Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., joins Navajo County officials and business leaders today in Holbrook for a ribbon-cutting of two county solar projects. Kirkpatrick is one of the featured speakers at the celebration of the new solar-power systems at Navajo County’s Main Complex and the County Jail. The projects are expected to offset an average of 40 percent of each of the two facilities’ electricity needs and cut energy bills for Navajo County, according to SolarCity. Kirkpatrick will also … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Supporting Region’s Solar Projects
Preparing Your Garden
Spring is sprung, the grass is ris. I wonders where the birdies is. They say the birds is on the wing. Ain't that absurd? I always thought the wing was on the bird. This springtime declaration, sometimes attributed to Ogden Nash or E. E. Cummings, is actually by an anonymous poet. However, Northern Arizonan gardeners do not go nameless when proclaiming that long-awaited spring is finally here. Gardening enthusiasts know that high country gardening is a bit … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Garden
Flagstaff Liquor Store Celebrating 20 Years
Express Liquors celebrates 20 years in business next month on N. Highway 89 in Flagstaff. Owner Jim Shaff opened the liquor store on June 3, 1993. Express Liquors operates one of two local drive thru liquor windows in Flagstaff, offering a wide variety of liquor, beer and beverages from the comfort of your car. Express Liquors also features the World’s Largest Jack Daniels bottle carved out of a cut tree on the lot, a favorite of customers. Like Express Liquors on Facebook for weekly … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Liquor Store Celebrating 20 Years
Flagstaff’s BBB
Every restaurant, bar and hotel in the city charges an extra two percent tax. This is in addition to the regular sales tax that you pay on regular purchases. This additional two percent tax is commonly known as the “BBB tax” (Bed, Board and Booze), and generates $6 million annually. The tax started in 1988. It was enacted by the voters as is required for all sales taxes. It was originally designated to be used for beautification, economic development and recreation. Back in 1988, I … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s BBB
The Arizona We Want
What do Arizonans want? What has changed over the past three years? And where do we go from here? These three questions are the central themes up for discussion at The Arizona We Want 2.0: The Case for Action – a community conversation that will bring Arizonans of all ages and backgrounds together for a lively discussion on how we can achieve our goals for Arizona together. Dr. Lattie Coor, Chairman and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, is the keynote speaker for the … [Read more...] about The Arizona We Want
Lowell Observatory Groundbreaking
Momentum is underway on the William Lowell Putnam Collection Center, which will be built just west of the Lowell Observatory Visitor parking lot in Flagstaff. The staff and Friends of Lowell Observatory recently gathered on Mars Hill for the Ceremonial groundbreaking. (Additional information on the new collections center) Lowell Observatory recently announced plans for a new Library and Collections Center which will house the Observatory's extensive historical collections and … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Groundbreaking
Breastfeeding Programs Good for Business
Breastfeeding offers a myriad of health benefits to nursing mothers and their children. Breastfeeding is proven to be one of the most effective measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Breastfed babies experience fewer ear infections and have a reduced risk for significant acute and chronic diseases, including sudden infant death syndrome, childhood leukemia, asthma and type 2 diabetes. Breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Programs Good for Business
Mountain Heart Receiving IAC Accreditation
Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The American Heart Association estimates that the direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular disease in the U.S. for 2010 was $503.2 billion. Early detection of life threatening heart disorders and other diseases is possible through the use of Echocardiography procedures performed within hospitals, … [Read more...] about Mountain Heart Receiving IAC Accreditation
AZ Red Cross Volunteers Helping Tornado Aftermath
The American Red Cross continues to expand relief efforts across Oklahoma, with additional kitchens opening today and more trucks and volunteers flowing into the state. Already this week, more than 200 Red Cross disaster workers in Oklahoma have opened shelters, kitchens and emergency aid stations. In these locations, people can find a safe refuge, food and snacks, emotional support, health care services and information about what other help is available. Shelters are … [Read more...] about AZ Red Cross Volunteers Helping Tornado Aftermath
Flagstaff Selecting New Utilities Director
Flagstaff City Manager Kevin Burke announced that Brad Hill has been selected for the position of Utilities Director. Hill has been serving as the interim director for the past two years, responsible for water, wastewater, stormwater and water resource management programs. Hill has over 23 years of hydrological experience that include 10 years with the City of Peoria (Arizona) where he supervised their groundwater recharge, reclaimed water, water well drilling, and water resource management … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Selecting New Utilities Director