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Magical Music in the Red Rocks just got richer as the March 19-23 inaugural Sedona JazzFest kicks off with Club Crawls, a Jazz film documentary, a Jazz-focused play (“The Wild Party”) and much more. While the sounds of jazz in Sedona continue to be heard at various community venues from churches to restaurants and clubs, Chamber Music Sedona is reintroducing jazz to its series with an unprecedented grassroots effort. “We’re working with many community businesses and venues, Sedona schools, … [Read more...] about Chamber Music Sedona Brings Jazz Back

The 1993 special improvement district that encompassed Flagstaff’s historic downtown was extremely successful. It started with a rebuild of the utilities and streetscapes (sidewalks, street trees and other urban features), transforming the downtown environment into what we see today. The economic result was a significant increase in sales – 400 percent. In the decades since, downtown has become the most visited attraction in Flagstaff and the hub of festivals and events. These 12 blocks generate … [Read more...] about Taking Downtown to the Next Level

Northern Arizona University is being named among the best in the country, according to an organization called Best Schools.  In a list of Top 30 online college programs, Northern Arizona University's Extended Campuses  is ranked #20, being referred to as a notable public research university for students seeking the convenience and flexibility of an online degree program.  "We selected the best online colleges based on academic excellence, faculty credentials, student support, financial aid, … [Read more...] about NAU’s Extended Campuses Among Best in U.S.

In 2013 Americans took 10.7 billion trips on public transportation, which is the highest annual public transit ridership number in 57 years, according to a report released today by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This was the eighth year in a row that more than 10 billion trips were taken on public transportation systems nationwide.  While vehicle miles traveled on roads (VMT) went up 0.3 percent, public transportation use in 2013 increased by 1.1 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ridership Part of National Trend

 City of Flagstaff Sustainability Specialist Mckenzie Jones is the winner of the 2013 Tom Moody Award for her role in the purchase and preservation of Picture Canyon and Observatory Mesa as open space. Bond initiatives for open space acquisition were passed in 2004, but for nearly a decade inflation in land prices and complications at the state level left the city with little hope that it could make good on its promise to voters. A window of opportunity emerged in 2011 with falling land … [Read more...] about City Employee Recognized for Conservation Efforts

A focus on transportation funding, support for forest management and immigration reform were a handful of topics the Coconino County Board of Supervisors advocated on behalf of during the National Association of Counties (NACO) Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. this week.   County officials also met with Arizona’s Congressional Delegation to discuss the County’s federal legislative priorities. Specifically, the County joined others in advocating for full funding for the … [Read more...] about Supervisors in DC Advocating for Region

The Flagstaff City Council awarded a local contractor a $3.2 million contract to begin repaving several Flagstaff streets this spring.  This represents nearly a 3 fold increase from the previous years street maintenance budget. "The increase in funding is a result of last years detailed budget process that led to millions in reallocations. I'm encouraging Council to re-prioritize our budget this year as well". Stated Councilman Oravits Roads to be repaved include; Country Club Dr. U. … [Read more...] about Council Approving Funds for Roads