Category: Local

Downtown Flagstaff glows with 2019 Holiday Parade of Lights

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Dozens of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, public safety and other agencies took part in the 2019 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, held Dec. 14 in downtown Flagstaff. Joining the…

Coconino County offices closed for winter holidays

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol…

City of Flagstaff announces holiday closures

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff city administrative offices (including City Hall at 211 W. Aspen Ave.) will be closed at noon on Dec. 24, all-day Dec. 25, 2019 and Jan. 1, 2020 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. City recreational facilities may…

License plates, registration tabs other documents will only be available through the mail starting January 2020

The new year will usher in a new way for customers to get license plates, registration tabs and many documents such as vehicle titles. Beginning in January, customers will receive these items through the U.S. Mail and will no longer be able…

Sedona Arts Center — Winter Workshop Sale 10% off December 19, 2019 – January 6, 2020

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% Discount on all Scheduled Workshops The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% discount on…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience all your favorite holiday events 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,…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Dec. 18 — Strengthening our national defense, lowering drug costs, and growing Arizona’s economy

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last week was a historic one in the House of Representatives. We came together as a legislative body…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Dec. 18 — CCC&Y awarded Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council contract for Coconino County

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y awarded Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council contract for Coconino County  COCONINO COUNTY — CCC&Y was recently awarded the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council contract for…

New career programs announced at CCC

FLAGSTAFF —Three new Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs will be rolling out at Coconino Community College next year. The programs, Marine Maintenance Technician, Cyber Security and Veterinary Technician, were approved during the Dec. 10, 2019, meeting of the CCC…

Flagstaff Minimum Wage ordinance

FLAGSTAFF —Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $13 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…

CCC marks 24 years of financial reporting excellence

FLAGSTAFF — For the 24th year in a row, Coconino Community College has received recognition for its financial responsibility to the public. CCC received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The award…

KNAU update for Dec. 13 — Less Funding for Enviornmental Agencies, Sleigh Rides, and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – December 13th, 2019 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Happy Holidays from Classical KNAU Special holiday programming continues next week on Classical KNAU with stories, song and humor. “Tinsel…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, lights, and theatre 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 Coalition for Children & Youth update for Dec. 11 — CCC&Y to launch ‘Prevention Spotlight’ in 2020. Seeking partner submissions

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to launch ‘Prevention Spotlight’ in 2020. Seeking partner submissions (Editor’s note: In January 2020, the Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth will launch a new Prevention…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Dec. 10 — Should Medicare be allowed to negotiate with drug companies?

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, The skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs has become a crisis in this country, and is forcing many Arizona…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Oceanography Club Fundraiser at Wildflower (Dec. 10)

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook This Week’s Announcements Oceanography Club Fundraiser at Wildflower Tuesday Dec 10th • 4 – 8pm Proceeds support their club trip to California December 11 Media Center Opening & Parent Informational 6pm – 8pm December 13…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Annual Christmas Party and Crafts at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park (Dec. 7)

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 County Community News and Updates Here are a few Holiday events happening around town to help you get into the Holiday Spirit. Visit our Website Annual Christmas Party and Crafts at…

Attracting students to policing, emergency services

FLAGSTAFF — The high school students listened intently to the 9-1-1 call. The woman told the dispatcher that her baby wasn’t breathing. The dispatcher, calmly, walked the mother through the steps of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation until emergency crews could arrive. “We are all…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, performances, and music with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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 Dec. 6 — Happy Holidays from Classical KNAU

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – December 6th, 2019 Happy Holidays from Classical KNAU Monday starts one of our favorite Arizona Public Radio traditions: Special holiday programming in a world of genres. Storytelling, music and more. From…

Flagstaff Arts Council News & Events: December 2019

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   DECEMBER NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! Art Market This Weekend! Saturday, 10a-5p & Sunday, 12p-4p Free to attend!…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Dec. 4 — Louge to take reins as Prevent Child Abuse Arizona director

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 Connections Spotlight  Louge to take reins as Prevent Child Abuse Arizona director Rebecca “Becky” Ruffner is about to start a new chapter in her life. As she…

Sedona Arts Center — Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Featuring: Lydia Dillon-Sutton, Al Brown, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Sue Horine / Fiber Art Trunk Show / Loving Bowls

FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception December 6, from 5 to 8 pm Through the end of December, the Fine Art Gallery is featuring artists: Al Brown, Sue Horine, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Lydia-Dillon-Sutton. Join us first Friday, December 6,…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President I started off the year reaffirming…

Flagstaff Trails Initiative releases strategy for elevating region’s trail system, seeks community input

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Trails Initiative (FTI) partners released a draft Flagstaff Regional Trail Strategy after two years of sustained collaboration and public input. Partners and volunteers have created a set of recommendations for the region’s trail system that aims to elevate Flagstaff…

Flagstaff Southside Community Plan draft public comment period

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will start a 60-day public review of the draft Southside Community Plan on Dec. 6, 2019.  A community plan is used to inform future public projects, rezoning cases, and updates to codes and regulations. Nothing presented in the…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — FUSD is going 1:1 technology

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Announcements from Principal Popham FUSD is going 1:1 technology. What does this mean? Every student will be getting an IPAD of their own in January. Just like a textbook, we will be assigning a brand new…

Empowering Students: FUSD launches anonymous reporting tool

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District launched an anonymous reporting tool for students, families, and community to report concerns to school site administration.  Available at all school sites, the system allows users to submit reports to the appropriate school…

CCC veteran making her own path

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Nelda Achee, mother of three children, grandmother of seven, served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. She was a machinery tech and worked on airplanes, boats, ships…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Nov. 27 — Self-Healing Communities Update

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 Connections Spotlight Self-Healing Communities Update FLAGSTAFF — CCC&Y hosted more than 300 individuals in Flagstaff this October in order to be a part of a day-long presentation with…

Flagstaff Emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has partnered with Flagstaff Shelter Services to provide emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity for families experiencing homelessness. The winter overflow opened Nov. 1. “The city of Flagstaff is proud to work with Flagstaff Shelter…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, great shopping deals, and entertainment with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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 County Parks & Recreation update — Learn about seasonal updates and upcoming events

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES NOVEMBER 2019 Seasonal Updates Get the latest weather and winter storm information at the U.S. National Weather Service – Flagstaff. Looking for snow play options in Flagstaff? Discover Flagstaff has locations and a map. FACILITIES…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Office and County Offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   November 26, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Happy Thanksgiving from the SMS PTO

Happy Thanksgiving from the SMS PTO! Thanksgiving Break No School 11/27 – 12/1 “Like” SMS PTO on Facebook December Events December 13 — Popems with Popham December 13 — School Dance December 20 — First Semester Ends Dec 23 –…

Grand Re-Opening to be held Dec. 3 for Homeless Shelter in Flagstaff. Just in time for snow season

Flagstaff Shelter Services completes $1 Million Expansion in time for frigid northern Arizona temperatures – “Raise to Rise” Calls on Region to Help Reduce Homelessness in Northern Arizona – celebrates grand re-opening with tours on Giving Tuesday. FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff…

KNAU update for Nov. 22 — Sacred Shield To Be Returned to Acoma Pueblo After Located at Paris Auction House

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – November 22nd, 2019 Sacred Shield To Be Returned to Acoma Pueblo After Located at Paris Auction House After many years, a sacred artifact will be returned Monday to the Acoma…

Coconino County Health officials urge food safety this holiday season

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions in handling, preparing and cooking foods during the upcoming holiday season.  To ensure that the holiday foods are safe, follow these basic safety steps…

City of Flagstaff announces Thanksgiving closures

FLAGSTAFF — City administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen on Dec. 2.   City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Nov. 28 and 29 include: Hal Jensen Recreation Area…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coconino County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s…

ECoNA — Saying Goodbye/Changes at ECoNA

Dear Friend,   As many of you know, I’m entering into my last few weeks as head of the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona and, indeed, as a resident of this great state.   Nov. 30th will be my official last day,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference — ‘Finding My Strength; Hope in Connection” on April 23, 2020

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference — ‘Finding My Strength; Hope in Connection” on April 23, 2020 FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will present…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — xperience holidays, music, and art with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

Viola Awards Nominations (Due by Dec. 9) & #GivingTuesday

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   View this email in your browser 3 Weeks left to submit your Viola Awards Nominations! Viola nominations are OPEN NOW! The Flagstaff Arts Council invites the community to submit nominations based on work that…

Bilingual report: Gina Santi Photography — Images of the Month — November 2019

Gina Santi Photography  Images of the Month – November 2019 En Español          In English           2020 Calendars Hyperinflation in Venezuela has put all but the most basic foodstuffs and medicines out of reach. In the absence of a…

Skunk tests positive for rabies in Baderville community

FLAGSTAFF  — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials confirmed that a skunk found in the Baderville community, northwest of Flagstaff, has tested positive for rabies. No human or domestic animal exposures have been reported. CCHHS reminds people to use caution…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience history, culture, and art with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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 — You won’t want to miss these creative events and workshops at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   You won’t want to miss these creative events and workshops at Sedona Arts Center! Oil Painters of America 15th Annual Great American Paint-Out November 16, 2019 Reception & Exhibition 5 to 7pm at…