Flagstaff and Grand Canyon photographer Veronica “Ronnie” Tierney of Fresh Focuses Photography studio, believes supporting the local police department is important. After visiting the Flagstaff Police Department, she realized the pictures on the walls of the entryway were dated. “While working on a feature news story, I visited the Flagstaff Police Department and decided then that I would donate a nice metallic print,” said Tierney. She sent Chief Dan Musselman several recent shots of the … [Read more...] about FBN Photographer Shows Support for Police
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Flagstaff Ghosts Founder, Marine Veteran Departs for Fourth Trip to Help Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its 16th month, Lance Zaal, founder of Flagstaff Ghosts, embarked on his fourth trip to the war zone in June to continue to support the men he trained and others he met along the way. Some of the fighters include Americans who have volunteered and Russian Legion members fighting for Ukraine, whom Zaal financially supports. Zaal is a U.S. Marine veteran who has traveled to Ukraine on three separate occasions in the last year. He first trained 80 civilians to resist … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ghosts Founder, Marine Veteran Departs for Fourth Trip to Help Ukraine
Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Arizona Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ announced today that Clear Title Agency of Arizona has earned a spot on the 11th annual list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 11th consecutive year. This highly selective list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring culture, work environment, leadership, and employee pride and satisfaction, combined with rigorous evaluations of workplace practices, policies, perks and … [Read more...] about Clear Title Agency of Arizona Named a “Top Company to Work for in Arizona” 11 Years in a Row
Getting Spacey in Downtown Flagstaff
Flagstaff has long been known as a center for scientific research and education, and now it has its own science-themed store, Planet Science. Launched by Meteor Crater and Barringer Space Museum, the retail outlet – complete with meteors in the air, NASA gear and a couple of visitors from outer space – opened Friday, May 19 and carries a wide variety of science-themed items, including rocks and fossils, while also hosting interactive exhibits and a place for hands-on activities where people of … [Read more...] about Getting Spacey in Downtown Flagstaff
Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Although he may not go to work with an axe, computer software and hardware giant Bill Gates will forevermore be known as a Lumberjack. The Microsoft co-founder delivered a rare commencement address at Northern Arizona University on Saturday, May 13 and received his honorary doctorate. “I cannot wait to see how you will drive progress around the world,” Gates said to a Skydome full of excitement and regalia. Now retired from his global company, Gates left college after three semesters at … [Read more...] about Microsoft Giant Becomes a Lumberjack
Managing for Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Wildlife managers and researchers from across the country gathered in Flagstaff last month for the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) conference to discuss deer and elk movement and the latest technology being used to track the ungulates as projects are planned for land uses such as public recreation and renewable energy. The conference at Northern Arizona University included a field trip to the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center north of Flagstaff. “There were overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Managing for Renewable Energy and Wildlife
Summer Residential Real Estate Market Going Strong in the Sweet Spot
Looking back at the wild ride of the home-buying frenzy during the past three years, skeptics had warned prices could not keep going up, demand would have to level off, and certainly we should all be wary of the “bubble,” that, when popped, would cause home values to come crashing down. But despite an increase in homes for sale and the 10th interest rate hike in 14 months, the Flagstaff real estate market continues to sizzle. “We thought last summer was wild and the truth is, this summer is … [Read more...] about Summer Residential Real Estate Market Going Strong in the Sweet Spot
Bountiful Blooms Growing at Wild Heart Farm
The comfort found in the beauty of growing flowers is what triggered a dream-come-true life for Wild Heart Farm owner Kate Watters. “My farm is my refuge where I feel nestled in the arms of Mother Nature.” Located 40 minutes southeast of Sedona near Montezuma’s Well in the quiet town of Rimrock, Wild Heart Farm is a lush riparian woodland area dotted with mulberry and hackberry trees, a rock cliff limestone wall and a vast amount of flowers. “This farm is incredibly wild, we even have coyotes … [Read more...] about Bountiful Blooms Growing at Wild Heart Farm
Local Reporter Tells Story of Early River-Running Effort to Document Plant Life
Eighty-five years ago, two botanists put their lives on the line to survey the plants along the Colorado River. Joining a small group of amateur river runners, they embarked on a 43-day journey through the often treacherous waters. The expedition proved wildly successful, and the botanists were lauded by the media for their effort. This was partly for their scientific triumph, but more because of their gender – Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter had entered a man’s world of river running and … [Read more...] about Local Reporter Tells Story of Early River-Running Effort to Document Plant Life
Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine
If too much bad stress can kill us, wouldn’t you rather die of laughter? There’s a new movement practiced in more than 100 countries called Laughter Yoga. Developed by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, Laughter Yoga combines laughter with breathing exercises and is said to be packed with as many benefits as clowns in a phone booth, bringing more oxygen to the body including the brain, calming the central nervous system, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress hormone levels, and boosting the … [Read more...] about Grandma Might Disapprove, But Laughter is the Best Medicine