The primitive trail is steep, the prickly desert plants unforgiving and the rushing spring-fed creeks are cold. Really cold. Twenty miles in from the South Rim, hydrologists traverse challenging Grand Canyon backcountry with the ease of young mountain goats. Their job is to test the groundwater in the aquifer as it emerges and cascades down sheer rock canyon walls, or seeps from heavily vegetated slopes. No one knows how much water exists in the cavernous Redwall-Muav Aquifer, but Northern … [Read more...] about How Long Can Ancient Water Quench the Thirst of Millions?
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Northern Arizona Loses a True Business Advocate and Friend to Many
Paul Lancaster, who has been part of the Flagstaff Business News and Quad Cities Business News advertising team since 2010, died of cancer April 23, surrounded by his wife, Nancy, and family. A friend to everyone he met, Paul leaves a void in Northern Arizona and in the local business community. “Paul was a true gentleman in all occasions: genuine, honest and he loved his family dearly. I’m proud that I got to spend some time with him,” said Troy Bix, Flagstaff Business News … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Loses a True Business Advocate and Friend to Many
Havasupai Hiker Healing After Dangerous Grand Canyon Slip
A traumatic injury refers to a severe physical injury that occurs suddenly, such as from a vehicle accident or fall, and requires immediate medical attention. These kinds of injuries can range from a single bone fracture to complex injuries, including multiple bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and/or vascular structures. A new sub-specialty of surgeons called orthopedic traumatologists, who are specialty trained in treating traumatic injuries of the bones, muscles and soft tissues … [Read more...] about Havasupai Hiker Healing After Dangerous Grand Canyon Slip
Flagstaff Ranked in Top 10 for Second Home Sales
People buy second homes for many reasons. The second home can be a getaway beach house or a mountain home for enjoyment year-round. Some consider them an investment or a place to spend retirement years in the future. Smart/Asset, a personal finance website, did a study to determine the number of secondary homes sold and ranked Flagstaff eighth in the nation for secondary home sales. Flagstaff realtor Blake Cain says second homes made up about 25 percent of his sales last year. “We have … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Ranked in Top 10 for Second Home Sales
Starlite Shining at 60
According to the May 6, 1899 edition of the Coconino Sun, “Flagstaff needs a bowling alley.” Entrepreneurs would heed this advice and over the ensuing decades establish a number of different bowling alleys around Flagstaff. Only one of these – Starlite Lanes – remains today, and 2018 marks its 60th year in operation. Since buying Starlite seven and a half years ago, Ron Getto has made a number of significant changes to the operation, honoring the alley’s first six decades of business while … [Read more...] about Starlite Shining at 60
MNA Featuring Colorado Plateau Native Cultures
The world’s largest museum exhibition design firm has called the Museum of Northern Arizona’s approach to the curation of their Native Peoples of the Colorado Plateau renovation “revolutionary.” Ralph Appelbaum Associates design firm, with offices in New York City, London, Beijing, Berlin, Moscow and Dubai, should know. The firm worked closely with MNA and 42 members of Colorado Plateau tribes to determine the exhibition’s themes and select the 342 items displayed. MNA’s inclusive approach is … [Read more...] about MNA Featuring Colorado Plateau Native Cultures
Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
Support for women of all ages in film industry power positions was a noticeable theme throughout the 24th Annual Sedona International Film Festival. Producers, directors and actors demonstrated and voiced their encouragement for more women in leadership roles. Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd told the story of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in the documentary, Mankiller. “Almost every project that I do, regardless of the genre, seems to have something in … [Read more...] about Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
Governor Requests More Funding for Fire Season
Before an audience of hundreds of Flagstaff-area business people, Governor Doug Ducey announced that he is doubling his funding ask to the state legislature, requesting $2 million for vegetation removal efforts as Arizona approaches a “potentially intense fire season, so we can protect the people, property and pets.” At the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Athena Awards luncheon Feb. 9, the governor said, “We will hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” He … [Read more...] about Governor Requests More Funding for Fire Season
Nomads Global Lounge Offering International Vibe, Creative Comfort Food
Nomads Global Lounge started as a wine bar that also served beer and appetizers. “I pictured myself behind the bar polishing wine glasses,” said John McCulloch, owner with his wife, Lisa. But the eatery side of the business has quickly gained popularity. “You can’t take your foot off the gas… all of a sudden we’re doing a restaurant!” added the long-time Flagstaff resident who also owns the adjoining, historic Motel Du Beau and the Grand Canyon International Hostel, which leases space from the … [Read more...] about Nomads Global Lounge Offering International Vibe, Creative Comfort Food
Native American Entrepreneurs Receiving Support Through Business Incubator
The Native American Business Incubator Network helps those in the Four Corners region establish and build successful businesses. The program is for applicants who already own a business or those with an idea for a business who need assistance in launching it. If chosen, they can take advantage of the year-long program, a boot camp of sorts. They get their own professional business coach and all the advice they can absorb. “NABIN provides all the guidance you need to launch, build and … [Read more...] about Native American Entrepreneurs Receiving Support Through Business Incubator