As another exceptional academic year comes to a close, more than 5,200 students are poised to graduate from NAU and enter into lives as engaged citizens, taking what they have learned to shape a brighter future. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to you, the residents, businesses, partners and alumni in our Flagstaff and Northern Arizona communities whose support and community have helped power our students’ success in this truly magical college town. Thank you for being a community that … [Read more...] about Celebrating Spring Highlights from NAU
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Outdoor Experience For All Fundraising Gala
If you haven't heard his name, you must live under a rock. He's one of the most accomplished hunters alive today. Not only is he a master of all things wild, but he has also done some seemingly impossible things. Last year, Remi had surgery on his wrist, and rather than use it as an excuse, he learned to shoot a bow with his MOUTH. He used his newly acquired adaptive skills to take several big game animals, including a mature mule deer. Remi is truly an inspiration, and we are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Outdoor Experience For All Fundraising Gala
Construction Underway on Babbitt Ranch Energy Center North of Flagstaff
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
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
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
New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
Molly Spangler beams with excitement about embracing and enhancing the Town of Camp Verde as the new economic development director. “We have a competitive advantage here in Camp Verde,” said Spangler, who served as economic development director in Sedona for six-and-a-half years. “Camp Verde is one of the last communities that has agricultural rural character and a very cool historic downtown. There’s a lot of opportunity here and a great plan in place, alongside a coordinated effort and … [Read more...] about New Camp Verde Economic Development Director is Committed to the Region
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