The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE), announced that Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly signed legislation today allowing alcohol to be taken onto the casino floor of its Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located along I-40, exit 219, just east of Flagstaff, Ariz. The legislation was approved by the Navajo Nation Council this past Friday and forwarded to President Ben Shelly. It is specific to Arizona-based Navajo Nation casinos and is not applicable to its three existing New … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Making Casino Policy Changes
Skyride Greeting Arizona’s Highest Mountain
For those ready to sing the praises of summer from the mountaintops, Arizona Snowbowl’s Scenic Skyride is lifting our thoughts to the warm outdoor season with expansive views from Sedona’s Red Rocks to the Grand Canyon. Soaring above the forest, surrounded by volcanoes and looking out from the highest point in the region, the Scenic Skyride operates Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holiday Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through early October. Expanded hours for Sunset Fridays will be … [Read more...] about Skyride Greeting Arizona’s Highest Mountain
Innovative Legal Partnership
DNA-People’s Legal Services and North Country HealthCare have combined forces to operate Flagstaff’s first Medical Legal Partnership. The Medical Legal Partnership provides an important resource for medical providers and gives lawyers a chance to expand the ways in which they are serving the people. Legal issues can make a person sick or hurt their chances of recovery. What factors can contribute to illness? Take, for example, being homeless in Flagstaff during the winter. A better … [Read more...] about Innovative Legal Partnership
Flagstaff Communicators
July 11, 11:30 a.m. The Speakeasy, 2 N. Leroux. Flagstaff Communicators Present "Smile - Photos that Sell You and Your Business and Nonprofit. Photo Storyteller Michelle Koechle will talk about photos that sell you and your business or non profit. The cost is $10 for members with reservations, $13 at the door, $12/$15 for guests. To get the lower rates, reserve now by emailing [email protected]; paying through PayPal via our website, http://flagstaffcommunicators.org; or by … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Communicators
Understanding Conflict
We’ve all experienced it: a team that just can’t get anything done. Team members disagree constantly, they argue, things get personal. Lots of meetings, endless disagreement, hurt feelings and no results. Conflict is a fact of life. Here’s the thing about conflict: it’s not always bad. In fact, the right type and amount of conflict actually improves performance. To understand why, we need to understand the difference between two types of conflict. Cognitive conflict, sometimes called task … [Read more...] about Understanding Conflict
Reasons for Choosing Urgent Care
“My eight-year-old just fell out of a tree and is holding his arm! He appears to be in a lot of pain.” “I was hiking up Mt. Humphreys and fell, cutting my arm and injuring my left ankle. Can you help me?” “My husband was working in his shop and cut his finger badly.” “I am from out of town and have a horrible sore throat and fever!” “My elderly neighbor says he thinks he has a boil on his back which is really hurting him!” “There is something in my eye and it is red and … [Read more...] about Reasons for Choosing Urgent Care
Mitigating Floods
Three years have passed since flames tore across the eastern face of Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks and while the blaze has long been squelched, the impact of the 2010 Schultz Fire continues. In the summer of 2010, the fire soon gave way to monsoon floods, which posed a threat to lives and greatly impacted properties, homes, utilities and critical roadways. But in their wake came learning hard lessons, pursuing funding and, now, investing millions of dollars by Coconino County and … [Read more...] about Mitigating Floods
What is Your Vision of Flagstaff?
Indoor art displays titled “Then and Now” have been installed at City Hall, the Aquaplex, Pulliam Airport and the Adult Center depicting historic photographs contrasted with current photographs from the same spot. On display at City Hall and the Pulliam Airport, Dr. Ronald S. Gooding donated two Clyde Ross Morgan bronze sculptures depicting John Wesley Powell traversing the Sockdolager Rapids in the Grand Canyon. And, Mural Mice is installing a new mural on the Phoenix Avenue side of the … [Read more...] about What is Your Vision of Flagstaff?
Savoring the Sweet Life
If life is a bowl of cherries, Blake and Jennifer Rolley’s is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts. Since meeting on a blind date, the couple has been on a sugar high – raising a family, being involved in the Flagstaff community and engaging in a number of business endeavors, most recently the Sweet Shoppe and Nut House in Flagstaff. The Rolleys’ first business was a quick-serve healthy Mexican food restaurant in North Phoenix. After 18 months, they said, “Adios.” “With both of … [Read more...] about Savoring the Sweet Life
Hospice Volunteerism
The term "volunteer" may evoke several different images in one's mind. Our unique group of volunteers assist the organization in a vast array of roles, from beautifying and maintaining the Olivia White Hospice Home garden, to leading community-based support groups. Our volunteers also have the special role of supporting the concept of hospice, and help people understand what hospice is and is also what it is not. Becoming a volunteer, in any capacity, not only serves your community but offers … [Read more...] about Hospice Volunteerism