What a difference a year makes. The season has changed to autumn and as the leaves begin to turn, our real estate market is seeing some signs of cooling temperatures as well. Yet, even with multiple increases in interest rates and greater inventory, home prices are still higher, even if not by much, than this time last year. As of September 2022, the average single-family home price in Flagstaff is $734,092 and was $729,044 September 2021, which is only $5,048 more than last year. However, at … [Read more...] about Home Prices Still Higher Than A Year Ago
Discover Flagstaff’s Seven Spookiest Halloween Happenings and Haunted Tours
It’s the time of year to get creative, have a little frightful fun, carve a pumpkin and enjoy Flagstaff’s leaf-peeping season. Take in the season with haunted tours and Halloween happenings – here are seven spooky ideas. Freaky Foot Tours This mountain town draws an allure and mystic Flagstaff versatility intrigued by the authentic Old West feel of downtown. Locals are proud of the historic preservation that keeps buildings like the Weatherford Hotel and the Hotel Monte Vista at the center … [Read more...] about Discover Flagstaff’s Seven Spookiest Halloween Happenings and Haunted Tours
Swift Movement on Flood Mitigation Projects
Monsoon season officially ended on Sept. 30, and at this point, I feel we should make this a new city holiday. We faced such an unprecedented summer of wildfire and post-wildfire flooding, but the city is in full swing working on long-term mitigation strategies now that response efforts have dissipated. The new detention basins above Coconino Estates will be completed by the end of October. I am amazed at the speed at which we were able to secure funding, create the design and complete this … [Read more...] about Swift Movement on Flood Mitigation Projects
Understanding the Audiogram
An audiogram is a graph that records the way a person responds to specific sounds called pure tones. The audiologist measures hearing threshold at the pure tone of each frequency. Hearing threshold is the intensity at which a pure tone is barely detected 50 percent of the time. Understanding Frequency Various frequencies or pitches are measured to determine how you hear at each area of the hearing organ. During a hearing test, the frequencies used in speech and in common everyday sounds … [Read more...] about Understanding the Audiogram
PAD Awareness Saves Lives
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a whole-body disease that’s manifested in the legs. It’s a buildup of cholesterol plaque in the peripheral arteries of the body, which are found in the arms, legs, hands and feet. “If you have plaque buildup in your legs, there’s a good chance you could have plaque buildup elsewhere in the body like in your heart or your neck,” said Comprehensive Integrated Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joel Rainwater. “It is the same type of disease that causes coronary … [Read more...] about PAD Awareness Saves Lives
How Incubators and Accelerators Help Drive Innovation
The origins of the modern-day business incubator can be traced back to Bell Labs, a company started by Alexander Graham Bell in 1925. Bell started the company to patent and launch his revolutionary invention, the telephone. Bell Labs’ journey and contributions to modern technology is a fascinating story. History-Computer.com does a beautiful job of explaining the origins and evolution of Bell Labs, including the involvement of companies like AT&T, Western Electric and Nokia. Alexander … [Read more...] about How Incubators and Accelerators Help Drive Innovation
Horses with Heart has Calming Effect
Miracles happen at Horses with Heart. One miracle that the workers at Horses with Heart talk about involves a 7-year-old boy who stopped talking after his mother died in a car accident. He wouldn’t speak a word. After one week, he was whispering to the horse to “move on.” After six weeks, he was talking to people. Another miracle, according to the staff, happened to a military veteran with PTSD. He said the horse made him calmer than anything else. Horses with Heart in Chino Valley is a … [Read more...] about Horses with Heart has Calming Effect
Fentanyl: Understanding the Dangers
More than 200,000 students recently returned to Arizona’s three public universities. As students return to school, the temptation to use substances will rise. This behavior is now more dangerous than ever as the synthetic opioid, fentanyl, is becoming more prevalent in commonly abused drugs. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 150 people per day die from fentanyl overdoses. Understanding the dangers and the symptoms of fentanyl overdoses can greatly help in getting the … [Read more...] about Fentanyl: Understanding the Dangers
How to Boost Your Immune System in Preparation for Cold, Flu Season
Didn’t fall arrive quickly this year? The weather is cooling off, we’re getting some fall rain and the leaves are changing. Beautiful! But, when fall arrives, it’s time to think more seriously about supporting your immune system through cold and flu season. During the past three years, there has been a lot more awareness and acceptance around natural ways to support healthy immune function. We have been seeing a lot of articles, videos and other information about the power of vitamin C, … [Read more...] about How to Boost Your Immune System in Preparation for Cold, Flu Season
Glass Blower George Averbeck Shows How High Heat and Time Create Beauty in the Universe
On a September morning, George Averbeck is in his Fire on the Mountain studio carefully crafting a glass-blown vase, inspired by the Milky Way and Flagstaff’s famous starry skies. His wife, business partner and glass-blowing assistant that day, Holly, joins him to create a deeply meaningful original art piece that will bring awareness to the town’s clear view into deep space and the conservation efforts of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. On this morning, he announces how the sale of this … [Read more...] about Glass Blower George Averbeck Shows How High Heat and Time Create Beauty in the Universe