NASA Asks NAU Astronomer to Find the Right One David Trilling is vigilantly searching the night sky for asteroids. This associate professor of physics and astronomy at Northern Arizona University is particularly interested in the ones that orbit close to the earth. “There are about 10,000 known near-earth asteroids and most of those are big. ‘Big’ is bigger than the Skydome, let’s say. And none of those right now have any chance of hitting the earth,” he said. “The problem is there are … [Read more...] about To Catch an Asteroid
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Fire Restrictions Beginning Friday
Because of the dry conditions, the City of Flagstaff will implement Stage 1 Fire Restriction this Friday. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the City of Flagstaff include a ban on all fire pits and other open flame devises (ex: Chimayo) – even those with a spark arrestor. The use of charcoal grills and other devices with an ON-OFF switch are still permitted. These restrictions ban smoking on all FUTS trails and Disc Golf Courses, at Buffalo Park, Thorpe Park, McPhearson Park, … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Beginning Friday
County Urges Residents to Sign Up for CodeRED
As the US Forest Service fire crews continue to battle the Fisher Fire burning southeast of Flagstaff, Coconino County Emergency Management is encouraging residents to register for its CodeRED emergency notification system. CodeRED is a free service that alerts residents and businesses about time-sensitive general and emergency situations that are either imminent or occurring in their communities. The County is using the service to keep residents informed about wildfires and other … [Read more...] about County Urges Residents to Sign Up for CodeRED
Fisher Fire Final Update
The Fisher Fire transitioned to a Type 4 incident at 6:00 a.m. this morning, down-sizing to local resources as crews begin to demobilize and prepare for other assignments. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled the fire’s perimeter gridding for smokes and hot spots. The fire, held at 175 acres, is currently 75% contained. In spite of northeasterly winds gusting up to 30 mph today, full containment is expected this evening. Temperatures range from 50-60 degrees with a low relative … [Read more...] about Fisher Fire Final Update
Road Conditions Have Fallen Through the Cracks
Just about everyone agrees that the streets in Flagstaff are in dire need of repair and resurfacing, but that is where the agreement ends. Should there be a temporary increase in the city’s sales tax? If so, how much and for how long? While the roads are under repair, would it make sense to work on undergrounding the city’s utilities and making the roadways safer for pedestrians and cyclists? How about relieving traffic congestion? To help bring the issue into focus, the Flagstaff City … [Read more...] about Road Conditions Have Fallen Through the Cracks
AZ Gives Day Promoting Where You Live
Some might say nothing feels better than giving to those in your immediate community who need help. Case in point: Arizona Gives Day, which debuted last year, was reportedly a big success. Arizona grantmakers adopted and are still promoting this event, which has been used in other states to encourage new contributions and engage technology to spur a wave of new giving to non-profits. For example, in Colorado, nearly $21 million was granted to the state’s non-profits last year through … [Read more...] about AZ Gives Day Promoting Where You Live
Local Grandpa Raising Money for Red Cross
Ironman great-grandpa Al Slusser will walk 75 miles through the Verde Valley to raise money for the American Red Cross. Slusser, 75, wants to give back to the Red Cross for helping his family after their Flagstaff mobile home was destroyed in a fire in the middle of the night. “My wife and I escaped with our two young children but we lost everything in the fire. With no place to go, the American Red Cross sent us to a local motel until our insurance took over,’’ Slusser … [Read more...] about Local Grandpa Raising Money for Red Cross
McDonald’s Offering Free Breakfast to Students
Arizona McDonald’s restaurants are inviting 3rd – 8th grade students taking Arizona’s Instrument To Measure Standards (AIMS) to a free breakfast on April 7 and 8, the first two days of the test. The breakfast offer will run from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., and includes an Egg McMuffin, Apple Slices, and a choice of 1% milk, fat free chocolate milk or a small Minute Maid orange juice. Customer requirements for the free breakfast offer include: students must be accompanied by a parent, no group … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Offering Free Breakfast to Students
Local Woman Featured on TV Show
No Food. No Water. No Shelter. NO Clothes. That is the challenge a Flagstaff resident, Eva Rupert accepted, when agreeing to be a contestant on Discovery Channelʼs Season 2 Naked and Afraid. With nothing but the wilderness and a camera around Eva and her partner they were forced to produce a means of survival within the environment of Madagascar for 21 days. This isnʼt your mommaʼs Real House Wives reality television; Naked and Afraid is a reality television series that aired on Discovery … [Read more...] about Local Woman Featured on TV Show
Arizona Gives Day Approaching
Wednesday, April 9 is Arizona Gives Day, a 24-hour online giving marathon at azgives.org. Arizona Gives Day encourages individuals to join forces on a single day to support the vital nonprofit organizations that make our communities strong, thriving places to live. Similar statewide giving days occur across the nation. Northern Arizona donors wishing to support local organizations will have their choice of 68 Flagstaff and northern Arizona nonprofits that have signed up to … [Read more...] about Arizona Gives Day Approaching