Category: Government

County Finance Officer and Deputy Manager accepts position with PSPRS

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Deputy Manager and Chief Financial Officer Mike Townsend has accepted the position of Administrator of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) for the State of Arizona. The PSPRS Board of Trustees voted to appoint Townsend…

Community attends variety of events during visit by Mexican Consul

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Jorge Mendoza Yescas, Cónsul General from the Consulado de México en Phoenix, was a busy individual last week attending two forums the day before the Consulado Móvil at Coconino Community…

CCC students see, up close, fire’s role in ecosystem

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College students strolled up the hill, a fine dust from their footfalls swirling in the breeze. Smoke from a nearby prescribed fire filled their lungs and cut the strength of the sun. Student Aryn Begay described…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — This Friday and Saturday – October 25 & 26, 2019 Join Us for the 4th Annual Navajo Bridge Star Party!!!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 22, 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 — Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates ‌ Visit our Website Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed Join Parks & Recreation for an update on the department’s Master Plan!…

UPDATED Travel Alert: Plan for ramp closures on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff Oct. 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use northbound Interstate 17 should plan for an additional ramp closure at J.W. Powell Boulevard (Exit 337) next week, while the Arizona Department of Transportation installs pavement markings. ADOT advises…

Travel Alert: Plan for ramp closures on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff Oct. 16 and 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use northbound Interstate 17 should plan for ramp closures Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Oct. 17, while the Arizona Department of Transportation installs pavement markings. ADOT advises drivers to plan…

ECoNA — Q&A with Chris Verrill of Theatrikos

  Since the start of the year, four of northern Arizona’s major arts organizations have undergone a change in leadership. With the arts being one of the our region’s major economic drivers, we wanted to check in with these new executives…

2020 Coconino County Teacher of the Year nominations open

COCONINO COUNTY — The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations are open. The awards are a countywide celebration that honors and recognizes full- time teachers. The Coconino County Education Service…

KNAU update for Oct. 11 — Hydrophobic Soil, Glen Canyon Native Species, and more.

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – October 11th, 2019 Classical Music this week Northern Arizona’s year-long celebration of the Grand Canyon Centennial continues Sunday with something very special: A live broadcast of the U.S. Army Field…

Mormon Lake Road north entrance closed

COCONINO COUNTY — Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road, which is located just off Lake Mary Road (near the scenic overlook) about 30 miles southeast of Flagstaff, will be closed for several…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, visual art, and theatre with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler presents at First Nations Voting Rights Conference in Salt Lake City, UT

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 1, 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!…

TRAVEL ALERT: Plan for Interstate 40 daytime lane closures in Flagstaff next week for pavement preservation work

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Northern Arizona drivers who use eastbound Interstate 40 in Flagstaff should plan for lane closures and travel delays while Arizona Department of Transportation crews complete pavement repair work at the junction with Interstate…

2019 Sustainable Building Tour to be held Sept. 28

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program Sustainable Building Tour will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Tour…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Court is Adjourned!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   September 25, 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!…

TRAVEL ALERT: Flagstaff area drivers should plan for overnight closures of McConnell Drive under Interstate 17 starting Sept. 26

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

Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services

FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…

City of Flagstaff Wins American Planning Association award

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff received an award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association for the Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) at the association’s annual conference on Sept. 11. The award recognizes the city’s significant…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019Connections Spotlight   Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20 Coconino Coalition for Children &…

Flagstaff Travel Alert: Historic State Route 66 restricted between Phoenix and Humphreys avenues through Sept.13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Flagstaff drivers should plan for daily roadway restrictions on a section of eastbound State Route 66 between Phoenix and Humpreys avenues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 13. The Arizona Department of…

Northern Arizona drivers should plan for delays during overnight closure of Interstate 40 starting 9 p.m. Sept. 20.

Motorists will be detoured onto the ramps alongside the freeway Click here for entire e-newsletter The Arizona Department of Transportation urges northern Arizona drivers on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff to prepare for delays while crews fully close Interstate 40 and begin work to replace the…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — O’Halleran Introduces Legislation to Support Communities, Tribes Affected by NGS Closure

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler is pleased to share this press release from Congressman Tom O’Halleran’s Office September 12, 2019 O’Halleran Introduces Legislation to Support Communities, Tribes Affected by NGS Closure WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Families come out for fun, games and learning at FACTS ‘Lights On’ Festival

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Families come out for fun, games and learning at FACTS ‘Lights On’ Festival From ping pong toss games followed by exercise for children, to…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Construction underway for the Tuba City Bashas’ Shopping Center parking lot

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   September 3, 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!…

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…