Due to the loss of a critical partner in producing the event, an increase in operating costs, and the elimination of state financed support for county racing in the State of Arizona and in Coconino County, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors met in special session on May 27, 2011, and voted to cancel the 2011 Horse Races. The event was scheduled to occur over the July 4th weekend. In the past several years, Coconino County has lost revenue on the event. In 2010, Coconino County … [Read more...] about County Cancels Horse Races
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Coconino County Budgeting Process Recognized
Coconino County was recently awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the fiscal year 2011 budget. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors officially presented the award to the Finance Department’s Budget Division on May 23, 2011. The award represents a significant achievement for Coconino County and reflects the county’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the … [Read more...] about Coconino County Budgeting Process Recognized
County Residents Want Higher Education Opportunities
Higher education was the topic of a survey of northern Coconino County communities by Coconino Community College, and the Arizona Hospitality Resource and Research Center at Northern Arizona University. The survey was conducted as part of the college's three-year Strategic Plan, to gather information about the college's image and community expectations for the college. A similar survey was conducted last year at the Grand Canyon, Tusayan, Williams areas, and other western Coconino County … [Read more...] about County Residents Want Higher Education Opportunities
Gosar Requesting Flood Mitigation Assistance
At yesterday’s Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Hearing examining the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management’s spending priorities, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar advocated for a coordinated multiagency effort to develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive short and long-term flood mitigation strategy in Coconino County. The Congressman spoke about last year’s Schultz Pass Fire and the flooding disaster that has ensued, the current … [Read more...] about Gosar Requesting Flood Mitigation Assistance
Flagstaff Businessman Faces Tough Decisions on the Campaign Trail
Running for public office is more than a full-time job, so how do candidates manage that, plus their businesses, plus their families and personal lives? It’s not easy, and often they are forced to make difficult business decisions as a result. Paul Gosar, a dentist and Republican candidate to represent Arizonans in District 1, is challenging incumbent Ann Kirkpatrick, an attorney, in the Nov. 2 election. Despite the fact that they sit on different sides of the political … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Businessman Faces Tough Decisions on the Campaign Trail
Women Owned Businesses Tackling Environmental Issues
Recent reports proclaim that the dome, which will house the Discovery Channel Telescope 40 miles southeast of Flagstaff on the National Forest Service (NFS) lands, is 99 percent done. It will be the fifth largest telescope in the continental United States once completed. But not much is said of the environmental impact that such a large facility has on public lands. One reason for the lack of controversy is the meticulous environmental assessment done by woman-owned EnviroSystems Management … [Read more...] about Women Owned Businesses Tackling Environmental Issues
Homeowners Choosing Green Construction
Homeowners are being careful with how they spend their money. Like the rest of the country, Flagstaff has been hit hard by the economic down- turn. Single family home permits dropped from 217 in 2006 to 17 in 2009. Permits for remodeling have remained relatively stable, dropping from 202 permits in 2002 to 138 permits in 2009. These days, homeowners want to increase the value of their home and many are turning to green building options. “Over half of all remodels involve an upgrade to the home’s … [Read more...] about Homeowners Choosing Green Construction
Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County Spelling Bee
Thurs, 20 Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County Spelling Bee Flagstaff Radisson Hotel, 1175 W Route 66 5:30 p.m. Along with the spelling teams that make this fundraising event jaw-dropping fun, there will be great talent on hand to buzz up the evening. Laura Kelly makes her debut as event emcee this year. To enter your team, become a sponsor or buy tickets to the event contact Ann Beck at (928) 556-0313 or [email protected]. For all event details visit http://budurl.com/SpellingBee. … [Read more...] about Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County Spelling Bee