Thomas Herring is in his element on turbulent rivers, whether it’s as a boatman on the raging Colorado or kayaking some of the world’s gnarliest rapids. Rivers have been good to him and he’s giving back. Herring, 37, opened Vishnu River Supply in December in East Flagstaff. He is leasing a 3,000-square-foot building at 3780 N. Eagle Mountain Drive formerly occupied by Wet Dreams River Supply. Vishnu’s retail space is stocked with kayaks, pack rafts, stand-up paddleboards, lifejackets, … [Read more...] about Whitewater Fiend Launches River-Gear Shop
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In-N-Out Perhaps Not So Fast with Road Construction
To fast-food fans, it was a dream fulfilled. No longer would Flagstaff burger buffs need to trek to the Prescott hinterlands for a double-double. In-N-Out, the ultra-successful franchise with the not-so-secret menu and a following so devoted they post first visits on social media, had arrived. The effect was instantaneous – a packed dining room and drive-thru lines so long they stretched down southbound I-17. It promised as much as $20 hourly wages. And to a wide swath of the public eating out – … [Read more...] about In-N-Out Perhaps Not So Fast with Road Construction
Refreshing a Village
Off the grid and into the woods, Arizona Nordic Village, about 15 miles north of Flagstaff on Highway 180, is becoming more of a village as backcountry yurts are being moved closer to the main lodge. Other improvements guests can expect this fall include a fresh coat of paint and new furniture and decorative touches including mattresses, linens and bedding, along with vintage-style lanterns. “We will have six yurts and four cabins all near the lodge and restrooms,” said Manager Sydney Nieminen. … [Read more...] about Refreshing a Village
Flagstaff Thanks Police Chief Musselman for Decades of Service
With his retirement scheduled for the end of June, Flagstaff Police Chief Dan Musselman was honored for nearly three decades of service by the Flagstaff City Council at a Tuesday, June 18 council meeting. Chief Musselman began working for the city in November 1995 as a police officer. During his almost 29-year career with the city, he served as corporal detective, police sergeant, police lieutenant and deputy police chief. He began serving as chief in December 2020. According to a city news … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Thanks Police Chief Musselman for Decades of Service
A Car for a Cause
Sometimes there is an exciting synchronicity between winning a wonderful prize and helping community members in need. Such an opportunity is being made available this summer through a partnership between Findlay Subaru Prescott and the Jerome S. Cranke Prescott Valley American Legion Post 140. The prize is a shiny new 2025 Subaru Forester Limited, while supporting local veterans, their families and the community. The car raffle began in mid-June and will be available for public participation … [Read more...] about A Car for a Cause
Mother-Daughter Team Promotes Crafts Among the Ghosts
A new gift shop in an old town is what Ghost Town Handicrafts owners Valerie Whitcomb and her daughter, Anasthasia Darrah, have brought to the storied city of Jerome. Perched 5,000 feet up on an escarpment overlooking the Verde Valley, Whitcomb loves to step outside her store for the view. “Every evening when the sun starts to set behind Mingus Mountain, a shadow is cast over Verde Valley and for about 10 minutes the red rocks of Sedona brilliantly light up. It is so amazing to see. We also … [Read more...] about Mother-Daughter Team Promotes Crafts Among the Ghosts
ATHENA Awards to Honor Women Leaders Among Us
Astronaut Sally Ride famously said, “You can’t be what you can’t see.” And it wasn’t that long ago when American women couldn’t see a lot of evidence of women like them being lifted up to lead businesses, affect policy, invent products or launch into space. And that bothered Martha Mayhood Mertz, a young professional working in corporate America in the early 1980s. She decided to create change. Today her impact is felt around the world and coming to Prescott Friday, Sept. 20, with the 5th Annual … [Read more...] about ATHENA Awards to Honor Women Leaders Among Us
Turning the Lens on Local Filmmakers
In a timely addition to Flagstaff’s summer schedule this year, Theatrikos Theatre Company has launched an extension to an existing film series, Downtown Films, which has operated in a successful partnership with the Sedona International Film Festival since last summer. This local edition of Downtown Films casts a strong focus on Flagstaff’s vibrant local film community, especially its filmmakers. “Theatrikos always strives to support the local Flagstaff community,” said Theatrikos Executive … [Read more...] about Turning the Lens on Local Filmmakers
Thrifters Crawl to Hidden Treasures
We may all have heard the lyric “There’s no business like show business,” and that sentiment could be applied to the business of recycling, thrifting and giving back to those in need to strengthen our overall economy. Flagstaff has a thriving non-profit thrift store industry, and seven stores are coming together Aug. 1-17 for the second annual Thrift Store Crawl, marking National Non-Profit Thrift Store Day, Aug. 17. In 2023, Assistance League Flagstaff (ALF) took the lead for the inaugural … [Read more...] about Thrifters Crawl to Hidden Treasures
Surviving Loss, Living with Grief, Rediscovering Joy
Taylor and Megan are the kind of strong, talented women who seem to have it all. Their friendship and support for each other is enviable. And their smiles light up a room. But a series of tragic events shook their young worlds. At age 24, these best friends are both recovering from the sudden and unexpected deaths of loved ones. Today, they want to help others who are trying to find their way through deep grief and offer advice to friends of those grieving, while reimagining their way forward … [Read more...] about Surviving Loss, Living with Grief, Rediscovering Joy