BELLMONT — A public hearing for the draft of the updated Bellemont Area Plan is scheduled with the Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission. The public is invited to attend. The Bellemont Area Plan is a land use planning document…
Category: Government
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…
United Way of Northern Arizona — Volunteer Coordination Center Moving
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Flagstaff answered the call. Because of hundreds of volunteers throughout our community, we now have thousands of sandbags ready to go in case of flooding as a result of the Museum Fire. We…
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…
Bilingual report: Museum Flood Sunnyside Area Open House on Aug. 5
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County and the city of Flagstaff are hosting an Open House to answer resident’s questions about potential flooding due to the Museum Fire. The Open House will be at 5:30 p.m. August 5, 2019 in the parking…
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…
Mormon Lake north entrance to close starting Aug. 5
Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only starting Monday, Aug. 5 The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road is scheduled to be closed for several weeks starting Monday, Aug. 5 so that crews can expedite completion of the Mormon…
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…
Bilingual report: Museum Flood Sunnyside Area Community Meeting on Aug. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are hosting a meeting to inform residents of the Sunnyside neighborhoods about potential flooding due to the Museum Fire. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting closest to their home. The…
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…
Oct. 15 — Flagstaff City Council to hold regular meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a regular council meeting at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave. This meeting is open to the public. The council will hold an executive…
Through Oct. 19 — Flagstaff Library Skylight Renovation
FLAGSTAFF — Access to library services will be temporarily disrupted for the installation of new skylights at the Flagstaff Main Library through Oct. 19. The north end of the parking lot will be blocked off starting Sept. 30, 2019. Depending…
Bilingual report: Oct. 19 — Consulate Mobil / Consulado Móvil Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Consulate Mobil, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Coconino Community College Commons. *** Consulado Móvil Flagstaff, Sábado 19 de october, Coconino Community College, 2800 S. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. 9:30AM — 1:30 PM. Tramita…
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,…
United Way of Northern Arizona — Museum Fire – How You Can Help
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Ways to Help During the Museum Fire Good morning. 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…
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…
Museum Fire Volunteer Coordination Center to open July 26
COCONINO COUNTY — The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA), in coordination with Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff, will open the Museum Fire Volunteer Coordination Center. The center will open at 8 a.m. Friday, July 26 at the Coconino…
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…
Bilingual report: Museum Fire Flood Area Community Meeting to be held July 24
COCONINO COUNTY — The Museum Fire Flood Area Community Meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Coconino High School Auditorium. This meeting is for residents and property owners on Paradise Road, Grandview Drive and the following…
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…
Bilingual report: Museum Fire “Go” – Evacuation Notice
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Sheriff has issued an evacuation order effective at 6 p.m. (Monday, July 22) until further notice for all persons living, working and accessing a home from Mount Elden Lookout Road. All residents east of Weatherford…
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, Coconino County declare State of Emergency for Museum Fire
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s Mayor Coral Evans and Coconino County Board of Supervisor’s Chair Lena Fowler declared States of Emergency on behalf of the city of Flagstaff and Coconino County due to the impacts of the Museum Fire that started July…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for July 22 — An Update from Washington
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, It has been a busy month. In addition to hosting my 20th town hall of the year, we…
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…
KNAU update for July 12 — Expensive Rent, Spiderling Traps, and More
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – July 12th, 2019 Mueller Coverage Wednesday July 17, Special Counsel Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. His appearance is expected to begin at 7am…
Coconino County Zoning Ordinance Open House to be held July 18
FLAGSTAFF — The public is invited to attend an open house on the updated Coconino County Zoning Ordinance from 3 – 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the Thomas Auditorium, 2500 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff. In June 2017,…
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…
Coconino County offices closed for July 4 holiday
All Coconino County offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, records will remain open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.…
Aug. 10 — Health and Human Services offers back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is offering free backpacks (while supplies last) to students who receive back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals. CCHHS is hosting a back-to-school event from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10…
Aug. 14 — Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center Grand Opening
PAGE — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Career Services, in partnership with the Salt River Project, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) PERA Club and other community organizations, will provide re-employment services at the Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center. The center…
Sept. 3 — Flagstaff City Council to hold regular meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a regular council meeting at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. This meeting is open to the public. The Council will also…
City of Flagstaff announces Independence Day closures
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…
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…