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…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Another important benefit offered by Social Security is Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as “SSI”. SSI, though administered by the Social Security Administration, is not funded by Social Security taxes…
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an open house to provide information about Proposition 406, a proposed sales tax increase to address city road repairs and street safety, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. Residents…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present an “Art Class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Artist Vangie Rodriguez will lead you in painting sugar…
FLAGSTAFF — On Nov. 4, voters will decide on three local ballot measures: Question 1, from the Flagstaff Unified School District, seeks to continue a budget override. Question 403, from Coconino County, seeks a sales tax increase for future county…
FLAGSTAFF — As part of its 2014 Latin@ Heritage Month celebration, Inclusion and Multicultural Services at Northern Arizona University will present “Baila Conmigo – Dance with Me” from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 at Ashurst Hall, Bldg. 11, NAU. “Come…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff First Friday Art Walk returned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on Sept. 5, 2014. The event, presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, featured the…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — From a picnic and dancing at the Grand Canyon to dance workshops and performances in Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon Salsa Festival 2014 provided a wide variety of opportunities for…
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…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association will present its 11th annual Fiesta de Independencia from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace, 2532 E. Seventh, near the corner of Fourth and Seventh…
FLAGSTAFF — As part of its 2014 Latin@ Heritage Month celebration, Inclusion and Multicultural Services at Northern Arizona University will present the screening of “Fruitvale Station” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Franke College of Business, Gardner Auditorium. “Fruitvale…
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University’s Latin American Studies will present a free screening of Which Way Home at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Liberal Arts building, room 120. The 2009 film, directed by Rebecca Cammisa, follows several unaccompanied child migrants as…
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…
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…
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…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Many people might not know that Social Security offers Survivors Benefits. These benefits, which function as a kind of life insurance, can provide family income after the breadwinner dies as…
FLAGSTAFF — The Grand Canyon Salsa Festival 2014, featuring workshops and dance competitions, will be held Sept. 4-7 in Flagstaff. The event seeks to facilitate education, awareness, and mutual sharing and bring together dance talents from the local, national and…
FLAGSTAFF — Vive Selena will perform at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 31 at the Coconino County Fair. The tribute to the music of Selena Quintanilla will feature such hits as Baila Esta Cumbia, Amor Prohibido, Techno Cumbia, Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,…
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…
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…
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…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona In this article I will continue our conversation regarding retirement benefits, describing retiring at full retirement age and delaying retirement to a later age. We have stated that full retirement age ranges…
By First Things First / Guest contributor While most students think of summer as a break from learning, for young kids entering kindergarten, summer is the ideal time to instill the skills that will make the transition to school smoother.…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Someone said it was like speed-dating for candidates, with potential office holders rushing from one circle of chairs to another to spend about 10 minutes and meet with…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Long lines didn’t deter children and their parents who were already lined up for nearly a block in the alley between Second and Third streets as they awaited the…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — More booths, more art, more music and food could be found at the second Mercado de Sueños / Dream Marketplace held July 18 near the corner of 7th and…
Citizens older than 18 are encouraged to register to vote COCONINO COUNTY — The deadline for Coconino County residents to register to vote in the Aug. 26 Primary Election is Monday, July 28. To register, an individual must be a U.S.…
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…
FLAGSTAFF — Summer Nights on the Square presents Downtown Friday Nights featuring performances by Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff and Jimmy DeBlois from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 25 at Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff. Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff is a local group of people…
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…
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Back to School Health and Safety Fair will be FROM 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at the Flagstaff Family Food Center, 1903 N. Second St., Flagstaff. Organizers report the event features: No cost backpacks, school…
FLAGSTAFF — The No Dream Deferred Action application drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 19 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff, organizers reported in a media release. Required documents include: Birth certificate…
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…
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…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — It was standing-room-only when the Flagstaff City Council held two days of public comment on the proposed student housing project on the current site of the Arrowhead Village Mobile…
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ The ideas were almost bouncing off the walls, courtesy of giant Post-it notes and magic markers. • Convincing parents of the value of education from the minute their children make their first appearance in…
The monsoon rains will soon be here and the City of Flagstaff Stormwater Management Section would like to make the public aware of precautions and services provided by the city. Streets flood quickly and a car can float in as…
Editor’s note: The following commentary is provided by the Coconino County Public Health Services District. By Marlene Gaither / Coconino County Environmental Health Program manager Summer is the season for picnics and cookouts, but these outdoor activities can present food…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Social Security provides several benefits, including retirement, disability and survivor benefits, among others. Regarding beneficiaries, some relatives of the eligible person (spouses, former spouses, children and even parents) could also…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — With heavenly mariachi music coming from above, more than 150 people took part in a special Mariachi Mass held on Sunday, June 29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers of the inaugural “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” on June 28 were hoping all their hard advance work would pay off and bring in…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Community leaders read to young people, parents and others spoke about the value of education, while youth took part in a variety of activities including exercise programs and…
Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Music, food and plenty of arts and crafts could be found at the inaugural Mercado de Sueños / Dream Marketplace, which celebrated its grand opening on June 20…
FLAGSTAFF — A zoning change for a proposed 650-student housing project — known as “The Standard” — at the Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park was unanimously rejected on June 25 by the Flagstaff Zoning and Planning Commission. The recommendation by…
FLAGSTAFF — Germán Andrés Aguilar, an exceptionally talented and much-loved music graduate of Northern Arizona University, collapsed and died on June 7, 2014, while performing in Florence, Italy, with California State University, Long Beach’s Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir under the…
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Multiple meetings in early June raised as many questions as answers regarding a proposed student housing project on the site of the current Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park in west Flagstaff. Residents of the Plaza Vieja neighborhood…
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center will present the inaugural “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, June 28 at Our Lady of Guadalupe…
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — From ceramic cups, bowls and crosses, to colorful watercolor works featuring horses, visitors had a chance to experience a variety of art during the second Flagstaff First Friday Art Walk celebration held at Our Lady…
FLAGSTAFF — People setting out on The Way of St. James, or El Camino de Santiago in northern Spain made famous by the Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez movie “The Way,” now have a book, which guides them along the pathways…
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…
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 to hold a public hearing on a zoning map change for the proposed “The Standard,” a controversial student housing development on the site of…
FLAGSTAFF — The No Dream Deferred Action application drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff, organizers reported in a media release. Required documents include: Birth certificate…
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…
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…
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…
Editor’s note: The following commentary is provided by the Coconino County Public Health Services District. By Michelle McKay, RN, BSN / Coconino County Public Health Services District Immunization Program manager Through advances in medicine and vaccinations, potentially deadly illnesses and…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona The United States has two main retirement-related programs, namely Medicare and Social Security. The first provides access to medical care, while the second provides an economic benefit. This article will…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. celebrated its 19th annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 17 and 18, 2014 in Flagstaff, AZ. The celebration this year was relocated from Ponderosa Park to the in the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center…
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff, classic car owners and other supporters of active duty military and veterans joined in supporting Armed Forces Day Parade, held Saturday, May 17, 2014 in downtown Flagstaff, AZ. The theme…
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff on May 14 announced the public review process for “The Standard,” a controversial student housing development on the site of the current Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park in west Flagstaff. The multi-story, 650-student housing project proposed…
Hover over each image to see a description. FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of students participated in the annual Hispanic Convocation / Graduación Hispana held on May 8, 2014 at Northern Arizona University. The event featured opening remarks by Mistress of Ceremony…
Hover over each image to see a description. 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, made a successful return…
Hover over each image above to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF – Visitors had the opportunity to look over paintings and jewelry by local artists and tour the progress of renovation at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church…
Hover over each image above to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to address future issues like the proposed multi-story student housing development at the current site of the Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park, more than…
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, is coming to Flagstaff from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Killip…
FLAGSTAFF — NAIC will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. “We will be continuing to meet the second Thursday of the month for our general leaders meetings. Our…
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…
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…
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…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona After six months of opportunity to obtain health coverage through the new health insurance marketplace created by the Department of Health and Human Services, as part of the Patient Protection…
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…
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…
Hover over each image above to see a description. FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University concluded “Immigration Awareness Month” with a discussion on national security at the border, a court case against a journalist reporting on refugee migration from Central America and…
Hover over each image above to see a description. FLAGSTAFF — Week three of ‘Immigration Awareness Month’ began with the student presentation on ‘Experiences at the Border’ on April 14, 2014 at Northern Arizona University. Scheduled speakers included Sara Larsen, Sarah Salmon,…
FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to address future potential housing issues like the proposed multi-story student housing development at the current site of the Arrowhead Village Mobile Home Park, the Flagstaff City Council is schedule to hold its first public…
FLAGSTAFF — ‘8 Latin American One-Act Plays in Spanish!’ will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at Coconino High School, 2801 No. Izabel St., Flagstaff, in the mini Auditorium. The plays are presented by students of…
FLAGSTAFF — The first in a series of follow-up public meetings for the proposed student housing project at the Arrowhead Village trailer park in Flagstaff will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel, 1175 W. Route…
FLAGSTAFF – Week four of Immigration Awareness Month at Northern Arizona University will open with a discussion by Linda Green, director for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona, on “Liberalism, National Security and Migration: Notes from the Border-lands of the…
FLAGSTAFF – Week three of Immigration Awareness Month at Northern Arizona University will open with “Environmental Consequences of Border Security,” will be presented by Latin American Studies and No More Deaths — NAU at noon Monday, April 14 at HLC 2403. The…
FLAGSTAFF — Advance purchase tickets ($15) for the 7th annual “Dancing Across Borders” fundraiser are now available at www.latindancecollective.com Tickets are $20 at the door. The event benefits No More Deaths / No Más Muertes, which provides families and individuals crossing the perilous…
Hover over each image above to see a description. FLAGSTAFF – Week two of “Immigration Awareness Month” opened on April 8 with the presentation “Humanitarian Activism on the Border,” featuring a discussion by John Fife on “Getting in the Way:…
Hover over each image above to see a description. FLAGSTAFF — Immigration Awareness Month began on Tuesday, April 1 with the return of West Cosgrove of the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, AZ as he discussed the causes of the…
Hover over each image above to see a description. FLAGSTAFF — A record of more than 100 people took part in the annual César Chávez March and Day of Service held on March 29, 2014 in Flagstaff, AZ. Activities began on…
FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Institutions for Community Leadership will hold a leaders meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E 6th Ave., Flagstaff. “We’ll be talking education, police, housing, and more, so please…
FLAGSTAFF – Week two of Immigration Awareness Month at Northern Arizona University will open with “Humanitarian Activism on the Border,” featuring a discussion by John Fife on “Getting in the Way: Resistance Movements to Death on the Border,” presented by Latin…
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…
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…
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…
Editor’s note: The following commentary is provided by the Coconino County Public Health Services District. By Marlene Gaither / Coconino County Public Health Services District Environmental Health Program program manager The practice of tattooing dates back thousands of years. Today, 21…
FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona University College of Social & Behavioral Sciences’ Civic Service Institute presents a César Chávez Celebration starting with a “César Chávez Blood Drive” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28 at the Du Bois —…
WINSLOW — Northern Arizona University’s Theatre Department will perform Federico Garcia Lorca’s “The House of Bernarda Alba” from March 28 through April 6 in a rare, site-specific performance on the grounds of the historic La Posada Hotel and Gardens, 303…
March 31 is the deadline for signing up under the Affordable Care Act By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ The days are counting down until the end of the open enrollment period on March 31 for the Health Insurance Marketplace…
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ The first time I saw him was during a march for farmworkers rights in the early 1980s. I was a novice community college photojournalism student and we had decided to cover his protest march…
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…
Editor’s note: The following commentary is provided by the Coconino County Public Health Services District. By Angela Horvath / Coconino County Public Health Services District Policy Analyst In the mid-1800s, a deadly epidemic of cholera broke out in cities worldwide. The…
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Life is most enjoyable when you are healthy. A simple headache alters your mood, and a more serious illness can make life miserable for us and our families. Our health…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Each spring millions of students from high school and college embark on a pilgrimage to a vacation locale of their choice and proceed to kick up their heels and relax. For some students, the vacation…
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick to speak on CCC’s Lone Tree campus FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is celebrating National TRiO Day on Saturday, Feb. 22 with keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, the college reported in a media release. National…
Feb. 9-15 proclaimed as Arizona Adult Literacy Week FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is joining others across Arizona to celebrate Arizona Adult Literacy Week, Feb. 9-15, as proclaimed by Gov. Jan Brewer, the college reported in a media release. “It…
