Today, the House voted, with the support of U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01), to pass H.R. 1229, the Putting the Gulf Back to Work Act, which would address rising gas prices in the state of Arizona and across the country. Congressman Gosar went to the floor of the House to advocate on behalf of his constituents and the tourism industry in Arizona’s First Congressional District. Gosar stressed the importance of energy independence and engaging in an “all of the above” approach that … [Read more...] about Congressman Gosar Votes to Lower Gas Prices
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Part II: Coming Out of the Ground
Flagstaff's Green Builder: Steps to Building an Energy Star Home This is the second installment in a series chronicling the steps to building an energy efficient home. The articles are based on projects underway in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who has made energy efficiency a priority. The first article covered the basics of getting started, and the next few months will dive deeper into the details. Every house has its unique set of challenges, but … [Read more...] about Part II: Coming Out of the Ground
For Coffee–Water Makes the Difference
Is your home brewed coffee strangely flavored? Ever question if all coffee made at home tastes this way? If you’ve got fresh beans, a quality brewing system, and a great burr grinder, the answer may be related to…water. Water Flavor There are many varieties of water available. Many spring waters have undesirable tastes, drinking water is flat, and distilled water tastes awful. All the flavors that are being tasted in water are going to influence the final flavor of brewed coffee. The … [Read more...] about For Coffee–Water Makes the Difference
Northern Arizona Home to New AntiVenom Company
Northern Arizona is now home to a new bioscience company developing antivenoms against Arizona’s common venomous animals. The new company, BioVeteria Life Sciences LLC (BioVeteria,) has chosen Prescott as a home base for their veterinary operations. They have active rattlesnake and scorpion antivenin programs underway. A news release says BioVeteria’s presence further strengthens Arizona’s growing bioscience and comparative research programs. BioVeteria Animal Health, LLC has started … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Home to New AntiVenom Company
Getting Started–Building an Energy Star Home
Throughout the next series of articles, we will be chronicling the steps to build an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who is prioritizing energy efficiency. This first article covers the basics of getting started, and the next few months will dive deeper into the details. To earn the ENERGY STAR label, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection … [Read more...] about Getting Started–Building an Energy Star Home
Reclaiming the American Dream
In generations past, home ownership was a goal sought after by most families. Owning your own home with a yard, a picket fence, maybe a front porch is a cornerstone of the American dream. And building equity provided a path to the middle class, a way to finance college for the kids and build a nest egg for retirement. A home would be the single biggest investment we'd probably make in our lifetimes. One mortgage crisis later and many people's dreams lie shuttered in foreclosure or in … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the American Dream
Workshop For Challenged Mortgage Holders
In response to the continued challenging economy, Wells Fargo will be hosting another Home Preservation Workshop to help customers from across Arizona who may be facing financial hardships. Borrowers will be able to meet face to face with home retention team members in an effort to help them obtain a loan modification or other home preservation options. WHERE: Phoenix Convention Center, West Building, Hall 1 WHEN: Mar. 30 & 31, 2011, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHAT: Wells Fargo invites … [Read more...] about Workshop For Challenged Mortgage Holders
Economic Factors Affecting Construction in Flagstaff
A career in the construction industry was named as one of the worst jobs for 2011. I thought we should explore the economic trends that contribute to this dubious distinction. Should we be looking for the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel? Between 2001 and 2004, jobs in construction rose steadily and then skyrocketed from 2004 to 2007. Many west side developments like Boulder Pointe and Ponderosa Trails sparked tons of interest and spurred new home growth in Flagstaff. Many buyers … [Read more...] about Economic Factors Affecting Construction in Flagstaff
Check It Out – Libraries A Central Gathering Place
In these trying times, it may seem difficult to find ways to entertain or educate yourself and your children on a limited budget. Look no further! The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and the East Flagstaff Community Library both have tons of free stuff to check out and plenty of activities designed to educate, inform and entertain. The City of Flagstaff collaborates with Coconino County to maximize limited resources into one library system. This partnership gives our … [Read more...] about Check It Out – Libraries A Central Gathering Place
City’s Land Trust Gets First Buyer
The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that the first land trust home in its Izabel Homes development successfully closed escrow on January 24, 2011. The new homeowner, an Army veteran and long time Flagstaff resident, was thrilled to move into her new construction, highly energy-efficient home built through the City of Flagstaff Community Land Trust Program. As the first land trust home to be financed through the Veterans Administration in Flagstaff, all those involved with the … [Read more...] about City’s Land Trust Gets First Buyer