Almost everyone wants to see more renewable power generation, but the compromise between conservationists and power companies can be an uneasy one. Just recently, a prairie dog colony was evicted from a site in East Flagstaff, while turbines at the pending wind power generation site near Williams may kill birds and bats, as well as displace other wildlife. What can be done to reduce impacts of renewable power generation on wildlife? “Solar energy in itself is not unique in terms of impacts on … [Read more...] about Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
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Solar Power Projects Illuminating Northern Arizona
Last year, Arizonans received 26 percent more megawatt hours of renewable energy than the previous year, reported APS to the Arizona Corporation Commission in May. That was enough to surpass Arizona’s renewable energy goals – set by the Arizona Corporation Commission – for the third straight year. To help reach aggressive future goals, APS is spending about $500 million to build new photovoltaic (PV) solar plants located across Arizona. One of those solar facilities was just approved by the … [Read more...] about Solar Power Projects Illuminating Northern Arizona
Understanding Search Engine Optimization
Aug. 16th at 6:00 p.m. Having a website doesn't mean anyone is ever going to find it! One of the most important things you can do to make your internet presence work for you is to have your site prepared correctly for the search engines. This discussion will look at lots of techniques to make a website ready for Google, Yahoo, Bing, and the thousands of other engines out there. Held at Pizza Furiosa 2500 S. Woodlands Plaza Blvd. Presented by Joe Bodin of Flagstaff Central.com, … [Read more...] about Understanding Search Engine Optimization
Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
After last month’s groundbreaking at Twin Arrows Casino, Northern Arizonans hope to be put to work on the $150 million construction project. “Hopefully, work will be awarded to local contractors, but it is really up to the construction manager’s or owner’s discretion,” said Kim Brewster of Northern Arizona Building Association. “We have a lot of qualified subs in Northern Arizona.” NJ Shaum & Sons is one of the qualified. “We hope we can get some of the bid,” said Frank Patton, president. … [Read more...] about Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
The partners of Peak Engineering, Inc. in Flagstaff are celebrating their one year anniversary. Julie Leid, Anne Dunno and Tom Smith left other engineering jobs to start a new firm during the recession. The partners are reporting a successful first year and have hired their first employee. Julie Leid says Peak Engineering has a lot to look forward to in its second year. "Just being a part of building the community, that's what we do as civil engineers is infrastructure work and site … [Read more...] about Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
New 3G Cell Service for Flagstaff
AT&T is announcing the activation of a new 3G cell site in Flagstaff. The new site is enhancing coverage for area residents and visitors between South Woody Mountain Drive to the west, West University Heights North to the east, West University Avenue to the north and West Kiltie Lane to the west. AT&T invested nearly $425 million across its Arizona wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the state. AT&TSpokeswoman … [Read more...] about New 3G Cell Service for Flagstaff
Archaeology Drawing Tourists and Jobs
Northern Arizona is sprinkled with thousands of prehistoric archaeo- logical sites. Not only does the rich prehistoric legacy bring visitors to the area, but businesses involved in construction must be sensitive to surface and buried relics. When land development was in its heyday, archaeology consulting firms were busy with surface surveys and excavating. “For the last couple of years, there have not been so many archaeol- ogy surveys or excavation projects that are related to land development. … [Read more...] about Archaeology Drawing Tourists and Jobs
Shooting Range On Track for 2013 Opening
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is moving forward with plans to build a shooting range east of Flagstaff. Last year, the AZGFD purchased the 160 acre Foster Ranch near Walnut Canyon National Monument with the intention of developing a range. The department has been looking for a suitable location for a shooting facility for nearly 20 years. The location has drawn criticism from many Northern Arizona residents and several tribes who think building a shooting range next to a national … [Read more...] about Shooting Range On Track for 2013 Opening
City Prepares to Re-Open Bidding on Sawmill Property
Environmental Testing Confirms Soil Vapor Levels Acceptable for Residential Construction The City of Flagstaff has had a fourth and final independent set of tests, completed by the environmental consulting firm of Ninyo & Moore, which confirms soil vapor levels at the Sawmill property are acceptable for residential construction without mitigating measures and do not pose a significant threat to human health. The three sets of test results performed after initial testing do not … [Read more...] about City Prepares to Re-Open Bidding on Sawmill Property
Flagstaff Businesses Hope New Stores Bring Additional Traffic
When you’re short on cash and crying over bills, maybe the last thing you want to buy is flowers. Johnnie Ferguson, owner of Flagstaff Floral in the University Plaza, added that when times are tough, many people don’t see flowers as a necessity, so they don’t buy as many as they used to. She said her business has declined in the last couple of years, partly because the nearby Safeway opened a floral department. However, Ferguson sees sunny skies through these dark … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Businesses Hope New Stores Bring Additional Traffic