Jupiter, Venus, and Cygnus the Swan flying south through the Milky Way are among the stars expected to shine at the annual Flagstaff Star Party, a three-night event, 6 – 10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30 through Saturday, Oct. 2, at Buffalo Park! Professional and amateur telescope hosts from around the region will guide residents and visitors through the universe in the free outdoor event hosted by the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition. Guests are encouraged to bring their binoculars for the Binocular … [Read more...] about Celebrate Flagstaff’s Dark Skies with the Flagstaff Star Party
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Soldier’s Best Friend
Soldier’s Best Friend (SBF) is an Arizona program designed to give service members improved well-being and quality of life through relationships with service animals. The group behind the program is dedicated to bringing about positive change for veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Those involved say the impact SBF has had has been life-changing. The SBF Story Following his father’s passing in 2007, Dr. John Burnham had a desire to connect with something bigger. … [Read more...] about Soldier’s Best Friend
Improving Regionwide Health Helps Create Vibrant Communities
Health First Foundation Northern Arizona is dedicated to raising funds and distributing them to advance community health and well-being throughout the region. The foundation evaluates health needs in our communities and brings together donors and community collaborators to support initiatives that have a sustainable impact on well-being. The following question and answer format characterizes community health and explains why it is so important. Q: What is community health? A: Simply put, … [Read more...] about Improving Regionwide Health Helps Create Vibrant Communities
Millions for Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Included in Infrastructure Bill
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is slated to receive an additional $7,467,240 over the next five years to make repairs and upgrades once the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act becomes law. The legislation has been led by Arizona’s senior U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema, chair of the Senate Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation Subcommittee. The act, co-led by Republican Senator Rob Portman (Ohio) and supported by President Joe Biden, would make the largest investment in America’s critical … [Read more...] about Millions for Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Included in Infrastructure Bill
Taking the Next Brave Step
For more than two years, Alexandra Wolf, a popular Flagstaff hairdresser, had been wondering why her left leg hurt so much. On June 19, 2019, at age 33, she found out: She was diagnosed with a cancer called leiomyosarcoma. “Sarcomas are extremely rare cancers, making up less than 1% of cancer in adults,” Wolf explained. “They are hard to catch and diagnose. Being diagnosed with my type of cancer was extremely scary because we see and hear so much about cancer so often in our daily lives, … [Read more...] about Taking the Next Brave Step
Navajo Enterprise Embraces Family, Business with Inventive Relief
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Navajo Nation Shopping Centers, Inc. (Shopping Centers) was proactive in preserving families and businesses, providing essential supplies and rent relief. Through public and private community partnerships, they were able to help hundreds of families and dozens of tenants during a difficult time. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the Navajo Nation experienced frightening rates of infection, including 2,304 cases of Covid-19 per 100,000 … [Read more...] about Navajo Enterprise Embraces Family, Business with Inventive Relief
Monsoon Mess
With 2020’s monsoon season dubbed a “nonsoon” and this year’s seasonal storms delivering historic rainfall, Northern Arizona hardly seems like the same place as it was a year ago. Pockets of flooding have caused damage to homes, reported City of Flagstaff Public Affairs Director Jessica Drum, as the city and Coconino County have been working together to address the issues. The hardest hit area was downstream from the Museum Fire scar behind the Museum of Northern Arizona, which the Rio de … [Read more...] about Monsoon Mess
Cordasco Honored as Arizona Cattle Grower’s Cattleman of the Year
Expressing gratitude and sharing the Babbitt Ranches philosophy of Cowboy Essence, President and General Manager Billy Cordasco accepted the prestigious honor as the Arizona Cattle Grower’s Association Cattleman of the Year, Friday, July 16, during the 2021 ACGA Annual Summer Convention in Springerville. “I am truly inspired by this honor,” said Cordasco. “On behalf of Babbitt Ranches, I am eager to continue to be a part of the agriculture industry’s efforts as it identifies and maintains its … [Read more...] about Cordasco Honored as Arizona Cattle Grower’s Cattleman of the Year
Five Pounds to Perfect
Do you ever hear yourself starting sentences with, “If only,” or “When I,” or “After I?” They sound like this: “If only I had a doctoral degree, I could get the job I really want,” or “After I make my first million, I can travel to exotic lands,” or “When I lose five pounds, I’ll reward myself with a beach vacation!” These sentence starters sort of sound like goal setters, but don’t be fooled. They can really be tricky little non-starters. Five pounds may as well be 500 pounds, because, in … [Read more...] about Five Pounds to Perfect
Retired L.A. Detective Stuns with ‘Bombshell’
Delving deep into political intrigue energizes Mike Rothmiller, a former Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective, who, in 1977 at age 27, had been the youngest person assigned to the department’s Organized Crime Intelligence Division (OCID). The division armed a succession of LA police chiefs with intelligence to peddle influence and intimidate opponents, Rothmiller said. Among about 70 detectives active during Rothmiller’s five-year tenure, he noted, not one arrest was made. “Going … [Read more...] about Retired L.A. Detective Stuns with ‘Bombshell’