Drawing on the same character qualities that made Babbitt Ranches one of the West’s most enduring ranching operations, the historic Northern Arizona land company is expanding on its outdoor recreation participation with the purchase of the Flagstaff Nordic Center and the promotion of an Outdoor Recreation Ethic Attitude. Working with the Forest Service and broader community, Babbitt Ranches says it wants to create more recreational opportunities at the Nordic Center and on Babbitts land north … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Buys Nordic Center North of Flagstaff
Helicopter Assists with New Chairlift at Snowbowl
Snowbowl officials say a heavy-lifting helicopter was used today to assist with the new chairlift being erected on Humphrey's Peak. The new chair, the first one on the mountain to accommodate four people, is scheduled to be open by Christmas. The opening day for Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff is Friday, Nov. 20, announced resort officials. New for 2015/2016! Arizona Snowbowl is installing the ski area’s first new chairlift in 30 years. The new Humphreys Peak Lift is the resort’s first … [Read more...] about Helicopter Assists with New Chairlift at Snowbowl
Bed Head Gardening
This is the year of the “bed head” garden. The name comes from what your hair looks like when you first awake in the morning and haven’t had a chance to go after it with a brush and styling gel – a bit ruffled, a little messy, not shaped and sculpted. The image is apt – bed head gardens tend to look imprecise, a bit overgrown (although not neglected) and apt to randomness. And this messy look is very hot right now, according to Garden Media Group, which tracks gardening trends and … [Read more...] about Bed Head Gardening
Do You Really Need Life Insurance?
Life insurance isn’t just for married couples with children. The need for life insurance is much broader. “Anybody who would experience a financial loss or an emotional loss after a death will need some type of life insurance,” says Marvin Feldman, president and CEO of the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education. Who is it for? Having dependents of any kind necessitates life insurance. Here are examples: Unmarried couples. Unmarried individuals may have a significant other … [Read more...] about Do You Really Need Life Insurance?
Phoenix Suns at NAU, Flagstaff
Northern Arizona University will host the Phoenix Suns Training Camp for the third consecutive season. The Suns report for training camp on the Flagstaff campus today through October 3. The City of Flagstaff has hosted the Suns' training camp for the third straight year and the 19thoverall, after the Suns returned in 2013 for the first time since 2004. Phoenix's first trip to Flagstaff for training camp was in 1986. It was also the first training camp as a player for current head coach Jeff … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns at NAU, Flagstaff
Moving Forward with Promise, Purpose, Persistence at NAU
As I write this, we are almost at the beginning of another academic year. While I love the quiet of summer, around this time, I look forward to the buzz of a new year. The new years are especially exciting since I’ve been teaching a freshman seminar. The students are so excited (no matter how much they try to hide their excitement), they’ve transitioned to the next phase of life, complete with its promise and the potential for a bright future. Most students live up to their promise to some … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Promise, Purpose, Persistence at NAU
The Future is Now for Small Business Videos
Here’s a question for you: When was the last time you spent a whole day without using the Internet? A hard question to answer? How about this one: When was the last time you spent a whole day without watching a single second of video on the Internet? Maybe a small portion of you are actually able to answer that second question, but I’m going to go out on a limb here and guess that the two questions are one and the same to most of you. This is simply because you can’t get away from … [Read more...] about The Future is Now for Small Business Videos
Full Circle Announces Opening of 2016 Grant Cycle
Full Circle Trade and Thrift announced today that their 2016 grant cycle is officially open. The deadline for application is October 31, 2015, at 5 p.m. Application forms, instructions, requirements and restrictions are available on the website at www.fullcircletrade.net. Nearly all Flagstaff-based nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. From sales of gently used clothing and furniture, and from the proceeds of monthly auctions, Full Circle has awarded almost $300,000 to Flagstaff-area … [Read more...] about Full Circle Announces Opening of 2016 Grant Cycle
United Way Weekend Backpack Initiative Starts
The United Way of Northern Arizona, Coconino County Supervisor Liz Archuleta’s Office, Flagstaff Family Food Center, The Assistance League and Kinsey Elementary School are launching the third year of the Weekend Backpack Program. Under the initiative, chronically hungry children are sent home each Friday with a backpack of non-perishable food that can be prepared safely by the child. The backpack of food provides the nutrition needed for children to arrive to school ready to … [Read more...] about United Way Weekend Backpack Initiative Starts
Facet Joint Arthritis
Lower back pain is the most common pain symptom experienced by American adults and the second leading reason for doctor visits. Back and neck pain can frequently be attributed to what is referred to as Facet Joint Arthropathy or arthritis, which is a degenerative disease that affects the joints of the spine and the breakdown of cartilage in those joints. Facet joints are small joints that are located on the back of the spine and allow for the spine to bend and twist without allowing the spine to … [Read more...] about Facet Joint Arthritis