Back in 2009, when journalist Steve Ayers looked around Camp Verde, it appeared to him that if something did not happen, there soon would be no advertisers left to support the local newspaper. Later, at an event in Sedona, Ayers sat next to archaeology enthusiast Ken Zoll, who outlined his dream to one day have a place in the Verde Valley where archaeologists and lay people could meet, share ideas, curate artifacts and manage a museum. “I asked Ken if he would be interested in doing that in … [Read more...] about Boosting Economy and Protecting Artifacts
Is Your System Broken?
Our city delegation went to Washington D.C. in February to continue the push for the Rio de Flag flood control project. The feds have spent millions and so has the city, but the project is incomplete and, therefore, of no value. We met with our senators, Representative Kirkpatrick, the chief of the Corps of Engineers and the Budget Office. We repeatedly told our story: This is a good project; the delays are driving up the costs; one department does not seem to know what the other department … [Read more...] about Is Your System Broken?
FBN Reporter Experiences Tension in Russia
On a sunny day late in March, Radio Station 5 blared onto a pedestrian mall in St. Petersburg, Russia as a Flagstaff reporter strolled toward Yeliseevskiy Gastronom – the gourmet food hall where locals have shopped for caviar and macaroons since the time of the tsars. According to a Russian-speaking companion, the radio host was predicting that the value of the ruble would either go up, or down, in the coming days. Clear skies and 50 degree weather had lured residents into the streets. There was … [Read more...] about FBN Reporter Experiences Tension in Russia
Evening With Brad Lancaster
May 17. 7:00 p.m. Ponderosa High School, Flagstaff. Lancaster will discuss: "Simple and Effective Ways to Enhance the Natural Abundance of Your Home, Community, and the Larger World". Proceeds from this fundraising event will support Willow Bend’s K-12 environmental education programs in Coconino County. ‘Early bird’ ticket price is $15 each and will increase to $20 May 1st. Tickets for Members of Willow Bend are $15 each. Purchase tickets online, or by mail at: Willow Bend … [Read more...] about Evening With Brad Lancaster
Microbusiness Center is Market of Dreams
“If you have a dream, you need to pursuit it. You can achieve anything you want,” said a micro-entrepreneur in Spanish. Her heartfelt words were translated into English by one of two interpreters at the Sunnyside neighborhood meeting of Mercado de Suenos, or Market of Dreams, on Wednesday evening, February 27. Mercado de Suenos is the new name for a community-supported marketplace and micro-entrepreneurship center that has been in the works for over four years. The microbusiness incubator is … [Read more...] about Microbusiness Center is Market of Dreams
Group Working to Support Local Business
Local First Arizona, the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance and Friends of Flagstaff's Future and local, independent Flagstaff businesses are working in partnership on a special promotion this spring. The public is invited to participate in a local business Easter Egg Hunt in Flagstaff during the week leading up to Easter. It is the partners' goals include increasing exposure to and revenue in the locally-owned business community. This is the inaugural “Shop Indie … [Read more...] about Group Working to Support Local Business
Demographics and Business
Knowing how many people make up a community and knowing who makes up a community are two different things. While census data tell how many people live in a particular area, their ethnicity, how many live in a home and endless other bits of useful and basic information, consumer-based demographic information builds from the census information and provides greater insight into their “buying” behaviors. Such behavioral consumer information is crucial to all businesses. Whether an existing … [Read more...] about Demographics and Business
To Catch an Asteroid
NASA Asks NAU Astronomer to Find the Right One David Trilling is vigilantly searching the night sky for asteroids. This associate professor of physics and astronomy at Northern Arizona University is particularly interested in the ones that orbit close to the earth. “There are about 10,000 known near-earth asteroids and most of those are big. ‘Big’ is bigger than the Skydome, let’s say. And none of those right now have any chance of hitting the earth,” he said. “The problem is there are … [Read more...] about To Catch an Asteroid
Fire Restrictions Beginning Friday
Because of the dry conditions, the City of Flagstaff will implement Stage 1 Fire Restriction this Friday. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the City of Flagstaff include a ban on all fire pits and other open flame devises (ex: Chimayo) – even those with a spark arrestor. The use of charcoal grills and other devices with an ON-OFF switch are still permitted. These restrictions ban smoking on all FUTS trails and Disc Golf Courses, at Buffalo Park, Thorpe Park, McPhearson Park, … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Beginning Friday
Understanding, Preventing and Treating Strokes
Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. In the United States, it is the fourth highest cause of death and the leading cause of disability. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot. When this happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. The brain is an extremely complex organ that controls various body functions. If a stroke occurs and … [Read more...] about Understanding, Preventing and Treating Strokes