After more than 13 years as Coconino County’s Treasurer, Bonny Lynn stepped down from the office today and was confirmed as the County’s next Chief Financial Officer. The County Board of Supervisors accepted Lynn’s resignation effective today, June 3. “Time and again, our residents have entrusted Bonny to serve as their treasurer,” said County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Ryan “Her attention to detail on all financial matters gives us great confidence that she’ll … [Read more...] about Lynn Selected as County Finance Director
Mountain Sports Flagstaff Celebrates 40 Years
After 40 years in business and nearly 35 years since expanding and opening here, Mountain Sports Flagstaff is celebrating these milestones and a local lifestyle in style. Brothers Mark Bruce Lamberson founded the original Mountain Sports – in Casper, Wyo. – in 1973. “We opened up a ski shop,” said Mark Lamberson, Mountain Sports Flagstaff’s owner, remembering the company’s start. “There really was no such thing as outdoor stores. I was 21 and [Bruce] was 19. We started pretty young. I’m still … [Read more...] about Mountain Sports Flagstaff Celebrates 40 Years
Justice of the Peace Holding Night Court
Flagstaff Justice Court Judge Howard Grodman will hold Night Court proceedings from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 19 at the Coconino County Courthouse at 200 N. San Francisco Street in Flagstaff. Individuals who have Flagstaff Justice Court business that they wish to take care of are encouraged to attend. To be able to see the judge, you must check in with the court by 8:30 p.m. June 19. This initiative led by Judge Grodman is meant to provide services to those who are … [Read more...] about Justice of the Peace Holding Night Court
Upcoming Auctions to Benefit Non Profits
Full Circle Trade and Thrift created a way to support local nonprofits: the first auction brought 75 people and generate $3000 in sales. The second consignment auction extravaganza will be held Saturday, June 7 and will be hosted by Auctioneer Col. Russ Mann. There will be a preview at 9:00 am, followed by an auction from 10 - 11 am. For future auctions we are seeking antiques, collectibles, furnishings, rugs, accessories, estate items, jewelry, silver, gold, cars, equipment, tools, … [Read more...] about Upcoming Auctions to Benefit Non Profits
Where are we with Water?
Where does our city water come from and are we running out of water? Do we rely on the Colorado River? Do we dare grow? Flagstaff is fortunate in several ways: (1) We do not currently rely on the Colorado River so we are not involved in the allocation battles (which are brewing rapidly); (2) We have redundant sources of water which help us be resilient to drought. Some years we get a lot of water from Lake Mary and the Inner Basin and other years we rely more on wells; (3) Our drawdown of the … [Read more...] about Where are we with Water?
Flagstaff Airport Means Jobs
The next time you fly out of Flagstaff, think about the economic impact it has on our community. Your Flagstaff Airport is part of a national and state system of airports. The state system recognizes 83 public use airports that provide more than 57,000 jobs with a payroll of $3.8 billion annually. And the 2007 Airport Master Plan put the economic impact of the Flagstaff Airport at more than $100 million. Overall, in the state of Arizona, there are more than 185,000 people directly employed in … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Means Jobs
Hearing Changes After Head Injury
Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. Common causes of injury are automobile accidents, air bag deployment, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Other causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, meningitis, tumors and even certain medications. The resulting symptoms a person suffers are varied. Injury From Automobile Accidents The brain may be shaken within the skull causing bruises … [Read more...] about Hearing Changes After Head Injury
Fire Restrictions Stage 2 in Place for Region
The City of Flagstaff is joining the U.S. Forest Service and implementing Stage II fire restrictions Friday. The following is a statement released today from the Northern Arizona forest operations. Due to increasing fire danger, the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests will implement Stage II fire restrictions effective Friday (5/30) at 8 a.m. On the Kaibab National Forest, restrictions will apply only to the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts. Fire restrictions will not yet … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Stage 2 in Place for Region
Highway 89 Construction Underway
As firefighters mop up embers in Oak Creek Canyon's Slide Fire, road crews are working on Highway 89 through the Switchbacks. The previously-scheduled closure of the three-mile stretch of SR 89A between the Pine Flat Campground and the Vista scenic overlook south of Flagstaff will remain in place for several weeks while crews remove loose rocks above the switchbacks, complete other safety improvements and resurface the highway. SR 89A will reopen to traffic before the Fourth of July … [Read more...] about Highway 89 Construction Underway
An Economist’s Marx
For a book junkie like me, reading a great book isn’t enough. Perusing reviews both before and after only adds to the pleasure – not to mention the knowledge – one can glean. I only hope my readers sometimes feel the same. That is the experience I’ve had lately reading about “Capital in the Twenty-First Century” by French economist Thomas Piketty. Commentators from both left and the right (and several best described as in between) only whetted my appetite for the book itself. Published in … [Read more...] about An Economist’s Marx