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,…
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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 —…
KNAU update for Jan. 6
Navajo Generating Station’s Owners Weigh Options Earth Notes: The Epic Migrations of Snow Geese ADOT: Snow Play Led To Traffic Problems In Flagstaff Area Citizen Scientists Invited To Document Biodiversity on Kaibab National Forest The Next Generation Of Farmers Is…
Feb. 4 — Build Bridges, Not Walls! A Rally for Compassionate Immigration Policies
FLAGSTAFF — The Immigration Awareness Series invites you to “Build Bridges, Not Walls! A Rally for Compassionate Immigration Policies.” In the politically divisive atmosphere in our state and nation, immigrants, both documented and undocumented, are bearing the brunt of nationalistic…
Flagstaff holds Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration
FLAGSTAFF — The annual Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration was held Dec. 11 and 12 in Flagstaff. The event included a procession from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, followed by a mass…
NAU update for Dec. 9
NAU program expands science education opportunities to Flagstaff families Longtime NAU employees recognized during Years of Service Reception NAU scientist pioneers novel ways to study endangered baleen whales Take note of special hours during NAU’s winter closure Spotlight: Northern Arizona…
KNAU update for Dec. 9
Earth Notes: The Mirage Phenomenon Proposed Fossil Creek Management Plan Open for Public Comment NAU Approves Resolution Supporting DREAMers VA Didn’t Properly Care for Suicidal Patients Not For You, Cindy Lou! These Tasty Holiday Treats Are For Grownups Current News…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 7
Click here for the latest newsletter. F3 Social Justice Committee Kick-Off Meeting, 12/15 at 6 pm Your Help Needed: Our Year-End Fundraising Campaign is Underway! December is Buy Local Month Weigh in on F3’s Priorities for 2017 Flagstaff City Council…
KNAU update for Dec. 2
Navajo President Calls for Obama to Intervene on Dakota Access Pipeline Flagstaff Scientist Detects Water on Rare Metal Asteroid Earth Notes: Ship Rock’s Iconic Presence Arizona Highway To North Rim Of Grand Canyon Closed as of Thursday Electric Car Factory…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present annual Holiday Mingle on Dec. 8
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present its annual Holiday Mingle from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Please join us in celebrating the holiday season and of this year’s accomplishments at…
KNAU update for Nov. 18
Earth Notes: Vibes at Rainbow Bridge Uncertainty for National Monument Declarations as Obama Presidency Winds Down Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Drop In Arizona Game And Fish Department: 3 Elk Killed In Eastern Arizona DOI Issues New Rule to Curb Methane Emissions…
Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff and City of Flagstaff Announce Indigenous Community Forum on Nov. 30
FLAGSTAFF — On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m., Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff and City of Flagstaff held a press conference at City Hall to announce the commencement of a months-long process to address important issues impacting Indigenous People in…
NAU students get hands-on lesson on making tamales
FLAGSTAFF — It’s not only the aroma of roasting turkey that will soon be in the air. Tamales of all kinds will soon be cooking in large metal pots across Northern Arizona. Hoping to get a head start…
NAU students present inaugural Día de los Muertos celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center
FLAGSTAFF — With dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, music by Mariachi de NAU and a surprise procession to conclude the evening, student club members from Northern Arizona University celebrated their inaugural Día de los Muertos / Day…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present business evaluation event on Nov. 18
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present a business evaluation program with the Small Business Development Center from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Come join us at The Market of…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ on Nov. 23
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present its next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ event from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. The market is partnering with the Church for the Nations —…
The lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente reception
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — It is always a special feeling when Museum of Northern Arizona members walk in the Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard to view the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of Celebraciones de la…
Cultural performances, lectures and activities greet visitors on first day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Amid unseasonable warm weather, the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente got to an auspicious start with families lining up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance and…
Region celebrates second day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Children, and their parents, began the day decorating sugar skulls with activities progressing to musical and dance performances and educational programs during the second day of the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente. The sugar…
Northern Arizona community honors memories of families with closing ceremony at 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — All good things must come to an end and so it was for the 13th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, presented on Oct. 23, 2016 by the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras…
Participants create sugar skulls ahead of Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ©2016 Workshop held at basement of Our Lady of Guadalupe FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented a sugar skull-making workshop Oct. 7 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center in Flagstaff. Community members…
KNAU update for Oct. 7
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE. WE DID IT! Thanks to the generous and timely support of YOU – our listeners – we not only met our fall fundraising goal without interrupting programming, we hit it early AND exceeded it, again! We’re grateful to everyone who…
NAU update for Oct. 6
Homecoming 2016: Once Upon a Time at NAU Phoenix Suns wrap up NAU training camp NAU’s new exhibit celebrates 50 years as a university NAU celebrates Disability Heritage Month Spotlight: NAU Health Professions and NAU Social Work • Christopher Lanterman •Annette McGivney • Lanita Collette • Rebecca…