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Protective measures against wildfire smoke impacts
Smoke from wildfires in northern Arizona are impacting several communities in Coconino County. The Coconino County Public Health Services District is encouraging individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects of wildfire smoke. Many factors influence a…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 9
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…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 8
Click here for more information In This Issue What are the Candidates Top Three Priorities? Dawn steps down as Executive Director Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now What are the Candidates Top Three Priorities? In an ideal world, our City…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection moves to Thursdays. Next program on Aug. 9 focuses on ‘Veterans — Community Support Training’
Dear friend and partner, saludos! Please know that our radio program will no longer air on Saturdays; it will now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm. The subject on Thursday’s show will be: VETERANS – Community Support Training. Catch the programs also…
Applications now accepted for Basic Business Empowerment Training
Training to be held Sept. 4 through Nov. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Applications are now being accepted for the Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is…
New café opens at CCC this fall
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College Café, or the 4Cs, will be open for business starting the first day of Fall semester classes. “We want to go fresh,” said owner Nabil Chadi of the new name. And a new menu of…
Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 — Coconino County Fair coming to Fort Tuthill County Park
FLAGSTAFF — The annual Coconino County Fair takes place Labor Day Weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff. Since its establishment in 1949, the Coconino County Fair continues to promote community involvement and interest in agriculture, horticulture, livestock, household…
Sept. 5 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council meeting to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. Download agendas, minutes HERE The councils include: The African American Advisory Council The Coconino Hispanic Advisory…
Sept. 8 — Fix-it Clinic to be held in Flagstaff
Location: Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave, Flagstaff, Ariz. Date: Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Details: The Sustainability Program holds semiannual Fix-it Clinics to help residents learn basic repair skills, save money and keep items out of our landfill.…
Sept. 19 — Coconino County Parks & Recreation Master Plan meetings to be held in Williams, Parks
COCONINO COUNTY — SHAPE YOUR PARKS, YOUR FUTURE Coconino County Parks and Recreation is updating its Master Plan and we want to hear fromYOU! What is a master plan? This master plan will shape the future of Coconino County’s parks,…
Sept. 29 — 2018 Sustainable Building Tour in Flagstaff
The self-guided tour is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program…
Aug. 14 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to meet in Flagstaff
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 regular session on Tuesday, Aug. 14…
Aug. 15 — County Parks and Recreation to update Master Plan
The first community meeting is from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 Coconino County Parks and Recreation is updating its Master Plan, the guiding document for the department. The department is seeking community input regarding the plan and is…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future ( Aug. 30 Candidates Forum) update for July 31
Click here for more information In This Issue F3 Flagstaff City Council Candidate Forum to be Held on August 30th Climate Action Plan: Give your Feedback Local First Friday Donate Now F3 Candidate Forum and Local Initiatives on August…
City of Flagstaff declares State of Emergency for monsoon flooding of July 15 through 20
FLAGSTAFF — Mayor Coral Evans declared a State of Emergency on behalf of the city of Flagstaff due to the monsoon event(s) that occurred July 15 through July 20, 2018. The monsoon events caused extensive damage to public infrastructure as…
ECoNA update for July 31
Click here for more information One of the many ways ECoNA measures the state of our regional economy is looking at amounts of jobs in the annual wage survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for our area. Digging into…
ADOT: Paving continues on Interstate 40 in northern Arizona; lane and ramp closures scheduled
Click here for the entire e-newsletter See updates in bold (project was delayed because of weather) Drivers on Interstate 40 in northern Arizona are advised to plan for travel delays because of traffic realignment and ramp closures at Garland Prairie…
KNAU update for July 27
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United Way of Northern Arizona (Another Record Year for Vita) update for July 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Another Record Year for VITA It has been another record year for the United Way of Northern Arizona’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) program. This year, 113 IRS-certified volunteers filed 3,268 returns for residents of…
Coconino County Chief Health Officer Dr. Peoples wins Gabe Zimmerman Award
COCONINO COUNTY — The Center for the Future of Arizona awarded Dr. Marie Peoples, Chief Health Officer for the County’s Public Health Services District, the 2018 Gabe Zimmerman Civic Leadership Award. The award, which is presented annually by the Arizona…
NAU update for July 20
Friday, July 20 Citizen-scientist study results find ticks capable of carrying lyme disease in 83 new U.S. counties As part of the study, people across the country sent in more than 16,000 ticks to NAU researchers who tested them for…
Supervisor Elizabth ‘Liz’ Archuleta North Schultz Flood (8 p.m.) Update
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 North Schultz Flood Update – 8:00 PM Dear Residents, It has been a productive day in District 2. As promised in this morning’s update, we had crews…
City of Flagstaff/Coconino County: Monsoon season precautions
FLAGSTAFF — The monsoon has started and Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff would like to provide the following reminders and precautions to stay safe for the duration. Streets flood quickly! A car can float in as little as…
Coconino County declares State of Emergency for Schultz area flooding
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency during a special session this morning due to the major flooding in the north Schultz Flood area. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency during…
ECoNA update for July 19
Click here for more information Barbara Goodrich was named Interim City Manager of Flagstaff earlier this year. She came to City Hall in 2000 as the Finance Director, was promoted to Management Services Director in 2009 and then Assistant City…
Supervisor Elizabth ‘Liz’ Archuleta North Schultz Flood (6 a.m.) Update
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 North Schultz Flood Update Dear Residents, All roads are open and passable in the area. Crews continue to work to remove debris and repair damage to infrastructure.…
City of Flagstaff seeks input on storm damage
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff seeks public input to capture the full extent of the damages from the storm event on July 15, 2018. The city is interested gathering information on damages to private and commercial property as well as…
Sandbags available for Flagstaff residents
FLAGSTAFF — Due to heavy monsoon moisture, sandbags are available for residents to fill and take away at the following locations in Flagstaff: The east and west ends of East Elder Drive in Siler Homes 1701 Ponderosa Parkway (past Fire Station…
eFiling available in Coconino Superior Courts
COCONINO COUNTY — The Superior Court in Coconino County is now accepting electronic filings of civil case initiation and civil subsequent documents through the eFileAZ and AZTurboCourt eFiling applications. This is in conjunction with the Arizona Supreme Court, Presiding Judge Mark…
KNAU update for July 13
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Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 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…
City of Flagstaff lifts fire restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — In coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff has lifted all fire restrictions. Fire restrictions have been lifted because the region received significant moisture over the past week and due to continued…
Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), community honor Korean War veterans
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — After a while it was hard to tell who was having more fun, the parade goers standing or seated on the downtown Flagstaff sidewalks or Korean War veteran Timoteo Cordova…
NAU update for July 6
Friday, July 6 NAU team receives $2.6 million grant to train, mentor Native American students in STEM disciplines NAU RISE for Native Americans will provide two years of research training to undergraduates and master’s level students across STEM disciplines—from biology…
KNAU update for July 6
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July 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘CPLC: It’s History & Services’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “CPLC: It’s History & Services” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…
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.…
Local First ARIZONA — Celebrate Independents Week — through July 8
Click here for more information on Local First ARIZONA FLAGSTAFF — AmigosNAZ.com is participating in Independents Week by offering businesses the opportunity to take advantage of our Summer Special and advertise on our website and weekly e-newsletter at a 20…
KNAU update for June 29
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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…
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…
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…
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
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation receives Awards of Excellence
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Parks and Recreation Department received two Awards of Excellence this year from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA): one for the Children’s Music and Arts Festival event and the second for the Chillin’ in…
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.…
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…