With gently tousled hair and sporting a cornflower blue Ralph Lauren cable sweater, Tyler McFerson appears as relaxed and confident in the cozy comfort of a quaint mountain town coffee shop as in the simple elegance of a Sunfish sailboat gliding through the Hamptons. Exactly. That is what agents for Ford Models must have been looking for when McFerson’s striking 16-year-old cheekbones jumped off the test shots (taken by his little sister) that he sent them last summer. Up until that … [Read more...] about Teen Launches Career with Ford Models
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Flagstaff Residents Winners at Boston Marathon
Two Flagstaff residents placed in the top 10 at the Boston Marathon this year. Nick Arciniaga, 30, came in seventh with a time of 2:11:47, as did Shalane Flanagan, 32, in the women’s race with a time of 2:22:02. Meb Keflezighi, an American, won the race with a time of 2:08:37. Arciniaga said that this year’s race was particularly meaningful after last year’s tragedy at the finish line. “The experience was exhilarating and with Meb out there, it’s like icing on the cake to have an American … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Residents Winners at Boston Marathon
Flagstaff Students Learning to Manage Money
Flagstaff Unified School District has been working to improve financial education for its students. At a ceremony this month, the district recognized an innovative Web-based financial literacy initiative, providing free, unlimited access to financial education to Coconino and Flagstaff High School students in partnership with Alliance Bank of Arizona and EverFi, an education technology company. Obtaining information on managing credit card bills, debt, saving and financing is often … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Students Learning to Manage Money
Twin Arrows Celebrating First Anniversary Saturday
Twin Arrows is celebrating their 1st anniversary May 3rd. As part of the celebration, the casino resort will have one-dollar hot dogs and one-dollar beer all day long. In addition, someone will win $100 cash every hour in the Hot Seat drawings from 1:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. May 4th. In order to with the cash, play your favorite slot machine with your Players Club card properly inserted to register for the drawings. In addition, 10 ‘Suite Deal’ packages will be given … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Celebrating First Anniversary Saturday
Butler Running for State House
Navajo Nation Councilman Joshua Lavar Butler is entering the race for the Arizona House of Representatives. Butler, a Democratic Party candidate, is seeking one-of-two seats in the Arizona House of Representatives representing Legislative District 7. The district has two seats in the House and one seat in the Senate. The current seat holders in the House of Representatives are Jamescita Peshlakai (D-Cameron) and Albert Hale (D-St. Michaels), and Carlyle Begay (D-Ganado) serves as the state … [Read more...] about Butler Running for State House
Navajo Rug Auction Scheduled for June
More than 200 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings from artists, consigners and the R.B. Burnham & Co. Trading Post will be featured at the 2014 Navajo Rug Auction Saturday, June 14 at the Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road in Flagstaff. A public preview of all weavings is planned from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. The auction, presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona and the Flagstaff Arts Council, begins promptly at 2 p.m. and is free to the public. A portion of … [Read more...] about Navajo Rug Auction Scheduled for June
Flagstaff 2020: Place Matters
Voters are being given the chance to vote ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ on ratification of the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030: Place Matters. Flagstaff voters received an information pamphlet this week providing information on plan and the May election. Ballots will be mailed April 28, 2014. If you do not receive your ballot, please contact Coconino County Elections Office to request a provisional ballot. All completed ballots must be received no later than 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 20, 2014 either by mail or at the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff 2020: Place Matters
County Bans Cellphones/Texting for Drivers
Culminating multiple years of research and several months of deliberations, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance that aims to curb distracted driving within the County. On Tuesday, the Board unanimously passed County Ordinance 2014-03: Regulation of Portable Communication Devices and Texting While Operating a Motor Vehicle. During the meeting, members of the public who addressed the Board spoke favorably of the ordinance and urged its passage to increase … [Read more...] about County Bans Cellphones/Texting for Drivers
Officials Investigating Suspicious Fires
Tuesday, the Flagstaff Fire Department (FFD) responded to the area of N. Turquoise Dr. and Switzer Canyon for a report of a small fire in the front yard of a residence. Upon arrival, crews found at least 4 separate fires that had been started in the front yards of two residences on N Switzer Canyon Dr. There were witnesses on scene who had extinguished the fires prior to the arrival of the fire department. The fires ranged in sizes from about 5’x5’ to 2’x2’. An investigation was … [Read more...] about Officials Investigating Suspicious Fires
In Celebration of the Easter Holiday
“Like many Arizonans, this weekend I will celebrate with my family and friends one of the most sacred, joyous and important holidays of the Christian faith. “Easter provides us an opportunity to share in all the miracles of life, and in the blessings we hold dearest, regardless of religion. Let us reflect on and rejoice in the universal gifts of love, peace, sacrifice, faith, and hope. “I also ask that we keep in our thoughts and prayers our brave men and … [Read more...] about In Celebration of the Easter Holiday