Message from Carl Taylor, Coconino County District One Supervisor: I wanted to make sure that you are aware that the County supervisorial districts have to be redrawn as a result of the census results. This is a requirement of the Dept. of Justice and is quite involved. Salient guidelines are as follows: 1. Draw districts of equal population. A deviation of up to 5% is allowable, but less is better. 2. Do not dilute the voting strength of racial and/or language minority groups. 3. … [Read more...] about Concerns Over Redistricting
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ABOR Supporting Flagstaff Economy
The Arizona Board of Regents will wrap up a two-day meeting in Flagstaff this afternoon. After yesterday's meeting, one of the regents told FBN, the governing body is continuing to support the community as an economic driver for the region. He also talked about the Health and Learning Center with construction wrapping up this summer. The project has created about 3500 jobs and employed numerous local contractors, along with firms from outside the city. At yesterday's meeting, the board … [Read more...] about ABOR Supporting Flagstaff Economy
Golf Tournament Celebrating Mike terrin
Friends of Lt. Mike Terrin host inaugural memorial tournament to benefit a named scholarship for 100 Club The 100 Club of Arizona is to be a beneficiary in an inaugural golf tournament being held on July 23, 2011 at the Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club. The Friends of Mike Terrin will be hosting this tournament in memory of the late Lieutenant Mike Terrin of the Flagstaff Police Department, who lost his life in April 2010 from liver cancer. Lt. Terrin led a long and distinguished career of … [Read more...] about Golf Tournament Celebrating Mike terrin
Fires Prohibited on Forest
Fire restrictions remain in effect on the Coconino National Forest. Under these restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal or wood stoves are allowed in developed campgrounds only. The restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles, buildings or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be turned off are allowed. Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest land. During daily patrols, forest personnel have … [Read more...] about Fires Prohibited on Forest
Locals Welcoming Farmer’s Market
Heavy gusts of wind swept through Flagstaff, blowing away signs and whipping hair into faces as people made their purchases at the first Flagstaff Community Market gathering of the season. “The primary purpose of the [Flagstaff Community] Market is to support small- and medium-sized independent growers and producers by providing citizens with a local alternative to corporate and globalized food production,” reads a mission statement. One small grower present at the sale was Dennis Coon, … [Read more...] about Locals Welcoming Farmer’s Market
Ticket Prices Rising for FSO and NAU Skydome
Ticket prices to events in the Skydome and Flagstaff Symphony concerts in Ardrey Auditorium will increase by $2 this year and another $2 next year, Northern Arizona University has announced. NAU students attending Lumberjack athletic events at the Skydome and elsewhere on campus will continue to have free admission. They also will continue to receive free or discounted admission to NAU-sponsored cultural events at Ardrey and other on-campus locations. Jennus Burton, NAU vice president for … [Read more...] about Ticket Prices Rising for FSO and NAU Skydome
Wallow Firefighting Progress and Flood Preparation
Firefighting officials say the Wallow Fire in Eastern Arizona is 18% contained this afternoon, after consuming 469,407 acres. 36 structures have been lost, with 2,714 threatened. As crews work to prevent spread of the fire into New Mexico, 4,734 personnel remain fighting the fire. Some roads remain closed, but the Arizona Department of Transportation has reopened State Route 260 this afternoon between the Hawley Lake turnoff and the South Fork junction. Additional information is available at … [Read more...] about Wallow Firefighting Progress and Flood Preparation
FMC Offering Prevention Info and Diabetes Management
Flagstaff Medical Center’s Diabetes Education Program is reaching out and embracing those affected by diabetes by hosting two educational classes, Diabetes Prevention and Living Well with Diabetes. The classes are designed to provide information on preventing diabetes and ways to live healthfully for those already living with the disease. Diabetes Prevention classes are offered the first Tuesday of each month from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., in FMC’s Gold Room on the fourth floor of West Campus, 1200 N. … [Read more...] about FMC Offering Prevention Info and Diabetes Management
Public Encouraged to Help Schultz Flooding Victims
The Civic Service Institute (CSI) at Northern Arizona University, in partnership with the United Way of Northern Arizona, is sponsoring a service project in the Schultz Flood Area on June 25, 2011. Volunteers are needed to fill and place sandbags or paint Jersey barriers; two shifts are available, 9a—noon and/or 1p—4p. Volunteers may both fill and place sandbags on properties at risk for flooding, or for those interested in a less labor intensive project, CSI has organized a Jersey barrier … [Read more...] about Public Encouraged to Help Schultz Flooding Victims
U of A President to Head Fiesta Bowl
Dr. Robert Shelton Resigns as UA President to Lead Fiesta Bowl The Fiesta Bowl is looking to the former university president to aid in repairing its tattered reputation. Shelton, who is a physicist by training, has been U of A President for nearly five years. Governor Jan Brewer's statement's on Shelton's appointment: “I would like to thank Dr. Robert Shelton for all the work he has done as President of the University of Arizona, and congratulate him on his new role as Executive … [Read more...] about U of A President to Head Fiesta Bowl