Category: Local

Statement from Coconino County Attorney Bill Ring

COCONINO COUNTY — “Coconino County, in partnership with local, state, and federal partners is actively working to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community. The health and safety of our residents is our top priority. Preserving justice and public…

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Library launches digital library card

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Library has instituted a digital library card that can be used to access the Libby app, which provides access to the library’s e-books and e-Audiobooks. Library patrons can sign up at https://cocolib.overdrive.com/. Access is…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — County Courts modify schedules & procedures. Courts will remain open

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website County Courts modify schedules & procedures Courts will remain open FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Under Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020-48 and Coconino County Superior Court Administrative…

Evidence of COVID-19 community transmission in Coconino County

County also changes specimen collection site and hours Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials have found evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in Coconino County. Community transmission happens when there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 and there is…

Coconino County COVID-19 response exhausting resources and supplies

County requests support and supplies from federal and state government to continue response FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be impacted if supplies and financial resources aren’t replenished. Over the past week, the County has increased…

Bilingual report: Coconino Parks & Recreation announces operational changes to promote social distancing for COVID-19

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is staffing its office virtually to help protect the team and the public during the COID-19 pandemic. Virtual staffing at Parks & Recreation began on March 19 and will continue through at…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News

These are the new numbers today for Coconino County and the State of Arizona

Today, we have 9 confirmed cases in Coconino County and 63 in the state of Arizona.

For additional information you can call our COVID 19 Information Call line at (928) 679-7300 or log into our Coconino County website to help answer your questions.

Coconino County Health and Human Services offers COVID-19 recommendations

COCONINO COUNTY — Now that positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in our community, CCHHS recommends people follow CDC recommendations for communities experiencing an increase in community transmission. Moving forward, individuals experiencing mild respiratory illness, such as a mild fever or…

Bilingual report: Coconino County announces updated hours for two COVID-19 testing sites. Medical provider order required for testing

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County announces updated hours for two COVID-19 testing sites. Medical provider order required for testing. Click on flyers below for more information.    

Bilingual information: 2020 Census Update and Resources

COCONINO COUNTY — As Coconino County deals with the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, please remember to take time to fill out your 2020 Census. Funding for Health Care Centers, Medicare, Medicaid, and many other programs that are crucial to…

Information about Coconino Detention Facility Operations

FLAGSTAFF — The safety of the Coconino County community, including incarcerated individuals, visitors to the Coconino County Detention Facility and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office staff remains a top priority as severe respiratory illness outbreaks continue to evolve and spread globally.…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News

March 16, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Coconino County Confirms 2nd Presumptive Positive COVID 19 Case These are the new numbers today for Coconino County and the State of Arizona…

Bilingual report: Presumptive positive case of COVID-19 reported in Coconino County

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) confirmed the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Coconino County. The test was conducted by TGen North Clinical Laboratory. The individual is from the greater Flagstaff area and is over…

Bilingual report: Coconino County Board of Supervisors declare County State of Emergency

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The declaration was approved at special session on Wednesday, March 18. With the declaration, Coconino County will be able to make appropriate…

Bilingual report: Coconino County adds second COVID-19 specimen collection. Medical provider order required for testing location

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County set-up a second drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection site. The additional site will begin collecting specimens beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday March 18 at Coconino Community College, East Campus, 3000 N. Fourth St. Flagstaff, AZ. The…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — POSTPONED: 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference

CCC&Y update: The 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency. Our hearts and thoughts are with those who are currently being deeply disrupted during this time.  We know this change will be deeply supported by all of our partners and this challenge pales in comparison to what many are going through now. We are working on rescheduling the event to June, or in a few months. More details to come

United Way of Northern Arizona — VITA Services Suspended in Northern Arizona Due to COVID-19

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   VITA Services Suspended Through April 4 Due to COVID-19 Concerns The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) announced today that Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services in Flagstaff, Williams, Tuba City, Page, Fredonia, Whiteriver,…

Temporary closure of Goodwill Career Centers

FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Career Centers are closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus precautions.  Note that stores are open 10 am – 6 pm, and donations are still be accepted during those hours.  All classes,…

Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News for Coconino County District 2

March 16, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Coconino County and COVID-19 Prevention Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in collaboration with state and federal health officials, is closely monitoring…

Bilingual report: Coconino County COVID-19 drive-up swab testing to begin. Medical provider order required for testing

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County established a drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection facility at Fort Tuthill. The site will be available for swab testing from noon – 4 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, hours for drive-up testing will…

Flagstaff City Council to hold emergency meeting on March 16

ATTENTION IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN PERSON PARTICIPATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS IS PERMITTED BUT PARTICIPANTS MUST EXIT THE MEETING ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING IS CLOSED FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold…

Coconino County COVID-19 surveillance and response continues

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County continues COVID-19 surveillance and has submitted two samples for testing at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory. Both have been negative for COVID-19. Coconino County Health and Human Services, in partnership with federal, state and local partners,…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Have a Safe & Healthy Spring Break!

Happy Spring Break, SMS! No School Monday through Friday Send your Student an Encouraging Note for Student Testing starting March 31st Annual testing will begin March 31st for SMS students. We want to ensure student success by helping students study…

Flagstaff City Council and Commission meetings

FLAGSTAFF — Effective immediately, Flagstaff’s City Council and Commission meetings will not have an in-person public audience. The meetings will continue to be live streamed on the city’s website (https://www.flagstaff.az.gov/1461/Streaming-City-Council-Meetings) and the public can submit comments that will be read…

Flagstaff Shelter Services response to Covid-19

Flagstaff Shelter Services- Helping the Most Vulnerable FLAGSTAFF —  Flagstaff Shelter Services believes that housing is healthcare. By simply not having a home, a person is medically vulnerable. In light of COVID-19, hundreds of neighbors experiencing homelessness are at significant risk…

KNAU eNews: Anticipating Coronavirus in Coconino County, Resting Your Brain and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider March 13, 2020 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Coconino County Health Officials Anticipating Local Coronavirus Cases Nine cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed in Arizona. In some…

ECoNA — TGen Developes COVID-19 Test

Dear Friend,   TGen North, the Flagstaff-based division of the Translational Genomics Research Institute, has developed a test for the coronavirus and anticipates being able to deploy it in the near future.   “This is part of our role as a…

A Message From Sedona Arts Center

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   A Message From Sedona Arts Center The health and safety of our Patrons, Students, Volunteers, and Staff are a top priority. Since COVID-19  first surfaced, our staff has been monitoring the situation closely…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — CCC&Y partners with Building Community to increase prevention initiatives

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y partners with Building Community to increase prevention initiatives CCC&Y is excited to partner with Building Community.  Leadership expansion is an important pillar of…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find art, music, writing workshops, and St. Patrick’s Day Activities with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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 Center for the Arts — March News & Events

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   MARCH NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! TOMORROW (March 11th)! You don’t want to miss folk music icon Jeffery Foucault live…

Sedona Arts Center — Robert Burridge Workshops

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Robert Burridge Workshops at Sedona Arts Center It is said, “Your heart doesn’t know how old you are.” For me, it’s true. Painting everyday in my small studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean, I…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Come out to the PTO Meeting (March 11)

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Come out to the PTO Meeting THIS Wednesday – March 11th – 5:30 pm Meet in the Commons THIS WEDNESDAY to participate in the nomination process for next year’s PTO Board AND stay up to date on…

Coconino County Health prepares for COVID-19

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is continuing to prepare for the potential spread of the COVID-19 illness with state and federal partners as well as local healthcare providers. Health officials are communicating with a wide array of partners…

LAUNCH Flagstaff — Monthly Update: 3 steps forward

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Elevate PreK Up to now, the effort to expand equitable access to full-day, year-round, high-quality, free preschool to Flagstaff 4-year-olds living in families between 101%-250% of the Federal Poverty Level…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

March 1, 2020 Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring Communities. Education with Purpose! Visit our website A quick word from the President The students here at Coconino Community College continually inspire and…

CCC seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award 2020

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is seeking nominations for its prestigious Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service, leadership and support to the College and to the educational enrichment of Coconino County. Nominees must be a resident of Coconino County…

ECoNA — Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap Luncheon

Dear Friend,   The Flinn Foundation will be hosting its annual luncheon in Flagstaff next month to discuss progress made on the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to make the state competitive and a national leader in select areas of…

Sedona Arts Center — New Featured Artists in the Gallery, plus—Members’ Juried Exhibition in the Art Barn!

First Friday at Sedona Arts Center in Uptown Sedona Featuring Gretchen Lopez, Joshua Been, Byron McKeown, Deanne McKeown, and Lesley Aine McKeown March 6 – April 28, 2020 Artists Reception First Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 pmThe Sedona…

Servicios Humanos y de Salud continua el esfuerzo de respuesta al novel coronavirus

See English-language version below CONDADO DE COCONINO – – Noticias recientes han incluido mucha información acerca del brote de la enfermedad respiratoria que es causada por el (nuevo) novel coronavirus, COVID-19, primero identificado en Wuhan, Provincia de Hubei, China. Servicios…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection”

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Connections Spotlight   Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection” FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention…

CCC students selected for All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

FLAGSTAFF — Two Coconino Community College students have been recognized for the prestigious 2020 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…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau — Find art, history and culture with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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,…

Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss these inspiring art workshops coming up at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Workshops at Sedona Arts Center Amazing Glazing! Ceramics Workshop March 21 – 22, 2020 Larron Lerdall You’re invited to participate in a 2-day, hands-on workshop with Larron Lerdall, Ceramics Instructor at the…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — March 6 — 3rd Quarter Ends & School Dance

Important Events in March March 6 — 3rd Quarter Ends & School Dance March 11 — PTO Meeting March 12 — Oceanography Fundraiser Mar 16 – 20 — Spring Break (No School) School Dance This Friday 5:30 – 7:00PM Don’t…

Coconino County Health and Human Services Continues Novel Coronavirus Response Efforts

COCONINO COUNTY — Recent news has included much information about the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) Coronavirus, COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Coconino County Health and Human Services, in collaboration with state and…

American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies Launching Fall 2020 at Coconino Community College

By Coconino Community College Earn an Associate of Arts Degree or a Certificate in American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies at Coconino Community College.   Fall 2020 Registration Opens Tuesday, March 31, 2020   Fall 2020 Semester Begins Monday, August…