Fifty years ago this month, Neil Armstrong made one giant leap for mankind as the first human to walk on the moon and Aspen Place at the Sawmill is commemorating the occasion with the Lunar Legacy Block Party.As Apollo 11 astronauts first trained in Flagstaff before the moon landing, Aspen Place is celebrating their legacy with a free block party with live music, giveaways and more. Aspen Place tenants are also getting in on the action by offering pizza and cannoli samples from Grimaldi’s … [Read more...] about Lunar Legacy Block Party
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Enhancing the Journey Along the Arizona Trail
Efforts have aligned to improve the outdoor experience for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians seeking to discover Northern Arizona’s wide-open spaces. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Babbitt Ranches, Coconino County and the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) grants permission and identifies resources to develop and maintain a trail along a nearly 13-mile stretch of the CO Bar Ranch. ATA is seeking volunteers to help build the new singletrack on the weekend of July 20 and 21. Of the … [Read more...] about Enhancing the Journey Along the Arizona Trail
Celebrating 125 Years of Stargazing
It is the place where Pluto was discovered, but began out of an obsessive interest in Mars. On May 28, 1894, Percival Lowell arrived in Flagstaff, Arizona Territory, to commence astronomical studies. This marked the official opening of Lowell Observatory, the first scientific establishment in Arizona and home of one of America’s most storied astronomical observatories. To celebrate its 125th anniversary, the observatory hosted a ceremony on June 6, attended by government officials, scientists … [Read more...] about Celebrating 125 Years of Stargazing
County Consolidation Intended to Enhance Customer Connections
Effective this month, Coconino County consolidates the Public Health Services District, Community Services and the Career Center departments into the Health and Human Services Department. “The three teams have a long history of collaboration. We may not have been one department, but this certainly isn’t our first go at working together,” said Deputy County Manager, Marie Peoples, Ph.D. “Those three departments will be unified into one ‘super department,’ and that will be named the Health and … [Read more...] about County Consolidation Intended to Enhance Customer Connections
Empowering Girls Two Hundred Miles at a Time
Think back to when you learned how to ride a bike. With a wobbly start, pedaling as hard as you could, you took off into the world. The pride you felt may have been uncontainable, with a newfound sense of confidence and a beaming smile. This is the feeling Claudia Jackson, Girl Scout Troop Leader of Troop 7314 with the Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, wanted to bring to the Indian Wells community on the Navajo Nation. “I’ve always been passionate about cycling, although I only do it … [Read more...] about Empowering Girls Two Hundred Miles at a Time
Calling on a Community to Battle Cancer from All Sides
Clearing the five-year mark can seem like an invisible finish line in a contest that many cancer patients feel is the race of their lives. Cindy May, owner of Cindy May Marketing in Flagstaff, crossed that line in March. “Cancer changed me,” she said. “Through my journey, it caused me to take a step back. I always realized that family, friends and work are all important, but I feel it on a much deeper level now.” May serves on the board of the newly-formed Flagstaff committee of the Cancer … [Read more...] about Calling on a Community to Battle Cancer from All Sides
Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Coming together to sponsor and commemorate the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary Centennial celebration, Arizona Public Service (APS), Bank of America (BofA) and Teva have partnered with Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), to strengthen environmental, cultural, tribal, educational and conservation projects at the world-famous attraction. “This support makes it possible for us to protect the canyon’s unique resources while inspiring future generations to experience and connect with the Grand Canyon,” … [Read more...] about Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Solar After Sunset
Arizona Public Service customers will soon be powering their evening dinners, prime-time television programs and bedtime reading lights with a cleaner energy mix. That news comes from Jeff Burke, the director of resource planning at APS, as the utility announces its initiative to add massive battery storage to its existing solar power plants, stand-alone energy storage and build new solar facilities with storage. “This is big and coming on quickly,” said Burke. This will be one of the … [Read more...] about Solar After Sunset
Dark Skies Developer Setting Standards That Make Flagstaff Shine
Walter Crutchfield is not trying to deliver the universe to Flagstaff. It is already here. But those working with him say he is doing a stellar job solving city problems while preserving community values. “He’s an expert at doing what’s best for Flagstaff,” said Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Julie Pastrick. “His intuitiveness is authentic from his many years of blending development with the values of the community he serves. He listens to what’s important to citizens … [Read more...] about Dark Skies Developer Setting Standards That Make Flagstaff Shine
Canyon Receiving Grand Support
Coming together to sponsor and commemorate the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary Centennial celebration, Arizona Public Service (APS), Bank of America (BofA) and Teva have partnered with Grand Canyon Conservancy (GCC), to strengthen environmental, cultural, tribal, educational and conservation projects at the world-famous attraction. “This support makes it possible for us to protect the canyon’s unique resources while inspiring future generations to experience and connect with the Grand Canyon,” … [Read more...] about Canyon Receiving Grand Support