Fat Bagels owner and local restaurateur John Conley has literally gone to great lengths, traveling the country to develop recipes rooted in classic kettle-boiled bagel techniques. Now, he’s bringing that authentic New York-style taste across great lengths. Most recently, he and Kaiti DuPuy, director of operations for Fat Bagels, Fat Olives and Salsa Brava, traveled to the remote grasslands of Babbitt Ranches to serve up gourmet bagels and unique spreads to dignitaries, land managers, renewable … [Read more...] about Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
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Flagstaff Minimum Wage to Rise in January
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 and $16.85 for tipped workers. On Sept. 11, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index (CPI) numbers for August 2024. The CPI for August 2024 was 2.5% greater than for August 2023. Accordingly, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025. On Nov. 8, 2016, the voters of Flagstaff wrote and passed The Minimum Wage Act (“the Act”) … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Minimum Wage to Rise in January
Meandering with Music
Julie Sullivan Brace is accustomed to wearing many hats. After 46 years as a highly successful art director and graphic designer, including 35 years in Flagstaff, she is slowly and joyfully easing into retirement from her Shine Creative Industries design and marketing firm, as she builds a new venture, the Musical Meanderings Series, an extension of her Roots and Boots Music Camp (RBMC), started in 2019 and inspired by the bluegrass tradition. This musical move is not a big stretch, as … [Read more...] about Meandering with Music
Puzzle Rides Turns Sightseers into Wild West Crime Solvers and Pirates
What began as a golf cart taxi service that merely broke even has evolved into an award-winning and profitable guided tour adventure that invites Wild West bank robbers, pirates and ghosts along for the journey. And this has Puzzle Rides founder Katie Dufort thrilled. On Friday, Aug. 2, Dufort won the grand prize of $10,000 in the statewide Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour Competition in Cottonwood. She says the award will help her expand the hours of current staff members and hire more tour guides at … [Read more...] about Puzzle Rides Turns Sightseers into Wild West Crime Solvers and Pirates
Making Progress in Affordable Housing
Flagstaff’s housing problem is acute, and I know it can sometimes feel like not enough is being done to address it. I wish we had double the resources to tackle this problem, but we’re making progress – due, in large part, to the partnerships the city has with our non-profit housing partners combined with some smart investments of our resources. Yet, there’s still much work to do. First, I’ll speak to the housing programs led by the city’s housing section and some of the work of our non-profit … [Read more...] about Making Progress in Affordable Housing
Flagstaff’s Culinary Delights: A Local’s Guide to the Food Scene
Flagstaff’s food scene is heavily influenced by Southwestern cuisine, thanks to its location in Arizona. Local restaurants take pride in showcasing regional flavors. You’ll find delectable dishes like chili rellenos, Navajo tacos and prickly pear margaritas on many menus. These dishes are so unique and full of flavor that even Guy Fieri raved about our very own Salsa Brava on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. For an authentic experience, don’t miss MartAnne’s Burrito Palace, a local … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Culinary Delights: A Local’s Guide to the Food Scene
NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Northern Arizona University is capitalizing on the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon and Sedona, to grow its sports media program. Starting this fall semester, NAU is offering a Sports and Adventure Media undergraduate certificate in the School of Communication. “How can we be different? What will set us apart and make us unique?” School of Communication Associate Professor of Practice Rory Faust asked himself as he thought of ways to expand the … [Read more...] about NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Historic Move for Affordable Housing
Nostalgia for days gone by mixed with gratitude for historic preservation and affordable housing solutions filled the warm summer air as members of three Flagstaff families came together unexpectedly to watch the century-old home that had been an important part of their lives move to another neighborhood downtown. Homeowner Helene Babbitt, who, with her husband, the late Jim Babbitt, bought the house at 12 N. Hillside in 1995, donated the home to Townsite CLT. The local non-profit … [Read more...] about Historic Move for Affordable Housing
Jewels Livingstone Maintains Plant-Based Focus at Morning Glory Café
Jewels Livingstone’s start as owner of the Morning Glory Café was rough. She had worked there part-time for 15 years with Maria Ruiz, the woman who established the restaurant, known locally for its organic plant-based options. When Ruiz died unexpectedly in 2009, Livingstone found herself with the café and no recipes to go with it. “It was horrible losing her. I had just taken her to the doctor the day before she passed,” said Livingstone. “Maria’s daughter, Angelica, immediately flew in … [Read more...] about Jewels Livingstone Maintains Plant-Based Focus at Morning Glory Café
Responsible Visitation Making a Difference with Flagstaff’s Trail System
Flagstaff takes great pride as the “City of Seven Wonders” and in its commitment to protect the environment through ecotourism, promoting responsible visitation, and conservation efforts. Nestled in our backyard are unique natural wonders, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable terrains, spectacular overlooks, historic landmarks, cultural sites and breathtaking views across millions of acres. Our seven wonders include Grand Canyon National Park, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater … [Read more...] about Responsible Visitation Making a Difference with Flagstaff’s Trail System