Three messages from healthcare professionals and Coconino County officials are loud and clear: the rollout of vaccines is providing great hope for getting COVID-19 under control; frustration exists with a lack of available doses; and, masking, social distancing and hand washing are all still very important actions to maintain. “We now have an effective tool in our hands to combat against the spread of COVID-19,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Chief Quality Officer Dr. John Mougin. “We are … [Read more...] about Vaccine Providing Hope Despite Slow Rollout
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Fort Tuthill County Park Closed to All Without Vaccine Appointment or Flagstaff Snow Park Ticket
Fort Tuthill is closed effectively immediately to the general public with the exception of those who have a scheduled vaccine appointment, a valid Flagstaff Snow Park ticket, or official on Luke Air Force Base. The public traffic today for those wishing to use the park for non-ticketed snow play is severely disrupting vaccine administration and traffic flow. Those without a vaccine appointment, a valid Snow Park ticket, or business on the Air Force Base will not be allowed to enter the … [Read more...] about Fort Tuthill County Park Closed to All Without Vaccine Appointment or Flagstaff Snow Park Ticket
Northern Arizona Organizations Invited to Attend Grant Application Workshops
Organizations serving residents of Tuba City, Page/Lake Powell, and Williams are invited to attend a grant application workshop hosted by the Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff. The grant application workshops will equip organizations with helpful knowledge in preparing for the annual competitive grant cycle. Attendance is highly encouraged for any organization wishing to apply for grants in 2021. Topics to be discussed include an overview of the new ACF online grants center, grant … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Organizations Invited to Attend Grant Application Workshops
Lowell Observatory Presents 2NDAnnual I Heart Pluto Festival
Lowell Observatory is pleased to present a celebration 91 years in the making: the 2nd Annual I Heart Pluto Festival. Retired NASA astronauts Nicole Stott and Ron Garan and New Horizons scientists Dr. Alan Stern and Dr. Will Grundy headline the event. This free, all-virtual celebration runs from February 13-18 and features a variety of talks, tours, an art show, and a ham radio event. The festival falls on the anniversary of Clyde Tombaugh’s February 18, 1930 discovery of Pluto at Lowell … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory Presents 2NDAnnual I Heart Pluto Festival
Governor Ducey Issues Advisory To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Governor Doug Ducey today issued an advisory to accelerate the statewide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and move doses of vaccine to where they can be rapidly administered to the Arizonans. “The COVID-19 vaccination is our best shot at returning to life as it should be. Over the last two weeks, the COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium has become a national model for vaccine administration,” said Governor Ducey. “With adequate vaccine doses, we can build on this success, both at … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Advisory To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
CCC Receives Financial Excellence Award for 25th Year in a Row
Coconino Community College received recognition for its financial responsibility to the public by being awarded the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting for its 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The award is issued by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. “Receiving this recognition for 25 years is an amazing accomplishment,” said CCC’s Executive Vice President Dr. Jami Van Ess. “First, I want to thank the District Governing Board … [Read more...] about CCC Receives Financial Excellence Award for 25th Year in a Row
White named CCC District Governing Board Chair
The Coconino Community College District Governing Board voted Wednesday to name Dr. Nathaniel White as its next Chair. “It has been a pleasure to work under the calm, steady leadership of Governing Board Chair Patty Garcia and with my dedicated Board members for the past several years,” White said. “It is an honor, and I look forward to being a part of the Governing Board and the CCC family as we optimistically move ahead in 2021.” White, who was voted into the position of Chair … [Read more...] about White named CCC District Governing Board Chair
New U.S. COVID-19 Air Travel Rules
Dear Traveler, Are you considering an international trip? If so, read on. The CDC has issued a COVID-19 order that may impact your plans for re-entering the United States. Effective January 26, 2021 travelers arriving in the U.S. must: 1) Get tested for COVID-19 no more than 3 days before departing to the United States and show a negative test result to the airline before boarding OR 2) show documentation of recent recovery from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding. This new order … [Read more...] about New U.S. COVID-19 Air Travel Rules
Solar co-op launches for Northern Arizona residents to go solar together
On January 12, alongside the City of Flagstaff, City of Sedona, and Coconino County, the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) announced the launch of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op to help area residents go solar. “The co-op will enable Northern Arizona homeowners and business owners to join the growing community of people saving money by harnessing solar power,” said Bret Fanshaw, Arizona program director for SUN. “Together, we’re building a movement to create a more … [Read more...] about Solar co-op launches for Northern Arizona residents to go solar together
Governor Ducey’s Budget Focuses On Education, Tax Relief
Governor Doug Ducey today released his fiscally responsible, recovery-focused budget for Fiscal Year 2022. With a resilient economy, the budget makes historic investments in K-12 education, public health, public safety, wildfire prevention, infrastructure, and more, while also providing tax relief to everyday Arizonans. “Arizona is resilient, and we continue to move forward in the face of hardship, loss and disruption,” said Governor Ducey. “Our budget will keep us moving in the right … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey’s Budget Focuses On Education, Tax Relief