Category: Local

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates ‘2016 Summertime Tardeada’

FLAGSTAFF — Even a little rain could not deter the celebrants and entertainers at the third annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” held Saturday, June 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the event…

Coconino Community College District Governing Board wants to expand job programs

FLAGSTAFF — The District Governing Board of Coconino Community College has plans to expand education and job training programs that lead to better jobs for local high school graduates, workers and veterans transitioning to civilian life. District Governing Board Chairwoman…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 30

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…

Q&A with 2016 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children Theresa Kulpinski

By First Things First Theresa Kulpinski has been selected as the 2016 Coconino First Things First Champion for Young Children. The award is given to local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early…

Commentary: Flagstaff: Up and Coming, But Not Stressed

According to two recent website articles, Flagstaff is both the number one “up and coming” city in the United State – and apparently is totally chill about it. The articles, featured in the financial planning website SmartAsset.com and the brand new travel…

Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present ‘Community Basket Weaving Class’ on July 9

FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will present a “Community Basket Weaving Class” from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. $10 supply fee. Preregistration is REQUIRED by July 5 at 6 pm. Contact…

NAU update for June 29

Northern Arizona University update for June 29: Join fellow Lumberjacks for Fourth of July fun Student-athletes earn Big Sky All-Academic honors TEP supports tribal food programs Big data, cybersecurity education boosted by new school at NAU Tobacco-free policy goes into…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 28

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 28 Click here to see the latest newsletter CCC&Y Survey Open until June 30th Asteroid Day at Meteor Crater Fireworks: Lights on the Lawn Next Foster…

City of Flagstaff reports on draft City Council agenda for Tuesday, July 5. More City of Flagstaff news here

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 Click here for the draft City Council agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: Sign up for a Community Cafe on High Occupancy…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 27

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 27 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Heritage Preservation Code and Commission Up for Council Discussion on Tuesday – Please Attend! Can You Apply to the Board of Adjustment? Council Decides Not to Sell…

KNAU update for June 24

Make a Difference for KNAU Today Earth Notes: The Southwest’s Stamp on 100 Years of the National Park Service, Part 4 Chaos, Change And No Change At All: 3 Stories Of School Money Southwest Boosts Efforts To Keep Visitors Safe…

City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for work session on Tuesday, June 28. More City of Flagstaff news here

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 Click here for the work session agenda. Click here for the City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m. Other…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 23

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair July…

NAU update for June 22

Northern Arizona University update for June 22: Native American high school students gain hands-on media experience NAU Swimming and Diving named CSCAA Spring Scholar All-America Team The Genocide Resource Project helps educators and students Summer institute on ethical land management…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 21

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 21 Click here to see the latest newsletter CCC&Y Survey Open until June 30th Looking for Parade Volunteers & Walkers for 4th of July Parade –…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 20

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 20 Click here to see the latest newsletter. We Need YOU to Become an F3 Member with a Donation Today! Mogollon Public Works Yard Discussion Continues Tomorrow at Council Update on High Occupancy Housing Plan…

KNAU update for June 17

Make a Difference for KNAU Today New Chip Cards: Sustaining Members Please Note Arizona MVD Experimenting With Ways To Shorten Wait Times Earth Notes: The Southwest’s Stamp on 100 Years of the National Park Service, Part 3 Volunteer Interprets For…

NAU update for June 15

Northern Arizona University update for June 15: Cheng highlights successful community collaboration at ABOR meeting NAU GEAR UP alumni selected to participate in leadership academy MRSA detection technology developed by TGen and NAU granted first patent Carbon dioxide biggest player…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 14

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 14 Click here to see the latest newsletter   Adverse Childhood Experiences Workshop Job Fair for Advantage Solutions Foster Care Orientation and Open House Financial…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 13

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 13 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Future of the Mogollon Public Works Yard to be Discussed at Council on Tuesday Committee for a Greater Buffalo Park Gathering this Thursday, June 16 Three Online…

City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for work session on Tuesday, June 14. More City of Flagstaff news here

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 Click here for the work session agenda. Click here for the City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) Other City of…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present 2016 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival on June 25

Mariachi Mass to be held Sunday, June 26 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invite the public to attend its third…

KNAU update for June 10

Make a Difference for KNAU Today Earth Notes: The Southwest’s Stamp on 100 Years of the National Park Service, Part 2 Fire Season 2016 Man Pleads Not Guilty To Abducting, Killing 11-Year-old Girl Apps That Aim To Give Parents ‘Superpowers’…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 9

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June, Page Public Library announces upcoming events July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair Through…

NAU update for June 8

Northern Arizona University update for June 8: NAU professor becomes an invention ambassador Two NAU researchers elected as ESA fellows NAU’s assistant director of football operations in a league of her own Regents meet this week in Flagstaff Another mark…

Retiring professor receives emeritus status at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — After nearly 25 years of service to student success, Science Professor Bryan Bates received emeritus status at Coconino Community College. Bates was honored with a plaque during the May 27 meeting of the CCC District Governing Board. The Board…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 7

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 7 Click here to see the latest newsletter. The Hub V.2 Site Plan Approved by City Staff Landmark Properties Threatens to Lawsuit Shop at Full Circle in June Light Saber Training with Darth Vader this Saturday!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 7

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 7 Click here to see the latest newsletter CCC&Y Seeks New Executive Director From Ruth Ellen, Director, CCC&Y Fourth of July Parade – Pinwheels for…

KNAU update for June 3

New York Philharmonic Orchestra Returns to Symphony Night Health Officials Now Confirm 11 Cases Of Measles In Arizona Flagstaff Scientist Models Mountains on Jupiter’s Moon Io Coconino NF Crews Responded to 143 Abandoned Campfires Over Memorial Day Weekend Earth Notes:…

City of Flagstaff Issues Sunnyside Phase V-C Improvement Project Construction Notice

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has started construction on the Sunnyside Phase V-C Improvement Project on Third Avenue, Second Avenue, and First Avenue, between Izabel Street and East Street in Sunnyside. Work will include: New asphalt roadway New ADA-accessible sidewalks/ramps…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for June 2

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates June, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events Through June 3, FLG Code Camp Registration July 16, Flagstaff Back-to-School & Community Health Fair Through…

Community Policing Meeting on June 22

Have a conversation directly with members of the Flagstaff Police Department, Wednesday, June 22 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. This community policing event is open to everyone and is hosted by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association, 2304 N. Third Street,…

Final reminder: Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff to present meeting with Flagstaff Police Department’s Citizen’s Liaison Committee on June 22

FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff will present a meeting with Flagstaff Police Department’s Citizen’s Liaison Committee from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association, 2304 N. Third St., Flagstaff. The entire community is…

NAU update for June 1

Northern Arizona University update for June 1: NAU fills three leadership positions  Carmen Phelps, chief diversity officer Michelle Parker, general counsel for Legal Affairs  Daniel Palm, interim director of the Center for International Education Outstanding NAU researchers and scholars honored…

City of Flagstaff reports on City Council final agenda for meeting on Tuesday, June 7. More City of Flagstaff news here

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next City Council meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 Click here for the draft agenda. Other City of Flagstaff news: Concerts in the Park Roadshow Road Repair and Street Safety…

Flagstaff Communications to present ‘Raised on Radio’ program on June 9

RSVP today for “Raised on Radio” and Win a Free Lunch! “Raised on Radio” with Steve Benning of Yavapai Broadcasting and Eddie Miller of Great Circle Media will be thenext Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 9th at The Oakmont in Flagstaff.…

Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Steering Committee to present ‘Youth Prevention Workshop’ on June 9

Come learn about the Arizona Youth Survey, learn about Parent360 and talk about specific community strategies that address youth substance use. Everyone who is interested is welcome! Lunch will be provided. Thursday, June 9th 11:30 AM – 1PM @ the…

KNAU update for May 27

Scott Thybony’s Canyon Commentary: The Map Fleas Collected In Flagstaf Test Positive For Plague Man’s Motive For Threatening Officers In Flagstaff Unclear Earth Notes: After a Fire, Pioneer Plants Election Results To Be Certified, Ducey To Sign Proclamation Mysterious Cave…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for May 26

Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates May Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May, Page Public Library announces upcoming events May, Page Public Library announces upcoming events for teens,…

NAU update for May 25

Northern Arizona University update for May 25: NAU researcher: Nurses can apply science of caring to combat compassion fatigue Visits by NAU students help children prevent tooth decay NAU awarded Big Sky Men’s All-Sports Trophy Extended Campuses leader moves to…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 24

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 24 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Congratulations to Hattie Braun, Winner of the 2016 Livable Community Award Special Council Work Session on Cost of Housing – Today at 4 pm Update on the Campaign…

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

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 24 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Flagstaff Youth Investment KidsCare Accepting Applications July 26 Free Training on Infant Mental Health Prop 123 Passes –…

KNAU update for May 20

New Tallies Show Growing Lead For Prop 123 Study: Forest Thinning Boosts Ponderosa Pine Seedlings Ruling Keeps In Play A Temporary Ban On Arizona Executions Study: Arizona Losing Natural Land To Development Ex-Navajo Lawmaker Sentenced To Jail Time Fate Of…

Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Inc. to present 21st annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 19-22

FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Inc. will present its 21st annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 19-22 at 2532 E. 7th Ave. at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños. The Carnival will be held Thursday and…