Category: News

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…

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…

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…

KNAU update for June 22

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 22nd, 2018 This…

Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon to be held on June 28

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Emergency Management, Yavapai County Emergency Management, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system in Oak Creek Canyon at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, June 28. This system…

Eric Peterson selected County Public Affairs Director

COCONINO COUNTY — Interim County Manager James Jayne has announced the selection of Eric Peterson as the County Public Affairs Director. The Board of Supervisors approved the selection during their regular meeting June 19. The Public Affairs Director is responsible…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops are filling for the Fall Semester sign up now with a small deposit to reserve your space! Alok Hsu Kwang-han Zen Creativity and the Art of Life September 29–30, 2018 This is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 21, 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…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

KNAU update for June 20

Strange Reception? From time to time, especially as the weather warms up in Northern Arizona, we receive calls from listeners alerting us that “another station has taken over our frequency,” or words to that effect. Sometimes it alerts us to…

American Immigration Council update for June 19

Today, our news blog, Immigration Impact, sets the record straight on the Trump administration’s family separation policy.Read and share our article and help make sure all of America knows:     The administration is choosing to prosecute mothers and fathers seeking refuge in…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 19

June 19, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Summer DIY for Kids School’s Out, Make It Count 2018 Conference Discovery: Through the Eyes of a Child, Honoring Educators From Birth to Lifelong Learning Registration is Open for the 24th…

Flagstaff STEM City update for June 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 15, 2018 The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Section has two AmeriCorps VISTA positions open: one is with the Open Space Program and the other is with Climate Change and Energy. Please see info…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for June 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   See KinderCamp™ in Action It has been 14 years since United Way of Northern Arizona and its community and school partners launched the KinderCamp™ program. In that time, this four-week summer boot-camp has helped…

CCC helps fill coming building inspector gap

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino Community College graduate Brad Lawry did an internship with the City of Flagstaff inspecting mostly residential buildings. After his internship, he spoke with CCC Construction and Technology Management Instructor Ken Myers about his experience. “Ken told me…

KNAU update for June 15

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 15th, 2018 This…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 14

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,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 14, 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…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 13

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 Board of Supervisors Adopt Tentative Budget The Coconino County Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted the County’s $182 million Fiscal Year 2019 budget during its public meeting June…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 12, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK School’s Out, Make It Count 2018 Conference Child Care Basics for Youth Nomination Reminder Become a…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 12 — Tonight Attainable Housing Bond Vote!

Click here for more information   In This Issue Tonight Attainable Housing Bond!   Looking for Help for Election Forum   Community Events Donate Now Tonight Attainable Housing Bond! Tonight is the last chance to share your thoughts on the Attainable…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops, Classes, Summer Kids Camps, Paint Outs at L’Auberge and More! Creekside Plein Air Event at L’Auberge de Sedona  June 13, 2018, 9 am to 1 pm Artists and the public are invited…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 8

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162   Welcome Summer   Summer is here! Families and children are making summer plans and looking forward to a break. Many people will be enjoying time outdoors. In order to…

NAU update for June 8

Friday, June 8 President Cheng highlights NAU’s efforts in reducing degree gap in remarks to Phoenix-area civic leaders  The president discussed online programs, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges in Maricopa County. Life on Mars? NAU astronomy…

KNAU update for June 8

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 8th, 2018 Prospect Of…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 7, 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…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 6

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 June 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 5, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Circus Camptastic! FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – ASIST Teddy Bear Picnic Summer DIY for Kids CCC STEM Camps Family Science: Amazing Arthropods…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 4

Click here for more information   In This Issue New Acting Executive Director for F3 Your support is needed for the Attainable Housing Bond Donate Now New Acting Executive Director for Friends of Flagstaff’s Future! The F3 Board of Directors…

Coconino County, City of Flagstaff 4th of July closures

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, records will remain open from 8 a.m.…

June 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

July 5 — 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. Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

July 7 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Democracy: Civic Engagement’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Democracy: Civic Engagement” Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection. Ways…

July 20 — Flagstaff’s lunar legacy celebration of the first Moon landing launch

FLAGSTAFF — Experience Flagstaff’s scientific role in the Apollo Moon missions and the Flagstaff Lunar Legacy 18-month celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon landing.  The celebration of the Flagstaff lunar legacy launches Friday, July 20 at 5 p.m. in downtown…

July 21 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Veterans: From Military to Civilian Life’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Veterans: From Military to Civilian Life” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

July 24, 26 — City to host public meetings on Southside transportation, flooding, character and culture

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will host public meetings on July 24 and 26 to discuss needs and solutions in the Southside neighborhood. These discussions will inform the upcoming Southside Neighborhood Specific Plan. The meetings will be held at the…

Expect More Arizona update for June 1

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 1

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 1st, 2018 This…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for May 31

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth May 31, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates May — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau update for May 31

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 31

First Friday in the Gallery Exhibition Features 7 Local Artists Opening Reception June 1, from 5 to 8 pm  June at Sedona Arts Center’s Fine Art Gallery features a brilliant group of artists who delight in presenting together! The Exhibition…

Bilingual report: July 15 — Volunteer on Trail Work Day as part of Latino Conservation Week in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY — Join the Arizona Trail Association in the Coconino National Forest in celebrating Latino Conservation Week building a new Arizona Trail on Sunday, July 15. Everyone is welcome for this fun day on the trail. Participants should be…

July 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘LULAC: One for All & All for One’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “LULAC: One for All & All for One” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts,…

July 16 — Dr. Colleen A. Smith, president of Coconino Community College, to speak at next Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth monthly board meeting

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its next monthly board meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 16 at the County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Ponderosa Room, Flagstaff. Dr. Colleen A. Smith, president of…

July 16 — CCC offers science adventure for teens

FLAGSTAFF — Fresh air. Colorado mountain views. Time away from social media – and lots of time for science. Teens ages 13 to 16 have the chance for a non-credit, science-based adventure camp offered through Coconino Community College beginning July 16.…

New adaptive playground equipment to be installed at Guadalupe Park

FLAGSTAFF — New adaptive playground equipment and rubberized surfacing will be installed at Guadalupe Park beginning May 31. The new equipment and surfacing will replace the 18-year-old play structure. The use of rubberized surfacing will improve accessibility while complying with fall…