NOTICIAS DE FUERZA LOCAL 3 DE JULIO, 2017 Ahorra 20% en Cientos de Negocios Esta semana, celebra el día de la independencia hasta el 9 de julio con ahorros en cientos de negocios participantes. Solo baja el “cupón dorado”,…
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Fuerza Local ARIZONA Noticias de 26 de junio
NOTICIAS DE FUERZA LOCAL 26 DE JUNIO, 2017 Indie Week Pub Crawl(Tour de Bares) Viernes, 30 de junio, 7-10:30PM ¿Listo para celebrar a negocios locales de la manera más divertida? Te invitamos a que celebres el inicio de Independents…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix — Eventos
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April 28 — Immigration Forum to be held at Coconino High School
FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council will present an Immigration Forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 28 at Coconino High School, 2801 N Izabel St, Flagstaff. The event will include representatives from the Mexican Consulate, immigration attorney Ezequiel…
April 29 — Mexican Consulate to hold Consulado Móvil in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Mexican Consulate in Phoenix will hold a Consulado Móvil from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff. The event will include information from an immigration attorney, information on…
Mayor Evans Announces Flagstaff Community Policy Trust
FLAGSTAFF — Organized in 2017, by City of Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans, the Flagstaff Community Policy Trust (the Trust) is designed to build a foundation of expertise and experience that will benefit present and future Flagstaff leaders, as well as other…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 23
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings, On February 1-13th, the Oceanography Club will be selling Valentine’s Day Pops during lunch and after school. Parents and students can also pre-order…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 17
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Foster Community, Kindness in the New Year Crazy 8s Club…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 17
Click here for the latest newsletter. Council Discussion of Minimum Wage this Tuesday, 1/17 Report on Transect Zoning Discussion Your Input Needed: Greater Buffalo Park Improvements Save the Date: Social Justice Committee Meeting 1/26 Workshop – “We are Them and They…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 3
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! Sinagua’s annual Mustang Roundup will be taking place on Thursday, October 20th. The PTO is looking for parent volunteers to help out with different stations…
Coconino County Individual Development Account could help you realize your dream
COCONINO COUNTY — Want a new career, or to start and/or expand a home-based or other small business? If so, an Individual Development Account (IDA) may be for you. An IDA is a special match grant savings account for eligible participants…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for May 19
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,…
Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff el 23 de abril
FLAGSTAFF — Consulado Móvil in Flagstaff el 23 de abril a 9:30 am hasta 1:30 pm en Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave. Programa tu cita a través de Mexitel: 1.877.639.4835. Internet: http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/phoenix App: MiConsulmex
Fiesta de Mayo returns May 16-17 to Sunnyside, Flagstaff
Carnival opens Thursday, May 14 FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will present its 20th annual Fiesta de Mayo on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center, 2160 N. 4th St., Flagstaff.…
Bilingual report: Fair Housing events to be held April 23, 27 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Southwest Fair Housing Council, the City of Flagstaff and the Northern Arizona Council of Governments will present a free “Fair Housing Seminar” from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 23 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W.…
Bilingual report: CHAC to present College & Career Resource Fair on March 7
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council will present its inaugural “College & Career Resource Fair” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The fair is…
Bilingual commentary: Holiday Blessings Food Drive was a success!!
By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. Our goal of feeding 10 Flagstaff Families has become a reality thanks to our incredible neighbors and neighborhood businesses! What a wonderful and unexpected treat this has been; to meet so many wonderful people with…
Bilingual report: Market on the Move returns to Flagstaff on Dec. 17
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Market on the Move, a farmer’s market-style program where community members can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $15 donation, will return to Flagstaff on Wednesday, Dec. 17, Chris Nez, Health Promotion…
Bilingual report: Arizona Dreamers in Action to hold forum on President Obama’s executive action on immigration on Dec. 13
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona Dreamers in Action will hold a forum on President Obama’s executive action on immigration from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Coconino High School, 2801 Isabel St., Flagstaff. “We invite the community to attend, inform and…
Home / Casa: Attending open houses in Flagstaff
By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. When you visit open houses in Flagstaff, you get a chance to see a home at your own pace. Viewing a home with your agent is helpful because you can ask questions…
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association to present Dream Marketplace / Mercado de Sueños new member informational meeting on Nov. 21
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will hold a Dream Marketplace / Mercado de Sueños new-member meeting from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at the East Flagstaff Community Library, 3000 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. Visit…
Todo Mundo to perform at the Center for Indigenous Music and Culture on Nov. 21
FLAGSTAFF — The Center for Indigenious Music and Culture will present Todo Mundo in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21 at 213 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff. Todo Mundo (“All the World”), whose “Organic Fire” was voted “Best World Music…
Snowdrift Art Space in Winslow celebrates Día de los Muertos
From AmigosNAZ staff reports While a strong breeze prevented the traditional procession and burning of the offerings to the dearly departed, it was not enough to dampen the spirits at the Snowdrift Art Space which presented its annual Día de…
Día de los Muertos events continue in Winslow through Nov. 2
Other events scheduled from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 WINSLOW — Snowdrift Art Space, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the Winslow Arts Trust and the Winslow Chamber of Commerce will present a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday,…
Día de los Muertos celebration at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village continues in Sedona through Nov. 2
SEDONA — The third annual Marigold Mural Project for Día de los Muertos will be held from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, 336 State Route 179, Sedona. The public mural at Calle Independencia allows visitors…
11th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente to be presented at the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct 25-26. Members reception to be held Oct. 24
Museum member’s reception on Oct. 24 FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona will present the 11th annual Celebracíones de la Gente on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26 at the museum. Scheduled entertainment includes Mariachi Sol…
Mercado de Sueños / Dream Market to be held on Oct. 17 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU will present the Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at 2532 E. Seventh, near the corner of Fourth and 7th streets. Mercado de los…
Center for Indigenous Culture to present ‘Ani Cordero’s Latin American Songs of Love and Protest’ on Oct. 17
FLAGSTAFF — The Center for Indigenous Culture will present Ani Cordero in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at CIMC, 213 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff. Cordero’s Latin American Songs of Love and Protest brings together an extraordinary group of musicians…
‘Border Songs: An Evening of Music and Spoken Word’ on Oct. 11 to benefit No More Deaths / No Más Muertes
FLAGSTAFF — “Border Songs: An Evening of Music and Spoken Word,” an event to raise awareness and benefit No More Deaths / No Más Muertes, will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Northern Arizona University Campus…
October cover story / Portada: Día de los Muertos events come alive in region
Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff, Día de los Muertos events in Sedona, Winslow part of growing movement By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Soon the aroma of marigolds and copal incense will waft through the air, beckoning spirits to…
Commentary / Comentario: Full Circle to aid Dreamers
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Since its founding in 2013, Full Circle Trade and Thrift has awarded more than $150,000 to help creative, collaborative and results-oriented nonprofits in Flagstaff. Located at the corner of South Beaver Street and Phoenix…
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The Flagstaff City Council Candidate Forum will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 at Little America, 2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff. This is an opportunity to hear from the mayoral candidates and the city council candidates as to…
Mercado de Sueños / Dream Market to be held on Sept. 19 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU will present the Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at 2532 E. Seventh, near the corner of Fourth and 7th streets. Mercado de los…
September cover story / Portada: Hispanic Heritage Month coming fast
Events include salsa festival, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces First Friday Art Walk, and Hispanic independence celebrations in Sedona, Flagstaff By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ It’s last-minute planning time for upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events in Northern Arizona. While the month is officially celebrated…
Commentary / Comentario: The season of nutritional health
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ While this is the season for cultural events, it is also the time to start thinking about proper nutrition as students return to school and we prepare for the dreaded sweet and fat-laden holiday season. The…
Local / Locales
The Hispanic / Latino population of Northern Arizona University grew by 10 percent during the fall of 2014 compared to a year ago, university officials reported in a media release. According to unofficial enrollment figures released during the last week of…
August cover story / Portada: Another challenging year for education
Officials seek to balance state budget cuts with creative options to improve education to meet state college, career and life-readiness standards By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ On what promised to be another toasty summer day in Flagstaff, children and…
Commentary / Comentario: Poore Clinic opens in Sunnyside
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Even with the passage of the Affordable Care Act, obtaining quality health care continues to be a challenge for many people. Whether it’s transportation issues due to a shortage of accessible neighborhood clinics, problems…
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Northern Arizona University has been awarded a three-year research grant to promote academic success among young Spanish-speaking English learners, university officials reported in a media release. The grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Educational Sciences, will…
Bilingual report: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to present 2014 City Council Campaign Forum on July 24
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) will present a forum for City Council and Mayoral Candidates at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24 at Flagstaff High School, 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff. The forum will give voters an opportunity to get to know…
Bilingual report: Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace to be held on July 18
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU will present the Mercado de los Sueños/Dream Marketplace with local artists, live music, local vendors and diverse multi-cultural artisans and crafters from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 18. Mercado de los Sueños is a…
Free ‘Concert in the Park’ presented by Hermosa Vida to be held July 9 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Hermosa Vida will sponsor a free outdoor concert from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista, Flagstaff. The event is part of a series of concerts on…
July cover story / Portada: Education top issue for Hispanics
Higher tuition at NAU, CCC, cuts in programs at community college level pose challenges for first-generation students By Star Hunter / AmigosNAZ Immigration reform may lead in the headlines, but it’s not the top issue for Hispanics. According to Pew Research…
Bilingual report: Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace to hold grand opening on June 20
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU announce the grand opening of the Mercado de los Sueños/Dream Marketplace with local artists, live music, local vendors and diverse multi-cultural artisans and crafters from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 20 Mercado de los…
June cover story / Portada: Artistic, cultural events coming to region
First Friday Art Walk, Spanish guitar, flamenco concerts and Tardeada celebrations filling out the calendar schedule By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ The threat of frost is rapidly dwindling, the weather is warming up and everyone seems ready to enjoy…
Commentary / Comentario: Thank you, Firefighters!!!
By Frank X. Moraga and Star Hunter / AmigosNAZ The banners near the freeway onramps at Kachina Boulevard seem to say it all. “THANK YOU FIREFIGHTERS! From Coconino County & the Communities of Oak Creek, Kachina Village, Mountainaire, Forest Highlands…
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The City of Flagstaff has entered Stage 2 of Fire Restrictions, officials reported in a media release. As a result: No permits are issued for open burning within the City of Flagstaff; use of charcoal barbecue grills is prohibited throughout…
May cover story / Portada: Teens get ready for tough job market
Classes on filling out job applications, interview techniques prepare youth for competitive summer job season By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ It looked like a typical classroom with adult speakers talking in front of a group of teens. But…
Commentary / Comentario: A education in redevelopment
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Developers of a proposed student housing project near downtown Flagstaff most likely expected relatively smooth sailing when they first approached city staff with their proposal last summer as they sought to re-zone the seven-acre…
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Market on the Move, a program where community members can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $15 donation, is coming to Flagstaff on Wednesday, May 7 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. Community…
Bilingual report: First Friday Art Walk comes to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on May 2
FLAGSTAFF — First Friday Art Walk comes to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center from 6:15 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 2 at 224 So. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Visit the basement to see works by local artists…
Bilingual report: ‘Southside Celebration of History and Culture’ to be held May 2 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The “Southside Celebration of History and Culture” will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2 at the South Beaver School Gym, 506 So. Beaver St. A collaboration of Northern Arizona University’s College of Social & Behavioral…
April cover story / Portada: Immigration awareness events return to NAU
Activities expand to entire month of April at the university By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ During an interview last year, Robert Neustadt said it would be up to the students to decide if they want to carry on “Immigration…
Commentary: ‘National Day of Action’ on April 5 — Calling for an end to deportations
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Saturday, April 5 could go down as one of the low-lights for the Obama Administration regarding its handling of immigration. On that day, the administration is expected to deport its 2 millionth person, according…
Local / Locales
A group of Northern Arizona University researchers focused on sustainable practices, geography and earth sciences found something unexpected during their work in Central America: the effects of drug trafficking are leaving deep scars on a sensitive landscape. They call the…
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The City of Flagstaff reports that the Army Corps of Engineers has allocated $1.6 million for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. “We have worked tirelessly to secure funding for the Rio de Flag flood control project. Part of…
SB1070 policy meeting to be held Feb. 6 at Killip Elementary
FLAGSTAFF — A community meeting to discuss a change in the Flagstaff Police Department’s policy on SB1070 will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at W.F. Killip Elementary School in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Flagstaff. The meeting will include…
Commentary / Comentario: An opportunity to talk
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ For community policing, it’s a fine balance between gathering information to investigate crimes and maintaining trust with a segment of society that previously viewed law enforcement in other places with suspicion, if not downright…
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The City of Flagstaff has released results of its “2013 Citizen Survey,” which addressed issues from quality of life and community, shopping and transportation, to city government satisfaction of services, city officials reported in a media release. Quality of City…
Bilingual report: Sedona City Council to consider comprehensive immigration reform resolution on Dec. 10
SEDONA — The Sedona City Council will consider a resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 102 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council (NAIC). A similar resolution was passed by the…