Category: Local

NALEO Education Fund comes to Flagstaff

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ Gathering helps local officials learn about the educational challenge facing Latinos in Northern Arizona FLAGSTAFF — Educators, business and political leaders gathered to learn about the NALEO Education Fund and hear…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 22 — High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Connections Spotlight High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council WILLIAMS — Isabel Cristina Ortiz Salazar believes anyone suffering…

Coconino County Offices closed in honor of Memorial Day

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019 in honor of Memorial Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 22 — Memorial Day weekend events. Find all your recreation, music and art events 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…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler: Coconino County Offices closed in honor of Memorial Day

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coconino County Offices closed in honor of Memorial Day All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019 in honor of Memorial Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for May 21 — Tuba City Veterans’ Computer Center open house on May 24

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 21, 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 for May 20 — 8th Grade Promotion, Potluck & Dance

“LIKE” us on Facebook As always, if you have any questions feel free to email us at smsmustangspto@gmail.com and we’ll try to get back to you as soon as we can! Have a great week! SMS PTO This week’s newsletter…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2019 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 www.AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — The stage was crowded from one side to the other with students wearing colorful sarape sashes during the annual Hispanic Convocation held May 16, 2019 in the Hurley Theatre at…

Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) named Honor Division for 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade on May 18

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will be the Honor Division for 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade that will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in downtown Flagstaff. CHAC was established in 2001 by the…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for May 17 — Lowering drug costs for Arizonans and improving access to care

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, It has been a busy start to the year. Over the past two months, I have worked to…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 17 — Playwright James Garcia: “American Dreamer – Raul H Castro”

Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…

KNAU update for May 17 — Navajo Communities Give a Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – May 10th, 2019 Navajo Communities Give a Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Gov. Doug Ducey this week signed a bill to commission a task force to…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 15 — Flagstaff Festivals have begun. Find all your recreation, music and art events 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 update for May 15 — Art Barn Historical Dedication Plus Classes, Camps, Events!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… SPECIAL EVENT Historical Preservation Party Friday, May 17, 2019    5–7pm In January of 2018 the Historic Preservation Commission adopted the Historic Resource Recognition Award Program.   The program…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 15 — 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is proud to announce Samantha…

Northern Arizona’s Got Talent preliminary competition to be held May 15

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff presents “Northern Arizona’s Got Talent” a singing competition for talent throughout northern Arizona. The preliminary competition will be May 15, 2019, with registration opening at 6 p.m. and the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Contestants…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 13 — Teacher Appreciation Week was a HIT!

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. -Your SMS PTO This Week’s Newsletter Sponsored by… Your Business Can…

NAU celebrates 2019 NAU Hispanic/Latinx Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of NAU students and their families filled the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium during the 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation on May 9 The 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation is a celebration to honor…

Grant creates Center for Student Success to support all AZ community colleges

PHOENIX – The Office of the Governor, Helios Education Foundation, Pima Community College Foundation, and the Arizona Community Foundation have jointly awarded a $1,350,000 grant to create the Arizona Center for Student Success at the ten community colleges in the…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for May 9 — This week we recognize small businesses across Arizona

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, This week is National Small Business Week. I urge you to shop local and support our local entrepreneurs…

Southside Community Association to host topical stakeholder meetings for Southside Community Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Southside Community Association will convene a series of stakeholder meetings for the evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays at…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 10 — Playwright Marcelino Quiñonez – ‘El Che’ and estamentos, Fideicomisos y Más #1

Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…

2019 Flagstaff Street Maintenance project

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council approved the 2019 Street Maintenance overlay project at their May 7, 209 meeting. This project consists of 22 street asphalt overlays as well as associated concrete repairs for a construction cost of $4.6 million. This…

KNAU update for May 10 — Northern Arizona Fire Managers Cautiously Optimistic Following Wet Winter

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – May 10th, 2019 Earth Notes: Dolores Flume At the confluence where the San Miguel the Dolores rivers, beams and hoists zipper a section of streaked, vertical sandstone cliff on river…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 9 — Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival presents, Paula Vogel’s ‘Indecent,’ Riordan Mansion State Historic Park through May 12

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…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 9 — NAIPTA Proposes New Transit Center

Click here for more information In This Issue -NAIPTA Proposes New Transit Center -Scattered Affordable Housing Designs Approved -Dan Folke permanent Community Development Director -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now NAIPTA Proposes New Transit Center As NAIPTA has increased transit…

JKC creates scholarship for CCC construction students

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff-based JKC Inc. General Contractor has established a $1,000 scholarship at Coconino Community College for students wanting a career in the construction trades. “I think CCC is an integral part to the community,” said Jeff Knorr, president of JKC…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 8 — Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Connections Spotlight Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’ Register now for “Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation,” to be held…

Public Health Officials urge precautions against rabies

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Officials are urging people to protect themselves against rabies. CCPHSD advises individuals to seek immediate medical attention if they are bitten or have had contact with an animal suspected to have…

FHS senior receives certificates from CCC before graduation

FLAGSTAFF — Her mother and grandmother constantly told her education is important. She took those words to heart. Flagstaff High School senior Nevaeh Nez, 18, will be receiving two certifications from Coconino Community College on May 10 during Commencement. She will…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 3 — Getting Ready for KinderCamp 2019

Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — In about a month, hundreds of Pre-K children will be participating in one of United Way of Northern Arizona’s signature initiatives, a program that ensures that youngsters entering kindergarten this fall are academically,…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 3 — Don’t Forget – Teacher Appreciation Week5/6 through 5/10

Don’t Forget – Teacher Appreciation Week 5/6 through 5/10 Let’s show EVERY SMS teacher how grateful we are for their service to us and our children! Consider sending a card, gift, flowers or something AWESOME to your child’s teacher to…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 2 — New Exhibitions, Call to Artists, Special events. Plus, visit Sedona Arts Center on Friday, May 3 from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday artist reception!

FINE ART GALLERY Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako Myers, and Dennis Ott Artists Reception May 3, from 5 to 8pm Visit Sedona Arts Center this May and indulge in the creative wonders of featured artists Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako…

Dan Folke named Community Development Director

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Dan Folke as the new Community Development Director. Folke participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted nearly 60 candidates. Folke has worked as a professional planner for 22 years, most recently…

Fiesta de Mayo set for May 18 & 19th. After-party to be held at old Arizona Roadhouse location

FLAGSTAFF — The 24th annual Fiesta de Mayo will be held May 18 and 19th at the Coconino Community College campus on 4th Street, Flagstaff. Presented by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association — music, food, dancing, carnival rides. Join us after…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 1 — First Friday Artwalk on May 3

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 Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 1 — Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Connections Spotlight Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region With the end of the school year and summer rapidly approaching, time is running short for…

Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to present Drug Awareness event on May 15

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will present a Drug Awareness event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Mt. Elden Middle School, Music Room, 3223 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. The event will include information on what to…

June 4 — CHAC to hold next meeting in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…

June 7, 8 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to headline Flagstaff Blues and Brews festival

Tab Benoit, Larkin Poe and Samantha Fish Among Top Artists Performing FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Blues and Brews, the largest Blues Festival in Arizona, announced their impressive lineup for the upcoming 2019 event.  For the first time, the Festival will start on…

June 10 — County holds press conference on Health and Human Services department

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is holding a press conference to announce the formation of the Health & Human Services department. The new department integrates the Career Center, Community Services and the Public Health Services District. This press conference will take place…

June 15 — Juneteenth Celebration to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County African American Advisory Council and the Southside Community Association will present the annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Historic Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff.…