Category: Local

Cinco de Mayo in Northern Arizona

By Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and folks are getting ready to celebrate and recognize the holiday in their own way. For some, the holiday is just another reason to head to the local bar and…

KNAU update for May 5 — Latinos connection to region’s diverse public lands

KNAU Insider prEview – May 5th, 2017 Earth Notes: HECHO Latinos throughout the Southwest have a long and strong connection to this region’s diverse public lands. One group reflecting this interest is HECHO: Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors. Learn…

City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council Work Session on May 9. Please note location change

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. Please note, meeting location has been changed to Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chamber, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.   May 9, 2017  —…

Community Action Needed to Re-Authorize Secure Rural Schools

PLEASE CONTACT CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND TELL THEM TO SUPPORT the RE-AUTHORIZATION and FULL FUNDING of the SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS and COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT Without prompt Congressional action, Coconino County will face budget shortfalls that will impact their ability to provide funding for schools and roads.…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for May 4

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps Arizona Daily Sun: Summer camp 2017 CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates May, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May, Page Public Library announces upcoming events May, Tuba City Public…

Minimum Wage Information Available at the City of Flagstaff Office of Labor Standards

FLAGSTAFF — The minimum wage in Flagstaff increases to $10.50 effective July 1, 2017. The Office of Labor Standards, in accordance with Title 15, Labor; Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage of the Flagstaff City Code, is the City department established to enforce…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 2

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Science Saturday: Rio de Flag Bubble Palooza! Star Wars Team…

May 20-21 — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff to present 22nd annual Fiesta de Mayo Celebration

This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Fiesta de Mayo Celebration! The annual Fiesta del Mayo Celebration is one of Northern Arizona’s premier cultural attractions honoring and promoting the importance of history, diversity and cultural harmony. The Fiesta de…

May 15 — CCC&Y to present annual board and member meeting at the Flagstaff Aquaplex

Honorable Judge McCullough to speak about Coconino Juvenile Court Hon. Judge Margaret McCullough. Courtesy photo The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Annual Board and Member meeting will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 15 at the…

May 6 — Flagstaff Main Library Celebrates 30th Anniversary

FLAGSTAFF — On May 9, 1987, Flagstaff celebrated the grand opening of the new library building located at 300 W. Aspen Avenue. The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is inviting the community to commemorate the 30th Anniversary this Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 23

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News CCC&Y’s Williams Child Abuse Council Awarded its First…

May 11 — Hispanic Convocation to be held at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Northern Arizona University Hispanic Convocation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A). The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of our Latino, Chicano, and Hispanic students. The Hispanic Convocation…

City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council Meeting/Special Meeting on May 2. Please note location change

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. Please note, meeting location has been changed to Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chamber, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.   May 2, 2017 6…

Coconino County’s Job Opportunities as of April 28

Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also subscribe to Job Alerts that will notify you when a position becomes…

KNAU update for April 28

Current News Stories KNAU Insider prEview – April 28st, 2017 KNAU: Edward R Murrow Awards KNAU is honored to have been awarded 3 regional Edward R Murrow Awards for Excellence in Journalism. Aaron Granillo won Best Writing for his Apache Chef piece,…

NAU update for April 27

Click here for NAU News Be it the Boston Marathon or graduation stage, NAU grad student Rivers Puzey runs through it  Puzey will graduate in May with a doctorate in physical therapy, but not before he won a marathon, finished 16th…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 27

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Deadline…

April 28 — Palette to Palate gears up after banner year

FLAGSTAFF — Palette to Palate funds purchased a pugmill that makes clay smooth and consistent, and the funds helped buy a badly needed new kiln to fire pottery. New track lights and shades grace the art room, and scholarships support student success in…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 25

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News   Miss Cleo’s Tea Party Do you have a candidate…

Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) will observe National Infant Immunization Week April 22-29

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) will observe National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), an annual observance to highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases during the week of April 22-29. During NIIW, administrative fees will be…

City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council Budget Retreat/Special Meeting on April 26-27. Please note location change

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. Please note, meeting location has been changed to Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff.   April 26, 2017 Budget Retreat/Special Meeting April 25,…

NAU update for April 21

  Click here for NAU News   Outside the lab: NAU field researchers provide school teachers hands-on education  In an effort to improve and enliven science education, NAU researchers will host K-12 teachers at research sites in the Arctic and…

KNAU update for April 21

Current News Stories Earth Notes: Richard Mahler KNAU is saddened to learn of the death of Richard Mahler, a longtime contributor to our series Earth Notes. Richard passed away while on a hiking trip in the Gila Wilderness in New…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 20

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Deadline…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 19

Click here for the latest newsletter.     In This Issue Get Involved Tory’s Going-Away Party & F3 Annual Meeting, May 20 The Hub Hearing in Superior Court, April 21 Social Justice Committee meeting CANCELED for April Invasive Weed Removal at…

Ceremonies abound in early May at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — As April zooms past, Coconino Community College is gearing up for the busiest time of the spring semester. The month of May is when the spring semester wraps up and CCC hosts three ceremonies to recognize its students…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 18

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair Beauty and the Beast –…

Coconino County Teacher of the Year finalists announced

The office of the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools has announced the 2017 Teacher of the Year finalists. “The three Teacher of the Year finalists are Angela Buzan of Coconino High School, Jillian Worssam of Sinagua Middle School, and Sara…

NAU update for April 14

NAU nursing students save lives in Guatemala Assistant clinical professor Dorothy Dunn and her cohort of students have been traveling to Santa Maria de Jesús since 2013, where upwards of 500 people flock each year in hopes of receiving treatment.…

KNAU update for April 14

Current News Stories Brain Food: The Giant Vampyrum Bat An elusive bat in the forests of Nicaragua has caught the attention of researchers at Northern Arizona University. The Vampyrum spectrum is the largest bat in the Americas, with a three…

City of Flagstaff reports on draft agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on April 18. Please note location change

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. Please note, meeting location has been changed to Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.   April 18, 2017 City…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 13

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents 2017 Summer Youth Camps CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Deadline…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 11

COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Scenic Chairlift Rides at Arizona Snowbowl Finding Dory Family Movie…

Flagstaff Unified School District seeking Governing Board applicants

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. Effective April 12, one seat will become vacant due to the resignation of Kim Khatibi. Applicants must be Arizona registered…

Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

  FLAGSTAFF — Elected officials and members of the the public attended in record numbers to honor a community leader, students and local “Rosie the Riveters” during the Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast presented by the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council…

City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council work session on April 11. Please note location change

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. Please note, meeting location has been changed to Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.   April 11, 2017 City…

Coconino County launches updated website

Coconino County updated its website, www.coconino.az.gov, this week. The new site kept the same information and functionality users appreciated from the previous site while upgrading the look, feel and mobile accessibility. At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, the…

KNAU update for April 7

Current News Stories Earth Notes: Amazing Spider Silk Have you ever looked closely at a spider’s web rimmed with raindrops or frost? So delicate, these marvels might not look like they’re made from one of the strongest materials on the…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 6

Click here to see the latest newsletter.   Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…

NAU update for April 6

Click here for NAU NEWS   NAU researcher leads effort to quantify economic value of biodiversity Ecologist Bruce Hungate’s team created a model that lays out how much money society saves through diverse ecosystems that provide clean air and water along…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 4

Click here for the latest newsletter.   In This Issue Support F3’s Social Justice Work on Arizona Gives Day Tomorrow, 4/4 Get Involved Nominations Being Accepted for F3 Social Justice Advocate Award Join the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on April 4. Please note location change

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. Please note, meeting location has been changed to Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.   April 4, 2017  City…

April 12 — Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to hold quarterly community meeting

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will hold its next quarterly public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at The Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. Marianne Sullivan, Senior Assistant City Attorney with the Flagstaff City Attorney’s Office,…