One of the worst things about the timing of the shutdown of the federal government in Northern Arizona was that it happened at the peak of the fall tourist season when temperatures are mellow, both mountains and canyons are exploding with golden foliage, and the region typically enjoys a surge of visitors. One of the better things about the timing of the shutdown was that it lasted only 16 days. Different businesses and tourism attractions experienced the shutdown differently – those … [Read more...] about Sixteen Memorable Days
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The Day of the Raven
The intelligence, cleverness and beauty of ravens will take flight during The Day of the Raven at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 23. Join artists, authors, naturalists and more as they explore the wily wonder and mythology of these fascinating winged creatures. Poetry, fine art, author readings, hands-on activities and a presentation by the Audubon Society will enlighten audiences to the amazing lives of ravens. Learn how … [Read more...] about The Day of the Raven
Community College Question Defeated
Coconino Community College's override initiative was defeated by county voters 55.25% to 44.76 voting in favor of the measure. The proposed property tax increase would have protected the college's core missions. CCC has had its state funding cut during the past decade and has made reductions in offerings. Further changes and reductions will likely be necessary going forward, based on comments from the school's administrators. … [Read more...] about Community College Question Defeated
Localizing Holiday Food – Presentation Tonight
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center is hosting a presentation by two local entrepreneurs Jonathan Netzky and Kevin Ordean. In partnership with the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program the presentation is on November 7th at 5:30 PM at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center (703 East Sawmill Rd.) Come gather ideas for a more sustainable holiday celebration and feast utilizing local resources whether you're the host, chef or gardener. We’ll have samples of turkey raised in … [Read more...] about Localizing Holiday Food – Presentation Tonight
QC Providing Remanufactured Cartridges to State
Quality Connections, a nonprofit organization, was just unanimously approved by Arizona’s Set-Aside Committee to provide mandatory remanufactured laser toner cartridges and other optional printer cartridges to state government agencies. Quality Connections, through its office supplies department QCoffice, provides training and employment to people with disabilities and disadvantages including the conversion of empty printer toner cartridges into useful products. Quality Connections … [Read more...] about QC Providing Remanufactured Cartridges to State
Election Day Today
Voting precincts for the upcoming the Nov. 5 special election for the Coconino County Community College District, Williams Hospital District and the Grand Canyon Unified School District will be consolidated. This means some voters will be voting at a different polling place location than they voted at for the 2012 General Election. Postcards were mailed in early September to all registered voters that were not on the Permanent Early Voting List informing them of their polling place location … [Read more...] about Election Day Today
HS Teacher Competing for AZ Teacher of the Year
One of Coconino County's top three teachers was selected as a finalist for the 2014 Arizona Teacher of the Year. Christine Sapio, a physics teacher at Coconino High School in Flagstaff, was named an Ambassador for the Coconino County Teacher of the Year last May. Sapio will be competing against nine other teachers for Arizona Teacher of the Year. "Our communities have some of the most dedicated teachers in the country and I congratulate Ms. Sapio on her recognition. She absolutely … [Read more...] about HS Teacher Competing for AZ Teacher of the Year
Snowbowl Hiring 500
Arizona Snowbowl is on a hiring spree, looking to fill 500 positions such as ski school instructors, chairlift and parking attendants, retail salespeople, groomers, equipment rental and repair workers, food service employees and more! The ski resort is conducting a job fair from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Hart Prairie Lodge. “Whether you’re looking for a part-time position, a full-time job or just a way to pay your college expenses and work around your class schedule, … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Hiring 500
GC Airport Being Recognized
The Operations and Aircraft Rescue and Firefight Facility (ARFF) building at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, owned and operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, was recognized at the recent 22nd Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards sponsored by Arizona Masonry Guild. The ARFF building was presented with a Merit Award for architectural design at the guild’s annual banquet. The awards program honors projects for outstanding masonry design, workmanship … [Read more...] about GC Airport Being Recognized
The Moon is No Longer Sinagua
“Flagstaff is a fantastic place to be for planetary science,” said Justin Hagerty at the U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology Science Center. “The [geologic] features that are here in Flagstaff can be seen on other planets and the moon,” the research scientist explained, noting the area’s volcanic fields, cinder cones and Meteor Crater. “The volcanic flows of basalt that you see here are very common on the terrestrial planets – Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars – and the moon. The Grand Canyon can … [Read more...] about The Moon is No Longer Sinagua