The Flagstaff Airport will be closing the runway Sunday evening from (8:00 p.m.) June 11th through Monday morning at 4:00 a.m. June 19th for asphalt repairs. During this time frame there will not be air service available out of Flagstaff. We do thank you for your patience during this necessary closure, and for choosing to “Fly Flagstaff.” … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Temporarily Closing
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Oak Creek Overlook Desirable for Artisans, Shoppers
The Oak Creek Vista Overlook gives a bird’s-eye view of the canyons below and the surrounding forests. It is the most visited rest area in Coconino County, averaging one million visitors a year. The Overlook is also home to Northern Arizona’s most successful Native American open-air jewelry, art and craft markets. The Native American Art and Jewelry Overlook Market is sponsored by and supports NACA – Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. – and is part of a longstanding partnership with … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Overlook Desirable for Artisans, Shoppers
Charter Air Passenger Service Pending in Prescott
If two Prescott entrepreneurs fulfill their lofty ambition, they will soon be flying high – literally and figuratively – from Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott to destinations in 13 communities in three states. The two – Henry Gellerman, a semi-retired film, TV and financial manager; and Paul Zawadzki, a 737 airline pilot with more than 5,300 hours in aviation – are founding ArizonaHop, an “on demand” charter airline service headquartered in Prescott. The air service is named for the short … [Read more...] about Charter Air Passenger Service Pending in Prescott
Scientists Search for Evidence of Life on Mars in Babbitt Ranches Rock Varnish
As part of its ongoing participation in science research and space exploration, Babbitt Ranches has invited planetary geochemists and microbial ecologists to Black Point Lava Flow. They are studying the relationship between microbes and manganese in a thin layer of rock covering known as “rock varnish” and through this research, are hoping to gain a better understanding of the possibilities of life on Mars. A recent surprising discovering of high concentrations of manganese by the Curiosity … [Read more...] about Scientists Search for Evidence of Life on Mars in Babbitt Ranches Rock Varnish
Painting a Successful Picture for Fine Arts Education
For the last 15 years, the Palette to Palate fundraiser has been dedicated to raising funds for the Coconino Community College Fine Arts Department. In that time, the event has helped fund the purchase of a pugmill, which makes clay smooth and consistent and has helped buy a badly needed new kiln to fire pottery. Also, new track lights and shades grace the art room, and scholarships support student success in the Fine Arts Department. Each year, the event has successfully raised funds and has … [Read more...] about Painting a Successful Picture for Fine Arts Education
Veterans Finding One-Stop Shopping at NAU
Success comes in many forms, including the newly remodeled, 1,600-square-foot Veteran Success Center (VSC) located in the University Union Fieldhouse at Northern Arizona University. For a veteran student, success can mean finding a safe space on campus to interact with other military-affiliated students and relax, watch TV and play ping-pong. It can also mean connecting with resources to help in academic and professional careers, or learning about educational benefits earned through … [Read more...] about Veterans Finding One-Stop Shopping at NAU
Western Diné Alliance for Economic Development and Preservation
The Western Diné Alliance is an organization fixed on promoting economic development and stepping up to challenges and stagnation of development projects in the Western Navajo Nation. With Navajo Generating Station closing in 2019 and the loss of over 1,000 jobs, Navajos in the Western Agency are in a real predicament. The Alliance is working to end the infighting and contentiousness surrounding job creation and economic development for the preservation of Navajo families and culture, as they … [Read more...] about Western Diné Alliance for Economic Development and Preservation
NAU Reaching New Octaves with Multi-Million Dollar Sound of Music
Envisioning an anticipated $15 million expansion of the Northern Arizona University Performing and Fine Arts Center as a “…cultural front door to the main university campus,” President Rita Cheng announced a new vision for the NAU School of Music. Speaking before almost 200 supporters of music during a special late February event at the renowned Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Cheng told invited guests, “This is an important time in the School of Music's evolution growth. The facility … [Read more...] about NAU Reaching New Octaves with Multi-Million Dollar Sound of Music
Reports Says Arizona Relies Heavily on Trade with Mexico
Arizona rates second among the states that would be most impacted if a trade battle were to unfold with Mexico. So predicts WalletHub, a personal finance website, which analyzed all 50 states and the District of Columbia across five categories of exports, imports and jobs. Incurring an overall score of 92.83 on a 100-point scale, the Copper state was surpassed in economic risk only by Texas, which amassed 95.46 points in the study. “With President Donald Trump’s plans for financing the border … [Read more...] about Reports Says Arizona Relies Heavily on Trade with Mexico
Cottonwood Landmark Undergoing Major Renovation
The historic Cottonwood Civic Center may soon be full of life with weddings, school plays and community meetings when the city’s renovation effort is completed. The project got a boost from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) when the city was awarded a $37,734 Brownfields Grant to revitalize the Old Town area by performing asbestos and lead-based paint abatement on the Cottonwood Civic Center. Brownfields are abandoned or underused and potentially contaminated … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Landmark Undergoing Major Renovation