The Coconino County Administration Building is not only a more comfortable place to do business, but also more energy efficient following a recent retrofit of its climate-control system. “Fans ran all the time and were loud,” recalls county project coordinator Christina Flynn. “We had a hard time maintaining comfort.” The three-story building originally was designed to have four floors, Flynn says, so the equipment wasn’t the proper size. For a solution, the county looked to … [Read more...] about County Retrofit Cutting Down on Energy Use
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Flagstaff Man Reaches Notable Achievement
A newly designated hospital corpsman recently became the 10,000th Navy graduate of the Basic Medical Technician Corpsman Program (BMTCP). Hospitalman Jordan Hakes is among the one-third of approximately 30,000 of today's Navy hospital corpsmen who are graduates of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Fort Sam Houston-based Navy and Air Force bi-service training program, said Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Shanon Best. Navy hospital corpsmen have trained side by side with their Army and Air … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Man Reaches Notable Achievement
Snowbowl is Open
Arizona Snowbowl is opening at the perfect time for you to shed your turkey feast off on the mountain this weekend. With early season snow on the ground, and an expert snowmaking crew hard at work for the past two weeks, Snowbowl management says they are enthusiastic for the opening. Lifts that are open include Sunset Triple (654 vertical feet, 2,675 feet long), Hart Prairie Double (650 vertical feet, 3,200 feet long) and Little Spruce Conveyor. The runs available to skiers and snowboarders … [Read more...] about Snowbowl is Open
Winter Sidewalk Ordinance in Effect
With another weather system approaching Northern Arizona, city officials remind residents and business owners of snow-related city ordinances. Flagstaff received significant snow during last week, which was followed by complaints regarding snow-covered sidewalks. Ordinance updates this year include an important change regarding the issuance of a Notice of Violation. The ordinance calls for violators to be issued a Notice once per winter season. This change is important for pedestrian safety … [Read more...] about Winter Sidewalk Ordinance in Effect
Kirkpatrick Honoring Code Talkers
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., will joined tribal leaders, military leaders and colleagues at a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol to present Native American code talkers with the Congressional Gold Medal. Tribes from across the country were honored, including the Hopi, White Mountain Apache and Tonto Apachetribes from Arizona. Navajo code talkers previously received this honor in 2000. The Gold Medal represents Congress’ highest expression of appreciation for distinguished achievements and … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Honoring Code Talkers
Metzger Serving as VP -County Supervisors Assoc.
Coconino County Supervisor Mandy Metzger was elected by her colleagues as the first vice president of the County Supervisors Association (CSA), at the November 21, 2013, meeting of the CSA Board of Directors. "This is a tremendous honor," Supervisor Metzger said. "I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my fellow supervisors in this important organization and look forward to working on behalf of counties throughout the state as the legislature begins its new session in … [Read more...] about Metzger Serving as VP -County Supervisors Assoc.
NAU Students Protesting Uranium Mining
Students Speak Out About Exclusion from 27-year-old Environmental Review Process - Demand a new Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Grand Canyon Area Uranium Mine NAU Against Uranium, a volunteer group made of Northern Arizona University students, organized the event “Youth Speak in Defense of the Canyon”. The event was a press conference confronting the exclusion of people born after 1986 from the public review process for the “Canyon” uranium mine, located six miles south of Grand … [Read more...] about NAU Students Protesting Uranium Mining
Snowbowl Celebrating the Snow
It’s snowing at Arizona Snowbowl! As the first big early-season snowstorm moves through the region, Snowbowl staff members are watching with great anticipation and preparing for the projected First Day, White Friday, Nov. 29. “This storm is reported to be full of moisture and has the ability to dump a substantial amount of snow on the San Francisco Peaks,” said Marketing Director Jason Stratton. “By Monday we’ll know just how much snow the ski resort received and be able to demonstrate the … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Celebrating the Snow
Emmy Awards Recognize NAU TV Education Excellence
Northern Arizona University students and faculty took a walk on the red carpet at the Rocky Mountain Emmy Gala last month, where they picked up multiple student Emmys and even a lifetime achievement award. Every year, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences – the same organization that puts the notorious Emmy Awards together – creates a banquet to honor those who are making significant contributions to the art of television. Angele Anderfuren, a lecturer in the Electronic … [Read more...] about Emmy Awards Recognize NAU TV Education Excellence
Flagstaff’s Original Tourism Adventure Retraced
Ultra Runners Follow Historic Stagecoach Route to Grand Canyon It may well have been Northern Arizona’s first ultimate wildland adventure for tourists and the start of organized tourism in Flagstaff. In 1892, the Flagstaff Board of Trade in partnership with the railroad promoted the Stagecoach Line from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Public relations efforts included a free trip for travel writers, who praised the journey and the views, and even an appearance by Buffalo Bill! That … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Original Tourism Adventure Retraced