Category: Seniors

United Way of Northern Arizona — Catholic Charities Says ‘Thanks’ for COVID-19 Funds

Catholic Charities Helping Families, Vets, Homeless & Children During COVID-19 In case you missed it, Catholic Charities, the nonprofit recently named Flagstaff’s “Organization of the Year,” wanted to share a message with those of you who have given to the…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler weekly update

April 10, 2020 County announces additional specimen collection sites

April 3, 2020 Parks and Recreation Announces Amenity Closures

March 26, 2020 County Board of Supervisors issue statement to close Grand Canyon National Park

March 26, 2020 County announces changes to drive-up specimen collections sites

March 25, 2020 Coconino County announces new office and building procedures

March 24, 2020 Coconino County Health officials confirm first death due to COVID-19

KNAU eNews: Business Flip, Jeweled Trees and more

Scientists say widespread testing for the coronavirus disease is vital before public health officials can make decisions about reopening the economy. Multiple tests have been designed for the new disease, but supply shortages now hinder the effort. Learn more at KNAU.org.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Coconino County celebrates the 50th National Earth Day

In This Newsletter:

COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
New AZDHS COVID-19 Website
Coconino NF Firewood Permits go on sale 4/29
Earth Week 2020
Earth Day Story Time: Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax
Earth Day Activities
Daily COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates
New COVID-19 Call Center Hours
2020 Census
Quote of the Day
Stay Connected with Us!
Earth Day BINGO Challenge

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — 2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill out the Census!

April 21, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov In This Newsletter: COVID-19 Daily Dashboard New AZDHS COVID-19 Website Coconino NF…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — City of Flagstaff: Prosecutor’s Office to seek elevated fines and jail sentences for COVID-19 threats

In This Newsletter:

COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
New AZDHS COVID-19 Website
City of Flagstaff Prosecutor’s Office Update
Earth Week 2020
Daily COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill out the Census!
Quote of the Day
Stay Connected with Us!
Self-Care for the Day

City Prosecutor’s Office to seek elevated fines and jail sentences for COVID-19 threats

In response to recent events, the city Prosecutor’s Section of the city Attorney’s Office intends to seek substantially elevated fines and jail sentences in appropriate cases for those threatening to intentionally expose First Responders to the COVID-19 virus.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Division of Developmental Disabilities Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Spanish Speaking Families: April 28, 2020 from 10am-12pm

The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is hosting a Virtual Town Hall for Spanish speaking families on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

DDD will present details about the initiatives and actions that the Division is taking to support the health and safety of members, families, and the professionals in its system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and COVID-19

In today’s newsletter, we would like to address an important and difficult issue that unfortunately affects many individuals in Coconino County, and that is domestic violence, child abuse, and COVID-19.

According to the American Psychological Association, traumatic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can lead to an increase in domestic violence and child abuse due to isolation, increased stress, and time alone with one another. MSNBC recently reportedthat calls to the National Domestic Violence have increased since the beginning of the pandemic.

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

This Week’s Virtual Highlights
Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights. For a complete printable pdf list of events click below.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Psych Hub’s COVID-19: Mental Health Issues & Coping

April 15, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Contact Us Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov In This Newsletter: COVID-19 Daily Dashboard New AZDHS COVID-19…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — County Announces Additional Drive-Up Specimen Collection Sites

Coconino County health officials announced additional COVID-19
specimen collections sites will be available in Tusayan and Williams this week.

The Tusayan site, located at 1 Clinic Rd Grand Canyon, AZ, will operate on Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Williams specimen collection site, located at 300 S 6th St Williams, AZ, will be open on Friday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A medical provider will be onsite at both locations and able to screen individuals for COVID-19 symptoms.

The Fort Tuthill specimen collection site will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A referral from a medical provider is required to be tested for COVID-19.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — In Memoriam — In honor of the lives lost due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

In This Newsletter:
Daily COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates
In Memoriam
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
New AZDHS COVID-19 Website
ADOT: Computer replacement requires four-day MVD shutdown starting this weekend
Earth Day 2020 is April 22!
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill out the Census!
Quote of the Day
At Home Activity Ideas and Resources for Children, Teens, and Adults!
Suicide Prevention Hotline

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — A Note from Supervisor Archuleta

In This Newsletter:
A Note from Supervisor Archuleta
Daily COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill out the Census!
Quote of the Day
At Home Activity Ideas and Resources for Children, Teens, and Adults!
Suicide Prevention Hotline

A Note from District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta

In This Newsletter:
A Note from Supervisor Archuleta
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
Flagstaff City Parks & Amenities Closed
2020 Census: Paper Forms Mailed Beginning 04/08/20
Quote of the Day
At Home Activity Ideas
Sending Love to Our Community!
Daily COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates
Suicide Prevention Hotline

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

This Week’s Virtual Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor…

Museum of Northern Arizona — MNA comes to you

Message from Mary – Not surprisingly, this newsletter presents a very different range of activities and events than you will be used to seeing. While our community is staying at home, we are finding new ways to connect with you…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Coconino County’s Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Coconino County is here to support our community during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The County has several resources for our community to use during this time.

You can visit our website by clicking here to see all the resources we are providing through Coconino County.

Below are some resources offered through the County as well as our community partners.

Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 7

Dear CCC community partners and friends, Arizona Gives Day is an annual day of 24-hour online giving on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The giving has already begun – to donate now, click the link below to support the Coconino Community…

United Way of Northern Arizona Awards $50,000 Grant to Flagstaff Family Food Center

United Way of Northern Arizona has recently awarded a $50,000 grant from its COVID-19 Fund to the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC), a nonprofit meeting the challenges of COVID-19 by adapting how it provides services while dramatically expanding its services to those in need.

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Virtual Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts,…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Today is Census Day 2020! Fill out the census and get counted!

Today is Census Day 2020!

Fill out the census and get counted!

Coconino County Residents Count:
Fill out the 2020 Census!

What is the 2020 Census and Why is it Important?

The census aims to collect an accurate count of our population which determines federal funding for our communities for resources like schools, hospitals, fire departments, roads, etc. The census also helps determine federal funding in times of disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic or forest fires, as well as determines the amount of seats Arizona will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler weekly update

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     April 1, 2020 COVID-19 Information March 26, 2020 County Board of Supervisors issue statement to close Grand Canyon National Park March 26, 2020 County announces changes to drive-up specimen collections sites March 25,…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Coconino County Counts: Take the 2020 Census!

March 31, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Contact Us Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov Coconino County Counts: Take the 2020 Census! Coconino County…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Governor Issued Stay-at-Home Order for Arizona to Combat COVID-19 Spread

March 30, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Contact Us Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov Governor Issued Stay-at-Home Order for Arizona to Combat COVID-19…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Caring for Yourself and During This Time

March 25, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Contact Us Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov County adopts new office & building procedures County services…

Bilingual information: Coconino County Health officials confirm first death due to COVID-19

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) confirmed the first COVID-19 related death in Coconino County. The individual was a male in his 50s with underlying health conditions. CCHHS is working to identify and contact anyone who may…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — County Courts modify schedules & procedures. Courts will remain open

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website County Courts modify schedules & procedures Courts will remain open FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Under Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020-48 and Coconino County Superior Court Administrative…

Evidence of COVID-19 community transmission in Coconino County

County also changes specimen collection site and hours Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials have found evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in Coconino County. Community transmission happens when there are confirmed cases of COVID-19 and there is…

Coconino County COVID-19 response exhausting resources and supplies

County requests support and supplies from federal and state government to continue response FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be impacted if supplies and financial resources aren’t replenished. Over the past week, the County has increased…

Bilingual report: Coconino Parks & Recreation announces operational changes to promote social distancing for COVID-19

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is staffing its office virtually to help protect the team and the public during the COID-19 pandemic. Virtual staffing at Parks & Recreation began on March 19 and will continue through at…

Coconino County Health and Human Services offers COVID-19 recommendations

COCONINO COUNTY — Now that positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in our community, CCHHS recommends people follow CDC recommendations for communities experiencing an increase in community transmission. Moving forward, individuals experiencing mild respiratory illness, such as a mild fever or…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News

March 16, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Coconino County Confirms 2nd Presumptive Positive COVID 19 Case These are the new numbers today for Coconino County and the State of Arizona…

Bilingual report: Coconino County Board of Supervisors declare County State of Emergency

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The declaration was approved at special session on Wednesday, March 18. With the declaration, Coconino County will be able to make appropriate…

Bilingual report: Coconino County COVID-19 drive-up swab testing to begin. Medical provider order required for testing

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County established a drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection facility at Fort Tuthill. The site will be available for swab testing from noon – 4 p.m. on Monday, March 16. Beginning Tuesday, March 17, hours for drive-up testing will…