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The Northern Arizona Building Association is pleased to announce the hiring of Rick DeMar as their new Executive Officer. Rick comes to Flagstaff from Reno, Nv with 10+ years of Builders Association experience as the CEO of a very active and prosperous association. “Moving to Flagstaff is a wonderful opportunity for my wife, Sandy, and I. The community has been very friendly and welcoming and the area is similar to Lake Tahoe only closer now.” As Rick takes the reigns of NABA and begins … [Read more...] about NABA Hiring New Executive Officer

U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., is pleased to announce that Northern Arizona University will receive a $600,000 award from the National Science Foundation for a STEM project titled “Transfers to Graduates in Engineering, Math and Science.” According to the foundation’s Division of Undergraduate Education, this award “provides scholarships to support academically talented students with demonstrated financial need in attaining baccalaureate degrees in the College of Engineering, Forestry … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Announcing NAU STEM Grant

The City of Flagstaff has received authorization from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to begin distributing Class A reclaimed water. This eliminates the need to supplement reclaimed water with potable water and current restrictions on the amounts of reclaimed water used by our current reclaimed water customers. The new permits allow the City to distribute Class A reclaimed water while working on upgrades to the treatment process at the Wildcat Wastewater Treatment Plant … [Read more...] about ADEQ Approving Flagstaff’s Reclaimed Water

The 2nd annual Hearts 911 Run to support Arizona's First Responders is this weekend.   In the wake of our recent fire tragedy, as we mourn 19 of our States own firefighters, organizers are requesting support for these hard working men and women who put their lives on the line every day they arrive at work. Even at times when our first reponders are not in direct danger in the line of duty, they are at a constant risk of suffering a heart attack due to the pressure they face each day. It has … [Read more...] about Event Supporting State’s First Responders

As the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests revert to Stage 1 fire restrictions, which confines campfires to developed campgrounds, Coconino County is lifting its fire ban today. Ample monsoonal rainfall throughout Northern Arizona has brought much needed moisture to tinder-dry forests and area landscapes. The change in weather conditions prompted the U.S. Forest Service return to Stage 1 fire restrictions throughout the region July 10. Under Stage 1 fire restrictions on federal land: * … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Lifted

 United Way of Yavapai County has established an account at National Bank of Arizona for the benefit of the families of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots killed in Sunday’s Yarnell Fire, as well as for those who have lost their homes in Yarnell.   Donations to the Yarnell Fire Fund can be made in person at any National Bank of Arizona branch, through UWYC’s website, www.unitedwayyavapai.org, or mail your check made out to “Yarnell Fire Fund” to UWYC, 634 Schemmer Drive, Suite 302, … [Read more...] about Yarnell Fire Fund Established

Despite rainfall throughout the greater Flagstaff region, fire restrictions remain in place.  The following news releases has been issued by officials at the Coconino National Forest.   A high volume of recreational traffic is expected in the forest through the Fourth of July week and upcoming weekend, and forest users are reminded to be safe and to abide by the current restrictions in place across the forest. Additionally, the Fossil Creek area is closed due to extreme fire danger … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Remaining in Place

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected Cynthia Seelhammer – a veteran local government professional with 28 years in public service – as the County’s next manager. The position was vacated when longtime county employee and former County Manager Steve Peru retired in November 2011. As county manager, Seelhammer will oversee a $180-million budget and more than 1,000 staff. A start date has not yet been set. “After vetting multiple highly qualified candidates, the Board of … [Read more...] about Supervisors Choosing New County Manager

Smokey Bear has a new home for the summer at the Safeway grocery store thanks to Store Manager, Tammy Elder. At his campsite display, Smokey will help teach shoppers the importance of wildfire safety such as never using fireworks on public lands. “The Kaibab National Forest is currently under extreme fire danger, stage II restrictions, and near record temperatures” said Fire Information Officer, Holly Krake. “With the Fourth of July holiday just around the corner, we want all forest visitors to … [Read more...] about Williams’ Safeway Hosting Smokey

The North Flagstaff Bashas is reopening after a fire late last month.  No one was injured in the blaze which damaged the entrance and other parts of the establishment.  The following statement has been issued by Bashas' officials. Flagstaff Firefighters risked their lives to mitigate the damage to our store and to the complex. After: * Removing and taking inventory of damaged product; * Replacing an air conditioning unit; * Replacing parts of the roof; * Rebuilding the front entrance … [Read more...] about North Flagstaff Bashas Open Following Fire