Flagstaff Pulliam Airport has recently undergone significant maintenance, with renovations still in progress to enhance the traveler experience. Both the interior and exterior of the terminal building have been repainted, and maintenance of the fire suppression system is nearing completion. Replacement entry doors and carpeting in the foyer have been installed, and updates to wayfinding signage and lighting are currently underway. To minimize disruption, all work is being done at night. Terminal … [Read more...] about Enhancements Underway at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Improve Traveler Experience
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World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrates 137 Years Honoring Prescott Traditions
Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated 137th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo, taking place from Monday, July 1 to Sunday, July 7 in Prescott. This iconic event, held during the bustling Fourth of July week, is a cornerstone of Prescott’s summer calendar, driving economic prosperity throughout the county. Featuring a week-long extravaganza of world-class rodeo action and family-friendly entertainment, the World’s Oldest Rodeo stands as Prescott’s premier event of … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrates 137 Years Honoring Prescott Traditions
Dottie’s Bru: Making Magic from Coffee Grounds
In 2017, Warner’s Nursery launched a project that was near and dear to our hearts: a coffee shop to honor our grandmother, Dorothy Warner, who founded Warner’s Nursery in Page back in the 1960s. Dottie’s Garden Coffee Shoppe is right in the middle of our nursery, a relaxing place to enjoy coffee drinks, Italian sodas, and other refreshments is right in the middle of our nursery, a relaxing place to enjoy coffee drinks, Italian sodas, and other refreshments. Now, one of our employees has … [Read more...] about Dottie’s Bru: Making Magic from Coffee Grounds
Making Progress in Affordable Housing
Flagstaff’s housing problem is acute, and I know it can sometimes feel like not enough is being done to address it. I wish we had double the resources to tackle this problem, but we’re making progress – due, in large part, to the partnerships the city has with our non-profit housing partners combined with some smart investments of our resources. Yet, there’s still much work to do. First, I’ll speak to the housing programs led by the city’s housing section and some of the work of our non-profit … [Read more...] about Making Progress in Affordable Housing
Can You Hear Them Now?
Hearing loss is an insidious condition that affects all aspects of an individual’s life. Enjoying television or movies means turning up the volume too loud for others or reading captions. In-person conversations become less enjoyable because of the effort required of the hearing-impaired listener. Phone conversations can be even more difficult, as visual cues are unavailable and the quality of the connection can vary. The inability to communicate effectively over the phone can be frustrating and … [Read more...] about Can You Hear Them Now?
What is a Community Foundation?
The term “philanthropist” often conjures images of wealthy individuals donating money to important causes. Billionaires are frequently highlighted in the media for their headline-making contributions to universities, non-profits, disaster relief efforts and more. Although these donations are generous and critically important, philanthropy extends well beyond the elite and encompasses so much more. Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others; it is the expression of … [Read more...] about What is a Community Foundation?
The Medicine the Housing Market Doesn’t Want, But Truly Needs
April marked 24 months of greater-than-5% mortgage interest rates. While not an anomaly in the larger historic context of American mortgage rates, it has been a learning curve for home buyers that haven’t seen these levels for about a decade. We started this year full of optimism for lower rates given the Federal Reserve’s optimism late December 2023 with talk of lowering inflation and potentially multiple Federal Reserve (FED) rate cuts throughout 2024. That optimism has been waning. February … [Read more...] about The Medicine the Housing Market Doesn’t Want, But Truly Needs
Lessons Learned at Timberline Firearms
It has been six years since we opened Timberline Firearms & Training. Our goal was to provide the community with a safe place for people to train on, purchase and practice with firearms. The motto we live and work by is “Safe and Responsible Firearms Ownership.” We’ve learned a few things along the way and wanted to share them here. A lot of people are introduced to firearms by family and friends. Here in Flagstaff, that usually means heading out to the local “spot in the woods” where … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned at Timberline Firearms
Have You Had Your Thyroid Health Tested?
Twenty million Americans have thyroid issues. Sixty percent are unaware that they have an issue, often because a physician has not ordered the correct thyroid function tests. Most physicians only test for TSH, the thyroid stimulating hormone, and often miss Hashimoto’s (autoimmune thyroid), or low thyroid, simply by not ordering a full panel. Many physicians don’t know any better because that is what they were taught in medical school. The thyroid starts to become sluggish as we age, … [Read more...] about Have You Had Your Thyroid Health Tested?
Understanding the Importance of Mental Health During Substance Abuse Treatment
In the world of recovery for substance abuse, mental health is a key aspect when it comes to healing. Beyond the surface of addiction lies many unresolved issues including trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health problems. Providing those in recovery coping strategies and equipping them with the tools necessary to reenter the world after a recovery center is vital for a person to stay sober. Let’s look at how mental health impacts those in recovery and how to treat these … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of Mental Health During Substance Abuse Treatment