FLAGSTAFF — The monsoon has started and Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff would like to provide the following reminders and precautions to stay safe for the duration. Streets flood quickly! A car can float in as little as…
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City of Flagstaff seeks input on storm damage
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff seeks public input to capture the full extent of the damages from the storm event on July 15, 2018. The city is interested gathering information on damages to private and commercial property as well as…
Sandbags available for Flagstaff residents
FLAGSTAFF — Due to heavy monsoon moisture, sandbags are available for residents to fill and take away at the following locations in Flagstaff: The east and west ends of East Elder Drive in Siler Homes 1701 Ponderosa Parkway (past Fire Station…
City of Flagstaff lifts fire restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — In coordination with the U.S. Forest Service and Coconino County, the City of Flagstaff has lifted all fire restrictions. Fire restrictions have been lifted because the region received significant moisture over the past week and due to continued…
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…
City of Flagstaff cancels Fourth of July fireworks display
FLAGSTAFF — Due to extreme fire danger the City of Flagstaff will not be hosting a firework display on July 4, 2018. The City of Flagstaff is currently under Stage 3 Fire Restrictions which prohibits the use and sale of…
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.…
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…
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…
Changes to plastic recycling in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Curbside plastic recycling in Flagstaff is changing. Beginning June 1, 2018, only plastic bottles and jugs, numbers 1 and 2, will be accepted for recycling. Previously, residents have been able to recycle all types of plastic, numbers 1…
City of Flagstaff formally opens search for new city manager
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has formally opened the search for a new City Manager. This position will remain open until filled with the first review of resumes on June 6, 2018. The next Flagstaff City Manager will be responsible for…
June 18 — Process of formally designating McMillan Mesa Natural Area begins
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an open house on June 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the NACET Accelerator (2225 N. Gemini Dr.) to answer questions about a proposed major plan amendment to the Flagstaff Regional Plan. The…
June 19 — Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing…
City of Flagstaff enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective April 27, 2018 at 8 a.m. Stage One restrictions include the following: No permits are issued for open burning within the city. Use of charcoal barbecue grills…
City of Flagstaff notified of cancellation of Greentree hotel airport development
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was notified by Greentree Hospitality Group, Inc. that they are cancelling the Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for 32 acres of Highway Commercial property at the corner of Pulliam Drive and John Wesley Powell Boulevard. The…
Flagstaff Mayor’s Water Challenge
FLAGSTAFF — Mayor Coral Evans is asking YOU to take the pledge to conserve water at MyWaterPledge.com. Last year Flagstaff WON the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Help us defend our title and celebrate Water Awareness month at mywaterpledge.com More Water Awareness Month…
Reminder of City of Flagstaff ordinance banning texting while driving and biking
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Police Department want to remind the community of City Ordinance 9-01-001-0013 that was approved in July 2014 and prohibits texting or typing while driving a car or riding a bike. Ordinance 9-01-001-0013…
City, County to move forward independently on new Courthouse
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has decided to pursue a courthouse development project independently. The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County jointly engaged in a Request for Information (RFI) process designed to seek ideas, leverage assets and engage the…
Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Lane closures for Street Lighting for Enhancing Dark Skies fixture installation Locations and dates: Butler Avenue, from Milton Road to Ponderosa Parkway (March 22 – April 6) Route 66, from First Street to Fourth Street (April 9 – April 15) Fourth…
City of Flagstaff and Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation Renewable Energy Collaborative
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hopi Tribe, outlining a partnership to explore development of a 19 megawatt (“MW”) renewable energy project on Hopi-owned tribal lands, outside of Flagstaff city limits. The collaborative…
NEW Non-stop service to Flagstaff/Grand Canyon, Arizona (FLG)
FLAGSTAFF — American Airlines adds seasonal non-stop service to Flagstaff Airport, for two new cities beginning May 2018. Starting May 5, 2018 American Airlines will fly a 70-seat jet aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into Flagstaff every Saturday. The…
March 8 — GROWING PAINS: How can Flagstaff and NAU work together to manage and mitigate the impacts of rapid growth?
FLAGSTAFF — Join Northern Arizona University and the City of Flagstaff Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar-Chase Auditorium for a community conversation on the impacts of growth at NAU and in…
Proposed Navajo-Hopi land settlement
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was recently made aware of a proposed land exchange that would fulfill federal government commitments under the 1996 Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act (P.L. 104-363). This exchange was proposed by Senator McCain and Congressman O’Halleran…
Chief Treadway named Interim Deputy City Manager
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Police Chief Kevin Treadway was appointed Interim Deputy City Manager on Feb. 20, 2018. Treadway will fill this position while Barbara Goodrich serves as Interim City Manager. Chief Treadway was hired by the Flagstaff Police Department in February…
Beaver Street closure to resume February 26
FLAGSTAFF — Starting Feb. 26, 2018, Beaver Street will close from Columbus Avenue to Birch Avenue (see attached map). This closure will allow construction of the final utility and roadway improvements to resume after a winter hiatus. The north three side streets…
Coconino County, City of Flagstaff Offices closed in honor of President’s Day
COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Feb. 19, 2018 in honor of President’s Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be…
Flagstaff City Council appoints Acting City Manager
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has accepted the City Manager, Josh Copley’s, resignation effective Feb.12, 2018. The City Council appointed Barbara Goodrich as the Acting City Manager while a national recruitment is conducted for a new City Manager. Barbara Goodrich has…
2017 City Manager’s Employee Excellence Awards
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Manager presented the annual Employee Excellence Awards on Feb. 6, 2018. The awards are built around the five values of the City – Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, Quality and Leadership and recognize extraordinary employees in each category.…
Flagstaff Recognized as Leading Craft Beer City
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona Governor Ducey recognized Flagstaff as a leading Craft Beer City with a Commendation presented by the Flagstaff City Council on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The Flagstaff Mayor and City Council also declared the month of February “Craft Beer Month”…
City of Flagstaff — Liquor license application process
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has not received a liquor license application from the Maverik gas station located at 4190 E Butler Ave. Additionally, the City has not expressed support for any potential application. It is the role of…
2018 Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project update
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project’s (FWPP) forest treatments across the project area are continuing as planned. Despite the recent default by the U.S. Forest Service’s contractor, in the Dry Lake Hills Phase I, the City and Forest Service…
Flagstaff City Council passes resolution opposing the proposed construction of a border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council adopted Resolution 2018-05 at their meeting on Jan. 16, 2018 opposing the proposed construction of a border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border. “We have a responsibility to bring attention to issues that impact our…
City of Flagstaff offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16 with regular hours of 8…
Flagstaff athletic fields closed
FLAGSTAFF — All City of Flagstaff athletic fields are closed, effective immediately. Dry conditions, unseasonable weather and lack of moisture has had an adverse effect on the turf and has made it vulnerable to root damage through normal use. To protect…
Changes to hazardous waste disposal in Flagstaff
COCONINO COUNTY — The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave) will no longer accept batteries, CDs, MP3 players and cell phone drop-offs. Flagstaff residents can dispose of these products and other hazardous waste at the Hazardous Products…
Jan. 23 — Join Flagstaff’s Community Chat at City Hall
FLAGSTAFF — The next City of Flagstaff Community Chat will be held Jan. 23, 2018 in the City Hall Lobby, 211 W. Aspen Ave., from 7:30-8:30 a.m. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the City’s Affordable Housing program in…
Jan. 24 — Community open house for Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an open house on Jan. 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Flagstaff Aquaplex (1702 N. Fourth St.) to gather community input on the city’s first-ever Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. As part of…
Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…
City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff announces Fire Chief Mark Gaillard as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. “Chief Gaillard exemplifies the traits, work ethic and warm, friendly spirit so memorably demonstrated by Mary…
City of Flagstaff announces holiday closures
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Dec. 25, 2017 and Jan. 1, 2018 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Dec. 25, 2017 and Jan.…
City of Flagstaff to hold re-zoning public hearing on Dec. 19
Public hearing to be held after 4:40 p.m. City of Flagstaff City Council meeting FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a public hearing at their Dec. 19, 2017 meeting (6 p.m.) on the Consideration and Adoption of Ordinances No.…
Flagstaff City Council to hold Combined Special meeting Dec. 12. See more City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council to hold a combined special meeting, workshop session, budget retreat 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: December 12, 2017 agenda City Council Combined Special…
Flagstaff Mayor and City Council members meet with Havasupai leadership
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s Mayor Coral Evans and members of the City Council met with Havasupai Nation leadership in Supai, AZ on Dec. 4, 2017. The Mayor and Council members Odegaard, McCarthy, Putzova, Barotz and Whelan traveled to Supai, Ariz, to meet…
Beaver Street seasonal re-opening
FLAGSTAFF — Beaver Street will start a seasonal re-opening on Dec. 22 through Feb. 19. The re-opening will accommodate the expected increase in winter traffic and improve traffic flows within the community while providing the opportunity to move the project forward…
Flagstaff City Council to meet on Dec. 5. See more City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council to hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5 the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: December 5, 2017 agenda City Council Meeting – FINAL Posted on: November…
New destination from Flagstaff Airport
FLAGSTAFF — Starting May 5, 2018, the Flagstaff Airport will have an additional destination, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on American Airlines. This will be a non-stop flight. This route will only fly on Saturdays and is a seasonal addition…
City of Flagstaff Thanksgiving closures
FLAGSTAFF — City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, 2017 for the Thanksgiving holiday. City Hall offices will reopen on Nov. 27 with regular hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.…
City of Flagstaff Holiday Travel Reminder
As we approach the holiday travel season, the City of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Airport would like to provide a few reminders to improve everyone’s experience when flying out of Flagstaff in the coming weeks. PARKING: Parking is limited at…
Flagstaff City Council to meet on Nov. 21. See more City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council to meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: November 21, 2017 City Council Draft Agenda Posted on: November 6, 2017 The Planning &…
City of Flagstaff — Registration opens for second Master Recycler course
FLAGSTAFF — Interested in joining a group of waste and recycling experts? Registration for the city’s Master Recycler course is now open will accept applications until Dec. 15, 2017. The Master Recycler program began last year with a mission to train…
Dec. 13 — Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position open house
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) are recruiting for the Program Manager – Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position and will hold an open house on Dec. 13, 2017 at 5 p.m. at the Murdoch…
Flagstaff City Council passes resolution opposing uranium mining and transportation
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council adopted Resolution 2017-38 at their meeting on Nov. 7 opposing uranium mining and the transportation of uranium ore through the City of Flagstaff and Indigenous lands and reaffirming Flagstaff as a Nuclear Free Zone. “The City…
City of Flagstaff announces new city billing portal
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will launch a new water payment and billing portal on Nov. 10, 2017. The move to the new portal is based on changes suggested by customers and will allow customers to access paperless statements, to…
City of Flagstaff announces Veteran’s Day Closures
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. City Hall offices will reopen Nov. 13 with regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5…
Flagstaff City Council to meet Nov. 7
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: November 7, 2017 agenda City Council Meeting – FINAL November 7, 2017 agenda City…
Joint meeting on High Occupancy Housing on Nov. 8
FLAGSTAFF — A joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission citizen’s review session is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2017 at City Hall and is open to the public. The draft High Occupancy Housing Specific Plan is the…
Flagstaff City Manager’s Compounds of Emerging Concern Advisory Panel
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Manager’s Compounds of Emerging Concern (CEC) Advisory Panel met Nov. 3 to review the panel’s final report and provide recommendations. The CEC Advisory Panel first met in January 2013 and is made up of 12 local,…
Flagstaff City Council to hold work session on Oct. 31
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: October 31, 2017 agenda City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) at…
City of Flagstaff wins Recycler of the Year award
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was chosen as the Municipality of the Year as part of the Arizona Recycling Coalition’s Excellence in Recycling awards. The award recognizes the City’s recent efforts to promote reduce, reuse, and recycle programming and minimize…
City of Flagstaff — Winter parking restrictions start November 1
FLAGSTAFF — Winter parking restrictions begin Nov 1 and are in effect until Apr 1. During this time, parking on city streets and alleyways is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m. The parking restriction allows the city to thoroughly plow the…