Category: Government

Nov. 14 — Civilian Response to Active Shooter/Attack free training to be held in Flagstaff

“It’s Not a Matter of IF but WHEN, WHERE and HOW” By Flagstaff Community Safety In light of recent public acts of violence, Flagstaff Community Safety is presenting a free training for those 16 years and older to ensure that…

Through Nov. 20 — Basic Business Empowerment Training to be held in Page

Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available PAGE — Basic Business Empowerment Business Plan Development Training will be held through Nov. 20 at Coconino Community College, Page Instructional Site, 475 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page.…

Dec. 10 — Coconino Community College to hold information session for Spring 2020 Certified Maintenance Technician Course

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College Spring 2020 Certified Maintenance Technician Course. Training is tailored for the community’s needs. Content includes maintenance for houseboats, hotels, motels and other commercial industries. Please feel free to attend one (1) of the FREE information…

Flagstaff announces Labor Day closures

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Sept. 2, 2019 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall offices will reopen Sept. 3, 2019. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Labor Day include:…

Coconino County Health and Human Services awarded national accreditation through the Public Health A

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County offices closed for Labor Day

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   August 27, 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!…

Coconino County offices closed for Labor Day

All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, records will remain open with limited staff from 8 a.m.…

City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section is hiring!

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff Sustainability has an open position!  The Community Stewards Program Assistant is a part time position that opened today and we will be taking applications through August 30, 2019. If you’re interested in working to make…

UPDATE: Flagstaff area drivers should plan for overnight closures of McConnell Drive under Interstate 17 Aug. 25, Sept. 3-10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Flagstaff drivers who use McConnell Drive to plan for additional full overnight road closures, while crews continue work to replace the McConnell Bridge on Interstate 17 and State Route 89A. McConnell Drive…

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff. This is the first positive WNV in mosquitoes in Coconino County this…

FUSD notifies impacted individuals of Pearson data breach

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) has notified 6,597 students and 319 staff members that personally identifiable information was released during a recent data security incident via the Pearson AIMSweb 1.0 platform – a system that FUSD no…

Tiffany Antol named Planning Director

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Tiffany Antol as the new Planning Director. Antol participated in an open and competitive recruitment. “Tiffany has been a strong leader during all of the transitions in Community Development, guiding the Planning and…

DISCOVER FLAGSTAFF receives two top honors: DMAP Accreditation and Governor’s Tourism Award

FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff’s tourism bureau, DISCOVER FLAGSTAFF, received accreditation “with distinction” from globally recognized Destinations International through the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) at their annual convention and also received the 2019 Governor’s Tourism Award for Outstanding Tourism Partnership…

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools accepts new position at Tuba City Unified School District

Recruitment process has begun FLAGSTAFF — Dr. Risha VanderWey resigned as the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools. She has accepted a position as the new Superintendent for the Tuba City Unified School District. Dr. VanderWey started her new position on July…

Erika Arlington appointed County Legal Defender

FLAGSTAFF — County Manager James Jayne has named Erika Arlington as the new County Legal Defender. The Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment during the Aug. 6 board meeting. Arlington has been serving as the Interim Legal Defender since January. The…

Museum Fire neighborhood alert messages

FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are preparing the public for a possible flood event in Flagstaff neighborhoods. During this Monsoon season, Coconino County will issue emergency notifications when the U.S. National…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Plan for daytime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 in Flagstaff Aug. 6 – 9

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The Arizona Department of Transportation advises northern Arizona drivers to allow extra travel time and plan for daytime lane and ramp restrictions on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 where the two freeways meet…

UPDATE: Plan for intermittent traffic shifts and ramp closures on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff starting Aug. 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use Interstate 40 should plan for daytime delays while the Arizona Department of Transportation completes roadway work on 17 miles of pavement west of Flagstaff.  Motorists should expect delays due…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler focuses on the Museum Fire

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 30, 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!…

Sandbag distribution sites in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, the city of Flagstaff and the Coconino County Flood Control District have made sandbags available for residents. The pre-filled distribution location at Coconino High School will close the morning of July 29 and pre-filled…

Sept. 30 — ‘The New Asylum Regime: An Immigration Lawyer’s Perspective,’ presentation to be held NAU

FLAGSTAFF — Immigration Attorney Susan Maclay will present, “The New Asylum Regime: An Immigration Lawyer’s Perspective,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at Liberal Arts Building 20, Room 136., Northern Arizona University. Weaponized asylum law, demonized refugees,  and the closing of…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Call for Volunteers for Recovery from the Museum Fire

MUSEUM FIRE UPDATE Liz Archuleta, Coconino County Supervisor, District 2 Just a week ago this Sunday, the Museum Fire began. The blaze has scorched close to 2,000 acres just north of Flagstaff in the Dry Lakes region. As of yesterday,…

Traffic Alert: Plan for intermittent traffic shifts and ramp closures on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff starting Aug. 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Northern Arizona drivers who use Interstate 40 should plan for daytime delays while the Arizona Department of Transportation completes roadway work on 17 miles of pavement west of Flagstaff.  Motorists should expect delays due to…

County flood analysis completed

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Flood Control District officials have completed a flood analysis and the effects of the Museum Fire on the Burris Watershed. The analysis shows that the watershed will not experience increased flooding due to the Museum Fire…

Flagstaff Community Band to perform Museum Fire Benefit Concert at Coconino Community College on July 24

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Community Band is hosting a FREE benefit concert for those impacted by the Museum Fire. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus Commons, 2800…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Museum Fire Day 3 update — Community Meeting on July 23

MUSEUM FIRE UPDATE Liz Archuleta, Coconino County Supervisor, District 2 Day 3 Update 7/23/19 9:30 AM Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will be holding a Community Meeting tonight July 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Flagstaff High School…

Flagstaff Travel Alert: Lane Restrictions planned on Historic Route 66 between Riordan and South Milton roads July 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Flagstaff drivers should plan for roadway restrictions on a small section of westbound Historic Route 66 between Riordan and South Milton roads in Flagstaff from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21. The Arizona Department…

Flagstaff provides update on City Bulk Waste pick-up

FLAGSTAFF — The city’s Bulk Waste program experienced a 35 percent increase in seasonal bulk waste this spring. To manage this unexpected increase, the city utilized additional resources and modified the bulk waste operations. The Bulk Waste operations will be back…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for July 16 — 2019 Public Service Recognition Award Winners

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 16, 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!…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for July 12 — Census 2020 Positions Available

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Here we are well into Summer months and hopefully you are enjoying the warmer months. As always we await the monsoons and hope our forest stay…

County appoints Health and Human Services Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Thomas Pristow has been named the new Coconino County Health and Human Services department Director by County Manager James Jayne. The Board of Supervisors are expected to confirm the appointment during the August 27 board meeting. Pristow…

Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon on July 16

SEDONA — Coconino County Emergency Management, Yavapai County Emergency Management, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system in Oak Creek Canyon at approximately 10 a.m., Tuesday July 16. The system notifies…

ADOT update for July 11 — Nighttime lane restrictions scheduled on northbound Interstate 17 near Flagstaff through July

  The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on northbound Interstate 17 between mileposts 334 and 340, from Kachina Village to the Interstate 40 junction, in Coconino County while a pavement-repair project is completed. Work…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for July 11 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors receives the State Bar of Arizona Appreciation Award

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 11, 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!…

ECoNA update for July 11 — Educators Learning to Beat the Odds

School may be out for summer, but a group of 23 educators in Flagstaff recently embarked on a 14-month program designed to foster strong learning environments and provide executive leadership training to current administrators and aspiring educational leaders.   The first unit of the…

Greg Clifton named Flagstaff City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — The Mayor and City Council of Flagstaff have named Greg Clifton as the new City Manager. Clifton’s start date is set for August 26th, 2019. Clifton participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted over 50 candidates. “After…