Coconino County is uniquely positioned to hold the largest wind and solar complex in the United States with a potential 2.8-gigawatt portfolio. Based on the annual electricity produced by the proposed and planned turbines and panels, Quantum Energy consultants say the Babbitt Ranches renewable energy complex could generate $1.8 billion per year in net benefits, as well as save nearly 10,000 years of life through reducing air pollutant emissions every year. “This is equivalent to 2,000 people … [Read more...] about The Value of 2.8 Gigawatts in Renewable Energy
Flagstaff Airport Officials Aiming to Land More Airlines
Flagstaff airport officials are facing headwinds in their efforts to lure airlines and more travel routes to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. They have been working to bring additional service to Flagstaff one year after United Airlines discontinued its flights between Flagstaff and Denver. American Airlines is the sole air carrier serving Flagstaff, with up to eight daily flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Brian Gall, Flagstaff airport … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Officials Aiming to Land More Airlines
Lowe’s Foundation Grant to Help CCC Students Develop Skills in Trades
Construction. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning. Electrical. Plumbing. Flagstaff and Coconino County are struggling with the same issues facing the country: Not enough skilled workers are replacing the current workforce retiring out of their professions, not to mention the growth of the area, increasing the overall demand for skilled workers in the trades. Thanks to a $750,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation, CCC is aiming to help address that shortage by muscling up its skilled training … [Read more...] about Lowe’s Foundation Grant to Help CCC Students Develop Skills in Trades
Legendary Navajo Rug on Display in Winslow
One of the world’s largest Navajo rugs is back home in Winslow after changing hands seven times and disappearing for decades, including being stored in a pickup truck in Flagstaff. The magnificent Hubbell-Joe Rug is on display at Winslow’s Affeldt Mion Museum. An exhibit of the 86-year-old rug opened Sept. 2 at the museum, housed in the restored train depot at La Posada Hotel. At 21 feet 4 inches by 32 feet 7 inches, it was the largest known Navajo rug for 40 years until the slightly larger … [Read more...] about Legendary Navajo Rug on Display in Winslow
Grand Celebration of Art
About the only thing better than a picture of the Grand Canyon is a painting, and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s 15th Annual Celebration of Art (CoA) showcased 24 selected artists painting “en plein air” (outside on location) along the South Rim. The week-long event and fundraiser had an audience of returning fans and visitors who were captivated by the artists as their palettes brought the magnificence of the Grand Canyon to their canvases. “This is my first year and I’m so excited to be a part … [Read more...] about Grand Celebration of Art
Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Moonshot, an entrepreneurial and workforce development non-profit organization, is unveiling its inaugural two-year campaign, aimed at advancing its mission to bolster startups and foster economic prosperity across rural Arizona and beyond. In 2017, Moonshot embarked on a profound rebranding journey, inspired by Flagstaff’s historic role in the Apollo moon landings. Mirroring Flagstaff’s contribution to the triumphant Apollo 11 mission, Moonshot empowers emerging businesses by providing … [Read more...] about Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
The Vitality Doctor Christina Kovalik Helps Patients Navigate the ‘Hormone Shift’
Growing up in a health-conscious household laid a firm foundation for The Vitality Doctor, Christina Kovalik, but what really sparked her interest in the medical field was when her mom took her to observe a birth when she was 5 years old. “My mom was a childbirth coach and taught classes, so I became interested in the medical field at a very early age. The seeds were planted,” said Dr. Kovalik, who was born and raised in Phoenix. In pursuit of her dream, Kovalik attended Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about The Vitality Doctor Christina Kovalik Helps Patients Navigate the ‘Hormone Shift’
Collaborative Business Leadership Book of Pivotal Moments and Bold Moves Achieves International Best-Selling Status
The Master Speaker Trainer, Arvee Robinson, has brought 15 successful businesswomen of diverse backgrounds together to share deeply personal challenges and triumphs in the new book, “The Impact of One Voice, Volume II: Inspirational Stories of Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance.” The collaborative effort, which includes Quad Cities Business News Editor Bonnie Stevens, is a No. 1 International Best Seller on Amazon. “These talented authors each have a unique story about stepping beyond the … [Read more...] about Collaborative Business Leadership Book of Pivotal Moments and Bold Moves Achieves International Best-Selling Status
Homebrewers Across the Four Corners Region Rely on Adam Harrington
If you’ve ever had the gut feeling that fermented food is good for you, you’re right. Recent studies have shown that kimchi, tepache, cider and sourdough are healthy for the tummy and surprisingly, even a beer a day can be beneficial. What’s really cool is these are all do-it-yourself (DIY) nutriments, and High Altitude Homebrew Supply Owner Adam Harrington can guide you in the right direction to all the ingredients to make them. “Tepache is a South American drink made from fermented … [Read more...] about Homebrewers Across the Four Corners Region Rely on Adam Harrington
Family Doctor Battles Health Care Inequities for Clients While Fighting Multiple Sclerosis
Family physician Dr. Lisa Doggett is a classic example of a superwoman who is devoted to her family, her clients, her com-munity and her profession. She had no time to get sick; yet, she did. Two days before her youngest child turned 2, she woke up feeling dizzy. “I started getting double vision. I had taste changes. A peculiar cloudiness hung over me. I thought I had a brain tumor.” In her new book, “Up the Down Escalator: Medicine, Motherhood, and Multiple Sclerosis,” Doggett offers a … [Read more...] about Family Doctor Battles Health Care Inequities for Clients While Fighting Multiple Sclerosis