Flagstaff had been requesting new air service and destinations, and it happened. In March, United Airlines came to Flagstaff and introduced daily non-stop service to Denver and beyond. Then in April, American Airlines added daily non-stop service to Dallas. American is again testing the market with Saturday-only service to Los Angeles International Airport that began in August and will run through this fall. These additional flights have been a welcome change for our community, as well as for … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Offering Flights to L.A. Again, Keeping up with Growth
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Starting the Year With Renewed Vision
We are starting the academic year at Coconino Community College with grateful hearts and with excitement for so many reasons. On that list are a few developments I’d like to share. First, a bittersweet moment as we bid farewell to longtime CCC employee, supporter and District Governing Board member Lloyd Hammonds, and enthusiastically welcome Joey Smith, who will be stepping into Lloyd’s DGB seat for District 5. Joey, a member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation in Camp Verde, was born in Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Starting the Year With Renewed Vision
Recognizing, Treating Brain Injuries
The human brain is an extraordinary and complex organ. It is responsible for our ability to think, feel, process information, concentrate, make decisions and experience emotions. It is responsible for our ability to walk, talk, eat, draw, write and sleep. It coordinates – without us even knowing it is happening – our breathing, heartbeat, organ function, blood circulation, digestion and more. Unfortunately, traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. … [Read more...] about Recognizing, Treating Brain Injuries
Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Winter Blues
The holidays are behind us and a new year is before us. This is the time of year when we are expected to feel joyful and hopeful as we celebrate the past and plan for the future. Yet, many people experience the “winter blues” during this time of year. Sometimes, it is just a lack of energy or motivation with a sense of sadness lingering in the background. Some say they don’t feel like their normal selves and their joy is shadowed by an underlying sadness for which they just can’t pinpoint the … [Read more...] about Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Winter Blues
Five Essential Steps to Start your Business
You have a brilliant idea for a new business. The easy part is done! Now, it’s time to dig into the more challenging aspect of entrepreneurship: the five essential steps that get you from idea to reality and, of course, profit. Do the research. It’s important to understand what you’re getting into before you start. Research similar businesses to understand how they’re prospering – or why they’re not. Know the market, and the appetite and needs of your audience. Understanding these needs … [Read more...] about Five Essential Steps to Start your Business
Travelers Seeking Action, Adventure
Expedition, Active and Adventure Travel are the fastest growing segments in the travel market right now. In the past, this type of travel has only been appealing to a specific kind of traveler. You had to be willing to “rough” it in terms of accommodations and food choices, but you were rewarded with experiences that few travelers have had the privilege to enjoy. The market is rapidly changing now! With more and more demand for off-the-beaten-path experiences and daring activities, … [Read more...] about Travelers Seeking Action, Adventure
Frontiere at Rogers Lake Operating as Special Event Venue
Coconino County Parks and Recreation manages six county parks and two natural areas, with the most familiar park being Fort Tuthill County Park, home of the annual Coconino County Fair and the Pepsi Amphitheater. This past winter, the Board of Supervisors and the County Parks and Recreation Department approved Frontiere at Rogers Lake for special events and the site has already been used for several weddings and business retreats. The Frontiere property is named for Georgia Frontiere, the … [Read more...] about Frontiere at Rogers Lake Operating as Special Event Venue
Warner’s Nursery Participating in the Community
Next year, Warner’s Nursery celebrates a pretty big milestone. Our company will have been in business for half a century. Started by my grandmother, Dottie, Warner’s began in 1970 in Page. By the end of the decade, her sons expanded the businesses into a landscaping and maintenance division serving Northern Arizona, and in 1990, our family made the big leap and moved to Flagstaff. Now, I am part of the third generation running our family’s businesses. With my husband and sister (and … [Read more...] about Warner’s Nursery Participating in the Community
APS: Behind the Scenes Keeping the Lights on in Flagstaff
For more than 130 years, Arizona Public Service has been committed to delivering reliable power to our customers. When unforeseen circumstances occur, our Flagstaff-based team is there to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. In advance of monsoon season and heavy snow winters, our team performs proactive improvements to the grid to help bolster reliability when storms do arrive. What customers don’t often see are the people working behind the scenes at every job, from those … [Read more...] about APS: Behind the Scenes Keeping the Lights on in Flagstaff
Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process
In his book, “Boys Adrift,” Dr. Leonard Sax explains that men need to be responsible because if men are not needed, they do not flourish. Furthermore, according to organizational psychologist Benjamin P. Hardy, men actually step down if they are not needed. For example, when expectations are low, you will find young men demonstrating behaviors like remaining in their parents’ homes longer, delaying steps into adulthood and failing to thrive overall. Back2Basics believes addiction takes and … [Read more...] about Having Responsibilities Furthers the Addiction Recovery Process