The City of Flagstaff is announcing it has reached agreement with the Attorney General’s Office of the Navajo Nation regarding drilling and pumping of water at Red Gap Ranch. Red Gap Ranch is an 8,500 acre ranch located immediately south of the Navajo Reservation in proximity of Leupp. The City acquired this Ranch in 2005 to serve its future water needs. In January 2011, the Arizona Department of Water Resources approved a hydrology study submitted by Flagstaff that demonstrated the City’s … [Read more...] about City Reaches Agreement on Red Gap Ranch
New 3G Cell Service for Flagstaff
AT&T is announcing the activation of a new 3G cell site in Flagstaff. The new site is enhancing coverage for area residents and visitors between South Woody Mountain Drive to the west, West University Heights North to the east, West University Avenue to the north and West Kiltie Lane to the west. AT&T invested nearly $425 million across its Arizona wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the state. AT&TSpokeswoman … [Read more...] about New 3G Cell Service for Flagstaff
Bearizona Reaches One Year Anniversary
Bearizona Wildlife Park is celebrating one year in business. The drive-through park near Williams features North American animals including bears, wolves, bison and big horn sheep as well as other animals. The park opened in May of 2010, with more than 90,000 visitors before the end of last year. In January, park officials celebrated the first bear cub born at the park: Doc. Bearizona is open each day from March through the end of December, weather … [Read more...] about Bearizona Reaches One Year Anniversary
Preparing for Wildfire Season
Last year, after experiencing one of the snowiest winters on record, we experienced three serious wildfires in our area. The first, Eagle Rock, burned north of Parks for several days in mid-June, eventually burning over 3,000 acres and requiring the commitment of hundreds of firefighters to suppress. Then, even as this fire continued, the Hardy Fire broke out here in town, consuming nearly 300 acres right at the back door, literally, of Little America. Despite forcing the evacuation of many … [Read more...] about Preparing for Wildfire Season
Pine Canyon Emerging from Bankruptcy
Just nine months after the developers of the Pine Canyon Golf Club and residential development in Flagstaff, Arizona filed Chapter 11 proceedings, the Honorable Redfield T. Baum, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Arizona, entered an Order Confirming their Plan of Reorganization today. The developer and its lender were able to reach an agreement for the restructuring of their loans and the plan was submitted on a consensual basis. “The agreement allows us to go forward with … [Read more...] about Pine Canyon Emerging from Bankruptcy
County Cancels Horse Races
Due to the loss of a critical partner in producing the event, an increase in operating costs, and the elimination of state financed support for county racing in the State of Arizona and in Coconino County, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors met in special session on May 27, 2011, and voted to cancel the 2011 Horse Races. The event was scheduled to occur over the July 4th weekend. In the past several years, Coconino County has lost revenue on the event. In 2010, Coconino County … [Read more...] about County Cancels Horse Races
Power Networking Breakfast
June 8 Good Morning Flagstaff! Power Networking Breakfast Good Morning Flagstaff is a facilitated, speed networking event providing businesses and organizations the opportunity to meet dozens of new prospects face-to-face. Frequently described as “speed dating for businesses,” Good Morning Flagstaff draws more than 100 businesses quarterly. It is a popular and effective way to create new business. To register, please either register online by clicking on the “Register Now” button on your … [Read more...] about Power Networking Breakfast
Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Pulliam Airport is one of five statewide airport improvement projects being funded by $21 million. Four airports will receive funds for one project; Flagstaff will get funding for two. The State Transportation Board has given final approval of the funding. $392,045 will go toward phase one construction of an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. $65,242 will toward phase two of the facility. The projects are funded through a combination of federal and state funding, and from … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Pulliam Airport Receiving Grants
Supreme Court Upholds Employer Sanctions Law
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld Arizona's law that revokes the business licenses of businesses and corporations hiring illegal immigrants. The 5-3 vote was a rejection of challenges to the law by a coalition of business people and civil rights organizations. Arizona Governor Jan Brewer is calling the decision a victory: “I could not be more gratified by today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the legality of the Legal Arizona Workers Act and the principle of federalism, … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Upholds Employer Sanctions Law
Free Cancer Screening at North Country HealthCare
Although “cancer” is a word no one wants to hear, that doesn’t mean we should ignore getting screened. We always want to be proactive about taking care of our health. Thanks to the HealthCheck programs, you don’t have to have medical insurance in order to do that. The HealthCheck Programs, funded by the Arizona Department of Health Services and housed at North Country HealthCare, provide access to quality cancer screening services for low income men and women without insurance. These … [Read more...] about Free Cancer Screening at North Country HealthCare