The Coconino County Recorder’s Office is reporting more than 53% voter turnout for the November 2018 election. Adam Shimoni was the top vote getter in the race for Flagstaff City Council, followed by Austin Aslan and Paul Deasy. Regina Salas is within a dozen votes of Deasy, so the outcome is still uncertain, as provisional ballots are counted. The so-called Affordable Wages Act, Proposition 418, was defeated, which upholds the original hike in Flagstaff’s minimum wage. Proponents for the … [Read more...] about Top Vote Getter Adam Shimoni and Minimum Wage Hike Moves Forward
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The Pantry Seeking Support from Business Community
The Pantry, an innovative food bank, recently opened its doors in fresh, remodeled space near Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue in Flagstaff. The food bank is different from others in that guests can shop aisles of food just like at a neighborhood grocery store. The new entity is helping clients formerly served by the now defunct People’s Pantry. Sandy Berry, who managed the People’s Pantry, has been named executive director of The Pantry, which welcomes all members of the community, regardless … [Read more...] about The Pantry Seeking Support from Business Community
Nation’s Largest Solar Farm Being Considered for Northern Arizona
Solar energy developer and operator Clēnera and Babbitt Ranches are exploring the feasibility of a 3,500- to 7,000-acre solar farm on the CO Bar Ranch about 30 miles northwest of Flagstaff. The field of solar photovoltaic panels would be the largest such operation in the country, with a capacity of 400 to 1,000 MW, enough to power 90,000 to 230,000 homes, depending on the completed size of the project. Clēnera Director of Business Development Jared McKee says the company has submitted for an … [Read more...] about Nation’s Largest Solar Farm Being Considered for Northern Arizona
Runner Taking Lessons from the Track to Help Others
Many students experience a range of highs and lows throughout their collegiate career, and recent Northern Arizona University graduate Ashley Taylor is no exception. A runner on the track and field team, her athletic career was a bit of a roller coaster, lurching from the thrill of early success to the agony of a deflating illness and back to the joy of redemptive triumph. She now looks to turn lessons learned from this range of experiences into a career helping others. Taylor grew up in Canada … [Read more...] about Runner Taking Lessons from the Track to Help Others
Twin Arrows Preparing for Travel Center and Education Partnership with Navajo Students
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 20, to announce its first-class travel center at Twin Arrows Casino. In conjunction with the event, Navajo Gaming launched its first-ever Education Partnership for Navajo college students. Titled “Let’s Build the Business,” the internship program will allow 20 college-aged Navajo interns from a variety of nearby universities and colleges to actively participate in various aspects of … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Preparing for Travel Center and Education Partnership with Navajo Students
Giovale Open Deck Observatory Taking Viewers Closer to the Cosmos
Michael Beckage was 11 years old when the night sky changed his life. Peering through a high-precision telescope, he observed the golden-ringed magnificence of Saturn. The mesmerizing moment never left his heart or mind. The Seal Beach, California resident now sets up telescopes on the town’s pier to share the enchantment of the universe with neighbors and visitors. He also serves as Lowell Observatory’s advisory board chairman and is a staunch supporter of the facility’s mission to bring the … [Read more...] about Giovale Open Deck Observatory Taking Viewers Closer to the Cosmos
Brain Gym Helping All Ages Stay Calm and Focused
Eleven-year-old Payne was experiencing some blocks with reading and math at school. He was having difficulty grasping the lessons and was struggling to focus. He had bouts of anxiety and sadness. Sixteen-year-old Aiden was in an alternative school to help him manage his academic challenges and some behavior issues. He struggled to fit into a regular classroom setting because he had difficulty focusing in class and completing tasks. Aiden’s troubles seemed to keep mounting, making him feel … [Read more...] about Brain Gym Helping All Ages Stay Calm and Focused
Babbitt Ranches Turning Cold War Uranium Site into Conservation Area
In keeping with its more than 130-year commitment as stewards of the land, Babbitt Ranches is taking action to evaluate and address the presence of radioactive mining materials that exist on a parcel north of Wupatki National Monument, currently owned by the company. These materials are the byproduct of surface mining activities conducted on the parcel commonly known as Section 9 in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was owned by Arizona Title Guarantee and Trust Company. The area is part of the … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Turning Cold War Uranium Site into Conservation Area
Remembering Senator McCain
The legacy of war hero, presidential contender and proud American Senator John McCain is being honored and praised by local and national leaders as a country of respectful fans mourns his passing. Known for toughness and integrity, and described as a maverick with his own brand of common sense conservatism, Sen. McCain died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25, at age 81, following a battle with a malignant brain tumor called a glioblastoma. “The Nation has lost our most influential and recognized … [Read more...] about Remembering Senator McCain
Finding the Perfect Retirement Age
A new report released by Bankrate.com shows that different generations disagree on the ideal age to retire. Americans, on average, seem to believe 61 years old is the best time to call it quits from the workforce. The report also found that younger adults tend to be more idealistic about their retirement goals. Gen Xers and millennials said their ideal age to retire would be 60 or 61, while older generations estimated that they would be ready around 64 or 65. So, is that realistic? And how … [Read more...] about Finding the Perfect Retirement Age