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…
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Flagstaff Minimum Wage Ordinance update
FLAGSTAFF — Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $12 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Dec. 19 — Help Keep Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Northern Arizona for Another Year
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Greetings! I hope you and your nearest and dearest are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to reach out to you personally to ask for your support to sustain the Dolly Parton…
ADOT update — Public Safety Fee going into effect Dec. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Beginning Dec. 1, Arizona motorists expecting vehicle registration renewals will see a new Public Safety Fee. The fee was established by state law to support public safety and Highway Patrol operations. The fee goes…
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 16 — Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition to Raise 500 Turkeys for Families in Need on Nov. 17
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 November 16, 2018 District 2 Update Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition Come to the Plaza University Safeway on Saturday Nov. 17 to “Stuff…
Coconino County Treasurer offers remote office hours
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is offering remote office hours for taxpayers seeking help with their property tax bills. From Oct. 1 – Oct. 30, the Treasurer’s Office will be providing services at the Flagstaff Mall in partnership…
Through Nov. 20 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is…
Local First Arizona Releases First Edition of Greater Flagstaff Small Wonders Map
FLAGSTAFF — Local First Arizona has just released the first edition of the Flagstaff Small Wonders map, a pocket-sized guide featuring over 25 local restaurants, galleries, boutiques, venues, and experiences located in Flagstaff, Williams, and Winslow. All of the businesses included…
AARP Arizona to present ‘Be The Difference / Sé La Diferencia’ Social Security programs Sept. 25 in Nogales, Sept. 26 in Tucson and Oct. 3 in Yuma
AARP Arizona to present ‘Be The Difference / Sé La Diferencia’ Social Security programs Sept. 25 in Nogales, Sept. 26 in Tucson and Oct. 3 in Yuma. See below for more information: 9/25 / Nogales / Mariposa Comm. Health Ctr.: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/sbqj1v/…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection Sept. 12 update — ‘EDUCATION – Student Loan Debt, FAFSA, Scholarships’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject of our radio program on Sept. 12 is: “EDUCATION – Student Loan Debt, FAFSA, Scholarships” You can can here the program on Facebook HERE Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook,…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Legislation: How Bills Become Law’ update for Aug. 23
Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…
Flagstaff: Free backpacks with back-to-school shots and sports physicals on Sept. 8. See related back-to-school news here
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Clinic is providing free backpacks to students that come in for back-to-school immunizations or sports physicals while supplies last. Appointments are available at the CCPHSD Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff Monday…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection moves to Thursdays. Next program on Aug. 9 focuses on ‘Veterans — Community Support Training’
Dear friend and partner, saludos! Please know that our radio program will no longer air on Saturdays; it will now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm. The subject on Thursday’s show will be: VETERANS – Community Support Training. Catch the programs also…
Washington Youth Leadership Seminar Student Application Available Now
Deadline: August 27, 2018 The LNESC National Office would like your help identifying outstanding Latino high school juniors and seniors for the 2018 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar (WLYS). This year’s seminar will be held from September 26, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in Washington,…
FUSD Teacher Supply Drive to be held Aug. 10-12. See related news here
FLAGSTAFF — School is just around the corner and so is the Teacher Supply Drive presented by Suddenlink. You can drop off supplies at either Walmart on August 10th, 11th & 12th! #SchoolSupplies #FUSD1 Please assist our teachers by donating new and needed…
Aug. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Caregivers: Prepare to Care’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Caregivers: Prepare to Care” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
CCC students become payroll professionals
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Evelyn Kerley Little said it was a “grueling” 10 weeks, but she made it. And now she’s certified to handle the payroll needs of the roofing business she and her husband run. “I do my…
June 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
June 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…
June 19 — Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing…
Through June 28 — Office of Labor Standards hosting community trainings in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Office of Labor Standards will be hosting community trainings on minimum wage standards. Trainings will focus on tipped employee regulations or records retention as it pertains to the Flagstaff minimum wage law. Trainings will be…
April 17 — Flagstaff Celebrates Community Banking Month
Community Banking Month highlights contributions to Arizona’s local economy this April FLAGSTAFF — April is known as Community Banking Month, an annual month-long celebration of community banks across the nation. Local First Arizona is celebrating by sharing stories of those…
March 31 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Lifestyle: The Pursuit of Happiness’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: LIFESTYLE: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
March 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘VA: History, Benefits, Resources’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “VA: History, Benefits, Resources.” Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
March 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Filing Taxes 101’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FILING TAXES 101 Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…
Through April 3 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is to assist those who want to start, improve, and/or expand a micro-business —…
Property Tax Exemption Programs
FLAGSTAFF — The Assessor’s office is now accepting applications for the Widow/Widower and Disability Property Tax Exemption Programs. Arizona law offers several property tax exemption programs for individuals. This program reduces the taxable value used to calculate an individual’s property tax…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 26
VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative provides FREE help with filing 2017 income taxes from IRS-certified volunteers for households with incomes under $85,000. Depending on the community, tax filers can…
Mobile Service Days offered in County Communities
The Coconino County Assessor, Treasurer and Recorder’s offices will continue Mobile Service Days in 2018. Each office will deliver the functionality and services regularly provided directly to communities throughout the County. Staff from each office will be available to meet…
Page CCC student receives new Spring to Success scholarship
PAGE — A student at Coconino Community College in Page will be springing to success after receiving a newly created scholarship. Marissa Tsinnajinnie of Bitter Springs received the first-ever Spring to Success scholarship to attend classes at CCC in Page. The…
Jan. 30 — Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class
Coconino County Community Services presents: Tax Season Budgeting Class When: Tuesday January 30, 2018 12 – 1pm Where: 2625 N King St Flagstaff, AZ 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Contact: (928) 679-7453 to join the class Topics that will be covered:…
Jan. 20 — Coconino Community College to hold Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair
By Coconino Community College Coconino Community College will present a Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at its Lone Tree Campus, 2800 E. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. Come learn about dozens of financial…
Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class on Jan. 30. See more Coconino County news here
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services will hold a “Tax Season Budgeting Class” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 2625 N King St. Flagstaff, 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Topics that will be covered: Free Tax Preparation-Where can you…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to resume live radio programming on Jan. 13
Dear partner and friend, greetings! Please know that we will not have live radio programs for the next four Saturdays (live programming will resume on January 13). Instead, we will air the following prerecorded programs: Fraud Watch Network with Frank…
AARP: The Season of Giving is Also the Season of Scams
As we enter the holiday season, it pays to be vigilant to avoid scams or slip-ups that could put a damper on your celebrations. Here are some ways to keep your holidays happy. Beware of deals. Be wary of those too-good-to-be-true…
Starting Nov. 24 — Local First Arizona and the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance Hosts the Holiday Shopping Passport Campaign
Want to shop locally this holiday season? Local First Arizona and the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance are working to increase customer traffic to our amazing independent businesses this holiday season with the Flagstaff Holiday Shopping Passport. Let us help you find special…
City of Flagstaff announces new city billing portal
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will launch a new water payment and billing portal on Nov. 10, 2017. The move to the new portal is based on changes suggested by customers and will allow customers to access paperless statements, to…
Nov. 4 — Flagstaff FAF$A Workshop to be held at CCC 4th Street campus
By LAUNCH Flagstaff In partnership with LAUNCH Flagstaff, the Northern Arizona College Resource Center will be hosting a community wide FAFSA completion event at the 4th Street CCC Campus on November 4th. Filing the FAFSA is the first step to finding money for college.…
Oct. 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Retirement and Social Security’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be RETIREMENT and SOCIAL SECURITY. The conversation will center on preparing for retirement with special emphasis on Social Security, 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement income sources. A list of items to…
Oct. 26 — Northern Arizona College Night to be held at Flagstaff High School
Financial Aid Workshop to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the FHS Career Center FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff High School will once again present the Northern Arizona Region College Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at…
Oct. 7 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘My Fraud Prevention Strategy’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be MY FRAUD PREVENTION STRATEGY. With the help of our guests, we will address common scams and fraud (including the Equifax breach), describe con artists’ tactics, and offer a fraud…
Sept. 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Finances in Order’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject for Saturday’s radio program will be FINANCES IN ORDER. We will have a conversation on budgeting, managing credit and debt, and saving and protecting assets. If you have not seen the video ad, here…
Sept. 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on UNCLE SAM
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject for Saturday’s radio program will be UNCLE SAM. With the help of our guests, we will explain the different taxes we pay to the government, how this money is budgeted and spent, what is the…
Aug. 19 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Health: Let YOUR WILL Be Known’
Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on HEALTH: let YOUR WILL be known. Our guests will explain the concepts of Power of Attorney, Living Wills, and Estate Planning. Having this conversation and making advanced directives is…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of July 21
You can view the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also subscribe to Job Alerts that will…
June 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘ Financial Security: from the womb to the tomb’
Dear partner and friend, greetings! (June 24th) radio program will be on Financial Security: from the womb to the tomb. If you have not seen the video ad, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/440259599706281/. Join us by radio, website, or Facebook Live…
Truth in taxation hearing notice of tax increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing an…
April 29 — Mexican Consulate to hold Consulado Móvil in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix will hold a Consulado Móvil from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff. The event will include information from an immigration attorney, information on…
Basic Business Empowerment entrepreneurship course continues through Nov. 22
FLAGSTAFF — The next Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) program, a classroom-based business development course, will begin at 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (1 block East of 4th St.,…
Coconino County Individual Development Account could help you realize your dream
COCONINO COUNTY — Want a new career, or to start and/or expand a home-based or other small business? If so, an Individual Development Account (IDA) may be for you. An IDA is a special match grant savings account for eligible participants…
CCC District Governing Board wants to expand job programs
FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman Patricia…
Basic Business Empowerment entrepreneurship course begins Sept. 6
FLAGSTAFF — The next Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) program, a classroom-based business development course, will begin at 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (1 block East of 4th St.,…
Summer job hunting season is almost here
From AmigosNAZ staff reports With March upon us it’s time to start thinking about the St. Patrick Day (March 17), the beginning of spring (March 20) and … the start in earnest of the search by youth for summer jobs.…
Festival of Dreams shows off new marketplace. Continues Feb. 22
Hover above for a larger image and description of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños reported a steady stream of visitors and customers during the opening weekend of the new…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to open on Feb. 20
Hover over image above to see a caption of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF —The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will hold its monthly Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20…
Series of free income tax preparation sessions scheduled for Northern Arizona
By Frank X. Moraga /AmigosNAZ A series of free income tax preparation programs are scheduled for Northern Arizona through April. The sessions are presented by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which generally offers free tax help to people who…
Finance / Finanzas: Medicare in Three Parts — Part A
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Medicare coverage consists of hospital insurance (Part A), medical insurance (Part B) and prescription drug insurance (Part D). This article will address Part A coverage, including hospital care, skilled nursing facility care,…
Coconino Community College to discuss future of education courses on Jan. 27
FLAGSTAFF —The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College will discuss the future of education courses at its next meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Lone Tree Campus, Flagstaff, supporters of the institution’s education program stated in…
NAU President Cheng makes statement on governor’s budget proposal
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University recognizes the current fiscal condition of Arizona and understands that Gov. Ducey and the Legislature face difficult decisions in balancing the budget of our state, NAU President Rita Cheng reported in a media release on…
Finance / Finanzas: Medicare — Introduction
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona This article offers an introduction to Medicare and is the first in a series of articles on this subject. What is Medicare: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for persons who are…