“Runners and cyclists have been coming to Flagstaff to train at high altitude since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Since 1982, there’s been a ton of swimmers here. Now that we have the new pool, we can accommodate even more of them,” said Andy Johns, head coach of the Northern Arizona University Swimming and Diving program. With the grand opening of the Aquatic and Tennis Complex last month, the public was finally able to sneak a peek inside the new 120,000-square-foot facility. … [Read more...] about Pool Broadens for World-Class Swimmers
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Next Generation Leading Mountain Sports Flagstaff
She has been a sternman for a lobster fisherman, river running cook, mountain bike guide, ski instructor, Montessori teacher and self-proclaimed card-carrying gypsy. But the role that is in Lisa Lamberson’s blood is that of an outdoor shop owner. On March 1, Lamberson took the lead at Mountain Sports Flagstaff. Her father and company founder, Mark Lamberson, will remain involved as consultant and bookkeeper. “I am thrilled to be able to continue our family’s dedication to outdoor pursuits and … [Read more...] about Next Generation Leading Mountain Sports Flagstaff
Navajo Business Promoting Culture through Coffee Mugs
Coffee mugs and license plates sharing information about Navajo clans are gaining popularity. The local home-based online Navajo business, www.dinegifts.com, offers cups with the Navajo clan names in Navajo wording and English on the front, while the back has a brief story about the clan’s origin. The metallic license plates have the clan name in Navajo wording and English, and “Navajo Nation” lettering emblazoned across the top. “I bought two clan cups recently and gave one to my son who … [Read more...] about Navajo Business Promoting Culture through Coffee Mugs
Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Horses and mules of the Grand Canyon are kicking off the National Park Service Centennial. Last month, they made their first 2016 appearance by trotting through the Parade of Roses in Pasadena, California. “Our participation at the Tournament of Roses Parade televised our history and continued use of horses and pack animals to accomplish our daily duties in the National Park Service,” said Shannon Miller, program manager for the Grand Canyon South Rim Horse Patrol. “Without these animals, we … [Read more...] about Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Searching for Water
Is Flagstaff in danger of running out of water in the near future? What about the Verde Valley area? “It depends on who you talk to, and about what kind of water resources,” said Erin Young, City of Flagstaff water resources manager. “We don’t have an issue with water for the City of Flagstaff. We’re assured of a 100-year supply, given our current population and its projected growth, especially when we have another water supply.” Young cited a couple of reasons for optimism about … [Read more...] about Searching for Water
Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
While the term “win-win” may seem a bit passé these days, here is a situation in which it applies perfectly. At Northern Arizona University, two classes are offered that help businesses with very effective marketing plans for free and help students take what they have learned from their marketing classes to apply in real business situations. Win-win. “There are two NAU classes that I teach. One is strategic marketing [and] the other is marketing research. Both lend themselves to … [Read more...] about Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
Exploring Flagstaff’s Forgotten Underground
Filmmaker Nikki Charnstrom first heard about the legendary Flagstaff tunnels last October. But when she started asking around for more information about the maze of passageways under the streets of downtown Flagstaff, she ran into brick walls. “Everyone I asked said no, they didn’t know about the tunnels, so it sparked my interest in forgotten history. That’s what motivated me to begin my journey of this project,” said Charnstrom. The underground labyrinth has been rumored to house Chinese … [Read more...] about Exploring Flagstaff’s Forgotten Underground
Unlocking Potential
The beginning of a New Year is a good time to refocus attention on professional growth and development, especially if you are a member of an organization or in the world of business. Assistance in the form of Lancaster Consulting is available for an individual or a team wishing to be trained to enhance their soft skills, set goals and reach them. To date, Julie Lancaster of Flagstaff has served more than 8,000 people, helping them to lay the groundwork for dynamic relationships and “on … [Read more...] about Unlocking Potential
Yoga Business Stresses Healthful Living
ESenEM Yoga is a new business that opened at the end of 2015 in the Aspen Place Shopping Center. The business has been a dream of owner Steve Glacy for some time and he is responsible for its name, a phonetic pronunciation for S and M which stands for “sweat and movement,” according to Abby Chan, who helped open the health center. It has a mission. “We are working to make yoga accessible to everyone at every age and we are working to create a community around living a healthful life,” she … [Read more...] about Yoga Business Stresses Healthful Living
Theatrikos, Radio Sunnyside Creating Drama
If you watched it recently, you will recall the scene in “A Christmas Story” (1983) where Ralphie and Randy Parker run to their 1940 Westinghouse radio console in time for the Little Orphan Annie show. The two children listen with rapt attention to the program as we wax nostalgic for “simpler times” (even if we never experienced them in the first place). As it turns out, those simpler times have not gone away: radio theater still has a large fan base thanks, in part, to fan sites, … [Read more...] about Theatrikos, Radio Sunnyside Creating Drama