With a passion to move the state forward with renewable energy while protecting open space, creating jobs, boosting the Northern Arizona economy and planning for generations of Arizonans to come, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, SRP, Babbitt Ranches and the Arizona State Land Department have announced that construction is underway for the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. The 161-megawatt (MW) wind project, featuring 50 wind turbines across 669 acres on the CO Bar Ranch about 25 miles north of … [Read more...] about Construction Underway on Babbitt Ranch Energy Center North of Flagstaff
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Mixed-Use Elkwood Development to Include Apartments, Retail Shops, Affordable Housing
Wexford Developments (WD) and Wexford Real Estate Investors (WREI) are building Elkwood, Flagstaff’s next mixed-use, multi-family project, designed to bring 224 rental apartment units to Flagstaff. In a groundbreaking ceremony on March 28, builders and local leaders spoke about the need for housing. “We are extremely thrilled that construction is now underway on what is a highly anticipated and much needed new multi-family project for the city of Flagstaff,” said Sam Gordon, co-founder and … [Read more...] about Mixed-Use Elkwood Development to Include Apartments, Retail Shops, Affordable Housing
Quintessential Newsman Trained in a News Field of Dreams
Long before Google, Alexa, Instagram and the internet, news was gathered through miles of legwork and worn-out shoes. A journalist was only as good as the relationships he cultivated and the sixth sense he developed. Reporting and uncovering stories required a tenacious and genuine interest in people, places and things that mattered, and a relentless hunger to know one more thing and to get it right before going to press. Ray Newton, a savvy street kid in the San Francisco Bay area in the … [Read more...] about Quintessential Newsman Trained in a News Field of Dreams
Hospitality Students Take Skills and Soup to Seniors
For those anticipating a career in the restaurant world, perhaps nothing beats a dose of real-life experience to understand how to plan, prepare and present meals. Students at Northern Arizona University’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) received such an opportunity this semester as they hosted a group of residents from The Bluffs of Flagstaff Senior Living Center for a soup tasting. The event was designed to not only serve as a practical experience for students, but also … [Read more...] about Hospitality Students Take Skills and Soup to Seniors
Superhosts Make Flagstaff One of the Most Hospitable Cities
For those who know Flagstaff’s reputation as a friendly city, it is unsurprising that the mountain town’s Airbnb hosts rank No. 3 in the nation for the highest percentage of Superhosts. Superhosts are rated by Airbnb guests as extraordinarily welcoming and experienced at making visitors feel like they belong. According to recent Airbnb indicators, Flagstaff is the third most hospitable city in the United States. With 55% of total Airbnb hosts holding Superhost status, Flagstaff is in the top … [Read more...] about Superhosts Make Flagstaff One of the Most Hospitable Cities
Computer Experts Warn Users About Increase in Scams
Information Technology expert Robert Moses says many of his customers are concerned about computer scams, and according to the Better Business Bureau, they have good reason to be on high alert. Scamming is a $10 billion industry, and the BBB reports online scams rose 87% from 2015 to 2022. Moses, the owner of Idea Karma LLC in Chino Valley, wants to make computer users aware of scams so they recognize suspicious activity when they see it. He says a lot of online pop-up advertisements are … [Read more...] about Computer Experts Warn Users About Increase in Scams
Sedona Chamber Honors Lisa Dahl for Lifetime Achievement
When Lisa Dahl began opening restaurants 27 years ago, she never envisioned having a family of more than 350 employees and being one of Sedona’s largest employers. “I consider it an honor and am humbled by the responsibility that affects the lives of so many in our community,” she said to more than 200 people at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce’s International Women’s Day Luncheon, Wednesday, March 8, where she received the Women’s Lifetime Achievement Leadership Award. Dahl is the executive … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Honors Lisa Dahl for Lifetime Achievement
Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Maintaining the vision that “anything is possible with the right amount of education and determination,” Theara Founder and CEO Renee Rosales has set out to build a better way for the neurodiverse (ND). “Neurodiversity is the belief that neurological disabilities and differences are not the result of faulty biology but rather the result of natural neurological variation,” Rosales said. “Conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder … [Read more...] about Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Painting a Picture of Health
If you were to paint a picture of your health right now, would you put a fuzzy cloud of purple over your head or maybe a circle of red dots around your face? Would you see lines of magenta in your throat, splashes of yellow in your heart or blue squiggles in your abdomen? Katie Beecher might. Katie is a licensed professional counselor and medical and emotional intuitive with more than 30 years’ experience as a healer. Strongly influenced by the work of psychologist and founder of analytical … [Read more...] about Painting a Picture of Health
Hydrating with Vitamins, Therapy Cocktails
Stating that Flagstaff is seeing an influx of strong wellness brands, Danielle Withycombe, one of the owners of the new Hydrate IV Bar, says she is thrilled to be among like-minded companies. “Now, more than ever, people are actively looking for ways to increase their health and wellness. Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round, which makes it a perfect fit for our newest spa location,” she said. The franchise provides vitamin injections, signature IV therapy cocktails and NAD+ … [Read more...] about Hydrating with Vitamins, Therapy Cocktails