In today’s world of soaring gas prices, increasing foreclosures, and environmental destruction, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But there is good news: community members in Coconino County and Flagstaff, AZ are organizing an event that will promote plausible solutions that combine environmental stewardship, local economic development and affordability. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability … [Read more...] about Sustainable Home and Garden Tour September 10th
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Flagstaff Subway Café Now Open
Subway Café in Flagstaff – one of only 15 cities nationwide chosen to launch this new concept from Subway – officially opened today. The café, which is located at 1500 East Cedar in Flagstaff, will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. While the venue will continue to serve all of the regular menu items found at any Subway location, it also features a second area, where guests can purchase specialty coffee drinks, pastries such as coffee cake and cinnamon rolls, yogurt parfaits, smoothies and … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Subway Café Now Open
Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
The City of Flagstaff sold $15.86 million in general obligation bonds today to fund voter approved projects including the final fire station, the emergency communication radio system, and a portion of the street/utility projects. In light of the excellent credit ratings from Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s (AA and Aa2, respectively), the City was able to get a 2.12% interest cost. This is the best rate the City has achieved on any general obligation bond. “This is fantastic news for our … [Read more...] about Bond Sale Providing City Best Interest Rate
Professor Helps Researchers Uncover Cholera Outbreak
Employing technology that reads the entire DNA code, researchers led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute and the Technical University of Denmark have pinpointed the source of a cholera outbreak in Haiti that killed more than 6,000 people and sickened 300,000. Paul Keim, Regents Professor of biology at Northern Arizona University and director of the TGen Pathogen Genomics Division, served as senior molecular biologist on the study, and NAU’s Center for Microbial Genetics and … [Read more...] about Professor Helps Researchers Uncover Cholera Outbreak
Grand Canyon Celebrating Birth of National Park Service
The public is invited to join in the celebration of the 95th birthday of the National Park Service (NPS) this Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Grand Canyon National Park. Special programs will highlight the National Park Service’s mission and history. When Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872, there was no National Park Service; and when the need for on-site management of the park became apparent, the Department of War was tasked with its protection. In the decades that … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Celebrating Birth of National Park Service
NAU/Mountainlink Bus Service Bringing New Options
City and university officials are announcing the near completion of the new Mountain Link city bus route that connects the university with nearby residential and retail areas. The high-frequency bus service linking downtown Flagstaff, NAU and Woodlands Village will begin operation on Monday, Aug. 29. View a map of the new route here (MAP) “In many ways, our hope is that the transit line better unites the university with the community and that our students... fan out into the community at … [Read more...] about NAU/Mountainlink Bus Service Bringing New Options
ADOT Recognized for Long Range Planning
It began with the catch phrase “What Moves You Arizona,” and launched into a multimedia campaign to encourage statewide public participation in the state’s Long Range Transportation Plan. After more than two years of work to promote the plan to media, stakeholders and communities around our state, “What Moves You Arizona” and the Arizona Department of Transportation have received the highest award for public relations programs and campaigns from the American Association of State … [Read more...] about ADOT Recognized for Long Range Planning
Bicycle Enthusiasts Supporting FMC’s Taylor House
The 11th annual Taylor House Century Ride, set for Saturday, Sept. 24, will give avid cyclists and citizen riders the opportunity to ride through the amazing views of Northern Arizona while supporting a good cause. Sponsored by Dell and Absolute Bikes the proceeds will benefit The Taylor House, a special home away from home for the families of patients who are being cared for at Flagstaff Medical Center. The 95-mile mountain route begins at FMC and winds through historic Flagstaff, Wupatki … [Read more...] about Bicycle Enthusiasts Supporting FMC’s Taylor House
Solutions Sought in Snowplay Traffic Congestion
Do you have an idea that could improve winter traffic congestion along U.S. Highway 180 during the snow play and ski season? The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization and HDR, Inc are developing a winter traffic congestion study. They have partnered with MindMixer to launch an extensive public outreach campaign to get Flagstaff residents to share ideas about ways to minimize congestion along U.S. Highway 180. On August 16, the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization will … [Read more...] about Solutions Sought in Snowplay Traffic Congestion
Snowbowl Construction Progressing Despite Protests
Construction is ongoing this summer along parts of Snowbowl Road, as the Flagstaff area ski resort management works to build infrastructure for snowmaking. The Coconino County Sheriff's office is reporting the arrests of several people protesting construction at Snowbowl. On Saturday, three people were arrested for trespass and disorderly conduct. Snowbowl General Manager JR Murray tells Flagstaff Business News the protestors are wasting public resources and taking first responders away … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Construction Progressing Despite Protests