“Every May 15, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have laid down their lives in service to our communities and our country. Whether walking a beat, protecting our borders, patrolling our neighborhoods or overseeing correctional inmates, our nation’s peace officers perform extraordinary and selfless acts to keep us safe. “We salute our brothers and sisters of the badge who made the ultimate sacrifice in their noble mission. As we honor the fallen, let us also remember their … [Read more...] about Honoring our Nation’s Fallen Peace Officers
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Flagstaff Residents Reminded -Ballots Due Today
City of Flagstaff officials remind registered voters to participate in the special election. Ballots for the City of Flagstaff special election are due Tuesday. Voters are being given the chance to vote ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ on ratification of the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030: Place Matters. The document can still be reviewed at www.FlagstaffMatters.com, at the CD front counter at City Hall, and at both library locations. If you are a registered voter within the City of Flagstaff and did not … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Residents Reminded -Ballots Due Today
Planning for Arizona’s Future Water Supply
Following one of the driest winters on record, and with communities in the Southwest in the grips of drought, the topic of water is on the minds of many. In the Grand Canyon state, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released Arizona’s Next Century: A Strategic Vision for Water Supply Sustainability. This report identifies potential long-term imbalances between available water supplies and demands. The document states, “While the state as a whole is not currently facing an immediate … [Read more...] about Planning for Arizona’s Future Water Supply
Made in the Shade Beer Festival Approaching
The Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival returns for its 22nd year as Northern Arizona’s longest running, most popular craft beer tasting event featuring a superb new venue: the Pepsi Amphitheater. The 2014 Made in the Shade Beer Festival unfolds over a mid-June weekend kicked off by the official Made in the Shade pre-party with Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers on Friday, June 13th at 8 p.m. On Saturday, June 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. over 50 of the best breweries from the West and … [Read more...] about Made in the Shade Beer Festival Approaching
Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 31st
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare and the Northern Arizona Dermatology Center have teamed up to offer free skin cancer screenings, education and skin cancer prevention tips for the Flagstaff community and surrounding areas. The free screenings are Saturday, May 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the cancer center located at Flagstaff Medical Center, 1200 N. Beaver St. Services provided during the clinic include a full-body skin cancer screening, skin cancer education and … [Read more...] about Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 31st
Tips For Hantivirus Prevention
As warmer temperatures return to Northern Arizona, so does the threat of Hantavirus, a rare but fatal disease spread by infected rodent urine and droppings. The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) reminds the public to take a few precautions when entering and cleaning sheds, garages, campers, cabins, barns and other buildings to protect themselves from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). “It is extremely important to take the time to use … [Read more...] about Tips For Hantivirus Prevention
Honoring our Western Heritage
It is no small task to stage a professional rodeo, including last-minute questions to be answered such as how many stalls will be needed, how often the arena will need to be raked, how many contestants will be camping and will they require hook-ups? The Flagstaff Pine Country Pro Rodeo had a good run for 27 years through 2008, but has not been seen since. The complexity and expense of producing a rodeo during poor economic times may have contributed to the demise of the annual rodeo … [Read more...] about Honoring our Western Heritage
Traffic Impacted by NAU Graduation Ceremonies
Northern Arizona University is holding five commencement ceremonies today and tomorrow. Traffic and parking is expected to be impacted in the greater Flagstaff region. Traffic will be heaviest at these times: Friday, May 9 - Noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 8 to 11 a.m., 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Families and friends will fill Northern Arizona University’s Skydome to celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 5,000 students during spring commencement. NAU has scheduled five … [Read more...] about Traffic Impacted by NAU Graduation Ceremonies
John Wettaw: Academic and Political Icon
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” What more fitting words for native Illinois scholar and legislator John Wettaw, Ph.D. than those of world-famous Illinois attorney, later U.S. Representative and ultimately, President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The “…life in your years” phrase is most apt for Wettaw, who is now 75. With the end of spring semester at Northern Arizona University, Wettaw will retire, having served 47 … [Read more...] about John Wettaw: Academic and Political Icon
Palette To Palate Raising Thousands for CCC
Preeminent Navajo artist Shonto Begay and Karen Enyedy showcase Begay’s acrylic painting School Bound, Sheep Camp Blessing. The artwork was donated by Begay for Coconino Community College’s Palette To Palate to raise money for the school’s Fine Arts Department. Enyedy was the winning bidder of the original painting, which depicts a time in Begay’s life when he was removed from the reservation and sent to a boarding school, an experience that he says appears in his dreams and is reflected in his … [Read more...] about Palette To Palate Raising Thousands for CCC