With original rock walls and massive stone archways, wooden benches salvaged from a Holbrook Babbitt Brothers warehouse, street-level windows and an impressive mahogany bar from a post-Prohibition Flagstaff, The Gopher Hole Pub is rich in character and history. Located in the basement of the historic Weatherford Hotel, The Gopher Hole was a welcomed establishment in the 1930s following Prohibition and in the midst of the Great Depression. Historian and Pioneer Museum Curator Joe Meehan says … [Read more...] about The Gopher Hole Features Flagstaff’s Early Architecture, Ambience
Business
Navajo Woman-Owned Small Business Celebrates 20 Years
Eunice Tso says the key to her success is her background and knowledge of tribal cultures, history, and socio-economic conditions. She is celebrating 20 years with her business, ETD Inc. The company specializes in providing professional support services to Native communities, private firms, federal agencies, and tribal governments that are implementing development projects in Indian Country. ETD Inc. has helped move man projects forward on the Navajo Nation and other reservations. The company … [Read more...] about Navajo Woman-Owned Small Business Celebrates 20 Years
New Mountain Express Route Offering Snowbowl Service on Peak Days
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) will offer a new “Mountain Express” route to Arizona Snowbowl on peak days this winter, creating a new transportation option to reach Flagstaff’s ski and snowboard area. The inaugural year will be a pilot program, with service offered on days that are predicted to have the highest attendance at Arizona Snowbowl. The Mountain Express will connect NAIPTA’s Downtown Connection Center on Phoenix Ave., between Milton … [Read more...] about New Mountain Express Route Offering Snowbowl Service on Peak Days
Local Retailers: A Jolly Season
Is this year's holiday spending brisk or just ho ho hum? That depends on how much confidence consumers have in the nation’s economy and what effect the November shootings in France will have. The National Retail Federation predicts sales in November and December to rise 3.7 percent to $630.5 billion. That is above the average growth of 2.5 percent over the last decade, but below the increases of five and six percent in some years before the recession, which began in 2007. While the economy … [Read more...] about Local Retailers: A Jolly Season
We’re Playing in the Snow at Flagstaff Nordic Center
Cross-country skiers, skate skiers, snow bikers, snowshoers and families are enjoying sunny days and snow-packed forest trails following recent storms that have dumped more than a foot of snow at the Nordic Center. The ski area, 15 miles north of Flagstaff, opened yesterday for the holiday season and will remain open daily through Sunday, Jan. 3 “Our expert groomers have done an amazing job preparing the more than 30 miles of trails, and everyone’s so excited to be playing outdoors,” said … [Read more...] about We’re Playing in the Snow at Flagstaff Nordic Center
Take the Bus New Year’s Eve
Mountain Line buses will be rolling through town past midnight to offer Flagstaff residents and visitors a safe and reliable New Year’s Eve transportation option. As an added bonus, service will be free on all routes, all day long. Regular weekday service typically ends around 10 p.m., and that will be extended on New Year’s Eve to accommodate those attending the annual Pine Cone Drop event and other celebrations throughout town. All routes will run peak service as follows: Route Last … [Read more...] about Take the Bus New Year’s Eve
NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
Unfollow (an odd word to anyone not familiar with social networks) means to no longer be notified of someone’s status updates. Recently, I seem to be on a bit of an “unfollow” tear on Facebook. Essentially, unfollowing someone is a kinder, gentler version of unfriending (another new word) someone. Why am I unfollowing people? Because I’m so tired of the level of incivility among supposed friends. The news is rife with controversial issues, immigration, gun control, climate change; the list goes … [Read more...] about NAU Business Dean: A Plea for Civility
Couple Encouraging Horseplay
Finally, a holiday toy for your horse Horsing around with America’s favorite pastime yields home runs for thousands of equines worldwide as owners push playing ball with Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools from Prescott to fortify their animals’ minds, bodies and spirits. One horse lover, Tamra, writes that her Haflinger, Rusty, “really enjoys playing with his equine ball…It has been a fantastic toy, and a great training tool…from teaching Rusty to trot while in saddle to helping my Haflinger, … [Read more...] about Couple Encouraging Horseplay
Goodwill Changing Lives Through Employment
For Alain Carrera, Goodwill may mean Good Jobs. Carrera, his wife, Josefina, and their three children, came to Arizona from California, where he worked in a warehouse. He had a two-hour commute each way to get to work and knew things had to change. He had some experience as a handyman, and a family friend recommended he apply to the 2015 Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Program (CAMT) at Goodwill, as a way of formalizing his training and possibly getting a position at one of … [Read more...] about Goodwill Changing Lives Through Employment
Working Cats
Girlie, a fluffy calico cat, has a great new home, complete with a stunning view of the San Francisco Peaks. Her bed is comfy, too, and is located by the desk in the office of Lynne Nemeth, executive director of The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Along with her relative, Cleo, they are on 24-hour rodent patrol inside the historic Walter Reichardt House, the former stone home of the non-profit organization’s founder, Frances McAllister. “Girlie rolls around when I come in the morning,” Nemeth said. … [Read more...] about Working Cats