Category: Local

City of Flagstaff announces new city billing portal

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will launch a new water payment and billing portal on Nov. 10, 2017. The move to the new portal is based on changes suggested by customers and will allow customers to access paperless statements, to…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Donate Now In This Issue City Council November 7th Pack the Council 11/7 to Stop Uranium Transport City Council Agenda Items  Important High Occupancy Housing Hearings An Argument for Electric Cars  A Tribute…

CHAC to hold meeting on Dec. 6

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to…

Exhibit gives voice to Flagstaff’s Hispanic heritage

FLAGSTAFF — Breann Velasco’s motivation was to acknowledge all of Flagstaff’s people who helped contribute to building Flagstaff. She started working at the Pioneer Museum about four years ago, and, to her, much of the history of Flagstaff focused on the…

Flagstaff City Council / Coconino County Board of Supervisors to hold Joint Work Session on Nov. 6

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors will hold a Joint Work Session at 4 p.m. Monday Nov. 6 at the Flagstaff City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click here for the full agenda.…

Flagstaff City Council to meet Nov. 7

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: November 7, 2017 agenda City Council Meeting – FINAL November 7, 2017 agenda City…

Joint meeting on High Occupancy Housing on Nov. 8

FLAGSTAFF — A joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission citizen’s review session is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2017 at City Hall and is open to the public. The draft High Occupancy Housing Specific Plan is the…

KNAU update for Nov. 3

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Thank you for your support! 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 – November 3rd, 2017…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Nov. 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth November 2, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates November — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events November — Page Public Library announces…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 31

Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 31, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Northern Arizona Anti-Trafficking Summit Halloween Harvest & 2nd Locals’ Night Trick-or-Treat at the Dome Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff North Pole Experience Navajo Bridge Star Party…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 30

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Donate Now In This Issue City Council Tomorrow 10/31 Special Time: 1:00 PM    Pack the Council 11/7 to Stop Uranium Transport Municipal Identification Card Overview Discussion re Rio de Flag Project Pack the…

Nov. 3 — Adam Shimoni to Announce Run for Flagstaff City Council

Editor’s Note: AmigosNAZ does not endorse particular candidates running for political office. AmigosNAZ reserves the right to refuse paid political advertisement. FLAGSTAFF — Adam Shimoni to Announce Run for Flagstaff City Council at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Heritage Square…

Nov. 4 — Flagstaff FAF$A Workshop to be held at CCC 4th Street campus

By LAUNCH Flagstaff In partnership with LAUNCH Flagstaff, the Northern Arizona College Resource Center will be hosting a community wide FAFSA completion event at the 4th Street CCC Campus on November 4th. Filing the FAFSA is the first step to finding money for college.…

Nov. 9 — Folk singer Carlie King, Candace Candace Cassin to present ‘The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images’ at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — Folk singer Charlie King and Candace Cassin will present “The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at LA 136, Northern Arizona University. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of a dramatic and…

Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…

Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…

Community honors memories of families, friends with inspiring closing ceremony at 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A rousing performance by NAU Mar y Sol and the always moving blessing of the ofrendas closing ceremony highlighted the final day of the 14th annual…

Flagstaff City Council to hold work session on Oct. 31

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: October 31, 2017 agenda City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) at…

NAU update for Oct. 27

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Oct. 27 NAU Homecoming festivities continue The Flagstaff community and Lumberjacks of all ages are invited to continue the homecoming celebration by watching the annual parade, tailgating and cheering on the NAU…

City of Flagstaff wins Recycler of the Year award

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was chosen as the Municipality of the Year as part of the Arizona Recycling Coalition’s Excellence in Recycling awards. The award recognizes the City’s recent efforts to promote reduce, reuse, and recycle programming and minimize…

Oct. 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Retirement and Social Security’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be RETIREMENT and  SOCIAL SECURITY. The conversation will center on preparing for retirement with special emphasis on Social Security, 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement income sources. A list of items to…

KNAU update for Oct. 27

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Thank you for your support! 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 – October 27th, 2017…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 26, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 24

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 24, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Young Readers’ Fest Halloween Harvest & 2nd Locals’ Night Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Halloween Festival Pumpkin Walk and Fall…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 24

Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue City Council Special Work Session 6:00 PM (Oct. 24) Murdoch Center Municipal Identification Card Overview Discussion re Rio de Flag Project Overview of Proposition 207 Intergovernmental Priorities Municipal Identification Card Overview…

NAU update for Oct. 20

Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 20 ‘More dreams made possible’—President Cheng discusses NAU’s success, goals at Campus Forum President Cheng highlighted research, mentoring and the work of faculty and staff in helping NAU’s student population succeed in…

KNAU update for Oct. 20

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City of Flagstaff releases mid-year review

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…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 19

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 19, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In This Issue Take a survey to tell the city where you think High Occupancy Housing belongs in Flagstaff Indigenous issues highlighted at October 10th council meeting Gala round-up TONIGHT: Transect-Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) meeting…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 17, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Halloween Festival Pumpkin Walk and Fall Fest Evening Halloween Tours Creative Kids: Painted Pumpkins Fall Festival Gathering of Native Americans…

Celebraciones de la Gente returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 21-22

Member Preview will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions at the 14th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is presented…

Oct. 24 — Laura St. John to present information on legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Arizona

FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Oct. 24 at 4 pm in LA 120, Northern Arizona University, Laura St. John, director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, will give a presentation about the legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees…

Oct. 25 — Historian Andrés Reséndez, author of ‘The Other Slavery,’ to speak on history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples

FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm in SBS West 200, Northern Arizona University, historian Andrés Reséndez from UC Davis, will be speak about his ground-breaking work, which traces the history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples…

Coconino County — Innovative job training program launches on Oct. 19

StartHere.jobs designed to build skills, workforce and hope for out-of-school, unemployed and disconnected youth FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Career Center is launching an innovative job-training program this month to reach individuals ages 16 to 24 who are not in…

Flagstaff City Council to meet Oct. 17

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: October 17, 2017 agenda  City Council Meeting – FINAL More City…

NAU update for Oct. 13

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Oct. 13 NAU’s director of shuttle services named 2017 Homecoming Dedicatee Judy Manor started working for shuttle services as a bus driver nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she has led to…

KNAU update for Oct. 13

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Nov. 14 — NAU No More Deaths, Latin American Studies to screen ‘award-winning documentary film, ‘Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America’

FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Nov 14 at 7 pm in LA 136, NAU No More Deaths and NAU Latin American Studies will screen the award-winning documentary film, Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America as part of the Immigration Awareness Series. You can view…

Local First ARIZONA update for Oct. 12

Check out some upcoming fun things to do! Fall Fest! A Celebration of AZ It doesn’t get any more Arizona than this! Saturday, November 4, 10 – 4 Hance Park, Phoenix, AZ Find Out More Taste Flagstaff! Come and join…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 12, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…

Market of Dreams announces the Sunnyside Book Store

FLAGSTAFF — Looking for a good book? Welcome to the Sunnyside Book Store, located inside the Market of Dreams at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The book store featured books from local self-published and small press authors from a variety…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Get You Tickets! The annual F3 Gala is this weekend and it’s going to be more fun and more substantive than ever! Entertainment from FlagShakes and Tiny Punches Exciting live auction featuring for once-in-a-lifetime experiences! An…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 10, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Masquerade Ball Anti-Bullying Event Pumpkin Walk and Fall Fest Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Halloween Festival Make a Difference Day Storybook Fun with Curious…