It's that time of year again. You check your mailbox and find all sorts of fun envelopes marked “Important Tax Information.” They contain a myriad of documents, ranging from W-2s to different varieties of 1099s. They represent income and deductions for your tax return. This is also the time of year where you go empty out your filing cabinets (if you have a filing system) or the various garbage bags and nooks and crannies around your house (if you don't have a filing system). You collect receipts … [Read more...] about Tax Cycle
County Seeks Input on Fee Increases
The Coconino County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on its proposed Cost Recovery Policy and fee changes for county park facilities and amenities. The draft policy and fee changes can be accessed from the Parks and Recreation Department web page at www.coconino.az.gov/parks. From there, visitors can find information on the proposed fee schedule at public information gatherings. A meeting is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 14 at the County Human … [Read more...] about County Seeks Input on Fee Increases
FIBA Meeting
Apr. 9 11:30 a.m. FIBA, the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance, hosts a luncheon meeting at the CCC 4th Street campus. The Small Business Development Center's representatives will share insights about available resources in Northern Arizona. FIBA is a voluntary, cooperative effort of independent, local businesses who use education, networking, advocacy and citizen involvement to help our community prosper and contribute to a diverse, healthy and stable … [Read more...] about FIBA Meeting
County Plows Preparing for Storm
Local forecasters predict that significant snowfall will return to the Flagstaff area Friday and Saturday, and Coconino County Public Works crews are again prepared to keep major roads clear and passable. On Thursday, the National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Winter Storm Warning for the western half of Coconino County from noon Friday to midnight Saturday. Forecasters are calling for between 8 and 14 inches of snow to fall above 7,000 feet and 4 to 10 inches above 6,000 … [Read more...] about County Plows Preparing for Storm
Flagstaff Home and Garden Show Scheduled
The 20th Annual Flagstaff Home & Garden Show is happening March 22nd, 23rd & 24th. Many people being spring cleaning and property upgrades after attending Flagstaff's Home and Garden Show. For 20 years, it has been a popular springtime event, with hundreds of displays and one of the biggest home and garden events in the region. Learn, Have Fun & Save Money. Attendees can find everything they need for their next home improvement project all under one roof. Come see what’s new … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Home and Garden Show Scheduled
Mother Road Brewery Being Recognized
Flagstaff's Mother Road Brewery is being recognized by the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network (AZSBDC) at the upcoming 2013 Success Awards Legislative Lunch, March 18. The brewery is one of 14 Arizona small businesses being honored, and the only business from Flagstaff. The event is hosted by the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network (AZSBDC) and scheduled to take place from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. on the House Lawn of the Arizona State Capitol Complex, 1700 W. … [Read more...] about Mother Road Brewery Being Recognized
Snowbowl’s Base Good -Nordic Center Closing
The Flagstaff Nordic Center is closing this week because of a lack of snow. Officials at the Nordic Center north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, says they expect to reopen for the weekend if snow arrives, as expected. Other facilities at the cross country ski area remain open. "Our yurt and camping cabins remain open regardless of snow conditions," announced Nordic Center employees. "Let's hope for some new snow and a big end to a wonderful winter season," they added. Meanwhile, at Arizona … [Read more...] about Snowbowl’s Base Good -Nordic Center Closing
$2 Million Released for Page Road Repairs
The U.S. Department of Transportation will release $2 million for initial emergency repairs to U.S. Highway 89 in northern Arizona. The amount was requested by the Arizona Department of Transportation and Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz. The February collapse and closure of a portion of U.S. 89 has had a direct impact on local businesses, schools and families. It has created major delays for school bus routes, emergency-responder routes, employers and employees of Page-based businesses and the … [Read more...] about $2 Million Released for Page Road Repairs
Bearizona Announcing New Bear Cubs
Bearizona Wildlife Park is excited to announce the arrival of five bear cubs, which were born to two different mothers the first week of January at the Williams, Arizona Wildlife Park. The bear cubs will be viewable in a special care area in the gift shop until May, when they are big enough to go out into their own enclosure within the walk through area of the park. Black Bears commonly have two to four cubs per litter, and can nurse up to six cubs. Despite high birthrates, only four out of … [Read more...] about Bearizona Announcing New Bear Cubs
Helicopter Rides to Tower Butte Beginning
For the first time in history, beginning Thursday, March 7, 2013, adventurers will have the opportunity to literally stand atop Tower Butte, the incredible sandstone pinnacle that rises 5,000 feet above sea level, located in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park near Page, Ariz. The Papillon/Grand Canyon Scenic Group will offer this new experience through Nov. 15, 2013. The tour duration is approximately 35 to 40 minutes, priced at $245 per person for guests originating out of Page. “This is an … [Read more...] about Helicopter Rides to Tower Butte Beginning