Volunteer crews led by HistoriCorps, a nationally recognized non-profit organization, have been working to preserve the Brolliar Park Cabin this summer. The historic cabin, built by one of Arizona’s last homesteaders, is located in the Coconino National Forest south of Mormon Lake. The award-winning group, which works to save historical structures on public lands around the nation, collaborated with the Coconino National Forest on the four-week project. HistoriCorps arranged and trained … [Read more...] about HistoriCorps, Forest Service, Volunteers Saving Brolliar Cabin
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Wildlife Park Attracting Record Crowds
Out of Africa Wildlife Park has become a favorite year-round visitor destination in Arizona’s central highlands. Ever-increasing visitation at the spacious 200-plus acre attraction will likely reach more than 150,000 guests this year, said Ashton Powell, public relations director for Out of Africa (OOA). Located just west of Camp Verde off I-17, it makes a great day trip for folks from the Quad Cities area – about 45 minutes by road. The same is true for those driving south from Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Wildlife Park Attracting Record Crowds
Moving from Coal to Computers
Nicole McCarty began working at Navajo Generating Station (NGS) 15 years ago. Until recently, she was a Control Room operations specialist for the coal-fired power plant. “I went into the job when I was 18,” McCarty said, adding that she had a two-year-old daughter at the time. With her daughter now 18 and the plant slated for closure by the end of the year, McCarty will continue to work for Salt River Project thanks to the creation of one of the state’s first tech-apprenticeships, called … [Read more...] about Moving from Coal to Computers
Flagstaff’s Craft Brew Scene
Did you that know in 2018, Flagstaff received a commendation by Arizona Governor Ducey recognizing it as a leading Craft Beer City? Flagstaff is home to craft breweries that support key economic development sectors with a commitment to their craft, providing world-class brews both locally and throughout the world. Flagstaff is a craft beer hub of the Southwest that beckons locals and visitors to taste award-winning ales, while breweries receive recognition and honors regularly from the World … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Craft Brew Scene
Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
“I started with an office as big as this desk,” said Christina Talley with a smile. She sat at an expansive executive desk in her corner office that overlooks Flagstaff from San Francisco Street and Dale. Last December, the CPA moved her business, Christina R. Talley CPA PLLC, into the two-story building that the firm purchased. “I started in Kingman with a laptop, a portable printer and a cell phone.” Talley’s passion for excellent service has fueled the growth of her business from a … [Read more...] about Pre-Med Student Finds Career in Accounting
How Waste Management is Accommodating Change
Given the recent announcement by the Chinese government to ban the import of all recycled materials by year 2020, the country’s largest waste management company is changing the way it manages recycled items. Waste Management’s Tabatha Rios, construction account manager for Central and Northern Arizona, shared details with Flagstaff Business News about current operations and changes that are underway. “Because of the reduction of recycled materials going to China, it has resulted in … [Read more...] about How Waste Management is Accommodating Change
Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Adds
With the goal of making the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo bigger and better every year, Rodeo President Mike Hughes says specialty highlights, like after-parties, have kept fans coming back for more. But this year, the rodeo committee added crowd-pleasing opening acts to the main show of bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, team roping, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. “Last year, our attendance was around 8,500,” said Flagstaff Pro Rodeo President Mike Hughes. “This … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Adds
Enhancing the Journey Along the Arizona Trail
Efforts have aligned to improve the outdoor experience for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians seeking to discover Northern Arizona’s wide-open spaces. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Babbitt Ranches, Coconino County and the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) grants permission and identifies resources to develop and maintain a trail along a nearly 13-mile stretch of the CO Bar Ranch. ATA is seeking volunteers to help build the new singletrack on the weekend of July 20 and 21. Of the … [Read more...] about Enhancing the Journey Along the Arizona Trail
Keeping Guns Out of the Woods
Six months ago, the idea of picking up a pistol and learning to shoot it made Flagstaff resident Julie Street nervous. Today, Street is so skilled and comfortable with the pistol as her preferred firearm that she has participated in competitive shooting events with the Flagstaff Action Shooters group. It is handy for Street that her new love for the pistol can be nurtured just down the street from her home at the year-old Timberline Firearms & Training facility. Outfitted with electronic … [Read more...] about Keeping Guns Out of the Woods
Dog Haus Unleashed
One of Flagstaff’s favorite comfort foods recently became even easier to find. The Route 66 Dog Haus has gone mobile. The trailer addition will offer the same popular fare as the restaurant, from the fried bologna sandwiches to the breakfast burritos. Named Dog Haus II, it will not be hard to spot, because it is painted the same red and yellow as the restaurant itself. Bill Unkovich bought the brick and mortar business about two years ago and decided to take it in a new direction. “The … [Read more...] about Dog Haus Unleashed