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Museum of Northern Arizona update for March 29 — The Story of Tim’s Cave
March comes to an end this weekend, and with it the exhibition Pivot: Skateboard Deck Art. If you, or someone you know, hasn’t seen it, or if you want to get one last look at all that vibrant and diverse…
KNAU update for March 8 — Daylight Savings and a New Season of Symphony Night
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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…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Feb. 19 — U.S. is now $22 TRILLION in debt
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, NPR: U.S. National Debt Hits Record $22 Trillion This week, our nation hit that incredibly troubling milestone. Our…
Expect More Arizona — A Big Win For Arizona’s Multilingual Students
A Big Win For Arizona’s Multilingual Students Aside from Arizona’s 107th Birthday, we have something big to celebrate – Senate Bill 1014 (and House Bill 2184) passed unanimously and was officially signed into law by Governor Ducey (Feb. 14). This…
KNAU update for Feb. 15 — States Weigh Bills Addressing Native Deaths, Disappearances
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LAUNCH Flagstaff report recommends expanding preschool in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — When her son Demitrius was 3 years old, Kate Maragos felt guilty. As a mom of three, a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer and a long-term placement foster mom, Maragos was stretched thin. “Honestly I didn’t have much left…
KNAU update for Feb. 8 — Love of Public Radio Week Begins Sunday
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 8th, 2019 Earth Notes:…
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
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U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 31 — The shutdown cost our nation how much?
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last week, before the reckless 35-day government shutdown ended, I wanted to get a full picture of how…
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…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for Jan. 29 — Step into Winter
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES JANUARY, 2019 STEP INTO WINTER Water Harvesting A big Thank You to Lowell Observatory for donating a 30,000-gallon water tank that will be used for rainwater harvesting at Fort Tuthill County Park, and to BEC…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 28 — Introducing our interim director
Click here for more information There’s lots to love at MNA this February, with talks, storytelling workshops and the opening of an exhibition of live honeypot ants. We’re also pleased to introduce our interim director, Dr.…
A statement from Mayor Coral Evans on the impacts of the Federal shutdown
“A deal to reopen the government for three weeks is not the solution our community or our country needs. After 34 days of shutdown, the negative impacts to our community are undeniable. The federal government withholding paychecks from furloughed and…
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…
ECoNA update for Jan. 22 — NAU Innovations Seeking Community Partnerships
At last week’s ECoNA Advisory Council, dozens of our partners in economic growth heard from NAU Innovations, which is on a quest to increase community partnerships to accelerate commercialization of research being done at the university now and in…
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…
KNAU update for Jan. 18 — Arizona Opera Returns to Classical KNAU
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 18th, 2019 Arizona…
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…
KNAU update for Dec. 21 — KNAU Holiday Specials Continue
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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…
KNAU update for Dec. 7 — KNAU Holiday Specials begins Monday
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 7th, 2018 KNAU…
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…
KNAU update for Nov. 30 — Earth Notes: Bald Eagle Survey
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Sedona Arts Center update for Nov. 26 — Giving Tuesday
Support Sedona Arts Center on #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday…
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 20 — Happy Thanksgiving from District 2 and our family to yours
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 November 20, 2018 Happy Thanksgiving from District 2 and our family to yours. Thanksgiving Delights On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for Our…
First Things First update for Nov. 19 — FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children
News and happenings about First Things First November 2018 FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children FTF Tribal Affairs staff work with 19 federally-recognized tribes to listen and learn from tribal leaders to ensure their…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Nov. 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth November 16, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates November — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events November — Page Public Library announces…
Food safety essential to holiday meal planning
COCONINO COUNTY — CCPHSD also encourages people to make food safety a priority during the holiday meal planning process. To avoid the risk of foodborne illnesses, the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
NAU update for Nov. 16 — NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment
Friday, Nov. 16 NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment The Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success program, which APLU started, represents the largest collaborative effort of its kind and…
LULAC — Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE!
To Our LULAC Familia: Tuesday, Latinos made history in our nation. Never before has our voice at the ballot box been heard more loudly and clearly. Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE! The so-called sleeping giant we have been told…
KNAU update for Nov. 9 — GOP Suit Seeks to Stop Counties from Verifying Ballot Signatures After Election Day
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Local First Arizona update for Nov. 8 — Flagstaff Local Insider
Let the Holiday Festivities Begin! Check out all the events on the horizon and gear up to shop local this holiday season. Make sure you have a Small Wonders Map in hand as you embark on your shopping sprees! These…