Category: Local

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   March 27, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona Launches New Camp Program Child Care Basics for Youth FREE Suicide prevention Workshops…

March 2018 District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta County Newsletter

  March, 2018 District 2 County Newsletter Greetings District 2! Happy First Day of Spring!!!  Spring is here and after having a mild winter hope the weather continues to stay warm and sunny.This issue holds important information on Ready, Set, Go which…

KNAU update for March 23

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – March 23rd, 2018 Pledge…

Guest commentary: Sheriff Driscoll — Please stop turning people over to ICE!

Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. Did you know that our…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 22, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

Sedona Art Center update for March 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Ongoing Weekly Classes Sedona residents and newcomers alike look to Sedona Arts Center for their introduction to and ongoing involvement in the arts. The School of the Arts programming is designed to reach…

Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation Locations and dates: Butler Avenue, from Milton Road to Ponderosa Parkway (March 22 – April 6) Route 66, from First Street to Fourth Street (April 9 – April 15) Fourth…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   March 20, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News 5th Annual Killip Kindness Run FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – ASIST Eggs-trordinary Easter Egg Hunt! Child Care Basics for Youth Clifford the…

Reservation deadline approaching (March 23) for fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration on March 30

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event…

NAU update for March 16

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, March 16 NAU presents 2018-19 tuition proposal, maintains Pledge program An interactive tuition hearing will be held in conjunction with the Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University and the University of…

KNAU update for March 16

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider PrEview – March 16th, 2018 This week’s Insider PrEview is brought to you by: In Prescott. We Are 60% Of The Way There! Who is the Public in Public Radio? You…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 15, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

City of Flagstaff and Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Renewable Energy Collaborative

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hopi Tribe, outlining a partnership to explore development of a 19 megawatt (“MW”) renewable energy project on Hopi-owned tribal lands, outside of Flagstaff city limits. The collaborative…

CCC represents at city’s STEM celebration

FLAGSTAFF — Little hands reached for living plants, replica human skulls and firefighter helmets. A child peered into a microscope to see bugs crawling through compost. Exclamations of “wow,” and “ooh,” carried over the noise, and all faces, children and adults…

Public Health Officials identify precautions to protect against rabies

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials are reminding individuals to take precautions to protect against rabies. Spring brings warmer weather and a rise in outdoor recreational activity, increasing the potential of exposure to wildlife. CCPSHD…

CCC student selected for All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

FLAGSTAFF — A Coconino Community College student has been recognized for the prestigious, 2018 All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship. The scholarship provides free tuition for 60 credit hours at the recipient’s choice of one of the three state universities – Arizona State…

Bilingual report: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office announce Ready, Set, Go! — ¡En Sus Marcas, Listos, Fuera! program

COCONINO COUNTY — The unusually dry winter and warm temperatures could bring an early start to Arizona’s wildfire season, and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office wants you to be prepared. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be posting information on…

KNAU update for March 9

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider PrEview – March 9th, 2018 This week’s Insider PrEview is brought to you by: In Prescott. Spring Pledge Drive Starts Monday Who is the Public in Public Radio? You are! And…

NAU update for March 9

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, March 9 Lands that hurt and lands that heal: NAU faculty members recognized for unique art at Flagstaff’s Viola Awards Journalism lecturer Annette McGivney won for her book, “Pure Land,” while psychology…

NEW Non-stop service to Flagstaff/Grand Canyon, Arizona (FLG)

FLAGSTAFF — American Airlines adds seasonal non-stop service to Flagstaff Airport, for two new cities beginning May 2018. Starting May 5, 2018 American Airlines will fly a 70-seat jet aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into Flagstaff every Saturday.  The…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 8

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 8, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

Local First ARIZONA update for March 8

Vacationing done the local way: WeekendZona will help you discover that perfect weekend getaway without having to travel beyond AZ. WeekendZona Experience the Elements of Camp Verde with this curated, all-inclusive, two-night staycation. Kayak down the Verde River, experience the valley on…

ECoNA update for March 7

Click here for more news from ECoNA   A guiding principle of LAUNCH Flagstaff is that the education consortium’s interests are not limited to the years when students are in primary and secondary schools, but stretch from cradle to career.   That…

Peaks Senior Living establishes scholarship at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College students who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants or Licensed Nursing Assistants now have another scholarship opportunity. Thanks to The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation in Flagstaff, CCC now has $5,000 to create scholarships for five CNA…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 6

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   March 6, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Child Care Basics for Youth New Support Group being Offered Soon FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK CCC&Y’s 2018 Annual Child Abuse…

Vendors Wanted for the 2018 Coconino County Fair

Coconino County Parks and Recreation is currently accepting vendor applications for the 2018 Coconino County Fair, held Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 at Fort Tuthill County Park. Vendors may submit applications for amusement, food, commercial businesses and non-profits. First review…

NAU update for March 2

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, March 2 Northern Arizona University Receives 10-Year Reaccreditation Northern Arizona University received numerous accolades and a strong recommendation for continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Breaking records and winning trophies: A…

KNAU update for March 2

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – March 2nd, 2018 This…

April 6 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Voting: Its Price and Process’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: VOTING: ITS PRICE AND PROCESS Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

April 4 — NAU to present ‘Global Health, Immigration & Narrative Nonfiction’

FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday April 4 @ 6 pm in Cline Library, Author Daisy Hernández will present, “Global Health, Immigration & Narrative Nonfiction.” How do we talk about the health issues facing immigrant communities in the United States at a time when…

April 7 — Greater Northern Arizona Expo comes to CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Join Coconino Community College and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce for northern Arizona’s largest community career expo. The Greater Northern Arizona Career Expo will be Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the CCC Lone Tree…

April 8 — Bilingual report: Latino Outdoors to present Community Nature Walk in Flagstaff

SEDONA — Latino Outdoors invites you to a Community Nature Walk that will connect you with the community in a family friend hike! Let’s connect and learn how to get outdoors! The free event will be held from noon to 21 p.m. Sunday,…

April 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Medicare: Pre & Thru Retirements’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: MEDICARE: PRE & THRU RETIRMENT Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic…

April 17 — NAU Latin American Studies to present ‘Ana Alonso Minutt — Chavela’s Frida: Singing Pain, Performing Desire’

FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday April 17 at 5 pm in Science Building Room 106 , Ana Alonso Minutti, Associate Professor of Musicology and Ethnomusicology at the University of New Mexico will present “Chavela’s Frida: Singing Pain, Performing Desire” A Latin…

April 17 — Flagstaff Celebrates Community Banking Month

Community Banking Month highlights contributions to Arizona’s local economy this April FLAGSTAFF — April is known as Community Banking Month, an annual month-long celebration of community banks across the nation. Local First Arizona is celebrating by sharing stories of those…

April 17 — NAU Latinx Student Union to hold informational meeting

FLAGSTAFF — Latinx Student Union Informational Meeting, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, Office of Inclusion at Northern Arizona University. Need a sense of La Familia and Culture? LSU is a group of individuals who advocate for change through direct action, education on the multiple cultures of Latin…

April 21 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Art: The Great Communicator’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ART: THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR RETIRMENT Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection.…

April 25 — NAU’s Community & University Public Inquiry to present ‘Dreamers Losing In-State Tuition — Stories from Dreamers’

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Community & University Public Inquiry will present the discussion “Dreamers Losing In-State Tuition — Stories from Dreamers” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at NAU’s International Pavilion, Room 101A. On April 9th, 2018 the Arizona Supreme…

April 26 — Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to present discussion on ‘Gangs in Flagstaff?’

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will present discussion on “Gangs in Flagstaff?” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at the Coconino County Health Department, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (Ponderosa Room). Get the inside information on gang…

April 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Food: Delight, Health and Weight’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FOOD: Delight, Health, and Weight Ways to access the radio program. Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and…

Canceled — May 5 — Compassionate Parenting All-day Training in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Following event has been canceled… Parenting isn’t easy. In fact, it’s one of the toughest jobs we have. It’s difficult to keep our cool during the constant challenges we experience and provide clear boundaries without dampening our child’s…

March 14 — 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. The councils include: The African American Advisory Council The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) The…

March 6 — NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series to present Immigration Attorney Daniel Rodriguez

FLAGSTAFF — Tuesday March 6 at 4 pm in LA 136, Immigration Attorney Daniel Rodriguez will talk about his personal experience (he was the first undocumented person to graduate from Law School in AZ) and the current situation with DACA (Diferred Action…

March 14 — Flagstaff High School Student Council to present ‘Conversation’ on student safety, gun control. See related stories with maps, links to other Flagstaff, Arizona, nationwide events

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff High School Student Council will present a “Conversation” community forum on student safety and gun control at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Flagstaff High School, 400 W. Elm St., Flagstaff, in the Commons area. At 10…