Category: Local

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for May 11

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Keeping you up-to-date on News and Events Spring has come roaring in and we are still experience a very dry season. Please share information that you receive with your neighbors and friends and…

KNAU update for May 11

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Fox tests positive for rabies

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) confirmed today that a fox tested positive for rabies. The fox was found in a wooded area north of Interstate 40, west of Milton Road and south of University…

Parks and Recreation proposed rental fees

Public comment through June 18 Coconino County Parks and Recreation is proposing rental fees for the Frontiere Property adjacent to the Rogers Lake Natural Area and for a future disc golf course at Fort Tuthill County Park. Input from the…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 10

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…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 10

Opening Reception May 11, 5–7 pm Sedona Arts Center proudly presents a special exhibition by renowned artist, Kevin Macpherson, Chinese Characters from May 11 to 28 in the Center’s Historic Art Barn in Uptown, Sedona. This unique collection of portraiture, all painted…

NAU update for May 10

Click here for the latest NAU news Thursday, May 10 NAU Fulbright student scholars awarded opportunities in Greece, Laos Alexandra Huff will study geology in Greece, while Margaret Wood will teach English in Laos. Both plan to use their Fulbright experiences…

Local First Arizona Flagstaff update for May 10

Spring is in full bloom and so is the Flagstaff event calendar! Check out all the upcoming markets and festivals below. Shop Local For Mother’s Day How do you celebrate Mother’s Day when your mom deserves a month-long vacation and…

Local First Arizona Rim Country update for May 10

Spring is in full bloom and so is the Rim Country event calendar! Check out the upcoming markets and festivals below. Shop Local For Mother’s Day Whether you’re shopping for your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, or mother-figure, Mother’s Day is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for May 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth May 10, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates May — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May — Page Public Library announces…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 8

United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) is working with its agency and government partners to help local residents coping with the destruction being caused by the Tinder Fire. The Tinder Fire has burned more than 16,000 acres in the Blue Ridge…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 8

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 8, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK STEAM Second Saturdays: Raising Reptiles Healthy Kids Running…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 7

Click here for more information   In This Issue Tuesday May 8th Council Meeting: Peace Pole Apartment Application Fees Camping Ordinance Donate Now Council Meeting Tuesday May 8th Information about the possible funding and installation of a Peace Pole. The Peace…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 7

Free L’Auberge Community Plein Air Event May 16, 9 – 11 a.m. Explore a lovely creek side venue complete with artists working from nature! L’Auberge de Sedona is hosting and sponsoring the “Creekside Paint-Out” produced monthly this spring and summer…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

View this email in your browser   Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Consulado Móvil en Bullhead City, Arizona Fecha: 19 de mayo Horario: 8:00AM a 12:00PM Dirección: Mohave High School 2251 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Haz tu cita para trámite…

Deadline is 5 p.m. May 4 to submit application for Coconino County Diversity and Inclusion Officer position

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County is seeking a creative, collaborative and innovative professional to serve as the Diversity and Inclusion Officer who is motivated by meaningful work, values collaborative relationships and embraces this role to realize a shared vision for our…

RSVP deadline is May 4 for 2018 NAU Hispanic Convocation

FLAGSTAFF — The deadline is Friday, May 4 for the 2018 NAU Hispanic Convocation. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A) The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of our Latino, Chicano, and…

KNAU update for May 4

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NAU update for May 4

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, May the 4th be with you NAU student awarded prestigious Udall scholarship Danielle Curley is the second NAU student in a row to earn a Udall scholarship for her leadership, public service…

AZEDNEWS update for May 3

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   FEATURED STORY Legislature approves budget, including teacher pay increase  The Arizona Legislature approved the budget just after 9 a.m. today. The House and Senate will reconvene this afternoon at 1:30, and legislators hope…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for May 3

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth May 3, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates May — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 3

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…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 3

First Friday in the Gallery New Exhibition Featuring 7 Local Artists Opening Reception May 4, from 5 to 8 pm  May and June at Sedona Arts Center’s Fine Art Gallery will feature a group of artists who delight in presenting…

County enacts Stage Two Fire Restrictions

Coconino County will be entering Stage Two Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on May 4. The restrictions will be enacted for all of Coconino County up to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. After the weekly coordination call with…

First Things First update for May 2

Click here for more information   May 2018 Reading, Language and Early Literacy “Your job as a parent, in these early years, is to encourage a love of language and books,” says our guest, Jenny Volpe, CEO of Make Way…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta update for May 1

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Crisp Hill Fire today in Timberline Dear Timberline Residents, Earlier today, shortly before 11:00 AM, there was a two acre fire in Timberline at Crisp Hill. Summit Fire responded immediately with many resources…

City of Flagstaff enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2018. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions have been in effect since April 27. Stage Two includes all the restrictions of Stage 1 and adds the following:…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 1

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 1, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News RockStar Youth Leadership Track FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Understanding and Influencing the Social Determinants of Health Workshop Positive Behavior Support…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 1

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops, Classes, Summer Kids Camps, Paint Outs at L’Auberge and More! Gretchen Lopez Painting For All Levels May 11, or 18, 2018  Gain the confidence to be a painter! From the beginning to the…

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 13 — Northern Arizona federal land managers invite public to 3rd community conversation event

FLAGSTAFF — Federal land managers with the Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management invite the public to attend a community conversation event as part of an ongoing effort to connect with the public and discuss public land…

June 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Education: Latinos’ Report Card 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Education: Latinos’ Report Card 2018’ 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 16 — Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Murdoch Community Center, Flagstaff

The Coconino County African American Advisory Council and the Southside Community Association present the annual Juneteenth celebration from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The family friendly celebration with special entertainment and food trucks will be…

June 17 — Father’s Day “Rally for Migrants” to condemn Justice Department’s family separation and asylum policy

Rally and prayer vigil to honor lost children PHOENIX — The “Rally for Migrants” on Sunday, June 17, 2018, will lift up the migrant community while denouncing the cruel and inhumane tactics, including the separation of children from parents, being used today by…

June 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’ 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 27 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council meeting to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. Download agendas, minutes HERE The councils include: The African American Advisory Council The Coconino Hispanic Advisory…

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…

County parks hosts National Trails Day on June 2

COCONINO COUNTY — Join volunteers at Fort Tuthill County Park for trail work Coconino County Parks and Recreation is hosting National Trails Day, where volunteers will help expand the Fort Tuthill Trail System. Volunteer work begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes…

Through July 31 — 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 — five or fewer…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 30

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the teacher luncheon a big success: Thank you volunteers! Billie McGraw, Karen Flores, Northern Arizona Heroes Club, Vonessa Merrill, Angie Napier, Jackie Fisk-Glazer, Jenn Kolodinsky, Mr. Hensley, Candyce Martinez Thank you food providers!…

NAU update for April 27

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, April 27 NAU zooarchaeologist studies animal-human interaction from American West to Central America (VIDEO) Anthropology lecturer Chrissina Burke studies animal bones found at archaeological sites to study the relationships between animals and…

Retiring CCC professors receive emeritus status

FLAGSTAFF — Two retiring professors at Coconino Community College, with nearly 50 years of service to the College, received the honor of Professor Emeritus Monday. Monica Baker and David Bowman were honored with plaques during the April 23 meeting of the…

KNAU update for April 27

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for April 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth April 26, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April — Page Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26

Click here for more information In This Issue Seeking Volunteers for F3 Candidate Forum Donate Now Seeking Volunteers for F3 Candidate Forum Yes, we are at it again!  We are planning for our 2018 Flagstaff City Council and Mayoral Forum and…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 26

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 storefronts,…

Arizona Teacher’s Walk-out: LAUNCH Flagstaff Issues Statement for World-Class Education Funding. See related stories here

FLAGSTAFF — The mission of LAUNCH Flagstaff is to advance world-class education for every child in Flagstaff from cradle through their career. We accept our shared responsibility in reaching this goal. The following partners of LAUNCH Flagstaff support our children by…

Jay Smith named County Forest Restoration Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Interim County Manager James Jayne has announced the appointment of Jay Smith as the Coconino County Forest Restoration Director. The Board of Supervisors approved the appointment on April 24. The Forest Restoration Director will look at both…