The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has recognized Grand Canyon Railway as its Green Business of the Year. The recently presented award, now in its third year, recognizes local businesses and non-profits that reduce operational impacts on the environment. “We hear from our business community frequently about how much they’re doing to preserve our environment and keep our quality of life high here in Flagstaff,” said Julie Pastrick, Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce president and … [Read more...] about GC Railway Honored as Flagstaff’s Green Business of the Year
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Realtors Promote Prescott’s ‘Most Picturesque Estate’
Positioned atop the mountains in Hassayampa Prescott, an 8,639-square-foot estate is being called “the epitome of elegance” by realtors at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, with “every window offering breathtaking views, and every room exuding comfort through elegant design,” says the promotional material. “Hassayampa Masterpiece,” as it’s being called, is “the star” of the firm’s gallery of Prescott homes, priced at $4,995,000. “The epitome of refined living, Hassayampa Masterpiece is … [Read more...] about Realtors Promote Prescott’s ‘Most Picturesque Estate’
Historic Hotel Adds Lobby Bar
Heading south from Gurley Street, there’s no risk of going thirsty on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row, which boasts a handful of lively watering holes down the block: Matt’s Saloon, The Palace, Jersey Lilly’s, 1881 Spirits, the Bird Cage, and starting with Hotel St. Michael’s Lobby Bar at the northern end on the 100 block of South Montezuma Street. The Lobby Bar is a calm, spacious room with enough easy chairs and sofas for 60 guests and still some elbow room. Quiet conversation is a virtue … [Read more...] about Historic Hotel Adds Lobby Bar
Grand Canyon Wrangler Moves Mule Trains through All Seasons
An encounter with mules on the Grand Canyon trails is like finding yourself in the middle of a Western movie. But for the wranglers, it’s the real deal and a job they wouldn’t trade for anything. Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) Animal Packer Matthew Joseph says, “I love it! I get to be in the Grand Canyon, and the mules are the best coworkers you could ever ask for.” A mule packer feeds and cares for the animals and carefully and strategically sorts out the cargo for transport in packs on … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Wrangler Moves Mule Trains through All Seasons
Exercising Your Freedom is Good for You
After witnessing a profoundly moving and meaningful naturalization ceremony in federal court recently, I realized we American citizens seem to get so bogged down in the challenges facing our country, including political disagreements and the cost of gas, that we forget how privileged we are to live in the United States. We forget about the opportunities and freedoms we have that give us the power to pursue a better life. Not taking advantage of our freedoms – like the right to vote, the right … [Read more...] about Exercising Your Freedom is Good for You
Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event
The announcement of a $100,000 grant from The NARBHA Institute to expand youth programs and the promise that graduates of the popular KinderCamp program can earn a degree from Coconino Community College free of charge were the highlights of the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) Annual Campaign and Community Impact Luncheon. “As you know, United Way of Northern Arizona has big, bold goals for our youth and our community,” said UWNA President and CEO Liz Archuleta. “Today, I am proud to … [Read more...] about Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event
Sampling Verde Valley’s Bounty from Pecan Farms and Wineries
The 23rd annual Pecan and Wine Festival in Camp Verde featured 15 wineries from around the state. As promised, pecans and wines were there for the tasting. By 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 1,000 glasses of wine had been sold. “We sold more pre-sale tickets for wine tasting than ever before,” said Verde Valley Wine Consortium President Paula Woosley. “We were slammed busy.” “Despite the challenges that we had with the weather such as wind, rain and some hail, this year was one of our biggest … [Read more...] about Sampling Verde Valley’s Bounty from Pecan Farms and Wineries
Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with BACK 2 BASICS & ONLIFE FOUNDATION will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Flagstaff community on April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Prochnow Auditorium on the NAU campus. Admission is free, so tickets are not necessary. In the wake of the opioid crisis and the emergence of deadly fentanyl pouring into the United States, the impact of drug addiction rages on, destroying communities and families. This … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
Lamberson, McLaughlin Honored for Flagstaff ATHENA Leadership
When Mountain Sports Flagstaff owner Lisa Lamberson learned she was officially nominated for the 2024 Flagstaff ATHENA Leadership Award, she was in Mexico with a contingent of volunteers building homes for those in need at a community called Rancho Feliz. Meanwhile, Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona CEO Devonna McLaughlin, also a nominee for the prestigious award, was working to create affordable housing in Flagstaff. The two businesswomen, both working in different ways to provide shelter … [Read more...] about Lamberson, McLaughlin Honored for Flagstaff ATHENA Leadership
Emerging from Its Watery Tomb
It’s a story that deserves to be told: The burying of what some say is one of the most pristine places on Earth, Glen Canyon, often called “America’s lost national park.” The entombment came when the diversion tunnels of Glen Canyon Dam were screwed shut in 1963, causing the waters of the Colorado River to back up 186 miles to both flood the canyon and create Lake Powell. One prominent storyteller stepping forward to tell this story is Dawn Kish of Flagstaff, a conservation photographer and … [Read more...] about Emerging from Its Watery Tomb