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ECoNA update for Sept. 4

Click here for more information   The Town of Tusayan would be the perfect place to call home for those who work at the Grand Canyon National Park or the many tourism enterprises in the area.   It’s in a picturesque…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Disabilities: Awareness & Event’ update for Aug. 30

Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 29

Click here for more information   In This Issue Candidates give their views on Prop 417 F3’s Position on Prop 417 Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now The Candidates Gives Their Views on Prop 417 With the #RedforEd movement gaining large…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Legislation: How Bills Become Law’ update for Aug. 23

Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23

Click here for more information   In This Issue F3 asks the Candidates about Water Snow Making at Ft. Tuthill Water Infrastructure and Workforce Housing Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now F3 asks the Candidates About Water The human body is about…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 16

Click here for more information   In This Issue What do the Candidates Think about Proposition 422? F3’s Position on 422 Candidate Forum August 30th Support our gofundme campaign for the Forum Donate Now What do the Candidates Think about Prop 422?…

KNAU update for Aug. 10

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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…

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…

KNAU update for Aug. 3

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Aug. 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Adam Diaz: A Latino Historymaker’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in…

KNAU update for July 13

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Arizona playwright to spend all-day Friday in a tent at State Capitol writing scripts to raise awareness about family separations at the border

Actors will gather at the Capitol to perform short scripts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday PHOENIX – Arizona playwright James E. Garcia will spend all day Friday, July 6, in a tent on the State Capitol lawn and…

KNAU update for July 6

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‘Tear Down the Second Wall’ citizenship campaign organizers say immigrants deserve to have their voices heard in upcoming elections

Promise Arizona among hundreds of groups encouraging permanent legal residents to naturalize PHOENIX – Promise Arizona and a growing coalition of community partners and elected officials nationwide have launched the Tear Down the Second Wall/Naturalize NOW Campaign. “Promise Arizona is working hard to encourage permanent legal residents…

March for Our Lives Arizona to kicks off series of voter registration efforts Friday

Student-led organization wants voters to support candidates fighting to end gun violence PHOENIX – March for Our Lives Arizona is continuing its months-long campaign to encourage young voters to back candidates who pledge to work to end gun violence. “This…

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…

KNAU update for June 22

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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…

KNAU update for June 15

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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…

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…

KNAU update for June 1

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KNAU update for May 25

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KNAU update for May 18

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KNAU update for May 11

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June 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

June 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

June 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Education: Latinos’ Report Card 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Education: Latinos’ Report Card 2018’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

June 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

KNAU update for April 27

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Arizona Teacher’s Walk-out: LAUNCH Flagstaff Issues Statement for World-Class Education Funding. See related stories here

FLAGSTAFF — The mission of LAUNCH Flagstaff is to advance world-class education for every child in Flagstaff from cradle through their career. We accept our shared responsibility in reaching this goal. The following partners of LAUNCH Flagstaff support our children by…

KNAU update for April 20

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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…

KNAU update for April 13

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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!…

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…

ECoNA update for March 7

Click here for more news from ECoNA   A guiding principle of LAUNCH Flagstaff is that the education consortium’s interests are not limited to the years when students are in primary and secondary schools, but stretch from cradle to career.   That…

April 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Medicare: Pre & Thru Retirements’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: MEDICARE: PRE & THRU RETIRMENT Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic…

April 17 — Flagstaff Celebrates Community Banking Month

Community Banking Month highlights contributions to Arizona’s local economy this April FLAGSTAFF — April is known as Community Banking Month, an annual month-long celebration of community banks across the nation. Local First Arizona is celebrating by sharing stories of those…

April 21 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Art: The Great Communicator’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ART: THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR RETIRMENT Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection.…

Feb. 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Opioids: Killing More Than Pain’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: OPIOIDS: KILLING MORE THAN PAIN Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube:  Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

KNAU update for Feb. 9

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 30

In This Issue Beer and Gear Benefits F3! Packed Agenda for Council Tonight What Do YOU Want from our Vocal Local Workshops? Climate Action Planning Survey Results Luna’s Corner: Re-cap of the Jan 22 Open Spaces Commission Meeting Final High Occupancy Housing…

Feb. 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Dreamers: Who Are They’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Last Saturday our radio program addressed: Kinship Care in Arizona. This Saturday the subject will be: DREAMERS: WHO ARE THEY. Ad on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/547326862332887/ Ad on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSBsrK-kwLs). Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed…

KNAU update for Jan. 26

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Jan. 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latino Leaders Wanted’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINO LEADERS WANTED. We will be highlighting Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute and addressing Latino leadership in general. Here is the link to the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_rdw6GP6s.  …

KNAU update for Jan. 19

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NAU update for Jan. 12

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Jan. 12 NAU celebrating Martin Luther King Day with march, community service Students are volunteering at organizations throughout the community, and at 1 p.m. there will be a march from the DuBois…

KNAU update for Jan. 12

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Jan. 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Legislative Priorities 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings, and a happy 2018! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2018. With the help of our guests we will address tax cuts, Medicare, Social Security, Budget and Caregiving. Arizona legislative priorities will…

KNAU update for Jan. 5

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