The public is invited to attend a focus group on the merit selection of Superior Court judges. The meeting will be from 5:30 – 7 p.m. June 12, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave. Flagstaff, Ariz.…
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June 17 — Father’s Day “Rally for Migrants” to condemn Justice Department’s family separation and asylum policy
Rally and prayer vigil to honor lost children PHOENIX — The “Rally for Migrants” on Sunday, June 17, 2018, will lift up the migrant community while denouncing the cruel and inhumane tactics, including the separation of children from parents, being used today by…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for April 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth April 26, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April — Page Public Library announces…
Arizona Teacher’s Walk-out: LAUNCH Flagstaff Issues Statement for World-Class Education Funding. See related stories here
FLAGSTAFF — The mission of LAUNCH Flagstaff is to advance world-class education for every child in Flagstaff from cradle through their career. We accept our shared responsibility in reaching this goal. The following partners of LAUNCH Flagstaff support our children by…
NAU update for April 13
Click here for the latest NAU news Friday, April 13 President Cheng issues statement on recent DACA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court “Like many of our faculty, staff and students, I am concerned this recent ruling prevents DACA students…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 9
Click here for more information In This Issue The City of Flagstaff Climate Team Has New Information and Events Attainable Housing on the Agenda Tomorrow! The Bail and Bond Fund “Red for Ed” Petition Seeks Support for Local Teachers Meet Our New…
May 19 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Let’s Disrupt Aging’’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject line of this email contains the subjects that will be addressed on the next two radio programs. Congressman Ed Pastor’s speech will air on May 9 (prerecorded), whereas Let’s Disrupt Aging will air…
Guest commentary: Sheriff Driscoll — Please stop turning people over to ICE!
Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. Did you know that our…
April 6 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Voting: Its Price and Process’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: VOTING: ITS PRICE AND PROCESS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
March 14 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council meeting to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. The councils include: The African American Advisory Council The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) The…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 27
Click here for more information In This Issue Public Hearing on Mill Town Wednesday the 28th Vocal Local Workshop Survey Join us for Small is Beautiful! In case you missed it: Our Zoning Code: Bad to the Bone Donate…
Feb. 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Dreamers: Who Are They’
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Last Saturday our radio program addressed: Kinship Care in Arizona. This Saturday the subject will be: DREAMERS: WHO ARE THEY. Ad on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/547326862332887/ Ad on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSBsrK-kwLs). Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed…
KNAU update for Jan. 5
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 – January 5th, 2018 Earth Notes:…
Nov. 3 — Adam Shimoni to Announce Run for Flagstaff City Council
Editor’s Note: AmigosNAZ does not endorse particular candidates running for political office. AmigosNAZ reserves the right to refuse paid political advertisement. FLAGSTAFF — Adam Shimoni to Announce Run for Flagstaff City Council at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Heritage Square…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 24
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue City Council Special Work Session 6:00 PM (Oct. 24) Murdoch Center Municipal Identification Card Overview Discussion re Rio de Flag Project Overview of Proposition 207 Intergovernmental Priorities Municipal Identification Card Overview…
Supervisors pass DACA Resolution
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in favor of congressional action on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program at the regular board meeting Tuesday night. DACA was an executive action that allowed children under the age…
Sept. 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on UNCLE SAM
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject for Saturday’s radio program will be UNCLE SAM. With the help of our guests, we will explain the different taxes we pay to the government, how this money is budgeted and spent, what is the…
Flagstaff Mayor selected to join Executive Committee
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s Mayor, Coral Evans was selected as a member of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns’ policy-making Executive Committee at the organization’s annual conference last week in Oro Valley, AZ. The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is…
Flagstaff City Council to meet on Sept. 5
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: September 5, 2017 agenda City Council Meeting – FINAL More City of Flagstaff News:…
KNAU update for Sept. 1
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – September 1st, 2017…
Supervisors host Congressman O’Halleran roundtable
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-1) met for a roundtable discussion on Monday. O’Halleran, Supervisors, elected County Constitutional Officers, county and congressional staff participated in the open meeting. The group discussed several…
KNAU update for Aug. 11
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – August 11th, 2017 Marked Down Tickets for Garrison Keillor KNAU has a limited number of tickets left for Garrison Keillor and with only two weeks until the show we are…
Pew Research Center Hispanic Trends: Hispanic population growth, lawful immigrants, border wall
Hispanics accounted for about half of U.S. population growth between 2016 and 2017. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. August 04, 2017 U.S. Hispanic population growth has leveled off The annual growth rate of…
Aug. 5 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Democracy: Civic Engagement’
Dear friend, greetings! Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on DEMOCRACY: Civic Engagement. Our guests will describe the history of democracy, the painful journey, the of the people, by the people and for the people concepts, and our turn…
June 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘The State of Arizona Hispanics Health’
Dear partner and friend, happy Friday! I trust all is well. Our mural painting event last Saturday went very well. Among our special guests were Beth Castro (Gov. Raul Castro’s daughter), Commander Louie Garcia from Post 41, and Yvonne Pastor…
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…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council work session on March 14
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meetings. March 14, 2017 City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. March 14, 2017 Special Council Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m. March 21, 2017 City Council Draft Agenda …
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on March 7
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. March 7, 2017 — Regular City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m. More City of Flagstaff News: Funds for Social Services Applications for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 funding cycle…
City of Flagstaff Council announces 2017-2019 goals
FLAGSTAFF — At the Flagstaff City Council retreats in January 2017, the Council created new goals for the 2017-2019 calendar years. The goals ranged in categories from Economic Development, to Personnel, to Social Justice and Climate Change, these goals create…
March 9 — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más murexes to present ‘Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands’
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más muertas to present “Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at NAU’s Liberal Arts, Room 120. Millis is…
March 11 — Keeping Flagstaff Together to hold full-day training session
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold full-day training session on Saturday, March 11 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful…
March 18 — Keep Flagstaff Together Planning Meeting to be held at Killip Elementary School
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold a planning meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful model that…
Flagstaff Police Department responds to concerns about immigration
By the Flagstaff Police Department The Flagstaff Police Department has seen an increase in questions relating to a person’s immigration status and coverage by the media. The Flagstaff Police Department’s policy has not changed regarding this issue. This policy has…
Latino News Notes: Latinos divided about their place in America after Trump’s election
By the Pew Research Center Click here for the entire newsletter Hispanics are divided about their place in America after Trump’s election. A growing share says the situation of U.S. Latinos is worsening, and about half worry they or someone they know might be…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future: The Hub Case Heard in Superior Court at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-mail Dear Friends and Supporters, This is a reminder that the first court case in the appeal of The Hub is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 23 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Please see the…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 7
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Weigh In On a Special Election to Amend Prop 414 Get Involved: Beer & Gear to Benefit F3, 2/10 “We Are Them and They Are Us: Taking the High Road to Social…
City Council Minimum Wage Special Meeting Scheduled Tuesday, February 14
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 6pm for a Special Meeting to consider potential options regarding the minimum wage. The public is invited to attend this, and all City Council meetings, and are…
Feb. 14 — Information event at NAU to focus on bill to restrict on campus living students ability from registering to vote
FLAGSTAFF — An information event at NAU to focus on bill to restrict on campus living students ability from registering to vote will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the NAU University Union. “Our Rep. Bob…
LULAC Statement on New Executive Orders on Border Wall and Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump (on Jan. 25) signed two controversial executive orders regarding the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and penalties for sanctuary cities. The proposed wall would extend along the southern border and would cost as…
County elected officials meet Presidential Transition Team
Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta and Treasurer Sarah Benatar were in Washington D.C. this week speaking with the Presidential Transition Team regarding key issues facing the nation’s Latino population and Coconino County as a part of a delegation…
Our Voice: Latino voting 2016 — From facts to action
Editor’s note: Well, that was easy. Opened up my early ballot form, selected my candidates and propositions, sealed it and dropped it off at the local election office. Your turn! By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ One sentence stands out among all the…
Guest commentary: Flagstaff City Council — Adam Shimoni
By Adam Shimoni Each one of us has the potential to shape our cities, states, nations and world. The first step is engaging locally, and voting is the most simple and powerful way we can make our voices heard. Although…
Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a growing number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ…
Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ now available throughout the region
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…
LULAC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Urging Latinos to Register to Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when our nation reflects on the contributions Hispanics have made to our history and culture. For the third year, LULAC joins the Hispanic Heritage Month of Action campaign in an effort to encourage the…
Woman to Woman Forum to be held in Flagstaff on Oct. 3
On Monday Oct. 3rd at 3324 North Captain Colton Lane from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Come and join us for an opportunity to hear from the women who are part of our City Council or running to represent us.We will…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 30
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Council to Discuss Proposed Regional Plan Amendments Tomorrow (8/30) Interested in Joining the Daily Sun‘s Editorial Board? Share Our Voting Video! F3 Annual Gala Tickets Now Available – Get Yours Today!
Welcome Back Critical Mass Flash Mob Dance Party on NAU’s Campus to be held Sept. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Shimoni Campaign for City Council on Thursday September 1st for a welcome back to school Critical Mass, Flash Mob, Dance Party on Campus! We will welcome the students back with a fun bicycle ride around campus ending outside…
Candidate Accountability Session to be held in Flagstaff on Sept. 12
FLAGSTAFF — A “Candidate Accountability Session” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at the Cline Library at Northern Arizona University. The event will be presented by the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council, Northern Arizona Institutions for Community Leadership,…
City of Flagstaff Requesting For and Against Arguments to Proposed Election Questions
FLAGSTAFF — August 10, 2016 is the deadline to submit for and against arguments to the proposed election questions on propositions 411, 412, 413 and 414. Prior to the November 8, 2016 Election, each household with a registered voter will receive…
Final reminder: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public to…
New Sign Code Revisions: Campaign Signs Regulated as Portable Signs
FLAGSTAFF — Campaign signs are now classified and regulated as portable signs. A portable sign is defined as any sign not permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other immovable object. This includes A-frames, post signs, feather banners and similar…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum on July 28 at 6 pm at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 27
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 27 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Heritage Preservation Code and Commission Up for Council Discussion on Tuesday – Please Attend! Can You Apply to the Board of Adjustment? Council Decides Not to Sell…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 17
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 17 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote Today on Prop 123 & 124! F3 Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony this Saturday! City Public Works Yard Meeting Tomorrow, 5/18 Volunteer for Our Community…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 10
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 10 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Council Discussion on Low Impact Development Ordinance – Tonight Update on Historic Preservation Don’t Miss Our Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony, May 21 Can You Donate…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote No on Prop 123 New Water Rates Earn Mixed Reviews from Flagstaff Water Group You’re Invited! Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony, May 21 Michael Moore’s Where to…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 11
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 11 Click here to see the latest newsletter. F3 Op-Ed in the Arizona Daily Sun Council Takes First Steps to Protect Over 2700 Acres of Open Space F3 Supports Flagstaff Needs a Raise Campaign Michael Moore’s Where to Invade…
‘Migrant Lives and Leadership’ photography exhibit to continue at Firecreek Coffee Company on May 6
FLAGSTAFF — The photo exhibit “Migrant Lives and Leadership” will continue with a First Friday Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the Firecreek Coffee Company, 22 Historic Route 66, Flagstaff. “Join us as we celebrate migrant leadership…