Category: Commentary

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 3 — Don’t Forget – Teacher Appreciation Week5/6 through 5/10

Don’t Forget – Teacher Appreciation Week 5/6 through 5/10 Let’s show EVERY SMS teacher how grateful we are for their service to us and our children! Consider sending a card, gift, flowers or something AWESOME to your child’s teacher to…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 22 — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, May 8

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook SMS is getting a digital sign! Last week the Site Counsel awarded some of your tax dollars to the PTO to be used to purchase a digital sign for the school. Those funds, combined with…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for April 19 — Commission on Trial Court Appointment

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Happy Friday! With Spring blooming Coconino County is also moving forward with programming for our community as you can see below. Today I want to highlight…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for April 19 — LAUNCH Updates: Educational Leadership; Preschool Expansion; Literacy Coordination

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Educational Leadership Academy Launches Starting this summer, 25 educational leaders and aspiring leaders in the Flagstaff area will participate in a 14-month cohort of professional development in executive leadership. The…

Gina Santi Photography update for April 6 — TEOE-Through Each Others Eyes’ 9th photographic exchange with the city of Hermosillo, Mexico

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In English            En Español            In Other News          Contact Us GINA SANTI PHOTOGRAPHY Images of the Month – April 2019 Gina Santi Photography had the privilege of…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for March 7 — I just introduced 5 bills to hold Washington accountable

WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU ICYMI: Pinal Central: O’Halleran wants travel limits, disclosure of Trump costs GovExec: Lawmakers Look to Crack Down on Federal Employee Travel Last week, I introduced a package of legislation…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 6 — Fracking with our Water Supply, City Planning Goals for 2019

In This Issue -Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies -Downtown Master Plan is Being Proposed -Planning and Zoning Goals for 2019 -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies      Last evening, F3 showed…

KNAU update for March 1 — Possible Solar Outages

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 – March 1st, 2019 Possible…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for Feb. 21 — County Declares State of Emergency for Record Setting Storm

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ February 21, 2019 County Declares State of Emergency for Record Setting Storm The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a…

27 More Inches of Snow Expected From 10 AM (Feb. 21) Until the End of the Storm and Coconino County Open with Reduced Staffing

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ February 21, 2019 As of 10:00 this morning, the weather forecast calls for 27 more inches of snow by the time the storm…

KNAU update for Feb. 15 — States Weigh Bills Addressing Native Deaths, Disappearances

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 – February 15th, 2019 States Weigh…

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Feb. 5 update

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President Why do we use the term…

Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 1 — Join us (Feb. 1): Raffle Drawing at 7:00pm!

Join us tonight: Raffle Drawing at 7:00pm! Artists Reception February 1, from 5 to 8pm Sedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from February 1 through February 26, 2019. Featured artists include:…

KNAU update for Feb. 1 — State of the Union

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 – February 1st, 2019 State…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 29 — Registration is OPEN for the Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium

    January 29, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…

United Way of Northern Arizona Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   UWNA Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown United Way of Northern Arizona  has established a special fund to benefit federal workers, contractors and others being impacted by the ongoing partial shutdown…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Jan. 25 — ‘Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene / Finances: Now & in the Future’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics we addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts). Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene Finances: Now & in the Future AARP…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 23 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends the TCRHCC Grand Opening for new Oncology Center

    January 22, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 18 — REMINDER: My offices are open during the government shutdown

WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU As this unfortunate, reckless shutdown continues, hardworking border patrol agents, corrections officers, park service employees, and thousands of other Arizonans are working without a paycheck until the…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Jan. 18 — Collective Impact with Collaborative Action

Click here for the entire e-newsletter See previous updates here: The Cradle Through Career Continuum Our Impact Why does LAUNCH Flagstaff exist?   When it comes to cradle through career educational experiences, Flagstaff is program rich and infrastructure poor.  We have…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 15 — Coconino County honors Supervisor Lena Fowler for 10 years of service

    January 15, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…

The Comet update for Jan. 11 — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter

Coconino Community College‘s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President As with many of you, I…

Guest commentary: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers

FLAGSTAFF — As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve this year. For parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 9 — Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year Lina Wallen did not believe it when she received a call…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 9 — We must protect a free and open internet

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Nothing is more important to me that empowering Arizona communities, businesses, and families to succeed. That includes investing…

KNAU update for Jan. 4 — Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years as a National Park in 2019

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 – January 4th, 2019 The…

Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 3 — New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center

New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center January 4–February 26, 2019 Artists Reception January 4, from 5 to 8pmSedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from…

Feb. 7 — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths will screen Ai Weiwei’s film about the global refugee crisis, ‘Human Flow’

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths will screen Ai Weiwei’s film about the global refugee crisis, “Human Flow,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Liberal Arts Room 120,  NAU. “More than 65 million people around the…

Feb. 26 (Rescheduled due to weather)— NAU Latin American Studies program presents ‘Voluntary Return’ concert

FLAGSTAFF — Robert Neustadt will give a presentation of songs, information and images about immigration, borders, migrants and refugees at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at LA136, Northern Arizona University. The proceeds from the CD and the concert will go to…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Dec. 21 — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District 2 and our families to yours

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ December 21, 2018 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District 2 and our families to yours. Christmas time is oh so near…

CHAC closes out 2018 with busy month

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) participated in a number of events in December as 2018 came to a close. Events included the final Tri-Diversity Council meeting on Dec. 12; participation in the Northern Arizona University “Lumberjacks…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 21 — Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards

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

Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends update for Dec. 21 — U.S. unauthorized immigrant total dips to lowest level in a decade

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Hispanic Trends December 21, 2018 U.S. unauthorized immigrant total dips to lowest level in a decade The number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in more than a…

First Things First update for Dec. 17 — Help families find early childhood programs in your Arizona community

News and happenings about First Things First December 2018 Help families find early childhood programs in your Arizona community First Things First’s new Find Programs tool is an easy way for you to help parents, grandparents and other caregivers search…

KNAU update for Dec. 14 — KNAU Holiday Specials Continue

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 – December 14th, 2018 KNAU Holiday…

The Comet — Coconino Community College’s Steller Newsletter update for December

December 1, 2018 Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President I sometimes think that…

First Things First update for Dec. 5 — NEW! Find early childhood programs near you

December 2018 NEW! Find early childhood programs near you First Things First supports programs in communities across Arizona through grants to community organizations that provide services—at no cost—for young children from birth to age 5 and their families. Search by…

Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 5 — Vivid Colors Flourish in December Exhibition Showing Now Through Dec. 31

Vivid Colors Flourish in December Exhibition Showing Now Through December 31, 2018 Artists Reception December 7, 5–8pm Color continues to thrive at Sedona Arts Center in an exhibition featuring Lyn and Ken Mikell, Susan Moody, Karen Puckett, Cheryl Waale, and…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Dec. 3 — Holiday Parade of Lights

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ December 03, 2018 District 2 Update December, the year’s final curtain, is upon us. The evenings are drawing in, the nights growing colder,…

SOLD OUT!!! — ‘Border Voices / Voces Fronterizas’ to be presented Dec. 4, 5 in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — “Border Voices / Voces Fronterizas,” an original play by Robert Neustadt, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 5 at the Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse (Theatrikos Theater), 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. Border Voices combines a series…