Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be A NATION OF IMMIGRANTS, from what the constitution states and early immigrations, to the DACA program. Our issue experts will present the history of immigration in America, and how…
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KNAU update for Oct. 20
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – October 20th, 2017…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue Take a survey to tell the city where you think High Occupancy Housing belongs in Flagstaff Indigenous issues highlighted at October 10th council meeting Gala round-up TONIGHT: Transect-Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) meeting…
Oct. 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Medicare’s ABCDs and the Triple As’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be MEDICARE’S ABCDs AND THE TRIPLE As. We will explain each part of Medicare, Medicare Original versus Medicare Advantage, Medicare’s Savings Programs, Enrollment Periods, and the Area Agencies on Aging.…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Get You Tickets! The annual F3 Gala is this weekend and it’s going to be more fun and more substantive than ever! Entertainment from FlagShakes and Tiny Punches Exciting live auction featuring for once-in-a-lifetime experiences! An…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Sept. 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Donate Now In This Issue Flagstaff Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Meeting City Council Votes on a Resolution to Support Congress extending DACA Events Around Town YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 3rd FLAGSTAFF…
Sept. 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Rights of People with Disabilities’
Dear friend, Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. With the help of our guests, we will explain the Americans with Disabilities Act (in the context of the Civil Rights Movement). Several guests will…
KNAU update for Aug. 25
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – August 25th, 2017…
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Pew Research Center Hispanic Trends: Hispanic population growth, lawful immigrants, border wall
Hispanics accounted for about half of U.S. population growth between 2016 and 2017. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. August 04, 2017 U.S. Hispanic population growth has leveled off The annual growth rate of…
Aug. 5 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Democracy: Civic Engagement’
Dear friend, greetings! Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on DEMOCRACY: Civic Engagement. Our guests will describe the history of democracy, the painful journey, the of the people, by the people and for the people concepts, and our turn…
July 29 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Entertainment: The Good Old Days!’
Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on “ENTERTAINMENT: the good old days!” Our guests will describe forms of entertainment enjoyed by the Hispanic/Latino community starting in the early 1900s. If you have not seen the…
KNAU update for July 21
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – July 21st, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live performance…
KNAU update for July 14
Click here for the latest KNAU news Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live performance at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill…
ECONA — Flagstaff’s New School Superintendent
For Michael Penca, Flagstaff’s new superintendent of schools, the inspiration to pursue a career in education originated with the teachers who taught him back when he was a student. “I still marvel at the way my high school chemistry…
KNAU update for July 7
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – July 7th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live performance…
July 15 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘THE LGBT: our journey’
Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on The LGBT: our journey, and will address the LGBT in history, LGBT terminology, the acceptance process, and from social to legislative. If you have not seen the video…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Donate Now In This Issue Affordable Housing Solicitation Project F3’s Official Statement Overview of the Project Details about Tomorrow’s Meeting Tonight: 2nd Meeting on Vintage Development Red Door Auction Happens on July 1 Affordable…
KNAU update for June 16
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – June 16th, 2017 You Make A Difference For KNAU KNAU’s fiscal year ends June 30th. Help us finish another year strong. Please don’t delay andcontribute today. Your investment…
Friends of Flagstaff Future update for June 13
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Donate Now In This Issue Development News and Requested Actions Write a Letter regarding the future of the St. Mary’s property on Humphreys Attend the Hearing about the Vintage Development at the DMV Attend…
June 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘The State of Arizona Hispanics Health’
Dear partner and friend, happy Friday! I trust all is well. Our mural painting event last Saturday went very well. Among our special guests were Beth Castro (Gov. Raul Castro’s daughter), Commander Louie Garcia from Post 41, and Yvonne Pastor…
KNAU update for May 26
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – May 26th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…
KNAU update for May 19
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – May 19th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…
May 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: Foreigners in their own land’
Dear friends, saludos! Just a reminder that Radio program 02 on Saturday, May 13 from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time) will be on History: foreigners in their own land. Watch the video ad: FACEBOOK YOUTUBE Join by radio: 1190-am (Maricopa County) –…
Community Action Needed to Re-Authorize Secure Rural Schools
PLEASE CONTACT CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND TELL THEM TO SUPPORT the RE-AUTHORIZATION and FULL FUNDING of the SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS and COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT Without prompt Congressional action, Coconino County will face budget shortfalls that will impact their ability to provide funding for schools and roads.…
KNAU update for April 28
Current News Stories KNAU Insider prEview – April 28st, 2017 KNAU: Edward R Murrow Awards KNAU is honored to have been awarded 3 regional Edward R Murrow Awards for Excellence in Journalism. Aaron Granillo won Best Writing for his Apache Chef piece,…
KNAU update for April 14
Current News Stories Brain Food: The Giant Vampyrum Bat An elusive bat in the forests of Nicaragua has caught the attention of researchers at Northern Arizona University. The Vampyrum spectrum is the largest bat in the Americas, with a three…
KNAU update for April 7
Current News Stories Earth Notes: Amazing Spider Silk Have you ever looked closely at a spider’s web rimmed with raindrops or frost? So delicate, these marvels might not look like they’re made from one of the strongest materials on the…
KNAU update for March 31
Current News Stories Earth Notes: The Dinosaur Diamond Many millions of years ago, dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes roamed the Colorado Plateau. They were common in the region when the landscape was mostly wet and tropical. Learn more at KNAU.org.…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 14
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Tonight at Council: Oppose a Special Election (2/14) Get Involved Social Justice Committee Meeting, 2/23 Inside F3: Seeking New Board Members
Guest commentary: Four tips to help prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s young kids
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Flagstaff — Parents and caregivers are the first defense in helping prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s youngest children. February is National Children’s Dental Health month, which promotes the benefits of good oral health. Left…
KNAU update for Feb. 3
Earth Notes: Controlling Kochia in the West Study: Managed Wildfires a Mixed Success for Ponderosa Pine Forests Application Period Set For GC River Trip Permits Arizona Sends Out 580,000 Incorrect Tax Forms Satellites Reveal Shrinking Water, Bare Shorelines in Lower…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 31
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Tell City Council You Support a Resolution Against the DAPL (Discussion Today, 1/31) Get Involved: “We Are Them and They Are Us: Taking the High Road to Social Change” Workshop, 2/15 Social Justice…
KNAU update for Jan. 27
Earth Notes: Western Explorer Almon Thompson Heavy Snow Creates High Avalanche Danger on the San Francisco Peaks Elevated Uranium Levels Near Grand Canyon Likely Due To Natural Source Brain Food: Mass Extinction Theory Lacks Support Mary Tyler Moore: On Her…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 25
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LULAC Statement on New Executive Orders on Border Wall and Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump (on Jan. 25) signed two controversial executive orders regarding the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and penalties for sanctuary cities. The proposed wall would extend along the southern border and would cost as…
Flagstaff Police Department: Creating Culture
By Flagstaff Police Department Chief Kevin Treadway / Column courtesy of Lancaster Consulting As the Chief of the Flagstaff Police Department, I might appreciate more than most the importance of creating the “right” culture in an organization. Today, with law enforcement…
Keep Weather-Aware & Equipment-Prepared!
By the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office With nationwide attention on the recent rescue of the Klein family and questions generated from the public, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and its Search and Rescue Unit would like to take this opportunity…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 19
A More Sustainable, Peaceful Flagstaff in 2017
Commentary: ECoNA — Giving Thanks
In this traditional time of giving thanks, I wanted to take a quick break from reporting on our region’s economic advancements and express my deep appreciation for the support you have shown me in my first six months as President…
Commentary: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 22
Response to the Trump Presidency: Our Call to Action Dear F3 Friends and Supporters, After taking a few weeks to recover from our shock over the results of the Presidential election, Friends of Flagstaff’s Future is ready to move…
Food safety is key to successful holiday meals
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is stressing the importance of making food safely this holiday season. To avoid the risk of foodborne illnesses, CCPHSD and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 14
County Draft Policy on Tiny Homes (Today, Tues, 11/15) Zoning Code Revisions: F3 Working Group Weigh in on F3’s Priorities for 2017 High Occupancy Housing Plan Open House this Thurs, 11/17 Local Election Results Our Office Has Moved! Click here to…
Perspectives: Election 2016
Editor’s note: Every now and again, the fates conspire to create situations that are unexpected, shocking and challenging. The results of the 2016 presidential election are a perfect example. The protests each night in the nation’s cities since election day, never before…
Our Voice: Latino voting 2016 — From facts to action
Editor’s note: Well, that was easy. Opened up my early ballot form, selected my candidates and propositions, sealed it and dropped it off at the local election office. Your turn! By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ One sentence stands out among all the…
ECONA: A Labor Force on the Move
A century ago, the economic corridor in Northern Arizona was primarily made up of smaller economies – very separate and very different. Flagstaff was all about forestry; cattle dominated in Williams; and Winslow was created for the railroad (in fact,…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 17
In This Issue Support Open Space at Ft. Tuthill this Wednesday, 10/19 Timber Sky Development Approved by Planning & Zoning Commission – Could Mean More Workforce Housing for Flagstaff! Early Ballots Are Here! Check Out Our Local Voter Guide We’re Moving!…
KNAU update for Oct. 14
News: Final Presidential Debate October 19th Earth Notes: Reconciliation Ecology Brain Implant Restores Sense Of Touch To Paralyzed Man Tiny Fitness Trackers Reveal ‘Secret Life’ of Arctic Squirrels Bob Dylan, Titan Of American Music, Wins 2016 Nobel Prize In Literature…
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The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a growing number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ…
KNAU update for Sept. 30
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE ON NOW! Support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or by becoming a monthly sustaining member. We are at $116,000 of our $175,000 goal with one week left. Once we hit…
First Things First: Incorporate Art into STEM education at an early age
(CCC&Y Reminder: Flagstaff Festival of Science Begins Sept. 23) By Cynthia Pardo, First Things First Photo courtesy of First Things First Toddlers and preschoolers learn naturally by exploring and experimenting. What appears to adults as play is really forming and…
KNAU update for May 13
Earth Notes: Around Chaco Canyon, a Different Kind of Energy Boom Valley Fever Originated in Arizona Is America Engaged In A ‘Vicious Circle’ Of Jailing The Poor? Care Packages: How The U.S. Won Hearts Through Stomachs After WWII Elon Musk’s…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote No on Prop 123 New Water Rates Earn Mixed Reviews from Flagstaff Water Group You’re Invited! Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony, May 21 Michael Moore’s Where to…
ECONA: Dave Dirksen Takes Reins at FUSD
When it was announced in late February that Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Hickman would be leaving before the end of the school year to accept a post in the Colorado Department of Education, the FUSD governing board quickly…
Guest commentary: Thoughts on Spanish-Language Media
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC I have seen a few examples of the Spanish-language media reporting things in an inflammatory way. Recently, people asked me about children being deported through raids of schools. It is important to understand that the…
Early literacy starts before babies can talk
By Sam Leyvas / First Things First Every year, throughout March, classrooms across the nation celebrate the birthday of famed children’s author Dr. Seuss by hosting reading events for elementary school children. Did you know that early literacy starts way…
ECONA: Looking for Participants in the Vanpool Revolution
One of the keys to successful economic development in a rural area is having the infrastructure needed to get workers where they need to go. According to the U.S. Census, over 35% of Coconino County residents travel more than 50…
Like all skills, gratitude is best learned young
By Cynthia Pardo • First Things First FLAGSTAFF – As we enter the Thanksgiving season, it is the perfect time to teach young children a very important life lesson: gratitude. Barbara Lewis, author of What Do You Stand For? For Kids, says children as…
Guest commentary: Thoughts on the U-Visa
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC Firstly, let me share this link which provides almost all of the practical information one would need to decide if they had a U-Visa-eligible situation and how to apply: Click here for Nonimmigrant Eligibility information.…
Guest commentary: An Attempt to Dispel Myths About Immigration Law
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC There are many commonly-held misconceptions concerning the US immigration world. Below I will list some of these and attempt to explain-away their influence. It is possible for a lawyer or document-preparer to have a “connection”…