Category: News

The NAU Review — Make some V-Day plans, Humans of NAU: Lenin Salcedo

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

Honors College student Lenin Salcedo has an unusual capstone project planned. Inspired by his childhood in the Caribbean and his love of physics, the project will take the form of a performance that explores how sounds tether us to each other and to the universe. Salcedo promises you won’t need to know anything about physics or music theory to understand and enjoy it. Read on to find out more about the project, Salcedo’s upbringing and his dreams for the future.

What brought you to NAU?
I was initially attracted to NAU’s strong physics department, but I fell in love with the intimate learning environment and vibrant community. Especially in Honors, the classroom has felt like a dynamic place where I can creatively think and connect with diverse people. Flagstaff has also become a second home, bringing me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to explore.

Sedona Arts Center — New art class starts tomorrow

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

Introduction to Silver Clay
with Joan Roberts
February 12 – 13: Wednesday–Thursday, 9am-1pm

Joan Roberts has been creating distinct wearable art pieces with metal clay for 2 decades. She will share techniques, methods and a few secrets to successful creation of jewelry pieces. Silver Clay is a mixture of microscopic particles of silver, distilled water and a non-toxic organic binder. When fired the silver sinters into a solid piece of “fine silver.” Participants do not need past experience in metal work or other clays to be very successful.

This class is divided into two mornings so pieces can be finished and loaded into a kiln at the end of the first day and finished and polished on the second. Participants will be provided with enough clay to create up to two pairs of earrings or a pendant.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Coffee with F3’s Executive Director on Feb. 12

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

I’m continuing the lively monthly ‘Coffee with the Executive Director’ gatherings in 2025! I very much enjoy talking with you about all things Flagstaff.

Join me tomorrow, Feb. 12, from 9:00-10:00 am at Campus Coffee Bean in the Green Tree shopping center at 1800 S Milton Rd, Unit 24.

We’ll continue to discuss the Draft Flagstaff Regional Plan tomorrow and I encourage you to read the comments F3 made to the city in late December. You can read our comments HERE in a downloadable PDF.

I look forward to talking with you tomorrow morning!

P.S. I’ll continue to hold these gatherings on the first Wednesday of the month starting in March, unless otherwise noted. If you can’t make tomorrow morning’s meeting, we’ll meet again on Wednesday, March 5 at a local coffee shop (to be announced).

Michele James

Executive Director

February at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

As February unfolds, I invite you to experience two extraordinary exhibitions at the Museum of Northern Arizona that showcase the power of art to connect us to place, time, and identity.

Poetry Maps reveals how art and words intertwine to create new perspectives. This unique project began with paintings of the Colorado Plateau from our fine art collection. We then invited members of our community to respond with poetry, layering personal voices onto these visual journeys. Visit before February 28, when the exhibit goes dark for the installation of new gallery lighting. The exhibit will return on March 28.

Immigration rights supporters take to the streets of Flagstaff on Feb. 7

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — More than 200 immigration rights supporters took to the streets to protest against the Trump Administration’s mass deportation effort as part of a growing nationwide resistance movement.

Shouting “USA” and carrying American and Mexican flags along with a variety of protest signs, the march began after a short rally at a Fourth Street shopping center, moving west along Route 66 before gathering at the Flagstaff City Hall.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 2/10/25

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

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Save the Date — Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATs) to hold its Spring Pop Up Care Village for the region’s unsheltered community on April 27

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATs) will hold its Spring Pop Up Care Village for the region’s unsheltered community on April 27.

Service providers and agencies that would like to connect and engage with unsheltered community members are invited to table at the event. At our PUCV event in October we had 160 people in need who attended the event, over 30 volunteers working the event and almost 20 other agencies/NGOs/businesses providing services.

Lone Tree Corridor improvements construction starting Feb. 18

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Lone Tree Corridor Project will begin construction on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Work will include:

Removal and replacement of roadway, sidewalk, curb/gutter, medians, and Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) facilities.
Widening of Lone Tree Road.
Installation of fully protected traffic intersections that provide safety and separation between bicycle use, pedestrian use, and vehicles.
Relocations and upgrade of utilities and traffic signals.
Work will occur on Butler Avenue between O’Leary Street and Lumber Street and on Lone Tree Road between Butler Avenue and O’Leary Street.

Get information on upcoming summer camps, programs at the ‘Summer 2025 Family Engagement Fair’ in Flagstaff on Feb. 8

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Mark your calendars for the Summer 2025 Family Engagement Fair! Join us for a fun and informative event hosted by the Coconino County Education Service Agency and Flagstaff Unified School District from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Building, 2384 N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff

Meet and connect with community organizations, including: Coconino County Education Service Agency, Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD), the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, the Coconino Parks & Recreation, Threaded Together, The Literacy Center, Chicanos Por La Causa, Native Americans for Community Action (NACA), Flagstaff Girls Softball, Flagstaff Little League, Flagstaff Flyers, Camp Colton, Flagstaff Public Library.

This is your one-stop shop to discover summer programs, resources, and opportunities for your family! Questions? Contact Josie Hammond at johammond@coconino.az.gov or call 928-679-8052.

Bilingual report — The Literacy Center — Our Spring class schedule is out! Join a class today!

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Our Spring class schedule is out! Join a class today!

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Feb. 3-7, 2025

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Early Fire Season Outlook for Grand Canyon National Park Employees and Partners

The National Weather Service has issued early fire season outlooks due to an especially dry winter season. The combination of a below-average monsoon season in 2024 and a historically dry winter has led to worsening drought conditions across northern Arizona, including at Grand Canyon National Park.

So far, Flagstaff has recorded only 5.9 inches of snow this winter, marking the fourth driest start to the season since records began in 1899. Many areas, including the Grand Canyon Village, are experiencing near-record low snowpack levels for this time of year.

Looking ahead, the temperature and precipitation forecasts for February through April predict drier and warmer than normal conditions across Arizona, extending into the spring and fire season (April-June). If these dry conditions persist, we can expect an extended and potentially significant wildfire season in northern Arizona.

For more details on the current outlook, please see the attached presentation from the National Weather Service Flagstaff Office.

Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Chocolate Walk to be held at Flagstaff Visitor Center on Feb. 8, more events

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Join us downtown for the 9th Annual Chocolate Walk! 11 a.m.

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Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — What happens to U.S. citizen children when an undocumented parent must leave?

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Across the country, deportation is often discussed as an absolute end. What seems to be missing in the conversation is that for the deported people and their families, it’s the beginning of a new set of legal obstacles that often require advocates on both sides of the border to resolve. It is also the beginning of a new and often hard life chapter.

City of Flagstaff — Beulah/University Realignment Project – Traffic Signal Installation to Begin

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Eagle Mountain Construction, along with the Arizona Department of Transportation, are set to install new traffic signal poles at the intersection of Milton Road and University Drive on Tuesday, February 11, and Wednesday, February 12. To safely install these poles, the intersection of Milton Road and University Drive will be closed periodically with police officers present to assist.

NAU to present the Zoom discussion ‘Supporting Undocumented Students & Families in Precarious Times’ on Feb. 18

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership and the Arizona Schools Association are hosting a zoom panel and discussion on “Supporting Undocumented Students & Families in Precarious Times” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Join NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership & the Arizona School Administrators for this Inclusive Excellence Week event which will feature a zoom panel for educators, educational leaders, and students.

The Literacy Center — Join Us for the “For the Love of Reading” early childhood Literacy Fair on Feb. 22

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

We are thrilled to invite you to a special event celebrating the joy of reading and early literacy! In partnership with Read On Arizona and United Way, we are hosting our very first “For the Love of Reading” Literacy Fair on Saturday, February 22nd, at Killip Elementary Schoolfrom 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This event is designed to promote early literacy skills for children from birth to age 8, and we would love for you to join us for a day full of fun, learning, and community connection!

At the Literacy Fair, we will have a variety of engaging activities for families and children to enjoy. You’ll be able to participate in literacy workshops that provide simple and fun ways to support your child’s reading development with easy tips and activities that can be done at home.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Family and children service providers share local, state impact of any potential freeze on federal grants, loans

by Community Contributor • February 5, 2025 • Comments Off

Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb.. 6. Our meetings provide our Coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.

A representative from the Coconino County Health and Human Services will present information on a grant the agency received to prevent housing insecurity, with flexible funding preventing eviction and foreclosures.

The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

Want to be a guest speaker at our next meeting? Send an email to CCC&Y Executive Director Virginia Watahomigie at coalition@coconinokids.org to be placed on the agenda or to receive a Zoom link to our next meeting.

The NAU Review — NAU receives $150K grant from Direct Relief

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Northern Arizona University has received a grant from Direct Relief’s Fund for Health Equity to confront the critical nursing shortage in rural, underserved areas of Arizona by supporting Native American nursing students in their academic journeys.

The Fund for Health Equity mobilizes financial resources for organizations focused on non-clinical interventions that affect a person’s health. Commonly known as the social determinants of health, these factors include an individual’s physical, social, political, cultural and economic environment.

United Way of Northern Arizona holds Literacy Fair on Feb. 22

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

February is “I Love to Read Month” and United Way of Northern Arizona is proud to announce that its first Literacy Fair – to help improve reading skills for children in Flagstaff – will take place from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturday, February 22, at Killip Elementary School.

The event, supporting children from preschool through 3rd grade and their families, will feature books, workshops, and representatives from organizations that can provide additional resources to families.

The fair is a vital part of UWNA’s broader mission to foster a culture of literacy in Flagstaff and has been made possible through a grant from Read On Arizona.

Strong reading skills are the foundation for academic success and future opportunities, and this event is a step toward ensuring all children in our community have the tools they need to succeed. While the fair is open to all families, it is strategically located in a Title 1 neighborhood school to provide accessibility to families who may benefit the most.

City of Flagstaff announces Beautification in Action grant opportunity for projects that enliven, revitalize public spaces

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff, through its Beautification, Arts & Sciences (BAS) program, invites artists, community members and groups, schools and local businesses to apply for a Beautification in Action (BIA) grant. Applications will be accepted through March 15 at 5 p.m. Up to $7,500 is available per project.

Projects that enliven and revitalize the urban environment can take the form of community gardens, neighborhood paths, benches, sculptures, murals and more. Priority will be given to community-initiated projects that provide a lasting impact—fostering cultural connections, strengthening neighborhood awareness and identity, and deepening how residents and visitors interact with the built environment. All projects must be publicly and visually accessible.

County Attorney’s office launches online program to assist those with past marijuana convictions

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Under Arizona Proposition 207, which legalized recreational marijuana use in Arizona, individuals convicted of certain marijuana offenses may have those convictions expunged. The County Attorney’s Office’s new program offers a simple, accessible process for eligible people to ask the County Attorney’s Office to assist in filing an expungement request on their behalf.

Grand Canyon National Park announces 2026 Noncommercial River Trip Lottery period

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

GRAND CANYON, AZ. — On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, the National Park Service will begin accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park for specific launch dates within calendar year 2026.

A total of 450 permits will be available for 12- to 25-day river trips. Eligible individuals may apply online at the weighted lottery website (https://grcariverpermits.nps.gov). Applications will be accepted online through noon Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences latest news & opportunities

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff, through its Beautification and Public Art Commission, seeks Beautification in Action grant applications up to $7,500 for streetscape art and beautification projects that enliven Flagstaff’s public spaces. Projects must be publicly visible and publicly accessible and can take the form of community gardens, murals, neighborhood paths, benches, sculptures and more. Artists, community members/ groups, schools, local businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply.

Spring Deadline: March 15, 2025, 5 pm (Arizona Time)

Sedona Arts Center — Discover New Art Classes & Workshops

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Gaining a Perspective: Sharpening Your Drawing Skillset ONLINE
with Jude Valentine
February 5–26, 2025
Wednesdays, 12–2pm AZ Time

Learn the ins and outs of how to draw convincing buildings, landscapes, interiors and round objects with the use of linear and empirical perspective. We’ll be understanding this drawing concept through demonstrations, hands on drawing exercises, individualized instruction and looking at examples of some of the accomplished Renaissance and modern masters. Learn how to use perspective to your advantage to make great drawings!

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra e-Notes + My Favorite Things, February Celebrations

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

February is often thought of as the month of love, and love takes many forms. It’s the joy of shared moments with family and friends, the appreciation of beauty in the world around us, and the care we extend to ourselves. And, it’s the deep, abiding love of music—the way it moves us, connects us, and enriches our lives.

This month, we invite you to celebrate this love with us, whether through a night of beautiful music shared with FSO on February 14, a special memory made with a loved one, or simply taking time to experience something that brings you joy.

However you choose to celebrate, we’re grateful to have you as part of our Symphony family. Read on for this month’s details, including the February 14 concert and FSO’s annual My Favorite Things auction. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Flagstaff Sustainability Office Hosts Fix-It Clinic on Feb. 15

by Community Contributor • February 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Fix-It Clinics are community-driven events that pair community members with knowledgeable volunteers who can help fix small appliances, clothing, electronics, and more. Join us for a day of hands-on sustainability and learn how simple repairs can make a big difference. Let’s work together towards a more sustainable Flagstaff.

Sedona Arts Center — Vision and Sound : An African American Experience

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Sedona Arts Center presents “Vision & Sound: An African American Experience” from February 7-28, 2025. This multi-city event features an array of free public programs that celebrate Arizona’s Black artists.

Exhibitions, artist demonstrations and musical performances are planned for Sedona, Goodyear, Peoria and Tolleson. A symposium in partnership with the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy is scheduled for Feb. 8 in Sedona and will feature keynote speaker and renowned dancer, choreographer and scholar LaTasha Barnes. These events offer opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to explore African American creativity and cultural perspectives.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 2/03/25

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2025 • Comments Off

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City of Flagstaff underscores the importance of grant funding for local communities

by Community Contributor • January 31, 2025 • Comments Off

Mayor Becky Daggett said “while we’re relieved that it appears the federal funding freeze has been temporarily halted, I’d like to stress the critical importance this funding has in our community. It’s not an overstatement to say that the freeze would have a catastrophic impact on Flagstaff. Many of the city’s flood mitigation, transportation, and public safety projects are dependent upon this funding from our federal partners. Additionally, this funding freeze impacts local non-profit organizations we rely upon to provide basic services and our partners such as Coconino County and Northern Arizona University.”

CCC Community Education — March Classes: Sign Language, Sustainable Landscaping, Backcountry First Aid, Yoga

by Community Contributor • January 31, 2025 • Comments Off

Basic Conversation Sign Language

Tuesday, March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us to learn basic sign language as well as communication tips when interacting with Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Sign – Learn more and register!

Former Coconino County Manager Steve Peru Earns Professional Excellence Award

by Community Contributor • January 31, 2025 • Comments Off

“I am honored to receive this recognition,” Peru said. “Coconino County has given me the opportunity to learn, grow and build a team that feels like family. I will always be grateful for the support throughout the years and to work with amazing employees dedicated to public service.”

Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group Meeting on Feb. 6

by Community Contributor • January 31, 2025 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group (CPAG) is meeting monthly. This temporary group, invited by the Board of Supervisors, represents the diversity of the County. The role of the CPAG is to provide recommendations on the updated goals, policies, maps, and implementation strategies of the Comprehensive Plan Update, Envision 2045 to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and staff.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 27-31, 2025

by Community Contributor • January 31, 2025 • Comments Off

Winter Arrives to the Canyon (Finally!)

This week, Northern Arizona finally got the memo that it’s winter—bringing much-needed precipitation across the region, including several inches of snow on the South Rim and a hearty 8 inches on the North Rim.

As of this writing, Desert View Drive and Hermit Road on the South Rim have REOPENED following several days of closure. Road closure information is always available by calling the park’s Roads Line at 928-638-7496.

For those who like to be ahead of the curve, Everbridge alerts are a great way to stay informed in real-time about road closures, power outages, weather events, and any other emergency situations that might pop up. This free service helps ensure you’re never caught off guard when the weather gets unpredictable.
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Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton and Deputy City Manager Joanne Keene credentialed by International City/County Management Association

by Community Contributor • January 31, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton and Deputy City Manager Joanne Keene both recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). City Manager Clifton and Deputy City Manager Keene join over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program.

ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics by increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administrators, and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities around the world.

Discover Flagstaff — Women’s Basketball vs. Weber State on Feb. 3, more events

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2025 • Comments Off

Come cheer on your NAU Lumberjacks for Women in Sports night as they take on the Weber State Wildcats. 6 p.m

Sedona Arts Center to present ‘Vision and Sound: An African American Experience — An African America Experience,’ Feb. 7 through 28, other upcoming events

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2025 • Comments Off

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — After Day One: Trump Wants to Redefine America

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

On the first day of his second term, President Trump issued a series of immigration-related executive orders and proclamations that will quickly re-shape the U.S. immigration system. These executive orders affect nearly every facet of a complex and demanding system. Most of the policy changes introduced through these actions are framed as directives to federal departments and agencies. However, their language also aims to stoke fear as a means of testing the boundaries of executive authority.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — The Draft Regional Plan 2045

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

F3 has paid close attention to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 because it will greatly impact the way Flagstaff will develop in the next twenty years. The plan is a policy guide for land use and development decisions and should be the vision for the shape and character of the community.

This newsletter summarizes our concerns. Here is a quick overview:

We are concerned that the plan is almost singularly focused on an increase in housing density. While we see the need to address the housing crisis, density alone is not enough. It must be paired with the values that make a community a community such as open space, public space, and community character.

Office of Navajo Nation President shares Tip Line to address immigration concerns. See related news stories

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Message from Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Rising fears of ICE raids have caused significant anxiety among Diné citizens in Albuquerque, Phoenix, and other border areas.

Although my office has only received a few unconfirmed reports, we have diligently followed up on those leads. We are designating the “Operation Rainbow Bridge” tip line to field calls for my office on this issue.

Workshop ‘How to Build a Successful Content Strategy’ to be held on Feb. 4 at Murdoch Community Center, Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Presented by Mariah Zavala – Mountain Mojo Group, the workshop includes in depth discussions on:

Mission and Vision Statements

Goal Setting

Key Performance Indicators

Personas, Messaging Tone and Cadence

Walk-in Wednesdays are here! Explore career opportunities with the City of Flagstaff on Jan. 29

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Join us on Wednesday, January 29 at one of two locations for a chance to meet recruiters and explore career opportunities with the City of Flagstaff.

No RSVP needed- just walk in and explore career opportunities with us!

Interested candidates can walk-in and explore all of our job opportunities, meet recruiters and hiring teams, and learn about the amazing work we do for our community.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Family and children service providers reviewing local, state impact of federal freeze on federal grants, loans

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2025 • Comments Off

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

State and local organizations that provide services to families and youth are reviewing the ramifications of the Trump administration’s order on Jan. 27 to pause all federal grants and loans. Meanwhile, nearly two dozen attorneys general have announced they will sue to stop the federal funding freeze.

A federal judge issued a stay on the federal freeze until Monday, Feb. 3.

Nationwide, officials say the freeze halts loans and grants to local governments, nonprofit organizations and schools — impacting such programs as Head Start, the Dept. of Agriculture’s tribal food sovereignty program and other federally funded economic assistance programs.

An easy way to take action by contacting your member of Congress is available HERE

The NAU Review — Celebrate Black History month and read more about a 93-year-old volunteer

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2025 • Comments Off

Honor Black history and culture this February

Every February, the Lumberjack community comes together to celebrate Black History Month with a wide variety of events that recognizes the rich, diverse culture, history and societal contributions of Black Americans and the global African diaspora. Many of the month’s events also raise awareness of the historical and ongoing struggles faced by Black Americans.

Coconino National Forest fire managers pivot to pile burns following Monday snow

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino National Forest fire managers plan to continue pile burning this week following Monday’s snowstorm.

Firefighters will ignite piles located in three different areas of the Flagstaff Ranger District this week, and smoke is expected to be widely visible during burning.

The Coconino National Forest uses the Coconino NF Prescribed Burn ProjectsInciWeb page to relay last-minute project changes with the public should planned projects not proceed due to wind, weather, or other reasons.

Annual Willard Springs Green Waste Burn in Progress

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has ignited the annual green waste burn at the Willard Springs Green Waste Site, which is located about 15 miles south of Flagstaff at Exit 326 on the west side of I-17.

The burn is necessary to reduce the existing stockpile of pine needles, tree trimmings, and other green waste at Willard Springs before the start of the 2025 fire season.

The Willard Springs green waste burn is expected to produce smoke during its ignition period. Based on wind and weather conditions, this smoke may be heavy at times and visible to motorists on I-17. The Coconino National Forest plans to post signage on I-17 as necessary to notify motorists about smoke from the burn and to drive with caution.

Prescribed burns planned around Flagstaff (week of Jan. 27)

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Area fire managers plan to continue work on local prescribed fire projects – including broadcast burning and pile burning – (week of Jan. 27) while northern Arizona’s wind and weather conditions remain favorable to do so.

Arizona State Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Coconino National Forest fire managers aspire to continue work on this week’s Crater Sinks prescribed burn project located roughly 12 miles southwest of Flagstaff.

Additionally, Coconino National Forest fire managers hope to begin work on pile burns located in various locations around the Flagstaff Ranger District.

City of Flagstaff announces Call to Artists

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences program seeks artists, graphic designers and illustrators to create original artwork for two utility cabinets along Route 66. The deadline to apply is Feb. 25 at noon.

Two artists will be selected to create artwork for two cabinets at the following locations: Route 66 near Postal Boulevard, and Route 66 near Fourth Street. The call is open to artists 18 years or older who currently live and work within the United States. Submitted designs must be original artwork and can be created in any medium, so long as the design can be represented in a high-resolution digital image without loss of integrity or quality. Designs will be professionally printed on vinyl and installed on cabinets.

“We are excited to partner with APS with these artist-designed utility cabinet wraps,” says Jana Weldon, Program Manager for Beautification, Arts and Sciences (BAS). “As the City’s collection of Public Art grows, we welcome emerging and established artists to contribute their creativity to enhance our urban environment.”

Flagstaff STEM CITY — Make Your Nomination for the STEMMY Awards!

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2025 • Comments Off

The STEMMY Awards recognize the stellar contributions of STEM leaders and educators publicly at the STEMMY Award Ceremony on Thursday, March 6th!

Presented by STEM City in Flagstaff Arizona, the event awards students, teachers, businesses, and community organizations to honor and celebrate their impact as STEM leaders, educators, and innovators here in Flagstaff.

Seeking nominations by Feb. 14! Do you know of someone who has made a real difference in the STEM sector?

Theatrikos Theatre Co. — January announcement

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2025 • Comments Off

We are thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with National Theatre Live, bringing world-class British theatre performances directly to Flagstaff audiences. Starting this season, theatre lovers can experience the magic of London’s finest productions, captured live in stunning high definition and screened at our state-of-the-art facility through this innovative collaboration. Our season includes four performances starting in March.

City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program — News & Opportunities

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

Applications are now open for the ARTx Art + Ideas Experience 2025 grant cycle. Submit your innovative idea and bring it to life through one of four exciting categories:

ARTx @ ArtWalk
ARTx @ The Arb
ARTx @ Coconino Center for the Arts
ARTx @ Free Range
ARTx is an annual, accessible community opportunity to engage with the arts in an immersive and interactive way. Visit Creative Flagstaff’s website to learn more and help shape Flagstaff’s artistic future.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Image: Envision by Bryan David Griffith.

Discover Flagstaff — SUNGYUN KIM: THE EVOLVING MACHINE, Coconino Center for the Arts Jan. 24, 25, 29 and more events

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

Friday-Saturday, Wednesday, January 24-25, 29

SUNGYUN KIM: THE EVOLVING MACHINE, Coconino Center for the Arts.

In The Evolving Machine, Sungyun Kim brings together an array of video works and kinetic sculptures that highlight this evolving relationship between machines, media environments, and human intervention. 11 a.m.

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — Trump’s First Immigration Executive Actions

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

President Trump wasted no time trying to radically change the U.S. immigration system. On his first day in office, he issued 10 executive orders that seek to redefine America—excluding everyone from asylum seekers to countless children of immigrants.

In the American Immigration Council’s new fact sheet, After Day One: A High-Level Analysis of Trump’s First Executive Actions, we break down what these policy changes seek to accomplish immediately and what they will mean for immigrants and all Americans in the future.

Read the Analysis

Guest contribution — LULAC applauds federal court ruling blocking President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

“LULAC wholeheartedly affirms the decision of the federal judge to stop this attack on one of our nation’s most treasured constitutional protections,” said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. “Any child born on our soil has the right to be called a citizen, and that right is irrevocable and should not be tampered with. We call upon all Americans to rise in unity and respect for this important and invaluable right.”

Flagstaff Mayor Daggett selected for MICD Just City Mayoral Fellowship

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

In the face of a nationwide housing crisis, the 2025 MICD Just City Mayoral Fellowship will explore what it means to house our communities, introducing mayors and their staff to planning and design frameworks – beyond housing supply and demand – that maximize all city resources to support the broad range of housing needs faced by a broad range of city populations.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 20-24, 2025

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

Smallmouth Bass: Not a Small Threat to the Grand Canyon

A recent article in Intermountain Park Science magazine highlights the growing concern over smallmouth bass and their potential impact on the Colorado River ecosystem in Grand Canyon National Park. Researchers from the National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have collaborated to address this emerging threat to the park’s delicate ecological balance.

AZ Culture Connection announces Valentine’s Artist Market to be held Feb. 8 at The Ice House

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

The Day of Love and Friendship Artist Market celebrates all things love with an event featuring several local artists and creators sharing their work and the stories behind it. Come and get to know your local artist community and shop local for the upcoming Valentine’s holiday. Artists across a variety of mediums, cultures, and backgrounds will be on site.

Plus a Valentine card-making station and chocolates!
We are a stop on the Flagstaff Visitors Center’s Chocolate Walk, so come downtown to check out all the art and chocolate!

Vendors currently being accepted. Email info@cultureconnectionaz.org if interested.

City of Flagstaff announces excavation to begin for the Wedge Detention Basin Project

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction, are set to begin excavation operations for The Wedge Detention Basin Project. These excavation operations will take place within the area of the construction yard, which will shrink as excavation continues. These excavation operations are the first part of detention basin construction, with the majority of construction taking place in the spring when temperatures are favorable. The Wedge Detention Basin is being constructed to hold excess stormwater run-off that would otherwise overwhelm the box culvert being installed along Linda Vista Drive. The basin is designed to fill with water, and then slowly release it back into the City’s stormwater management system when it is safe to do so.

Board of Supervisors Reappoints Deborah Harris and Khara House to African Diaspora Advisory Council

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

her community for many years, most recently serving two years on City Council. Her other contributions include assisting in developing the Southside Neighborhood Plan and securing a grant to establish the Murdoch Community Center as one of three Resilience Hubs in the City. She is also a founding member of ADAC, having served consistently on the Council since its creation in 2002.

Khara House was appointed to the Flagstaff City Council in May 2022, and elected to a four-year term that year. After teaching at Northern Arizona University, she began a career in multifamily housing in 2013. Her passion for service and community engagement has led to membership with NAACP Flagstaff, the Southside Community Association, NAMI Flagstaff, Flagstaff Young Professionals, and several other community and service organizations. She currently serves as Chairperson of ADAC.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s free webinars offers opportunities to meet the challenges of a new year

by Community Contributor • January 22, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — The start of a new year always brings along a time of new challenges and opportunities — be it personal or professional.
To help parents and families get off to the right start in 2025, the Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth wants to remind everyone that we have a variety of free webinar training programs on our website.

Maybe you are looking for an escape from all the negative news of the day? If so, take a moment to take care of yourself with our free Mindfulness (for adults) one-hour webinar

Maybe your child is having a challenging time getting back into the swing of school life (homework, social media) after the holidays? Then they may also benefit from our free Mindfulness for Youth 45-minute webinar or our free Bullying and Cyberbullying one-hour webinar

Our growing library of on-demand webinars are also designed to help you gain the tools you need to learn about trauma-informed care, tips to help strengthen family protective factors, examine the effects of historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

Click on the image above to get a quick look at the various free programs we offer, or get more details below.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025.

Flagstaff Sustainability Office announces 2024 Sustainability Grant recipients

by Community Contributor • January 22, 2025 • Comments Off

The Neighborhood Sustainability Grant is a competitive grant program that funds up to $7,500 for community projects related to food, waste, climate action, resilience, building energy, public health, and transportation.

“We can’t wait to see these community-led projects come to life each year! We want to applaud these awardees for their vision for a more sustainable Flagstaff,” said Mayor Becky Daggett.

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