy Benavides, COO and Acting CEO of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC): “People across the nation and beyond have heard our voices, forcing President Trump to reverse the injustice of his Administration’s own making: the separation…

NAU update for June 22

Friday, June 22 Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth. Online…

KNAU update for June 22

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 – June 22nd, 2018 This…

Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon to be held on June 28

COCONINO COUNTY — 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. Thursday, June 28. This system…

Eric Peterson selected County Public Affairs Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Interim County Manager James Jayne has announced the selection of Eric Peterson as the County Public Affairs Director. The Board of Supervisors approved the selection during their regular meeting June 19. The Public Affairs Director is responsible…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops are filling for the Fall Semester sign up now with a small deposit to reserve your space! Alok Hsu Kwang-han Zen Creativity and the Art of Life September 29–30, 2018 This is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 21, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 20

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…

KNAU update for June 20

Strange Reception? From time to time, especially as the weather warms up in Northern Arizona, we receive calls from listeners alerting us that “another station has taken over our frequency,” or words to that effect. Sometimes it alerts us to…

American Immigration Council update for June 19

Today, our news blog, Immigration Impact, sets the record straight on the Trump administration’s family separation policy.Read and share our article and help make sure all of America knows:     The administration is choosing to prosecute mothers and fathers seeking refuge in…

Noticias de Fuerza Local Arizona de 19 de Junio

Click here for More information on Local First ARIZONA Cambiemos nuestros hábitos y volvamos a comprar en negocios locales. Mucha gente pequeña, en lugares pequeños, haciendo cosas pequeñas pueden cambiar el mundo. ¡Compren local y apoyen a negocios locales! ¿La…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 19

June 19, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Summer DIY for Kids School’s Out, Make It Count 2018 Conference Discovery: Through the Eyes of a Child, Honoring Educators From Birth to Lifelong Learning Registration is Open for the 24th…

Flagstaff STEM City update for June 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 15, 2018 The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section has two AmeriCorps VISTA positions open: one is with the Open Space Program and the other is with Climate Change and Energy. Please see info…

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

View this email in your browser   Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Consulado Móvil en Show Low, Arizona Fecha: 16 de junio Horario: 8:00AM a 12:00PM Dirección: Iglesia Católica St. Rita 1400 E. Owens, Show Low, Arizona 85901. Haz tu cita para trámite…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for June 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   See KinderCamp™ in Action It has been 14 years since United Way of Northern Arizona and its community and school partners launched the KinderCamp™ program. In that time, this four-week summer boot-camp has helped…

CCC helps fill coming building inspector gap

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College graduate Brad Lawry did an internship with the City of Flagstaff inspecting mostly residential buildings. After his internship, he spoke with CCC Construction and Technology Management Instructor Ken Myers about his experience. “Ken told me…

KNAU update for June 15

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 – June 15th, 2018 This…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 14

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,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 14, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 13

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 Board of Supervisors Adopt Tentative Budget The Coconino County Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted the County’s $182 million Fiscal Year 2019 budget during its public meeting June…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 12, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK School’s Out, Make It Count 2018 Conference Child Care Basics for Youth Nomination Reminder Become a…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 12 — Tonight Attainable Housing Bond Vote!

Click here for more information   In This Issue Tonight Attainable Housing Bond!   Looking for Help for Election Forum   Community Events Donate Now Tonight Attainable Housing Bond! Tonight is the last chance to share your thoughts on the Attainable…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops, Classes, Summer Kids Camps, Paint Outs at L’Auberge and More! Creekside Plein Air Event at L’Auberge de Sedona  June 13, 2018, 9 am to 1 pm Artists and the public are invited…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 8

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162   Welcome Summer   Summer is here! Families and children are making summer plans and looking forward to a break. Many people will be enjoying time outdoors. In order to…

NAU update for June 8

Friday, June 8 President Cheng highlights NAU’s efforts in reducing degree gap in remarks to Phoenix-area civic leaders  The president discussed online programs, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges in Maricopa County. Life on Mars? NAU astronomy…

KNAU update for June 8

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 – June 8th, 2018 Prospect Of…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 7, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

First Things First: Everyone can help young kids stay safe around water this summer

FLAGSTAFF — Pool weather and summertime go hand in hand. Especially since pools are everywhere—in your backyard, apartment complexes, neighbors’ homes. As the weather gets warmer, more and more families are using their pools or attending pool parties. But along with…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 6

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 — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 5, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Circus Camptastic! FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – ASIST Teddy Bear Picnic Summer DIY for Kids CCC STEM Camps Family Science: Amazing Arthropods…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 4

Click here for more information   In This Issue New Acting Executive Director for F3 Your support is needed for the Attainable Housing Bond Donate Now New Acting Executive Director for Friends of Flagstaff’s Future! The F3 Board of Directors…

Coconino County, City of Flagstaff 4th of July closures

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

June 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

July 5 — Coconino County 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. Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

July 7 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Democracy: Civic Engagement’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Democracy: Civic Engagement” Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection. Ways…