County Superintendent of Schools seeks Arguments ‘For’ and ‘Against’ questions On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Coconino County voters within the Flagstaff Unified School District #1 (FUSD) will consider an override and special bond election, and those living in Grand Canyon…
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Supervisor Elizabth ‘Liz’ Archuleta North Schultz Flood (8 p.m.) Update
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 North Schultz Flood Update – 8:00 PM Dear Residents, It has been a productive day in District 2. As promised in this morning’s update, we had crews…
City of Flagstaff/Coconino County: Monsoon season precautions
FLAGSTAFF — The monsoon has started and Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff would like to provide the following reminders and precautions to stay safe for the duration. Streets flood quickly! A car can float in as little as…
Coconino County declares State of Emergency for Schultz area flooding
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency during a special session this morning due to the major flooding in the north Schultz Flood area. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency during…
ECoNA update for July 19
Click here for more information Barbara Goodrich was named Interim City Manager of Flagstaff earlier this year. She came to City Hall in 2000 as the Finance Director, was promoted to Management Services Director in 2009 and then Assistant City…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for July 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth July 19, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates July — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July — Page Public Library announces…
Supervisor Elizabth ‘Liz’ Archuleta North Schultz Flood (6 a.m.) Update
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 North Schultz Flood Update Dear Residents, All roads are open and passable in the area. Crews continue to work to remove debris and repair damage to infrastructure.…
Heavy rainfall, flooding in Schultz Flood Area causes road closures
County activates Emergency Operation Center to handle response FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County has activated an Emergency Operation Center (EOC) to coordinate emergency response operations due to heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding this afternoon in the Schultz Flood area. County Public…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 18
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 storefronts,…
Sedona Arts Center update for July 18
Share a Meal and a Table Potluck with Our Sedona Summer Colony Artists The 2018 Sedona Summer Colony begins this weekend, with over 20 artists and cultural managers set to inhabit the Verde Valley School campus! We invite you to share a meal and…
City of Flagstaff seeks input on storm damage
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff seeks public input to capture the full extent of the damages from the storm event on July 15, 2018. The city is interested gathering information on damages to private and commercial property as well as…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter July 17, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp 2018 Lunar Legacy- Kick-Off Event Smitten by Stone: How We Came to Love Grand Canyon…
Sandbags available for Flagstaff residents
FLAGSTAFF — Due to heavy monsoon moisture, sandbags are available for residents to fill and take away at the following locations in Flagstaff: The east and west ends of East Elder Drive in Siler Homes 1701 Ponderosa Parkway (past Fire Station…
Series of programs in honor of ‘Latino Conservation Week’ to be held July 18 through 20 at Sunnyside Market of Dreams
COCONINO COUNTY — A series of programs in honor of “Latino Conservation Week” will be held July 18 through 20″ at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams, 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. WEDNESDAY, JULY 18th, 2018 2:30PM-4PM Market of Dreams…
eFiling available in Coconino Superior Courts
COCONINO COUNTY — The Superior Court in Coconino County is now accepting electronic filings of civil case initiation and civil subsequent documents through the eFileAZ and AZTurboCourt eFiling applications. This is in conjunction with the Arizona Supreme Court, Presiding Judge Mark…
Candidates sought to run for school board throughout Coconino County
FLAGSTAFF — There are 11 Coconino County School Districts with governing board vacancies for the Nov. 6 election. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey encourages residents to get involved in local education by running as volunteer school board members…
KNAU update for July 13
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – July 13th, 2018 This…
Sedona Arts Center update for July 12
Click here for more information Calling Nightwatchmen / Nightwatchwomen Volunteers! Sedona Summer Colony Seeks Fire Watch Wardens July 21–August 11, Midnight to 5am Sedona Summer Colony is looking for volunteers to act as fire watch wardens each night between…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 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…
United Way of Northern Arizona ‘KinderCamp’ update for July 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ‘I Hope This Program Will Always Be Around’ 2018 KinderCamp™ Scores High with Kids, Parents One of the most rewarding parts of each summer’s KinderCamp™ is that day when dozens of children in our region…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for July 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth July 12, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates July — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July — Page Public Library announces…
City of Flagstaff lifts fire restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — In coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff has lifted all fire restrictions. Fire restrictions have been lifted because the region received significant moisture over the past week and due to continued…
Coconino County lifts fire restrictions on July 11
COCONINO COUNTY — In coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, Coconino County will lift fire restrictions below the South Rim of the Grand Canyon at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 11. Stage Two Restrictions will remain in effect above the North Rim…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter July 10, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Become a Foster Parent! Registration is Open for the 24th Statewide Child Abuse…
Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), community honor Korean War veterans
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — After a while it was hard to tell who was having more fun, the parade goers standing or seated on the downtown Flagstaff sidewalks or Korean War veteran Timoteo Cordova…
Flagstaff comes together to celebrate Red, White and Blue
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Be they Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, young or old, riding around in a limousine or pulling a small child around in a wagon, the Flagstaff community pulled together…
Flagstaff holds ‘Families Belong Together’ rally
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Organizers reported that more than 400 people crowded in front of the Flagstaff City Hall as part of a “Families Belong Together” rally to protest current U.S. family detention…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for July 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth July 6, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates July — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events July — Page Public Library announces…
Arizona playwright to spend all-day Friday in a tent at State Capitol writing scripts to raise awareness about family separations at the border
Actors will gather at the Capitol to perform short scripts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday PHOENIX – Arizona playwright James E. Garcia will spend all day Friday, July 6, in a tent on the State Capitol lawn and…
NAU update for July 6
Friday, July 6 NAU team receives $2.6 million grant to train, mentor Native American students in STEM disciplines NAU RISE for Native Americans will provide two years of research training to undergraduates and master’s level students across STEM disciplines—from biology…
KNAU update for July 6
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – July 6th, 2018 This…
‘Tear Down the Second Wall’ citizenship campaign organizers say immigrants deserve to have their voices heard in upcoming elections
Promise Arizona among hundreds of groups encouraging permanent legal residents to naturalize PHOENIX – Promise Arizona and a growing coalition of community partners and elected officials nationwide have launched the Tear Down the Second Wall/Naturalize NOW Campaign. “Promise Arizona is working hard to encourage permanent legal residents…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 4
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 — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter July 3, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Super Service Saturdays 4th of July Parade Family Read and Sing Science Saturday: It’s a Bug’s Life Sensory Storytime Movies on the Square Kids…
Sedona Arts Center update for July 3
First Friday in the Gallery Exhibition Features 5 Local Artists First Friday Reception July 6, from 5 to 8 pm In addition to featuring five local artists this July and August in our Uptown, Sedona Fine Art Gallery. Join us…
July 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘CPLC: It’s History & Services’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “CPLC: It’s History & Services” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…
Aug. 1 — Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…
Aug. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Caregivers: Prepare to Care’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Caregivers: Prepare to Care” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
Aug. 18 — Children’s Music and Arts Festival to be held at Eastside Bushmaster Park
FLAGSTAFF — The Children’s Music and Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Eastside Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista, Flagstaff. Join the city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation for the annual Children’s Music and…
Through Aug. 19 — Coconino National Forest upcoming events
*** Friday, August 3rd @ Bonito Campground 8:00–8:45 p.m. Cunning Coyote. Join Rangers Al and Karen Reed for a presentation on North America’s most capable and most misunderstood survivor. Bring your howling talent! 8: 00-8: 45 p.m. Coyote Astuto.…
Aug. 20 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to hold special work session
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Boards of Directors of the Coconino County Jail District, the Coconino County Flood District and the Coconino County Public Health Services Districtwill hold a special work session at 10 a.m.…
Aug. 23 — Bilingual report: Public invited to adoption of Transportation Improvement Program
FLAGSTAFF — On August 23, 2018 at 10:45 a.m. in the Flagstaff City Council Chambers the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization will adopt the Transportation Improvement Program for years 2019-2023. The public is welcome to attend. The program identifies and authorizes federal…
Local First ARIZONA — Celebrate Independents Week — through July 8
Click here for more information on Local First ARIZONA FLAGSTAFF — AmigosNAZ.com is participating in Independents Week by offering businesses the opportunity to take advantage of our Summer Special and advertise on our website and weekly e-newsletter at a 20…
ADOT Travel Alert: Closure scheduled on eastbound Interstate 40 at Interstate 17 early Saturday, July 21
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Plan for delays as crews make emergency pothole repairs following heavy rain Flagstaff drivers should plan for delays on eastbound Interstate 40 at Interstate 17 on Saturday, July 21, between 5 and 10 a.m. while crews complete…
CCC grad selected for prestigious Goldwater scholarship
Flagstaff, Ariz. – He went from being a high school dropout to being selected for one of the country’s most prestigious scholarships. “I, more or less, got my GED because it seemed like a good idea,” said Coconino Community College graduate…
Expect More Arizona update for June 29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter These programs are improving outcomes for students in Arizona We believe it is possible for every student to receive an excellent education every step of the way. In order to get there, it…
KNAU update for June 29
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – June 29th, 2018 This…
County Board appoints James Jayne County Manager
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected James (Jimmy) Jayne as County Manager. Jayne has served as Interim County Manager since January 2018. “Jimmy has shown tremendous leadership ability over the last six months as Interim County Manager,”…
Core Services Maintenance Facility Grand Opening to be held June 29
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce the completion of the Core Services Maintenance Facility. The new Core Services Maintenance Facility will house various Public Works Sections including the Street Maintenance Section, Solid Waste and Recycling Section, and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 28, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…
ECoNA update for June 28
One of the recommendations of last year’s housing report commissioned by ECoNA was that a local entity should consider creating a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that could ultimately help with home loans and products, such as down payment assistance…
CCC students become payroll professionals
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Evelyn Kerley Little said it was a “grueling” 10 weeks, but she made it. And now she’s certified to handle the payroll needs of the roofing business she and her husband run. “I do my…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 27
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 June 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thomas Eldon Anderson SEDONA SUMMER COLONY WORKSHOP Discovering and Celebrating Your True Voice August 6–11, 2018 Speaking with grounded clarity creates an engaged and persuasive presence that connects us with immediacy to others…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 26
Click here for more information In This Issue F3 Officially Endorses Proposition 422 (Attainable Housing Bond) Help F3 at the Rio de Flag Clean-up this Friday Join F3 at Families Belong Together Rally this Saturday Donate Now F3 Officially Endorses…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter June 26, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Super Service Saturdays Prepare and Connect to Jobs with Hundreds of Companies Job Openings at Flagstaff…
The Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum Wins 2018 AASLH Award of Merit for ‘Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience in Flagstaff’
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2017 AmigosNAZ.com NASHVILLE — The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Arizona Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Merit for Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience…
Guest commentary: A Shoddy Façade of a Solution: The Recent Executive Order
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Statement from Sindy Benavides, COO and Acting CEO of the League of United Latin America Citizens (LULAC): “People across the nation and beyond have heard our voices, forcing President Trump to reverse the injustice of his Administration’s own making: the separation…
City of Flagstaff cancels Fourth of July fireworks display
FLAGSTAFF — Due to extreme fire danger the City of Flagstaff will not be hosting a firework display on July 4, 2018. The City of Flagstaff is currently under Stage 3 Fire Restrictions which prohibits the use and sale of…
NAU update for June 22
Friday, June 22 Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth. Online…