Tag: Williams

Moonset Pit green waste disposal to begin May 4

WILLIAMS — The Kaibab National Forest, in cooperation with the communities of Parks and Sherwood Forest Estates will be re-opening Moonset Pit on May 4, 2024 for residents to dispose of green waste materials from private property.

The pit will be open every other Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until September 7, 2024. Moonset Pit is located just west of the Parks community, east of Spitz Springs on the north side of old Route 66.

CCC gets community input on future workforce training opportunities for Williams

OSHA 10, CPR and First-Aid certifications. Skills in the trades that are useful for building maintenance. Customer service, and, of course, hotel and restaurant management certifications.

Over the course of two days last week, Williams residents voiced their workforce training needs to Continuing Education and Workforce Training leaders at Coconino Community College as part of a partnership with the City of Williams. The events, “Connect & Ignite,” were meant to give CCC information on creating and offering future training opportunities for the city’s workforce, particularly in the hospitality and service industries.

Sheriff’s Office Evacuating Dispersed Camping (South of Williams) Due to Rafael Fire

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is evacuating dispersed camping south of Forest Road 535 from the junction of Forest Road 231 road.

The Sheriff’s Office is also evacuating dispersed camping in the Sycamore Canyon area. 

Garland Prairie is reminded to be in READY. READY means Prepare Now.

County launches Pre-Disaster Plan

County officials launched the Bill Williams Mountain Disaster Planning Initiative today in Williams, Ariz.  The initiative includes developing a pre-disaster plan for the City of Williams if Bill Williams Mountain sustains a major wildfire. A recent study conducted by J.E.…