Flagstaff takes great pride as the “City of Seven Wonders” and in its commitment to protect the environment through ecotourism, promoting responsible visitation, and conservation efforts. Nestled in our backyard are unique natural wonders, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable terrains, spectacular overlooks, historic landmarks, cultural sites and breathtaking views across millions of acres. Our seven wonders include Grand Canyon National Park, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater … [Read more...] about Responsible Visitation Making a Difference with Flagstaff’s Trail System
Getting to Know Foothills Bank of Flagstaff Branch Manager Tammy Floyd
At Foothills Bank, we have been honored to serve Arizona communities since 1997 and serve from a branch location in Flagstaff since 2020. We are dedicated to bringing you quality service, being that friendly face that you know and trust, and, as your local bank, being as much a part of the community as you are! We would love for you to meet our wonderful branch manager, Tammy Floyd. Here are some questions and answers to help you get to know her better. Q: How long have you been in the … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Foothills Bank of Flagstaff Branch Manager Tammy Floyd
Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ announced today that Clear Title Agency of Arizona has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 11th consecutive year. This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks and … [Read more...] about Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Northern Arizona Healthcare Opening Pulmonology Clinic
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) plans to open its new pulmonology clinic in Flagstaff this month. The pulmonary clinic team will offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures designed to treat and care for respiratory disorders, including obstructive pulmonary diseases. The pulmonary providers that are staffing the clinic have decades of experience in both inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care. They have received awards and fellowships and have been published in … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Opening Pulmonology Clinic
Getting Spacey in Downtown Flagstaff
Flagstaff has long been known as a center for scientific research and education, and now it has its own science-themed store, Planet Science. Launched by Meteor Crater and Barringer Space Museum, the retail outlet – complete with meteors in the air, NASA gear and a couple of visitors from outer space – opened Friday, May 19 and carries a wide variety of science-themed items, including rocks and fossils, while also hosting interactive exhibits and a place for hands-on activities where people of … [Read more...] about Getting Spacey in Downtown Flagstaff
Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Although he may not go to work with an axe, computer software and hardware giant Bill Gates will forevermore be known as a Lumberjack. The Microsoft co-founder delivered a rare commencement address at Northern Arizona University on Saturday, May 13 and received his honorary doctorate. “I cannot wait to see how you will drive progress around the world,” Gates said to a Skydome full of excitement and regalia. Now retired from his global company, Gates left college after three semesters at … [Read more...] about Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Managing for Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Wildlife managers and researchers from across the country gathered in Flagstaff last month for the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) conference to discuss deer and elk movement and the latest technology being used to track the ungulates as projects are planned for land uses such as public recreation and renewable energy. The conference at Northern Arizona University included a field trip to the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center north of Flagstaff. “There were overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Managing for Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Summer Residential Real Estate Market Going Strong in the Sweet Spot
Looking back at the wild ride of the home-buying frenzy during the past three years, skeptics had warned prices could not keep going up, demand would have to level off, and certainly we should all be wary of the “bubble,” that, when popped, would cause home values to come crashing down. But despite an increase in homes for sale and the 10th interest rate hike in 14 months, the Flagstaff real estate market continues to sizzle. “We thought last summer was wild and the truth is, this summer is … [Read more...] about Summer Residential Real Estate Market Going Strong in the Sweet Spot
Joanne Keene Comes Home to the City of Flagstaff
A comfortable office chair now has a new occupant on the second floor at Flagstaff City Hall downtown. As of May 30, Joanne Keene has been filling that chair and its accompanying desk in her new post as deputy city manager. She also is enjoying commanding views from her office windows of the San Francisco Peaks, an exchange for a view of the red rocks of Sedona, as she has left her most recent job as deputy city manager for the City of Sedona. Keene, a resident of Flagstaff since 2004, was … [Read more...] about Joanne Keene Comes Home to the City of Flagstaff
NAU Student Engineers Soar with Boeing Drone Project
When Cassie Petit, development director at Northern Arizona University’s College of Engineering, Informatics and Applied Sciences (CEIAS), reached out to Boeing about being involved in a student capstone project, she wasn’t sure how the giant aviation manufacturer would respond. Fortunately, her Boeing contact was Senior Engineering Manager Amanda Nemec, an NAU mechanical engineering alumna, who now sits on the CEIAS advisory council. After a discussion with Nemec, other Boeing staff and … [Read more...] about NAU Student Engineers Soar with Boeing Drone Project