Due to significant and widespread rain and rapidly decreasing fire danger, the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests and Coconino County have lifted fire restrictions. Managers typically lift fire restrictions when at least a half inch of precipitation has been received over more than two-thirds of the forests. To date, many areas of both forests have received double that amount of precipitation, with an inch or more of rain being reported in many locations. Fire danger has decreased … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Lifted
Legislative 6 Debate Tomorrow in Prescott
Candidates for Arizona’s District 6 legislative seat will participate in a public forum on Wednesday, July 9, 6 p.m. on the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale, Room M-137. District 6 candidates who have confirmed their attendance are Chester Crandell, Tom O’Halleran, Lanny Morrison and Bob Thorpe. Robyn Prud’homme-Bauer of the League of Women Voters will moderate the forum. District 6 contains areas of northern and eastern Arizona including … [Read more...] about Legislative 6 Debate Tomorrow in Prescott
Las Vegas Triathlon Under Flagstaff Ownership
The Las Vegas Triathlon is now under new local ownership. Flagstaff resident Ken Kotalik recently acquired the Las Vegas Race. “I look forward to having Northern Arizona athletes attending,” he said in a statement to Flagstaff Business News. This year is the 17th annual Las Vegas race and it will be Sunday, September 14th. The event will be held at the Lake Mead National Recreation area. Kotalik also is the Race Director for the Flagstaff Athletic Club East – Robert Tucker Sprint Triathlon … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Triathlon Under Flagstaff Ownership
Guidelines for Political Signs
The latest election cycle is upon us with all the effects that it brings. One way we know which issues and who’s in the race is the proliferation of campaign signs. We’ll start seeing them more and more throughout these elections. Community Code Compliance has already received numerous complaints regarding the placement and size of these signs. A recent State Senate bill, HB2500, has further delineated both compliant and non-compliant locations with ultimate authority for same. The basics … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Political Signs
North Country – Your Community Health Center
North Country HealthCare is Northern Arizona’s community health center and for more than four decades, America’s community health centers have been providing basic health care for those in need. Today, community health centers serve the primary health care needs of more than 23 million patients in over 8,000 locations across the United States. Health centers play a crucial role during tough economic times, providing affordable health services for millions of uninsured and working Americans who … [Read more...] about North Country – Your Community Health Center
New Technology for Aging Veins
As a reader of this publication, you may already know more about varicose veins than you would like, because half of all Americans over 50 (and two-thirds of women over 60) suffer from the pain and swelling of those big ropey leg veins. The condition is caused by failing valves in the primary veins that allow blood to pool up in the legs, and symptoms can range from aching and fatigue to skin ulcers and blood clots. Women who have had more than two pregnancies are at particular risk, and … [Read more...] about New Technology for Aging Veins
FMC Naming Interim President and CEO
Flagstaff Medical Center recently selected Richard Langosch to serve as interim president and CEO while the organization conducts a national search for a permanent replacement. Langosch replaces Irv Bloom, who recently retired. Prior to this appointment, Langosch served as the interim chief financial officer for Northern Arizona Healthcare, the health system FMC is a part of. Langosch has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership. His expertise includes strategic, financial, … [Read more...] about FMC Naming Interim President and CEO
New Alliance Bank to Serve Region’s Growing Business
Alliance Bank of Arizona, the state’s largest locally-owned and headquartered bank, is announcing the grand opening of its new Flagstaff banking center at 501 E. Butler Avenue in Aspen Place at The Sawmill. The finished building was designed by one of the state’s leading firms, DAVIS Architects, with the support of local engineering firm Peak Engineering, and local contracting firm, Loven Contracting, and their subcontractors. As Flagstaff’s premier business bank, the new facility marks eight … [Read more...] about New Alliance Bank to Serve Region’s Growing Business
Hilton Sedona Resort Celebrating Renovations
Officials at the Hilton Sedona Resort and Spaare announcing an open house July 16th. The event will celebrate the completion of phase one of the resort’s $7 million renovation, Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa invites the local community to experience its new lobby. The open house will feature live entertainment, complimentary tastings from the Grille at ShadowRock menu, and tours of eforea: spa at Hilton where guests can enjoy complimentary mini spa treatments including facial, massage, energy … [Read more...] about Hilton Sedona Resort Celebrating Renovations
Public Hearing for Controversial Development
Tuesday, a public hearing will be held for residents to address concerns about The Standard. Landmark development proposes building the multi-level housing development on Route 66 and Blackbird Roost, near Barnes and Noble. The project would utilize about seven acres of land and displace residents of the Arrowhead trailer park. Below is a release from the city of Flagstaff about this Tuesday’s meeting (and likely second meeting Wednesday night.) The Flagstaff City Council is … [Read more...] about Public Hearing for Controversial Development