Category: Local

Flagstaff holds ‘Families Belong Together’ rally

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Organizers reported that more than 400 people crowded in front of the Flagstaff City Hall as part of a “Families Belong Together” rally to protest current U.S. family detention…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for July 6

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth July 6, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates July — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July — Page Public Library announces…

Arizona playwright to spend all-day Friday in a tent at State Capitol writing scripts to raise awareness about family separations at the border

Actors will gather at the Capitol to perform short scripts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday PHOENIX – Arizona playwright James E. Garcia will spend all day Friday, July 6, in a tent on the State Capitol lawn and…

NAU update for July 6

Friday, July 6 NAU team receives $2.6 million grant to train, mentor Native American students in STEM disciplines NAU RISE for Native Americans will provide two years of research training to undergraduates and master’s level students across STEM disciplines—from biology…

KNAU update for July 6

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‘Tear Down the Second Wall’ citizenship campaign organizers say immigrants deserve to have their voices heard in upcoming elections

Promise Arizona among hundreds of groups encouraging permanent legal residents to naturalize PHOENIX – Promise Arizona and a growing coalition of community partners and elected officials nationwide have launched the Tear Down the Second Wall/Naturalize NOW Campaign. “Promise Arizona is working hard to encourage permanent legal residents…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 4

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…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 3

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 3, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Super Service Saturdays 4th of July Parade Family Read and Sing Science Saturday: It’s a Bug’s Life Sensory Storytime Movies on the Square Kids…

Sedona Arts Center update for July 3

First Friday in the Gallery Exhibition Features 5 Local Artists First Friday Reception July 6, from 5 to 8 pm  In addition to featuring five local artists this July and August in our Uptown, Sedona Fine Art Gallery. Join us…

July 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘CPLC: It’s History & Services’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “CPLC: It’s History & Services” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

Aug. 1 — Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

Aug. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Caregivers: Prepare to Care’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Caregivers: Prepare to Care” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

Aug. 18 — Children’s Music and Arts Festival to be held at Eastside Bushmaster Park

FLAGSTAFF — The Children’s Music and Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Eastside Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista, Flagstaff. Join the city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation for the annual Children’s Music and…

Aug. 20 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to hold special work session

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Boards of Directors of the Coconino County Jail District, the Coconino County Flood District and the Coconino County Public Health Services Districtwill hold a special work session at 10 a.m.…

Aug. 23 — Bilingual report: Public invited to adoption of Transportation Improvement Program

FLAGSTAFF —  On August 23, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. in the Flagstaff City Council Chambers the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization will adopt the Transportation Improvement Program for years 2019-2023.  The public is welcome to attend. The program identifies and authorizes federal…

ADOT Travel Alert: Closure scheduled on eastbound Interstate 40 at Interstate 17 early Saturday, July 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Plan for delays as crews make emergency pothole repairs following heavy rain Flagstaff drivers should plan for delays on eastbound Interstate 40 at Interstate 17 on Saturday, July 21, between 5 and 10 a.m. while crews complete…

CCC grad selected for prestigious Goldwater scholarship

Flagstaff, Ariz. – He went from being a high school dropout to being selected for one of the country’s most prestigious scholarships. “I, more or less, got my GED because it seemed like a good idea,” said Coconino Community College graduate…

Expect More Arizona update for June 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   These programs are improving outcomes for students in Arizona  We believe it is possible for every student to receive an excellent education every step of the way. In order to get there, it…

KNAU update for June 29

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County Board appoints James Jayne County Manager

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected James (Jimmy) Jayne as County Manager. Jayne has served as Interim County Manager since January 2018. “Jimmy has shown tremendous leadership ability over the last six months as Interim County Manager,”…

Core Services Maintenance Facility Grand Opening to be held June 29

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce the completion of the Core Services Maintenance Facility. The new Core Services Maintenance Facility will house various Public Works Sections including the Street Maintenance Section, Solid Waste and Recycling Section, and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 28

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 28, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

ECoNA update for June 28

One of the recommendations of last year’s housing report commissioned by ECoNA was that a local entity should consider creating a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that could ultimately help with home loans and products, such as down payment assistance…

CCC students become payroll professionals

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Evelyn Kerley Little said it was a “grueling” 10 weeks, but she made it. And now she’s certified to handle the payroll needs of the roofing business she and her husband run. “I do my…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 27

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 June 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Thomas Eldon Anderson SEDONA SUMMER COLONY WORKSHOP Discovering and Celebrating Your True Voice August 6–11, 2018 Speaking with grounded clarity creates an engaged and persuasive presence that connects us with immediacy to others…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 26

Click here for more information   In This Issue F3 Officially Endorses Proposition 422 (Attainable Housing Bond) Help F3 at the Rio de Flag Clean-up this Friday Join F3 at Families Belong Together Rally this Saturday Donate Now F3 Officially Endorses…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 26, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Super Service Saturdays Prepare and Connect to Jobs with Hundreds of Companies Job Openings at Flagstaff…

The Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum Wins 2018 AASLH Award of Merit for ‘Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience in Flagstaff’

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2017 AmigosNAZ.com NASHVILLE — The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Arizona Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Merit for Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience…

Guest commentary: A Shoddy Façade of a Solution: The Recent Executive Order

WASHINGTON, D.C.—  Statement from Sindy Benavides, COO and Acting CEO of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC): “People across the nation and beyond have heard our voices, forcing President Trump to reverse the injustice of his Administration’s own making: the separation…

NAU update for June 22

Friday, June 22 Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth. Online…

KNAU update for June 22

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Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon to be held on June 28

COCONINO COUNTY — 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. Thursday, June 28. This system…

Eric Peterson selected County Public Affairs Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Interim County Manager James Jayne has announced the selection of Eric Peterson as the County Public Affairs Director. The Board of Supervisors approved the selection during their regular meeting June 19. The Public Affairs Director is responsible…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops are filling for the Fall Semester sign up now with a small deposit to reserve your space! Alok Hsu Kwang-han Zen Creativity and the Art of Life September 29–30, 2018 This is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 21, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 20

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…

KNAU update for June 20

Strange Reception? From time to time, especially as the weather warms up in Northern Arizona, we receive calls from listeners alerting us that “another station has taken over our frequency,” or words to that effect. Sometimes it alerts us to…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 19

June 19, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Summer DIY for Kids School’s Out, Make It Count 2018 Conference Discovery: Through the Eyes of a Child, Honoring Educators From Birth to Lifelong Learning Registration is Open for the 24th…

Flagstaff STEM City update for June 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 15, 2018 The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section has two AmeriCorps VISTA positions open: one is with the Open Space Program and the other is with Climate Change and Energy. Please see info…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for June 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   See KinderCamp™ in Action It has been 14 years since United Way of Northern Arizona and its community and school partners launched the KinderCamp™ program. In that time, this four-week summer boot-camp has helped…

CCC helps fill coming building inspector gap

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College graduate Brad Lawry did an internship with the City of Flagstaff inspecting mostly residential buildings. After his internship, he spoke with CCC Construction and Technology Management Instructor Ken Myers about his experience. “Ken told me…

KNAU update for June 15

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Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 14

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,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 14, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 13

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 Board of Supervisors Adopt Tentative Budget The Coconino County Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted the County’s $182 million Fiscal Year 2019 budget during its public meeting June…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 12, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK School’s Out, Make It Count 2018 Conference Child Care Basics for Youth Nomination Reminder Become a…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 12 — Tonight Attainable Housing Bond Vote!

Click here for more information   In This Issue Tonight Attainable Housing Bond!   Looking for Help for Election Forum   Community Events Donate Now Tonight Attainable Housing Bond! Tonight is the last chance to share your thoughts on the Attainable…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops, Classes, Summer Kids Camps, Paint Outs at L’Auberge and More! Creekside Plein Air Event at L’Auberge de Sedona  June 13, 2018, 9 am to 1 pm Artists and the public are invited…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 8

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162   Welcome Summer   Summer is here! Families and children are making summer plans and looking forward to a break. Many people will be enjoying time outdoors. In order to…

NAU update for June 8

Friday, June 8 President Cheng highlights NAU’s efforts in reducing degree gap in remarks to Phoenix-area civic leaders  The president discussed online programs, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges in Maricopa County. Life on Mars? NAU astronomy…

KNAU update for June 8

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 7, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

First Things First: Everyone can help young kids stay safe around water this summer

FLAGSTAFF — Pool weather and summertime go hand in hand. Especially since pools are everywhere—in your backyard, apartment complexes, neighbors’ homes. As the weather gets warmer, more and more families are using their pools or attending pool parties. But along with…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 6

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…