FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed July 4 in honor of Independence Day. City Hall offices will reopen July 5, 2019 with regular hours of 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. City of Flagstaff…
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KNAU update for June 28 — KNAU eNews: Drought Eye, Exoplanet, and More
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – June 28th, 2019 Earth Notes: Drought Eye All over the United States, space satellites and weather stations collect temperature data in real time. But processing and presenting that data can…
2019 City Council accomplishments
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff recently compiled a mid-year review of City Council accomplishments. Highlights of this review include progress toward a range of City Council goals and priorities, including federal and state legislative advocacy, city legislative action, funding allocation, city…
Travel Alert: Plan for daytime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 in Flagstaff July 1-3 and 8
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 in Flagstaff July 1 through July 3…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler named County Board Chair
District 4 Supervisor Jim Parks selected as vice-chair The Coconino County Board of Supervisors named District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler as Chair of the Board during the regular meeting June 18. She replaces District 1 Supervisor Art Babbott. Supervisor Fowler…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 18 — Supervisor Lena Fowler selected into the 2019 NACo County Leadership Institute
Click here for the entire e-newsletter June 18, 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!…
Shannon Anderson named Deputy City Manager
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Shannon Anderson as the new Deputy City Manager. Anderson participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted over 50 candidates. Anderson has worked with the city since 2006. She started as a…
Flagstaff announces delay in bulk waste pick-up
FLAGSTAFF — Due to a higher than normal increase in bulk waste volume, the city of Flagstaff is experiencing a two-week delay in bulk waste pickups. Residents should continue following their normal bulk waste pickup schedule and should not bring in…
City of Flagstaff announces Switzer Canyon and Turquoise Roundabout construction
FLAGSTAFF — Switzer Canyon and Turquoise Roundabout construction: Location: Switzer Canyon Drive Date: June 17, 2019 through July 8, 2019 Details: Traffic re-routing on Switzer Canyon Drive will start June 17, 2019 to complete construction of a roundabout at the intersection…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 11 — Supervisor Fowler meets with BLM on The Wave
Click here for the entire e-newsletter June 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!…
Coconino County aligns health and human services into one department
Coconino County will merge the Public Health Services District, Community Services and the Career Center into the Health and Human Services department. The new department will integrate the name, logo and branding alignment on July 1, 2019. The three departments…
CCC joins county, city in mental health awareness effort
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has joined Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff in proclaiming May 2019 as Mental Health Month in an effort to increase knowledge, empathy and action related to mental health and wellbeing. During the May 15…
UPDATE: Drivers should plan for ramp closures on Interstate 40 in Williams through June
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Expect delays and allow extra travel time Northern Arizona drivers on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff should plan for travel delays due to construction work between Parks and Williams. Crews have scheduled ramp closures and…
Multiple Governing Board Seats seeking applicants
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to four school districts. One seat is open in Coconino Community College District 5 in Page, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education…
KNAU update for June 7 — Summer Construction Season Underway in Northern Arizona Highways
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – June 7th, 2019 Earth Notes: Clear Creek Vineyard and Winery In the late 1960s 20-something Ignacio Mesa dreamed of producing his own wine. Three decades later he began planting grapevines…
Spring Valley Road Project underway
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County contractor, Rummel Construction, has broken ground on the Spring Valley Road Drainage Improvement Project. The project is located about 10 miles north of East Old Route 66 in Parks, Ariz. The goal of the project…
Portion of Flagstaff City Hall Lawn to be part of xeriscape demonstration project
FLAGSTAFF — The City Hall landscape Conversion Pilot will convert approximately 2,000 square feet of lawn on the south side of City Hall to a xeriscape demonstration starting the first week of June. This project will be executed through a partnership…
Coconino County Legal Defenders Office moves on June 14
FLAGSTAFF —The Coconino County Legal Defenders Office (LDO) will be moving locations on Friday, June 14, 2019. The LDO will now be located at 220 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff, Ariz. with the entrance on Cherry St. The LDO will be…
July 3 — CHAC to meet in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…
June 10 — County holds press conference on Health and Human Services department
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is holding a press conference to announce the formation of the Health & Human Services department. The new department integrates the Career Center, Community Services and the Public Health Services District. This press conference will take place…
June 20 — Rio de Flag Flood Control Project public meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is finalizing design plans for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. A public meeting is scheduled for community members to learn more about the project…
June 25 — Truth in Taxation hearing set
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at 6 p.m.,…