One of the best ways to quiet the mind and relax the body is through massage. Research shows that massage has numerous health benefits – and not just our physical health, but also our mental and emotional health as well. If we feel refreshed, we are able to function better in all of our roles. Help dad kick back and relax with a massage therapy session that targets focus areas of the body. For example, we know dads are flexible (it comes with the job), but total body stretch can make them … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Massage: Because Dad has Enough Neckties
Enjoying the Ride
Thinking about surfing in Northern Arizona may sound a bit unusual, but according to outdoor recreationist Nicolas Sutherland, riding his Soledaddy Longboard here “is the closest you can get to riding the ocean waves.” “I heard about Soledaddy Longboards at Aspen Sports,” said Sutherland. “The board is handmade, beautiful and rides like a dream, and I love the retro look, so I knew I had to give them a try. It’s so much fun carving down hills with its flexible deck and extra-long shape. I’ll … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Ride
Community Colleges Join Recovery Push for Arizona
I can see the beautiful aspen trees quaking in the wind outside of my office window. The signs of the approaching summer are with us everywhere in Northern Arizona. Here at Coconino Community College, we have celebrated our 512 recent graduates with a commencement ceremony held virtually in order to keep everybody healthy and safe during the pandemic. It is our hope of hopes that vaccinations are doing their job and we can all, once again, celebrate our graduates’ achievements in person next … [Read more...] about Community Colleges Join Recovery Push for Arizona
Survey to Evaluate Broadband Capabilities for Rural Populations
A direct consequence of the shutdowns and isolation resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been “front and center awareness of the criticality of broadband and its significance in issues such as emergency management, education, health care and work access – and many others,” according to Teri Drew, regional director for the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) in Prescott. “The intensity for creating broadband awareness has prompted us with NACOG to sponsor a major survey … [Read more...] about Survey to Evaluate Broadband Capabilities for Rural Populations
Injured Burro, Aging Bull Find Sanctuary
Milagro, or Miracle, as he now is known, was rescued by volunteers after being struck in the head and shoulder by a vehicle and bleeding profusely from his ears. Animal Guardian Network (AGN) founder Carrie Singer jumped into action and rushed the Lake Pleasant-based burro to a veterinary hospital for a diagnosis. Radiographs revealed Milagro had been shot in the head, leaving behind the remainder of a high-caliber hollow-point bullet that was removed. Still wild and unhandled, the brave … [Read more...] about Injured Burro, Aging Bull Find Sanctuary
We are Better When We Move
Turns out the Sundance Kid had it right. “I’m better when I move,” he explained, during a job interview to be a payroll guard, when asked if could shoot. And the truth is, so are we. Except now there’s a whole lot of research backing Sundance up, much like Butch Cassidy’s Hole in the Wall Gang when they were robbing trains (which is a physical activity). Banner Health applauds physical activity. In an article published in 2020, the medical non-profit giant and largest employer in Arizona … [Read more...] about We are Better When We Move
Sinema-Backed Bill Supports Safer Water Systems for Tribal Communities in Arizona
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema cosponsored the bipartisan Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Enhancement Act—legislation increasing funding for the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program to construct and improve multiple critical water and sanitation projects across Tribal communities in Arizona. “The coronavirus pandemic showed the continued need for safe running water and adequate sanitation infrastructure in Tribal communities. Our … [Read more...] about Sinema-Backed Bill Supports Safer Water Systems for Tribal Communities in Arizona
Lowell Observatory Presents May 26 Lunar Eclipse Live Stream
One of the most dramatic and easily viewed celestial events—a total lunar eclipse—occurs on May 26. This will be the first one since January 2019. While it will be visible only from western North America, western South America, eastern Asia, and Australia, Lowell Observatory will make it available to everyone around the world with the 2021 Lunar Eclipse Live Stream. This free event runs from 2:30 a.m. – 4:25 a.m. PDT on May 26th. Lowell educators will share live views of the … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Presents May 26 Lunar Eclipse Live Stream
The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
One of the largest privately owned parcels of land in the cool pines of Northern Arizona is currently in escrow and scheduled to close this year. Located in Williams, just 30 minutes from Flagstaff in Coconino County, the 500 acres are owned by Valley entrepreneur Max Biegert, who spent 85 million to develop and build the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel in the late 80’s. He is selling the land to developers to make way for a new mini master planned community that would include custom homes as … [Read more...] about The Last Large Parcel of Private Land in Northern Arizona Goes into Escrow
City Incentive Helps Attract Katalyst Space Technologies
Katalyst Space Technologies, a modular satellite design and build company, has set down at Moonshot at NACET in Flagstaff. The tech company’s founder, Ghonhee Lee, reported that the benefits of Moonshot and the Flagstaff lifestyle, coupled with the city’s incentive program, helped them choose Flagstaff as a home base. “Together, the pull from Moonshot and the city’s incentive helped us make the decision,” said Lee in an exclusive Flagstaff Business News interview. “They took advantage of the … [Read more...] about City Incentive Helps Attract Katalyst Space Technologies