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Full closure of Coconino NF begins Wednesday

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Due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity during a time when firefighting resources are sparse, the entirety of Coconino National Forest will close for public safety, beginning Wednesday (June 23) at 8 a.m.

A full forest closure means that the public is prohibited from entering any part of Coconino National Forest at any time. Only those with private inholdings will be allowed access to their property, as well as personnel providing utility support where necessary, and firefighters performing their duties.

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County Activates Emergency Operations Center and Call Center for Rafael Fire

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FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) has activated an Emergency Operations Center in response to the Rafael Fire. A Call Center has also been set up to answer questions. Residents may call 928.679.8647 or email rafaelfire@coconino.az.gov 

The Rafael Fire was discovered on June 18, 2021, the result of passing predominantly dry thunderstorms and has continued to increase due to low humidity and wind. All areas south of 1-40, west of I-17, including University Heights, Kachina Village, Forest Highlands, Pine Dell, Woody Mountain Road, as well as South Garland Prairie, Pine Aire Estates and residents in between are now in SET status (pre-evacuation).

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Sheriff’s Office Ordering Some Residents to SET Status

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From the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office: Due to wildfire, residents in all areas south of 1-40 and west of I-17 including University Heights, Kachina Village, Forest Highlands, Pine Dell, Woody Mountain Road are in SET status.

In addition, South Garland Prairie and Pine Aire Estates and residents in between are in SET status, Residents should begin preparing for possible GO order to EVACUATE.  Follow local news and official social media channels for updates. This means there is danger in the area. Residents are advised to locate your emergency go kit and be ready to evacuate if notified from public safety officials. This is NOT an evacuation notification.

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Sheriff’s Office Evacuating Dispersed Camping (South of Williams) Due to Rafael Fire

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The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is evacuating dispersed camping south of Forest Road 535 from the junction of Forest Road 231 road.

The Sheriff’s Office is also evacuating dispersed camping in the Sycamore Canyon area. 

Garland Prairie is reminded to be in READY. READY means Prepare Now.

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Black Business Expo Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration to be held June 19

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The Black Business Expo Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration will be held fro 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 19 at the Murdoch Community Center, 

The Community is encouraged to come out and support Black Owned and managed Businesses in our community. 

Are you a black owned/manage business or artist and want to participate. Register at southsideflagstaff@gmail.com or call 928-226-7566.

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Coconino County Names Susan Brown Deputy County Manager

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Coconino County has announced that Susan Brown has been promoted to Deputy County Manager.

Brown has over 25 years of experience working in state and local government. She joined Coconino County in 1998 in the Facilities Management Department as Property Manager during the County’s capital facilities construction program from 1996-2004. Her role evolved into strategic planning for the organization, and in 2009, Susan stepped into the role of Facilities Management Director, where she has served for the last 12 years.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — June 14-18, 2021

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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions & Extreme Fire Danger

As of June 11, Grand Canyon National Park, along with Coconino County, City of Flagstaff, and the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests have transitioned into Stage 2 fire restrictions. As a reminder, Stage 2 restrictions prohibit any outdoor wood burning and charcoal fires. This does not include liquid petroleum or LPG fueled devices that can be turned on and off such as stoves, lantern, or heating devices. Stage 2 also prohibits outdoor smoking except within an enclosed vehicle.

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New Ceramics Classes at Sedona Arts Center!

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The Sedona Arts Center’s ceramic department operates free from the constraints of grades and benefits from the talents of its ceramic faculty and assistants as well as nationally recognized guest instructors. This combination allows our department to offer flexible and diverse programming in both traditional and contemporary techniques.

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Coconino County — Slate Fire Update for June 15

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Highway 180 has reopened following a week-long closure caused by the Slate Fire, which is located 23 miles northwest of Flagstaff and is now at 11,012 acres and at 16 percent containment. 

While Highway 180 has reopened, motorists are asked to reduce their speeds and keep an eye out for crews still working in the area. Additional portions of the Coconino National Forest are closed to the public for safety reasons. 

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Governing School Board Candidates will be appointed to the Governing School Board Member open seats

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Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget would like to announce the appointments of two Governing School Board Members at Maine Consolidated School District #10. The selected candidates are Raena Woods and Kaitlin Cloud.

An advisory committee was assembled consisting of a district resident, district teacher, and two board members to conduct interviews and advise Superintendent Mango-Paget on the appointments. The Superintendent would like to thank the advisory committee for participating in this very important process.

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Flagstaff Arts Council Announces Digital Resource & Education Center!

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Flagstaff Arts Council is thrilled to announce the creation of the Digital Resource & Education Center located at Coconino Center for the Arts. The Center, proposed to open in January, will offer a lending library of digital equipment and software, training and educational resources, and collaborative space for digital projects.

This significant new program will support Creative Flagstaff’s advocacy and development work as well as support the effectiveness of Flagstaff’s cultural sector of engaging its audience and investors, especially with digital content.

The Center is made possible through the generous support of the Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation which awarded a $100,000 Digital Changemaker Grant in June. Visit the Thoma Foundation website to learn more about their initiatives.

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District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler Weekly Update

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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently at 583 S Lake Powell Blvd, Page, AZ 86040 as the Coconino Juvenile Court moves into a renovated wing at Tse Yaato High School.

Juvenile Court and Adult Probation have shared an office space in Page for decades. Over the last few years, Adult and Juvenile have planned around each other’s events, programming, court, and conferences to accommodate the limited space. This meant a reduction in the services they were both able to offer their clients. The new location has five offices, which is two more than the current space. This gives the Juvenile Court room to expand the CASA program and outreach. The facility is also only for juvenile court youth and their families and has been constructed in a deliberately softer way in order to be trauma-informed. By being located down the hall from the Alternative School they can also offer support to youth more readily.

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The Literacy Center — A Hello from TLC’s new Executive Director, Amanda Black

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I would like to formally introduce myself to all of the wonderful supporters of The Literacy Center. My name is Amanda Black, and I have been fortunate enough to have been chosen as the new Executive Director of TLC! I am delighted for the opportunity to lead TLC into a post Covid-19 era and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Resolution to Adopt the Climate Neutrality Plan this Tuesday!

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F3 is excited to tell you that City Council will be considering and, we believe, approving the Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan at their meeting this week, Tuesday, June 15. The Plan addresses our Climate Emergency and outlines our strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
 
The Plan establishes a vision for how Flagstaff will create a carbon-neutral future. Achieving this goal will require reducing greenhouse gas emissions through drastic shifts in how we heat and power our buildings, travel from place to place, and manage our waste. These shifts must occur at multiple levels within the community, as well as across the state, the country, and the world. This Plan includes nine target areas for reducing our community’s emissions, each with specific strategies to guide Flagstaff’s work. They include:

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — June 7-11, 2021

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On Thursday, June 17 there will be a pop up event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Tusayan IMAX (no registration needed). More information and the flyer for this event can be found here.

On Friday, June 18 the Grand Canyon Clinic will host a COVID-19 vaccine event. Registration is required ahead of time and the full flyer for the event can be found here. To schedule an appointment for the event or at any other time, call the clinic directly at 928-638-2551.   

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Slate Fire June 11 Update

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The Slate Fire, located 23 miles northwest of Flagstaff along both the east and west sides of Highway 180, is now at 6,248 acres and 17 percent containment. 

Windy and active wildfire conditions, along with burnout operations, are the main factors in the growth of the fire, which is still moving in a northeastern direction.

Crews plan to spend Friday conducting firing operations on the west side of Slate Mountain to bring the fire out to control lines. The firing operations are expected to last 24 to 48 hours, and will allow crews to hold control lines on the west side of Slate Mountain and then shift remaining resources to the east side of the fire. Crews also plan to utilize natural fuel breaks and allow the fire to burn thicker fuels.

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Grand Canyon Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Friday, June 11

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Due to warm and dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger, Grand Canyon National Park will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions for the South Rim, North Rim and Inner Canyon beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 11, 2021.

The restriction encompasses the entire park including all campgrounds, residential areas, backcountry sites, and developed recreation sites including: Phantom Ranch, Cottonwood Campground, Indian Garden Campground and the Colorado River corridor.

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Board of Supervisors adopt tentative budget

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The Coconino County Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted the County’s $276 million Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 budget during its public meeting on June 8. The FY 22 budget includes approximately $28 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) specifically for Coconino County, which passed Congress in March. The Treasury Department released preliminary guidelines for eligible uses of the ARPA funds on May 11, 2021. Coconino County will utilize all ARPA funds in alignment with these requirements.

“This budget is incredibly unique. It includes the largest one-time payment from the federal government that Coconino County has ever seen, which also means our process is unique,” commented Chairman of the Board Matt Ryan. “While the Board of Supervisors has held the standard budget hearings, we also heard from departments about additional needs that could be potentially met by the American Rescue Plan Act funding. The final guidance, however, has not been released in-time for us to consider it during the hearings. It is anticipated that the final guidance will be released in late July, therefore specific expenditures will be aligned after receiving this. The Board will undertake a process at that time to consider what can be potentially funded with ARPA funds.” 

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Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Workers wanted

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With almost half of all Arizonans fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and new infection rates dropping dramatically, our economy is poised to resurge. Businesses are ready to return to pre-pandemic norms as communities reopen.

There’s only one more thing that’s needed: workers.

There’s disagreement among economists and policy experts on why the national demand for labor seems to be outpacing supply. Lingering concerns about the virus and workplace safety; the scarcity of child care; and federally-enhanced unemployment benefits are the most common culprits cited.

Locally and statewide, however, we are seeing efforts to encourage people back into the workforce and events designed to connect businesses with the employees they need.

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Countywide Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to Begin Friday

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Stage 2 fire restrictions will begin at 8 a.m., Friday, June 11 across Coconino County. Fire restrictions are to help protect public health by reducing the number of human-caused wildfires.

The County has been in Stage 1 fire restrictions since May 14. The County is enacting Stage 2 restrictions due to forecasted weather and very high fire danger. Restrictions are in coordination with Coconino and Kaibab National Forests and other agencies in the area.

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City of Flagstaff enters Stage Two fire restrictions

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The city of Flagstaff will enter Stage Two fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on June 11, 2021 in an effort to reduce the potential for unintentional human-caused wildfires within the city limits. The city of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions.

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Coconino County — Slate Fire Update

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The Coconino National Forest is still working to contain the Slate Fire, which is located along Highway 180 and has grown to 2,000 acres.
The fire originated on June 7 approximately 23 miles northwest of Flagstaff on the west side of U.S. Highway 180, adjacent to the Kaibab National Forest. It is currently moving in a northeast direction.
Portions of Highway 180 — from Cedar Ranch to Kendrick Park — will remain closed for the foreseeable future while crews work to contain the fire.

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Coconino County Earns National Achievement Award for its Forest Restoration Initiative

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Coconino County’s Forest Restoration Initiative has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. NACo recognized Coconino County’s Forest Restoration Initiative Program in the category of County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability. 

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — The 2045 Flagstaff Regional Plan Update

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It’s time to start thinking about updating Flagstaff’s Regional Plan. Every 10 years, the City is required to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and update of the Regional Plan. A critical part of the creation of an updated Regional Plan is input from Flagstaff residents about changes in community needs, outside conditions that affect the region, emerging needs (such as equity, carbon neutrality, affordable housing, public health), and emerging technologies, and updating  the vision of what the community wants Flagstaff to be in the future. Regional Plans are required to have a minimum 20 year planning horizon.

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District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler Weekly Update

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Our Tuba City office is open but operating remotely, with limited in-person services. When possible, please conduct business by phone or email.

Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday | 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Fridays

If you need assistance, please call: 928-283-4518 or email Miranda at mmorales@coconino.az.gov

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District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Navajo Nation Online Town Hall: USDA Farm Service Debt Relief at 6 p.m. June 7

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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer, along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will host an online town hall this evening, Monday, June 7, at 6:00 PM MDT. They will be providing information regarding the USDA Farm Service Agency’s debt relief program for farmers and ranchers.

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In-Person and Online Learning at Sedona Arts Center!

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Online learning opportunities are perfect for students who are interested in taking one of our educational opportunities, but prefer to work at home. These learning opportunities provide a well-rounded experience in various visual art mediums.

Our workshops are live online learning experiences with one-on-one interaction between student and instructor. Click here to see all our online learning opportunities

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Pioneer Museum Hiring Guest Experience Specialist

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The Pioneer Museum in Flagstaff is hiring a Guest Experience Specialist.

This position is responsible for the day to day operation of the museum, managing the front desk admissions. The position will manage the museum purchasing, daily accounting, and gift shop operations under the direction of a supervisor. They are responsible for generating purchase orders, financial reporting, obtaining competitive bids and administering contracts.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — May 31-June 4, 2021

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VRP Operations: Memorial Day Weekend Report

Rangers were busy this past Memorial Day Weekend with a high volume of calls for Search and Rescue (SAR), Emergency Medical Services, and Law Enforcement incidents.

Many thanks to those who assisted in responding to these calls for service! Photo right: EMS, SAR, and LE personnel use a Sked Stretcher to lift a patient who fell near Mather Point over the weekend. A Sked Stretcher is used in areas that require high angle and/or technical rescue.

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Coconino County Fair to be Held In-Person Labor Day Weekend

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With guidance from Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and consideration of the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on outdoor activities and large events, Coconino County Parks & Recreation will produce the 72nd annual Coconino County Fair as an in-person event this Labor Day weekend, September 3 – September 6, 2021. Last year’s Fair was modified to an all-virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Discover Flagstaff — ‘Printing and Painting with Natural Dyes, Threaded Together & Flag Wool and Fiber’ on June 5-6 and more eventsLearn about the use of natural dyes for screen printing or painting fabric. Virtual event. 3 p.m.

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Learn about the use of natural dyes for screen printing or painting fabric. Virtual event. 3 p.m.

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Flagstaff Library to begin limited reopening on June 1

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The city of Flagstaff entered Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Reentry Plan on May 17. Under Phase 3, the city will begin a limited reopening of city facilities and amenities. Face coverings are required in city facilities. 

The Flagstaff Downtown Library will begin a limited reopening for patron access on June 1, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The East Flagstaff Community Library will begin a limited reopening for patron access on June 2, from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 

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City of Flagstaff — Face covering proclamation rescinded

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Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy announced his intention to rescind the city’s face covering proclamation at the City Council meeting on May 25. The proclamation went into effect June 20, 2020 and will end May 26. Face coverings are still required on public transportation, at the airport and other areas required by federal law. While the face covering proclamation was rescinded, businesses can still require face coverings and social distancing on private property. During the meeting, the City Council also provided direction to lift the capacity limits on outdoor, city owned sports fields effective May 26. 

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up for May 24-28, 2021

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Navajo Nation Information

Wearing a mask in public is mandatory.
All Navajo Nation Tribal Parks remain closed to visitors. This includes: Antelope Canyon – Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park, Marble Canyon, Coal Mine Canyon, Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Four Corners Monument, and Little Colorado River Gorge.
The Navajo Nation is currently in a Shelter in Place order, which includes daily curfew hours from 11:00 P.M. MDT to 5:00 A.M. MDT. 
Specific guidance for the Navajo Nation can be found on the Navajo Nation website.

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Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Flagstaff Art Scene Making a Comeback

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After a very long pandemic year, the arts scene in Flagstaff is re-emerging, bringing music, performance and visual arts back to eager northern Arizona audiences.

Go to the calendar page of the historic Orpheum Theater and you’ll see there’s already half a dozen shows booked for next month, including two comedians, a mini blues festival (seven hours, five featured performers) and a Pride Party.

Meanwhile, June 4 will mark the formal return of the First Friday ArtWalk (now called ArtWalk FLG). The Viola Awards – Flagstaff’s answer to the Oscars for the arts and sciences community – will hold its ceremony on June 18. Then in July, Theatrikos will be back with an outdoor show at The Arboretum.

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Detention Academy at CCC graduates 10 new officers

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Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll had the cadets raise their right hands and repeat after him.

“I do solemnly swear that I will uphold the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and the State of Arizona. I will perform faithfully and honorably the duties of the Detention Officer and will accept, without reservation, the responsibility and trust placed in me by the citizens of Coconino County and my fellow law enforcement professionals.”

Ten new detention officers will be working for the Sheriff’s Office after having graduated from Basic Detention Academy. They were honored with a ceremony on May 14 at the Pepsi Amphitheater at the Fort Tuthill County Fairgrounds.

The academy is made possible through a partnership with the sheriff’s office and Coconino Community College.

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Work Readiness workshop at Goodwill Career Center ay 3 p.m. Thursday, May 27

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Today is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER for the Work Readiness workshop at Goodwill Career Center.

Join us for a no-cost career workshop at the Goodwill Career Center, 4308 E Rt 66 in Flagstaff.  Registration required for all classes, space limited.  Call Jennifer Gale or Jo Starr at 928-556-5096 to register.

In-Person WORK READINESS THURSDAY, May 27, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Coconino County Board of Supervisors Lifts Mask Proclamation in Line with CDC Guidance

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During Tuesday’s meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors lifted its Face Covering Proclamation effective June 1, 2021.

During Tuesday’s meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors lifted its Face Covering Proclamation effective June 1, 2021. The rescission of the Proclamation results in masks no longer being required in indoor and outdoor settings in Coconino County. Private businesses still have the ability to require masks. Masks continue to be recommended for unvaccinated individuals in indoor settings. Although no longer required, Coconino County supports an individual’s decision to mask when already vaccinated based upon their own comfort level and preference. 

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Coconino County Board of Supervisors Brings Internet Access to Rural Communities

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In partnership with SpaceX, Coconino County is delivering reliable high-speed internet to 45 rural households with the launch of state-of-the-art satellites seen throughout Arizona’s night sky recently.

Coconino County began conversations with SpaceX, an aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk, when Vice-Chair Lena Fowler and Coconino County’s Chief Information Officer Matt Fowler both met with the company in 2019. This resulted in securing accounts for the County to utilize SpaceX beta technology, created to make internet accessible to rural areas of Northern Arizona. Coconino County successfully became an early customer, purchasing and launching Starlink internet in a 45-household trial on May 6, 2021.

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NAU’s summer term offers convenient, unique learning opportunities for community members and current students

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Northern Arizona University offers summer courses for the whole family—in Flagstaff, Phoenix and online. NAU students can supplement their studies or get ahead, and community members can explore topics of personal or professional interest.

From finding more effective ways to communicate at the workplace, to brewing quality beer or learning about the world of Esports at a youth camp, it is easy to learn something new at NAU this summer.

NAU students, community members and future Lumberjacks can choose from more than 1,400 classes.

“We are excited to engage our students and community members in a wide range of learning opportunities this summer,” said Gayla Stoner, vice provost and dean of Online and Innovative Educational Initiatives. “Students of all ages can benefit from these quality educational experiences.”

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Friends of Flagstaff Future — Action Alert: Your Support for Climate Neutrality Plan Needed!

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F3 needs you to tell City Council that you support the draft Carbon Neutrality Plan. This plan has been written with much knowledge and passion by the Flagstaff Sustainability Program to address our Climate Emergency and outline our strategy to reach carbon neutrality by 2030.
 
Flagstaff needs to reignite the energy and support shown in January 2020 when 300 people and three hours of comments were provided in support of declaring a Climate Emergency. We need your voice! If you are able, comment at the meeting by doing the following:
At least one hour before the meeting on May 25, which begins at 3 pm, send an email to publiccomment@flagstaffaz.gov with the following information.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — May 17-21, 2021

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Coconino County Emergency Management has recently launched a ‘one-stop-shop’ fire restrictions website. This new resource includes links to the County Wildfire Defense Ordinance 2021-02, GIS Mapping specific to restrictions, prohibitions of each of the three Stages of Restrictions, and links to all authorities that issue fire restrictions.

Coconino County Emergency Management will maintain this page with appropriate real-time updates, usually following Monday afternoon fire restriction updates.

Grand Canyon National Park remains in Stage 1 fire restrictions at this time with fire danger on both the South and North Rims as ‘Very High.’ As a reminder, Stage 1 fire restrictions are implemented in the park year-round on both the South and North Rims (all campfires must be in designated fire rings and open flames are never allowed below the rim). For more information on Stage 1 fire restrictions and to view the most updated fire information for Grand Canyon visit the park’s Fire Information and Management Website.

Inquiries regarding fire information can also be directed to our public affairs office at grca_public_affairs@nps.gov.

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Speaker Series Supporting CCC Cross Country to be held at 6 p.m. May 20

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Celebrate running in Coconino County and take part in the conversation with Craig Hunt, the new coach of the Coconino Community College Cross Country Program.

“I’m incredibly excited about the energy that has built up to this point in our speaker series,” said Meghan Remington, CCC Community Education Coordinator. “Coach Hunt has been so engaged with our previous five presenters, and it’s fitting that his public introduction is our finale. Prospective athletes and community members alike will want to join us tonight to learn more about his plans and get caught up with the hype.”

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Flagstaff City Council to discuss draft Carbon Neutrality Plan

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On June 23, 2020, the Flagstaff City Council declared a Climate Emergency. The Declaration commits Flagstaff to achieving community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030, to respond to the climate emergency and improve quality of life for all residents. With input from the Flagstaff community and technical experts, the city of Flagstaff developed a draft a plan that outlines a framework for action over the next nine years. This plan details seven target areas of action that the city will take to reach carbon neutrality:

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Online Learning at Sedona Arts Center!

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Online learning opportunities are perfect for students who are interested in taking one of our educational opportunities, but prefer to work at home. These learning opportunities provide a well-rounded experience in various visual art mediums.

Our workshops are live online learning experiences with one-on-one interaction between student and instructor. Click here to see all our online learning opportunities

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Museum of Northern Arizona — Ready for a fun-filled summer at MNA

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Things are looking brighter and it’s not just the sunshine filtering through the pine branches. After months making plans for the summer, while closely monitoring the increasing vaccination rate in our community and falling number of infections, we are now able to open up a bit more.

Starting June 1, the museum will be open six days a week, from Tuesday through Sunday, meaning you have more opportunities to visit this summer.
We’ve already opened registration for the Discovery Camps to museum members, and will soon open to nonmembers. We’re also accepting applications from artists for booths at our Heritage Festival, which will be held four weekends in July.

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Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival brings Northern Arizona a taste and teaser event, Downtown Blues on June 12

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Flagstaff Blues and Brews, the largest blues festival in Arizona, recently announced they were cancelling their annual two-day festival for a second year in a row, due to on-going Covid restrictions. After much deliberation, the team decided to pull off a smaller event at a local downtown venue, the historic Orpheum Theater.

Downtown Blues, presented generously by locally owned and operated Stackhouse Wealth Strategies, will be held June 12th from 3 pm to 10 pm. 18 and over only. Tickets will be limited to 250, as to adhere to social distancing guidelines, and cost $42 each. Owner and producer of the Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival, Jennifer Grogan, expects this show to sell out quickly and encourages blues fans to purchase tickets soon.

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AARP Hispanic Connection — What Happened This Week (05/13/21) recap video and more information

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What Happened This Week (05/13/21) recap video

COVID-19: Vacuna, Dinero y Más de 11 de mayo, 2021

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— AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection is a platform that educates on relevant issues, celebrates Latino accomplishments, and connects Hispanics of all generations.

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City of Flagstaff announces ‘One a day in May’ litter challenge

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The city of Flagstaff’s Sustainability Program’s Community Stewards will host a One a Day in May litter challenge. This event runs for the month of May. The top three litter pickers will win great prizes on June 1, 2021.

The Community Steward’s Program is utilizing the phone app Litterati to help participants easily pick up litter as they go about their day. The goal of using Litterati, is to take a photo of the litter through the app, tag it, pick it up and then upload the photo. Litterati will then store the location of the litter, with the type-tag on a map. This will allow Sustainability staff to better identify locations with litter problems and the types of litter out there. 

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Groome Transportation reopening in Flagstaff June 1st

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As more travelers return to the skies, Groome Transportation will be resuming our Flagstaff to Phoenix and PHX airport route June 1st with enhanced policies and procedures similar to those implemented by major airlines.  Learn how Groome is ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers and employees.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — May 10-14, 2021

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Additional Services Reopen on South Rim

Several facilities on the South Rim will be reopening or adding services this week:

Bright Angel Bicycles is now renting Class 1 pedal-assist eBikes and began taking reservations last week for May 14th and beyond. 
On Saturday, May 15th, the Yavapai Coffee Shop will open an hour earlier at 6 a.m.to better accommodate guests. It will close daily at 1 p.m. 
The Canyon Village Deli will reopen on Monday, May 17th daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Desert View Watchtower opened the ground floor this past Friday May 7th and is open from Friday through Monday. The Watchtower is closed Tuesday through Thursday. 
Village interpretive staff will begin providing visitor information outside of the Visitor Center starting May 21st. 

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Here’s what’s new at Sedona Arts Center!

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Now Featuring:
Featuring: Tamara Hastie, Sue Horine, Sharon McGinnis, Jeff Perkins, and Mark Troksa

The Center’s Fine Art Gallery showcases the largest selection in Sedona of artwork by nearly 100 local and regional artists. If you are seeking a rare piece of fine art, a gift of exquisite jewelry, appreciate stunning photography, or looking for a lovely keepsake from your visit to Sedona, the Arts Center has it all and more. The Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax – almost a 10% savings.

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