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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…
Mural Mice Seek Community Feedback for Bushmaster Mural Project
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Mural Mice Universal would like to invite the community to participate in placing a new mural at Bushmaster Park this summer. The Mural Mice, a Flagstaff artist collective will be hosting a community…
KNAU update for June 2
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – June 2nd, 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…
NAU update for June 1
Click here for the latest NAU News Professor brings innovative program in adolescent drug abuse education to NAU Professor Julie Baldwin will lead the program, focusing on populations that experience behavioral health disparities, including Native Americans, Hispanics and other rural groups.…
June 8 — Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present 3rd annual Patio Opening
FLAGSTAFF — Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present 3rd annual Patio Opening from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at 2532 E. 7th St., Flagstaff. Music, in-season fruit drinks, fresh baked goodies and friendship. Click here for more information.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel celebrates 90th anniversary
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, May 20 with a Mass, breakfast and folklorico dancing and music. The church was built in 1926 on…
Flagstaff High School celebrates 2017 Hispanic Convocation
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Dozen of students took part in the 2017 Flagstaff High School Hispanic Convocation held May 16 at the school’s Hurley Theatre. The event included opening remarks by Principal Tony Cullen…
NAU update for May 19
Click here for the latest NAU News NAU researchers find silent victim in drug wars: Central America’s forests As officials in Mexico and the Caribbean crack down on drug smuggling, Central America has seen a rise in its cocaine…
May 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘The State of AZ Hispanics Numbers (there is power in numbers, how does it work)’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! We will host our third radio program on Saturday, May 20 from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time). The subject will be: The State of AZ Hispanics Numbers (there is power in numbers, how does it work).…
NAU celebrates 24th annual Hispanic Convocation
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of students took part in the 24th annual NAU Hispanic Convocation held May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University. “The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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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) –…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños announces upcoming events
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Plenty of reasons to visit the Market in May Market Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM Special events: May 10 – Produce Day 2-5, Spanish Conversation Class 6-7 May 12 –…
Cinco de Mayo in Northern Arizona
By Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and folks are getting ready to celebrate and recognize the holiday in their own way. For some, the holiday is just another reason to head to the local bar and…
KNAU update for May 5 — Latinos connection to region’s diverse public lands
KNAU Insider prEview – May 5th, 2017 Earth Notes: HECHO Latinos throughout the Southwest have a long and strong connection to this region’s diverse public lands. One group reflecting this interest is HECHO: Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors. Learn…
NAU update for May 5
Three generations of Lumberjacks: Personalized Learning’s first nursing graduate joins her family as eighth NAU alum With the critical need for nurses on the rise, Danielle Cox wanted to pursue her BSN degree, but working full time as a…
May 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radprogram to focus on ‘The State of Arizona Hispanics Education’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection will host two important events tomorrow, Saturday, May 27. Our radio program #4, on The State of Arizona Hispanics Education, takes place from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time). Several…
May 20-21 — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff to present 22nd annual Fiesta de Mayo Celebration
This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Fiesta de Mayo Celebration! The annual Fiesta del Mayo Celebration is one of Northern Arizona’s premier cultural attractions honoring and promoting the importance of history, diversity and cultural harmony. The Fiesta de…
May 6 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to launch
Hello friends, saludos! It is with great pleasure that I announce to you that our radio program will launch on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Lots of logistical items have had to be worked out but it is finally here. The…
May 11 — Hispanic Convocation to be held at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — The annual Northern Arizona University Hispanic Convocation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A). The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of our Latino, Chicano, and Hispanic students. The Hispanic Convocation…
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,…
April 28 — Palette to Palate gears up after banner year
FLAGSTAFF — Palette to Palate funds purchased a pugmill that makes clay smooth and consistent, and the funds helped buy a badly needed new kiln to fire pottery. New track lights and shades grace the art room, and scholarships support student success in…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 25
COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Miss Cleo’s Tea Party Do you have a candidate…
NAU update for April 21
Click here for NAU News Outside the lab: NAU field researchers provide school teachers hands-on education In an effort to improve and enliven science education, NAU researchers will host K-12 teachers at research sites in the Arctic and…
KNAU update for April 21
Current News Stories Earth Notes: Richard Mahler KNAU is saddened to learn of the death of Richard Mahler, a longtime contributor to our series Earth Notes. Richard passed away while on a hiking trip in the Gila Wilderness in New…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
PHOENIX — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos: (29 de abril — Consulado Móvil / Flagstaff)
Nominations open for NAU’s Hispanic Convocation Awards
By NAU The Hispanic Student Convocation Committee is seeking nominations to recognize three outstanding Latino graduating seniors and one outstanding graduate student at Hispanic Convocation. The nomination deadline is April 17. The Cesar Chavez Award recognizes students with strong leadership skills, a…
Flagstaff Unified School District seeking Governing Board applicants
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. Effective April 12, one seat will become vacant due to the resignation of Kim Khatibi. Applicants must be Arizona registered…
Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration
FLAGSTAFF — Elected officials and members of the the public attended in record numbers to honor a community leader, students and local “Rosie the Riveters” during the Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast presented by the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
PHOENIX — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos: (29 de abril — Consulado Móvil / Flagstaff)
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…
April 28 — Immigration Forum to be held at Coconino High School
FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council will present an Immigration Forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 28 at Coconino High School, 2801 N Izabel St, Flagstaff. The event will include representatives from the Mexican Consulate, immigration attorney Ezequiel…
April 14 — Robert Neustadt to present ‘Sabbatical Talk — Border Voices / Voces fronterizas’
FLAGSTAFF — Robert Neustadt, professor of Spanish and Director of NAU Latin American Studies, will present the “Sabbatical Talk — Border Voices / Voces fronterizas” at 4 p.m. Friday, April 14 at LA-136. The play is in English with some phrases…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
PHOENIX — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos: (29 de abril — Consulado Móvil / Flagstaff)
KNAU update for March 17
Current News Stories Tell Congress KNAU Matters to You! The President’s FY 18 budget proposes eliminating federal funding for public media. KNAU relies on this essential federal seed money to provide you with the highest quality noncommercial programming and community…
Keep Flagstaff Together / Mantengamos Flagstaff Unida to meet April 1, 2
FLAGSTAFF — Keep Flagstaff Together / Mantengamos Flagstaff Unida will hold a series of events starting this weekend. 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 1 at Killip School: Training with Tucson attorney Margo Cowan, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff 7:30 pm on…
Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ to be honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff on March 31
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event will…
March 31 — Time to RSVP for Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its third annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 14
Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Get Informed Update: Council Takes First Step to Amend Prop 414 Update: Zoning Code Amendments Update: Reclaimed Water Rates & Tiered Commercial Rates Get Involved: Next Social Justice Committee Meeting, 3/23…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…
March 31 — Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration to be held at American Legion Post 3
FLAGSTAFF — The Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration will be held at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 31 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. Join us as we honor Hispanic Veterans, Community and Student Leaders. Cost:…
April 4 — NAU Latin American Studies to present ‘Samba Dreamers: The Making of a Brazilian American Novel’
On Tuesday, April 4 at 4 pm in the International Pavilion, NAU Latin American Studies presents . . . Brazilian-American author, Kathleen Azevedo will present “Samba Dreamers: The Making of a Brazilian American Novel.” Azevedo will discuss her novel Samba Dreamers (University of…
April 5 — Indigenous Community Forum to focus on Police & Criminal Justice
FLAGSTAFF — The next Indigenous Community Forum will focus on Police & Criminal Justice from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at Flagstaff High School, in the Common Area. Organizers report this will be an opportunity for dialog and collaboration.…
April 6 — NAU Immigration Awareness Series presents Susan Harbage Page: ‘Objects from the Borderlands and [Non] Belonging’
On Thursday April 6 at 7:30 pm in LA 120, No más muertes / No More Death & Latin American Studies presents as part of the Immigration Awareness Series . . . Artist and professor Susan Harbage Page — “Objects from the Borderlands and NonBelonging.” For…
April 28 — Palette To Palate 2017
The 15th Annual Coconino Community College Foundation Fundraiser for the Fine Arts Department consists of great food from some of the best restaurants in northern Arizona, silent and live art auctions and entertainment. Funds from Palette to Palate events assist…
March 23 — NAU Immigration Awareness Series: ‘Separate and Unequal: Deadly Neglect in Private Immigrant-Only Prisons’
FLAGSTAFF — No más muertes NAU / NAU No More Deaths, Student Activity Council and Latin American studies will present the next Immigration Awareness Series event, where Seth Freed Wessler, will speak on “Separate and Unequal: Deadly Neglect in Private Immigrant-only Prisons” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23…
March 9 — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más murexes to present ‘Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands’
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más muertas to present “Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at NAU’s Liberal Arts, Room 120. Millis is…
March 11 — Keeping Flagstaff Together to hold full-day training session
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold full-day training session on Saturday, March 11 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful…
March 18 — Keep Flagstaff Together Planning Meeting to be held at Killip Elementary School
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold a planning meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful model that…
Flagstaff Police Department responds to concerns about immigration
By the Flagstaff Police Department The Flagstaff Police Department has seen an increase in questions relating to a person’s immigration status and coverage by the media. The Flagstaff Police Department’s policy has not changed regarding this issue. This policy has…
Latino News Notes: Latinos divided about their place in America after Trump’s election
By the Pew Research Center Click here for the entire newsletter Hispanics are divided about their place in America after Trump’s election. A growing share says the situation of U.S. Latinos is worsening, and about half worry they or someone they know might be…
KNAU update for Feb. 24
Earth Notes: Spotted Bats National Symphony Orchestra on All Things Considered Next Monday Plan Introduced to Fix Troubled Navajo Veterans’ Housing Program Senate Requires Intervention In Abortion With Signs Of Life Legislation Would Dissolve Arizona State Parks Board Arizona Opera…
NAU update for Feb. 10
NAU doctoral student focuses research on Navajo Nation Spring is in the air: NAU Horizons Concert Series lineup announced NAU ethnic studies professor discusses complex history of Malcolm X Spotlight: Nicole Hampton, Martin D. Sommerness, Amy Hitt, Dorothy Wu Nelson,…
Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – February 2017
Every Monday of the year, and after a long process of manufacturing, ranchers from the area around the village of San Rafael de Atamaica, Apure State, Venezuela, ride their canoes on the Arauca river into town to sell their highly…
Latino News Notes: American Immigration Council
New Immigration Court Directive Could Weaken Due Process The Trump administration released a memorandum this week–effective immediately–which orders the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (which manages the immigration courts) to prioritize deportation hearings for certain groups, including…
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…
NAU update for Feb. 2
NAU president invites Lumberjack community to celebrate Black History Month San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donates $1 million to NAU NAU scientist uses remote sensing technologies to detect groundwater in drought-stricken East Africa NAU Athletics honors girls and women…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix eventos de interés para la comunidad
Consulado General de México en Phoenix eventos de interés para la comunidad. ConsuladoMóvil/Flagstaff 29 de abril ConsuladoMóvil/Prescott
‘Understanding this Moment: An Inauguration Day Teach-In’ at NAU, other events on Jan. 20
FLAGSTAFF — “Understanding this Moment: An Inauguration Day Teach-In” to be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at Northern Arizona University, Havasupai Room A/B. Presented by NAU’s College of Arts & Lecture, “Examine the Past, Imagine the Future —…