Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has approved a plan and committed to clean up the Northeast Church Rock Mine, the largest and highest priority uranium mine on the Navajo Nation. The cleanup will include removal of approximately 1.4 million tons of radium and uranium contaminated soil and will employ the most stringent standards in the country. The cleanup will place the contaminated soil in a lined, capped facility. The multi-year cleanup will be conducted in … [Read more...] about EPA to Clean Up Abandoned Uranium Mine on Reservation
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New Member for Motor Excellence Leadership Team
Motor Excellence, LLC., proudly announces the addition of Colonel Kevin Kilb, (Retired-USAF) to its leadership team. In his role with the company, Kilb serves as a business development officer responsible for building relationships with potential partners for the company’s remarkable motor technology. Kilb is leading ME’s business strategy for military applications. “Joining the Motor Excellence team represents an opportunity to provide substantial value to many industries across a multitude … [Read more...] about New Member for Motor Excellence Leadership Team
Festival of Science Underway in Flagstaff
The 2011 Flagstaff Festival of Science, through Oct. 2, promises celestial fireworks, soaring gas pillars and mystic mountains as Science Illuminates the far reaches of the universe through the windows of the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble astronaut, physicist and spacewalker Dr. John Grunsfeld kicked off the FREE 10-day event as the keynote presenter. Grunsfeld has circled our planet hundreds of times and conducted history-making space walks for surgical repairs on the orbiting … [Read more...] about Festival of Science Underway in Flagstaff
Metropolitan Planning Org Conducting Trip Survey
On behalf of the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County, the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) will conduct a Trip Diary Survey with Flagstaff area households the week of October 10, 2011. Residences that receive a Trip Diary Survey in the mail are encouraged to respond. Survey results will be used to assess existing travel patterns and make plans to improve residents’ travel experience in the Flagstaff region. This is the FMPO’s second trip diary survey, and the … [Read more...] about Metropolitan Planning Org Conducting Trip Survey
ABC Offering New Live Streaming Service
ABC15 announces the launch of mobile live streaming, becoming the first television station in Phoenix to bring you this exciting, new technology for mobile phones and tablets, including the Apple™ iPad. The live mobile streaming allows viewers to watch live video on the go, making it easier to follow breaking news as it happens. The video works with the existing ABC15 mobile app, which means anyone with the downloaded app can conveniently access the live stream content. When it comes to … [Read more...] about ABC Offering New Live Streaming Service
Grand Opening Celebration at the Gallery in Williams
The Gallery in Williams, an artist cooperative, is open for business. The Gallery is located at 309 West Route 66 in Williams next to the Sultana Theater. The co-op features local artists and their wide range of mediums. The artists themselves operate the Gallery, assist customers and perform assorted duties in the day-to-day functions required to operate the gallery. The Grand Opening for the Gallery will take place Saturday, October 1st. There will be artists demonstrations … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Celebration at the Gallery in Williams
Group Supporting Uranium Mining Moratorium
Just days before the annual celebration of National Public Lands Day, 50 Arizona business associations and small businesses have sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, voicing support for a proposed 20-year moratorium on new uranium mining near Grand Canyon National Park. The state’s national parks, monuments and other public lands they say are “powerful engines of Arizona’s economy.” In a related effort, over 200 small businesses from across Arizona have signed and sent postcards … [Read more...] about Group Supporting Uranium Mining Moratorium
Flagstaff Mosquitos Testing Positive– West Nile Virus
Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials announce today that mosquitoes found in an area southwest ofFlagstaff have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first positive WNV test in Coconino County this year. No human cases have been reported in Coconino County in 2011. Two human case of WNV were reported in 2010 and 1 case in 2009. Larvicide treatment of the water pools in the affected area, in addition to cooler night temperatures, has … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mosquitos Testing Positive– West Nile Virus
Flagstaff’s Carfree Day Underway Today
Several businesses and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Transportation Authority are providing discounts and free bus rides (with coupon available at carfreeflag.com) during today's World CarFree Day. Flagstaff and Northern Arizonans will be participating in World CarFree Day, this Thursday, September 22nd. In addition, finalists have been announced for this year's art contest, in advance of Flagstaff's Second Annual CarFree day. Trinity Quinn Gencarelle, first place; Seth … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Carfree Day Underway Today
Constituion Week Being Recognized in AZ
Governor Jan Brewer has issued a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2011, “Constitution Week” in remembrance of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. “The U.S. Constitution was groundbreaking. It not only established a new government but – more importantly – it set forth the very framework of limited federal government and American liberty guaranteed to this nation’s citizens,” said Governor Brewer. “This week, we celebrate the supreme law of the land created by and for ‘we … [Read more...] about Constituion Week Being Recognized in AZ