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June 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘The State of Arizona Hispanics Health’
Dear partner and friend, happy Friday! I trust all is well. Our mural painting event last Saturday went very well. Among our special guests were Beth Castro (Gov. Raul Castro’s daughter), Commander Louie Garcia from Post 41, and Yvonne Pastor…
KNAU update for May 26
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – May 26th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…
KNAU update for May 19
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider prEview – May 19th, 2017 Garrison Keillor Returns To Flagstaff August 26th Mark your calendars as KNAU is bringing Garrison Keillor back to Flagstaff on Saturday August 26th with a live…
May 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: Foreigners in their own land’
Dear friends, saludos! Just a reminder that Radio program 02 on Saturday, May 13 from 8 am to 9 am (AZ time) will be on History: foreigners in their own land. Watch the video ad: FACEBOOK YOUTUBE Join by radio: 1190-am (Maricopa County) –…
Community Action Needed to Re-Authorize Secure Rural Schools
PLEASE CONTACT CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND TELL THEM TO SUPPORT the RE-AUTHORIZATION and FULL FUNDING of the SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS and COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION ACT Without prompt Congressional action, Coconino County will face budget shortfalls that will impact their ability to provide funding for schools and roads.…
KNAU update for April 28
Current News Stories KNAU Insider prEview – April 28st, 2017 KNAU: Edward R Murrow Awards KNAU is honored to have been awarded 3 regional Edward R Murrow Awards for Excellence in Journalism. Aaron Granillo won Best Writing for his Apache Chef piece,…
KNAU update for April 14
Current News Stories Brain Food: The Giant Vampyrum Bat An elusive bat in the forests of Nicaragua has caught the attention of researchers at Northern Arizona University. The Vampyrum spectrum is the largest bat in the Americas, with a three…
KNAU update for April 7
Current News Stories Earth Notes: Amazing Spider Silk Have you ever looked closely at a spider’s web rimmed with raindrops or frost? So delicate, these marvels might not look like they’re made from one of the strongest materials on the…
KNAU update for March 31
Current News Stories Earth Notes: The Dinosaur Diamond Many millions of years ago, dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes roamed the Colorado Plateau. They were common in the region when the landscape was mostly wet and tropical. Learn more at KNAU.org.…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 14
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Tonight at Council: Oppose a Special Election (2/14) Get Involved Social Justice Committee Meeting, 2/23 Inside F3: Seeking New Board Members
Guest commentary: Four tips to help prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s young kids
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month Flagstaff — Parents and caregivers are the first defense in helping prevent tooth decay in Arizona’s youngest children. February is National Children’s Dental Health month, which promotes the benefits of good oral health. Left…
KNAU update for Feb. 3
Earth Notes: Controlling Kochia in the West Study: Managed Wildfires a Mixed Success for Ponderosa Pine Forests Application Period Set For GC River Trip Permits Arizona Sends Out 580,000 Incorrect Tax Forms Satellites Reveal Shrinking Water, Bare Shorelines in Lower…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 31
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Tell City Council You Support a Resolution Against the DAPL (Discussion Today, 1/31) Get Involved: “We Are Them and They Are Us: Taking the High Road to Social Change” Workshop, 2/15 Social Justice…
KNAU update for Jan. 27
Earth Notes: Western Explorer Almon Thompson Heavy Snow Creates High Avalanche Danger on the San Francisco Peaks Elevated Uranium Levels Near Grand Canyon Likely Due To Natural Source Brain Food: Mass Extinction Theory Lacks Support Mary Tyler Moore: On Her…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Jan. 25
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LULAC Statement on New Executive Orders on Border Wall and Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump (on Jan. 25) signed two controversial executive orders regarding the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and penalties for sanctuary cities. The proposed wall would extend along the southern border and would cost as…
Flagstaff Police Department: Creating Culture
By Flagstaff Police Department Chief Kevin Treadway / Column courtesy of Lancaster Consulting As the Chief of the Flagstaff Police Department, I might appreciate more than most the importance of creating the “right” culture in an organization. Today, with law enforcement…
Keep Weather-Aware & Equipment-Prepared!
By the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office With nationwide attention on the recent rescue of the Klein family and questions generated from the public, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and its Search and Rescue Unit would like to take this opportunity…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 19
A More Sustainable, Peaceful Flagstaff in 2017
Commentary: ECoNA — Giving Thanks
In this traditional time of giving thanks, I wanted to take a quick break from reporting on our region’s economic advancements and express my deep appreciation for the support you have shown me in my first six months as President…
Commentary: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 22
Response to the Trump Presidency: Our Call to Action Dear F3 Friends and Supporters, After taking a few weeks to recover from our shock over the results of the Presidential election, Friends of Flagstaff’s Future is ready to move…
Food safety is key to successful holiday meals
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is stressing the importance of making food safely this holiday season. To avoid the risk of foodborne illnesses, CCPHSD and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 14
County Draft Policy on Tiny Homes (Today, Tues, 11/15) Zoning Code Revisions: F3 Working Group Weigh in on F3’s Priorities for 2017 High Occupancy Housing Plan Open House this Thurs, 11/17 Local Election Results Our Office Has Moved! Click here to…
Perspectives: Election 2016
Editor’s note: Every now and again, the fates conspire to create situations that are unexpected, shocking and challenging. The results of the 2016 presidential election are a perfect example. The protests each night in the nation’s cities since election day, never before…
Our Voice: Latino voting 2016 — From facts to action
Editor’s note: Well, that was easy. Opened up my early ballot form, selected my candidates and propositions, sealed it and dropped it off at the local election office. Your turn! By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ One sentence stands out among all the…
ECONA: A Labor Force on the Move
A century ago, the economic corridor in Northern Arizona was primarily made up of smaller economies – very separate and very different. Flagstaff was all about forestry; cattle dominated in Williams; and Winslow was created for the railroad (in fact,…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 17
In This Issue Support Open Space at Ft. Tuthill this Wednesday, 10/19 Timber Sky Development Approved by Planning & Zoning Commission – Could Mean More Workforce Housing for Flagstaff! Early Ballots Are Here! Check Out Our Local Voter Guide We’re Moving!…
KNAU update for Oct. 14
News: Final Presidential Debate October 19th Earth Notes: Reconciliation Ecology Brain Implant Restores Sense Of Touch To Paralyzed Man Tiny Fitness Trackers Reveal ‘Secret Life’ of Arctic Squirrels Bob Dylan, Titan Of American Music, Wins 2016 Nobel Prize In Literature…
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The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a growing number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ…
KNAU update for Sept. 30
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE ON NOW! Support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or by becoming a monthly sustaining member. We are at $116,000 of our $175,000 goal with one week left. Once we hit…
First Things First: Incorporate Art into STEM education at an early age
(CCC&Y Reminder: Flagstaff Festival of Science Begins Sept. 23) By Cynthia Pardo, First Things First Photo courtesy of First Things First Toddlers and preschoolers learn naturally by exploring and experimenting. What appears to adults as play is really forming and…
KNAU update for May 13
Earth Notes: Around Chaco Canyon, a Different Kind of Energy Boom Valley Fever Originated in Arizona Is America Engaged In A ‘Vicious Circle’ Of Jailing The Poor? Care Packages: How The U.S. Won Hearts Through Stomachs After WWII Elon Musk’s…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote No on Prop 123 New Water Rates Earn Mixed Reviews from Flagstaff Water Group You’re Invited! Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony, May 21 Michael Moore’s Where to…
ECONA: Dave Dirksen Takes Reins at FUSD
When it was announced in late February that Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Hickman would be leaving before the end of the school year to accept a post in the Colorado Department of Education, the FUSD governing board quickly…
Guest commentary: Thoughts on Spanish-Language Media
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC I have seen a few examples of the Spanish-language media reporting things in an inflammatory way. Recently, people asked me about children being deported through raids of schools. It is important to understand that the…
Early literacy starts before babies can talk
By Sam Leyvas / First Things First Every year, throughout March, classrooms across the nation celebrate the birthday of famed children’s author Dr. Seuss by hosting reading events for elementary school children. Did you know that early literacy starts way…
ECONA: Looking for Participants in the Vanpool Revolution
One of the keys to successful economic development in a rural area is having the infrastructure needed to get workers where they need to go. According to the U.S. Census, over 35% of Coconino County residents travel more than 50…
Like all skills, gratitude is best learned young
By Cynthia Pardo • First Things First FLAGSTAFF – As we enter the Thanksgiving season, it is the perfect time to teach young children a very important life lesson: gratitude. Barbara Lewis, author of What Do You Stand For? For Kids, says children as…
Guest commentary: Thoughts on the U-Visa
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC Firstly, let me share this link which provides almost all of the practical information one would need to decide if they had a U-Visa-eligible situation and how to apply: Click here for Nonimmigrant Eligibility information.…
Guest commentary: An Attempt to Dispel Myths About Immigration Law
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC There are many commonly-held misconceptions concerning the US immigration world. Below I will list some of these and attempt to explain-away their influence. It is possible for a lawyer or document-preparer to have a “connection”…
Guest commentary: More and more grandparents are helping raise the next generation
By First Things First The relationship between a child and a grandparent is a special bond. As the nation celebrated Grandparents’ Day this month, let’s take a look at those grandparents who are not only showering their grandkids with love,…
Guest commentary: First Things First’s Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for Kindergarten
Summertime is a great opportunity to help kids prepare for their first day of kindergarten. Today’s schools expect 5-year-olds to arrive with basic academic and social skills so they are prepared on day one to start learning to read, write…
Guest commentary: Powdered alcohol
By Candice Koenker / Coconino County Public Health Services District, Tobacco and Chronic Disease Prevention program manager Palcohol is a powder that creates an alcoholic drink when mixed with water or other liquid. Recently the United States Alcohol and Tobacco…
Guest commentary: Cinco de Mayo — A battle for recognition
Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. By Dr. Lily Rivera / Guest contributor…
Coconino County Public Health Services District expands vital records services to include birth certificates mail application requests
By Jeff Lee / Coconino County Public Health Services District Program Manager II The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) has expanded its Vital Records Services to include mail application requests for birth certificates. Introduced in 2006, the CCPHSD…
Guest commentary: St. Patrick’s Day also a time to remember strong Irish-Mexican connection
Editor’s note: A timely re-posting of a 2013 column by Mona AlvaradoFrazier. Amigos publications wire report. By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor In my family we have a cousin born on St. Patrick’s Day and nieces of Irish and Mexican heritage, one who is…
Efforts to support in-state tuition for DREAMers set for March 10 at Flagstaff City Hall, March 11 at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting in Flagstaff
Community members also urged to sign petition supporting DREAMers AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council has signed a petition asking the Board of Regents to allow DREAMers to pay in-state tuition, the organization reported in a media…
Guest commentary: Discussion to approve sale of South Beaver School to NAU set for March 11
Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. By Ricardo Guthrie Dear All:…
Commentary: Hispanics more likely to believe humans causing climate change
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ It was an interesting bit of political theater presented in Congress last week. Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe wandered onto the Senate floor during a discussion questioning the science behind climate change. “Do you know what this…
Guest commentary: Babies and toddlers need more reading time
A recent national study shows there’s good news and challenges when it comes to families reading daily with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The good news is parents recognize that reading with young children is important in developing language and literacy skills. The challenge…
Commentary: Arizona education legislation — Be heard with technology
(Hover over each photo to see a description) Request to Speak system allows public to comment on, follow bill status from home By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Ah yes, those rascals down in the state legislature in Phoenix have…
Guest commentary: Poor oral health takes a bite out of learning
When we think about getting kids ready for kindergarten, we talk about brain development and early literacy, but did you know that early oral health impacts early learning too? First Things First reminds communities that February is National Children’s Dental…
Commentary: Latino youth doing better in education, but are we?
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ The news can be disconcerting for many of us who have been involved in one way or another in encouraging Latinos, and all young people, to succeed in education and life — high dropout rates in…
Health: Protect yourself, others from the flu
By Michelle McKay, RN, BSN / Coconino County Public Health Services District Immunization Program Manager Now that winter break has passed and students and parents are settling back into the normal routine, the Coconino County Public Health Services District is reminding the…
Finance / Finanzas: Medicare in Three Parts — Part A
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona Medicare coverage consists of hospital insurance (Part A), medical insurance (Part B) and prescription drug insurance (Part D). This article will address Part A coverage, including hospital care, skilled nursing facility care,…
Commentary: Educating the community
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ For as long as I can remember, I have always been involved in educational outreach efforts as I progressed through my career in journalism. As a young reporter I took part in panel presentations…
Bilingual commentary: Holiday Blessings Food Drive was a success!!
By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. Our goal of feeding 10 Flagstaff Families has become a reality thanks to our incredible neighbors and neighborhood businesses! What a wonderful and unexpected treat this has been; to meet so many wonderful people with…
Health: Phone down, buckle up
By Shawn Thomas / Coconino County Public Health Services District Policy Analyst Have you ever run late for work? Perhaps to make up time, you began eating your bagel, applied last minute touches to your hair or makeup, fiddled with your…
Finance / Finanzas: Medicare — Introduction
By David Parra / Associate state director — AARP Arizona This article offers an introduction to Medicare and is the first in a series of articles on this subject. What is Medicare: Medicare is a federal health insurance program for persons who are…