Lowell Observatory’s iconic Clark Telescope is returning to action after a 20-month renovation project. In early September, the instrument and dome that has punctuated Flagstaff’s skyline since 1896 became available for public daytime tours. Next month, the telescope will be back in full operation as nighttime viewing commences. The Clark had been a mainstay of the visitor experience to Lowell for decades, but the continual heavy use wore its parts out. By 2013, the instrument was in danger … [Read more...] about Historic Telescope Reaching for Stars Again
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Flagstaff Receiving Well-Deserved Respect
Hey Arizona, Flagstaff is all grown up and no longer the little sister living in the far-reaching shadows of glorified big sis, Grand Canyon. Where Flagstaff may once have been considered a stopping-off place on the way to or from one of the world’s top natural wonders: no more! The Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Center has the data to back what city leaders, locals and travelers have known for some time: Flagstaff is a place people want to go because, well, it is Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Receiving Well-Deserved Respect
Taylor House Century Ride is Tradition for Cyclist
Tom Oger of Tucson has participated in Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Pepsi-Cola Taylor House Century Ride every July for the past 11 years. In 2004, Oger’s niece was in an automobile accident in Northern Arizona and had to be air-lifted to Flagstaff Medical Center. Oger’s sister-in-law and other family members stayed at the Taylor House during the month Oger’s niece was receiving treatment. In June of that year, Oger was looking for an organized bicycle ride to participate in to escape the … [Read more...] about Taylor House Century Ride is Tradition for Cyclist
Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
What do a Medal of Honor winner, major league baseball player, physician and administrator have in common? According to a new book, “Who is Gym?” by former Arizona broadcaster and Northern Arizona University grad Scott Hanson, they are the namesakes of various high school sports venues around the state. In Prescott, the high school operates Shepard Field, named after longtime team doctor Bill Shepard. Prescott High’s baseball field press box honors Cal Cordes, a former player, longtime coach, … [Read more...] about Unusual History Book on QC High School Gym Names
Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
A gentle breeze passes over a vast landscape of pinon-juniper woodlands and native shrubs like low-lying desert rabbit brush. Chunks of red sandstone disrupt the serene and vast landscape 24 miles west of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. Also jutting up from the earth here at Exit 219 is the dramatic profile of the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, which celebrated its second anniversary of business in May. Perhaps as a birthday present to itself, the resort will unveil a new spa, trucker’s … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Cindy May successfully battled breast cancer this past year. Simultaneously, her marketing business grew by 25 percent. Jim Corning, owner of Novakinetics Aeronautics, had a divorce almost three years ago and then more than doubled his business in 2014. How were they able to grow their businesses despite discouraging, perhaps even devastating, personal circumstances? Both May and Corning attribute their business success to positive thinking and a heart-centered foundation forming the basis of … [Read more...] about Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
NAU Researchers Sniffing Out Factors for Understanding Staph
A Northern Arizona University professor and a team of researchers are seeking to better understand staph bacteria, information that could lead to reductions of the potentially lethal pathogen. The team studied samples from inside the nose, home to thousands of types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. The microbes are usually harmless, but sometimes conditions promote the increased number of staph bacteria, which can lead to dangerous infections on the skin or inside the … [Read more...] about NAU Researchers Sniffing Out Factors for Understanding Staph
Mi Casa es Su Casa For a Fee
Former Flagstaff resident Gary Walden wanted his wedding to be intimate and a time to connect with family and friends coming from Europe and across the nation. The wedding couple decided to rent a vacation house in the Mount Elden neighborhood, sharing the space with eight others. “It was a great way to spend time with friends and loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere,” Walden said. Vacation rentals are becoming a popular travel tool for travelers who desire more space, want to have the … [Read more...] about Mi Casa es Su Casa For a Fee
Higher Paid Workers with Those Fries?
Public pressure for an increased minimum wage advanced last month, with a lawsuit filed in Maricopa County April 14 on behalf of the Flagstaff Living Wage Coalition and a nationwide Fight for $15 rally held April 15 at McDonald’s and other businesses in 230 larger cities. The lawsuit contests a 2013 law passed by the Arizona Legislature giving only the state the right to regulate employee compensation and benefits. That law contradicts Proposition 202, passed by Arizona voters in 2006 … [Read more...] about Higher Paid Workers with Those Fries?
Paving the Way for Street Safety, Improvement
Flagstaff streets are getting a long overdue facelift thanks to an effort spearheaded by city officials and overwhelmingly approved in a tax referendum by Flagstaff voters last fall. Through the next 20 years, $100 million will go toward evaluating each of the city’s more than 1,000 streets – totaling in excess of 660 lane miles – and repairing them as needed. The initiative, called the Road Repair and Street Safety Improvement Program, is good news for business owners, residents and tourists … [Read more...] about Paving the Way for Street Safety, Improvement