Author: Community Contributor

Coconino County Parks and Recreation Pine & Peaks Post for June 12, 2025 — Fire Safety, Free Fun & Fresh Programs. See What’s New!

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Welcome to your go-to source for everything Parks & Recreation!
From exciting events to seasonal programs, we’ll keep you in the loop.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Effect: Parks & Recreation has specific guidelines outlining what is allowed and prohibited during this time. Click here to review the details before your next visit.
Spots still open for Week 3 of Summer Camp! Fun at the Fort is blasting off with a Space Explorers theme next week, and we have room for new recruits. Sign up here to join the adventure.
New Programs Launching Soon! Archery clinics, culinary classes, Festival of Science activities, and more are coming your way. Stay tuned – our updated catalog will be live soon on our website.

Basin Fire northwest of Flagstaff 54% contained; firing operations complete and resources demobilizing

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The 9,145-acre Basin Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire located 20 miles northwest of Flagstaff, is 54% contained following several days of firing operations and securing.

Fire crews spent Wednesday finishing smaller firing operations on the interior of the fire. Several resources began the demobilization process Wednesday night as the fire winds down. Firefighters will continue patrolling the fire’s perimeter (on Thursday).

“We’re pleased with the results of the Basin Fire on the landscape,” said District Ranger Matt McGrath. “This kind of fire works to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire and post fire-flooding to our surrounding communities and resources.”

Sedona Arts Center — KIDS CAMP! Classes and Workshops for Kids

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Lost & Found: Crafting with Nature for Ages 8-12
with Jillian Sander
June 30, 2025 – Monday, 9am-12pm — $35

In this half-day camp class, kids will hand build animals using found branches, twigs, pinecones, and rocks. Bring home a slow pinecone turtle, a speedy stick horse, or a funny little twig caterpillar! The options are endless! Found-object sculpture is a great way to get those creative gears turning; kids will learn all about artistic improvisation and problem solving as they discover new, fun ways to use what’s around them.

All supplies provided.

Theatrikos Theatre Company is growing!

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2025 • Comments Off

We are thrilled to announce that we have secured a long-term lease on a dedicated rehearsal studio space right here in Flagstaff. This beautiful commercial space will become a hub of creativity and learning, allowing us—for the first time—to offer year-round classes and camps for youth and adults alike. It will also free up valuable space in our main building, giving all departments room to breathe and grow.

But we need your help to bring this vision to life.

Museum of Northern Arizona — Requesting your help with a survey

by Community Contributor • June 12, 2025 • Comments Off

Every year we strive to gain a better understanding of our audience—who visits the Museum of Northern Arizona exhibitions, who attends our programs, and how similar or different they are from the larger community we serve.

Would you take a few minutes to complete a survey for the Museum?

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y seeks to connect families with variety of food security programs countywide

by Community Contributor • June 11, 2025 • Comments Off

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — From school districts to nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies, a variety of food assistances programs are available this summer for families throughout Coconino County.

The following is a listing compiled by CCC&Y of some of those programs. Contact individual organizations for more information on times, dates and locations.

If your organization would like to be added to this listing, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org

The NAU Review — Get keyed up this summer + dinosaurs …

by Community Contributor • June 11, 2025 • Comments Off

High notes and cool vibes abound at the annual Flagstaff Piano Festival. This year’s weeklong experience will bring together celebrated artists, young pianists, educators and music lovers between June 21-28.

Measles confirmed in Arizona, no reported cases in Coconino County

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Navajo County Public Health Services District (NCPHSD) identified four confirmed cases of measles in Navajo County.

These individuals are unvaccinated and linked to the same exposure associated with international travel. NCPHSD is working to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed. There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Coconino County.

City of Flagstaff — Lake Mary Road water leak update

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — At around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, the City began receiving reports of water bubbling up out of Lake Mary Road in an area near Heckethorn Rd and the Sandy Canyon trailhead. There are two underground pipelines in the area; water from Upper Lake Mary and water from the Lake Mary well field. The City is working to determine the exact source and location of the leak.

Coconino County National Forest —Firefighters continue ignitions on Basin Fire north of Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Firefighters completed roughly 4,000 acres of ignitions today on the Basin Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire located 20 miles northwest of Flagstaff, that is being actively managed to improve forest health.

A closure order for the area surrounding the Basin Fire has been issued for public and firefighter safety.

Sedona Arts Center — New workshops starting this week!

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

Scholarships Available

Scholarships are an important part of Sedona Arts Center. It has a long history in providing students in need of financial assistance, the ability to hone their skills and creative talents. Art classes and workshops also allow an emotional break from daily life and offer social interaction with fellow lovers of art. We are proud to offer our scholarship program, with the help of The Kling Family Foundation, The Ceramics Scholarship Fund, and the Debbie Winslow Scholarship Fund, which allow us to continue this long standing opportunity.

For more scholarship information, policy updates and to apply: CLICK HERE

City of Flagstaff announces public art opportunity for Switzer Canyon Roundabout

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites artists to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to work within a design team to create a landmark three-dimensional artwork within a roundabout at the intersection of North Switzer Canyon Drive and North Turquoise Drive. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2025, at 3 p.m.

The Switzer Canyon Roundabout 3D Artwork will be part of the single-lane roundabout completed by the City of Flagstaff in 2019. The artwork will serve as a distinctive icon that enriches the cultural and aesthetic landscape of the neighborhood and Flagstaff. The site-specific public art installation will exist within a reconfiguration of the hardscape at the center of the roundabout that maintains traffic safety signage and sightlines.

LULAC urges public calm as National Guard troops ordered by Trump Administration arrive in Southern California

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2025 • Comments Off

“We are very concerned over the inflammatory language that the Trump administration is using to describe the environment in Los Angeles, which its actions have ignited,” said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. “Sending national guard troops into Southern California, without regard for the authority or knowledge of local or state officials, is a deliberate tactic that is only ramping up the anger,” he adds.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of 6/9/2025

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2025 • Comments Off

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Management of lightning-caused Basin Fire north of Flagstaff (on June 9)

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Active management of the Basin Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire located 20 miles northwest of Flagstaff, will begin (on June 9).

Fire managers with both the Coconino and Kaibab national forests have spent the last several days preparing for firing operations (Monday) and Tuesday in order to restore ecological processes for about 9,000 acres of forest land through treatment.

Coconino County to provide court, health, and other services in Page on Thursday, June 19

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2025 • Comments Off

This event gives Page residents and nearby areas access to services without needing to travel to Flagstaff.

The Coconino County Attorney’s Office (CAO), Legal Defender’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Elections Department, Recorder’s Office, and Health and Human Services (CCHHS) along with The Guidance Center (TGC), Encompass, DNA-People’s Legal Services, and Victim Witness Services of Northern Arizona (VWS) are participating.

Intersection of Riordan Drive and Riordan Ranch Street in Flagstaff closed starting June 23

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Starting Monday, June 23, the intersection of Riordan Dr and Riordan Ranch St will be closed for one month. The closure is necessary as part of a larger project in the area that will install a new water meter and underground utilities.

Access to businesses in the area will be maintained throughout the project. Project work will take place on Monday – Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heavy equipment may be present in the area and there may be noise during work hours.

Discover Flagstaff — First Friday ArtWalk, Hullabaloo (June 7, 8), Splash of Pride (June 8)

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2025 • Comments Off

Stroll throughout Downtown Flagstaff to see and purchase paintings, jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, and more! 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3)’s 30th Anniversary Auction: Items ready to view

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2025 • Comments Off

Celebrate F3’s 30th Anniversary by bidding on our online auction!

Help us continue our work by bidding on our exciting, diverse, and unique items including special experiences (from guided tours to personal luxuries), gift baskets (from personal care to gardening) and gift certificates (from design services to doggy day care). Bid on food, wine, jewelry, and more.

Everything is donated by local shops, businesses, restaurants, and individuals who generously contributed to this auction.

Help us kick-off of our next 30 years of community work in Flagstaff!

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of June 2, 2025

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2025 • Comments Off

Gallego Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Obesity Epidemic ••• Gallego Fights to Protect Key Consumer Protection Agency ••• Gallego, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Prevent Companies from Ripping Healthcare Away from Striking Workers ••• Gallego Fights for Program That Saves Arizonans Hundreds on Their Utility Bills ••• Gallego, Colleagues Call for Additional Funding to Keep Communities Safe

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — The Power of a Thriving University

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2025 • Comments Off

My heart sank as I read the article in the Wall Street Journal.

My alma mater, the Macomb campus of Western Illinois University, was featured as an example of America’s new “rust belt” – once-booming college towns now struggling because of dwindling enrollment rates. In the past 15 years, enrollment has dropped by 47 percent, and the bustling community I remember from my college days is quickly becoming a ghost town.

Macomb is hardly unique, and its story serves as a powerful reminder of how fortunate we are in northern Arizona, where one of the biggest drivers of our regional economy is Northern Arizona University.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: June 2-6, 2025

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2025 • Comments Off

Ongoing Power Outage on North Rim

The National Park Service (NPS) continues to work with the North Rim concessioner to address the power outage affecting the North Rim, which began Sunday evening, June 1, due to an equipment failure involving a transformer near the Grand Canyon Lodge. Power remains out at the Grand Canyon Lodge and surrounding concessioner facilities. Overnight reservations have been canceled since June 2.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) Communications Issue #39: Flagstaff’s Important Code Analysis Project

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2025 • Comments Off

The city is hosting a Community Conversation (on June 13) about the Code Analysis Project (CAP). This will be an in-depth conversation and an opportunity to provide input to city staff and discuss concerns related to how the community will address our housing and climate needs. The city is looking for the community’s input and concerns as they consider how to move forward with the CAP and the revision of development codes in a manner that reflects our community’s values.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join us for our next Prevention Council Zoom meeting on June 5 to share your story

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

FLAGSTAFF —

Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5. Our meetings provide our coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.

The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

Want to be a guest speaker at our next meeting? Send an email to CCC&Y Executive Director Virginia Watahomigie at coalition@coconinokids.org to be placed on the agenda or to receive a Zoom link to our next meeting.

The NAU Review — Hopping through cloud forests + where’s the AI in your classroom?

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

How are you using GenAI?

NAU is integrating generative AI into its educational programs through innovative projects funded by the Office of the Provost’s TRAIL grants. These initiatives include using AI-enhanced ultrasound in physical therapy classes, AI tools in business analytics and AI-generated conversations with historical conservationists in environmental courses. The goal is to enhance learning experiences and better prepare students for a tech-driven future. (Editor’s note: Could you tell this summary was written by AI?)
Read the story

June at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

June marks the beginning of our busiest time of year with a multitude of events throughout the summer. Our beautiful location is special anytime of the year, but summer is especially wonderful here at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

This month sees the return of one of MNA’s most cherished traditions—the Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture, a celebration of living Indigenous culture and creative expression. We’re proud to welcome around 100 Native American artists from across the Colorado Plateau on June 28 and 29. I encourage you to come explore their exquisite works of jewelry, pottery, basketry, fine art, performances, and more. Our galleries provide an insight into the past and present of the Native communities on the Colorado Plateau, while the festival is a wonderful opportunity to talk with many artists from these communities and learn about their creative processes and influences.

FCD Director Lucinda Andreani earns award from American Society of Civil Engineer

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Flood Control District Director Lucinda Andreani will be presented with the Centennial Celebration Impact Award in Public Safety from the Northern Arizona Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) on Saturday, Jun. 7 at Lowell Observatory.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to have worked with civil engineers on so many public safety projects for our communities,” Andreani said. “We have a remarkable team, and the success of our post-wildfire flood mitigation projects and our Forest Restoration Initiative is in great part due to the expertise and commitment of our civil engineers.”

City of Flagstaff — Select roads in Presidio and Crestview neighborhoods fully closed on June 10

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the City of Flagstaff’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program, C & E Paving and Grading will be working to maintain and improve select roads in the Presidio and Crestview neighborhoods. The roads listed below will be fully closed during the morning or afternoon of Tuesday, June 10. Residents who need to travel during the closure timeframes need to park their vehicles outside of the streets being worked on.

City of Flagstaff to host meet and greet event for Human Resources and Risk Management Director candidates on June 11

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites members of the public to attend a meet and greet event on Wednesday, June 11 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Flagstaff City Hall for final candidates for the position of Human Resources and Risk Management Director. The City received 59 applications, conducted 10 screening interviews, and invited 4 candidates to participate in the meet and greet following preliminary interviews.

The candidate names and a brief biography of those who accepted the invitation to participate are included below:

Grand Canyon National Park provides update on North Rim power outage and lodge services

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

GRAND CANYON, AZ. — The National Park Service (NPS) has identified the cause of a recent power outage affecting the North Rim as an equipment failure involving a transformer near the Grand Canyon Lodge. Power has been out at the Grand Canyon Lodge since approximately 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 1.

Overnight reservations were cancelled starting the evening of June 2 due to the outage. The National Park Service appreciates visitors’ patience and understanding as we continue working closely with the concessioner to restore lodging and food services to full operations.

Sedona Arts Center — The Big Gay Art Show Opens Friday, June 6

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

Sedona Arts Center proudly kicks off Pride Month with the return of the beloved Big Gay Art Show, on view June 6–July 25, 2025.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 6, from 4–6PM, part of Celebrate Sedona—an afternoon of creativity, community, and connection.

Grand Canyon National Park hosts 35th annual Grand Canyon Star Party—June 21-28

by Community Contributor • June 3, 2025 • Comments Off

The event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Grand Canyon Conservancy, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix (North Rim). Amateur astronomers from around the world will volunteer their telescopes and expertise for the enjoyment of park visitors. Dozens of telescopes will offer views of planets, double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. By day, keep an eye out for solar telescopes pointed at the sun. Weather permitting, expect spectacular views of the universe!

Summer ART Raffle at the Sedona Arts Center! Enter to Win!

by Community Contributor • June 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Sedona Arts Center Summer Raffle is Here! 🎨
Win Original Artwork by Renowned Artists

Support the arts and take home something beautiful! Now through June 21, 2025, enter our Summer Raffle for a chance to win one of several original works of art created by talented Sedona Arts Center artists.

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Featured Artists:
Elizabeth St. Hilaire, Sandra Luehrsen, Mary Helsaple,
Michelle Held, Robert Burridge, and Bruce Gomez

Theatrikos Theatre Co. — Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Shrek The Musical and Much More!

by Community Contributor • June 2, 2025 • Comments Off

Get ready for a vibrant and unforgettable theatrical experience as Theatrikos proudly presents Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s beloved musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This iconic show promises to dazzle audiences of all ages with its infectious melodies, witty lyrics, and a heartwarming tale of betrayal, forgiveness, and the power of dreams.

Running from July 17th to August 10th, this production brings the timeless biblical story of Joseph to life with a kaleidoscope of musical styles – from rock and roll to calypso, country-western to French ballads. Follow Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, on his incredible journey from the pit of despair to becoming the Pharaoh’s trusted advisor, all while adorned in his magnificent, multicolored coat.

Sedona Arts Center — Sign up for an Art Class or Workshop!

by Community Contributor • June 2, 2025 • Comments Off

Scholarships Available

Areas of Coconino County to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Friday, May 30

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — With the potential for continued warm, dry, and windy conditions throughout Northern Arizona in the coming days, Coconino County will expand fire restrictions in alignment with area National Forest decisions.

Restrictions will go into effect this Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The City of Flagstaff is also entering Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday.

… During Stage 1 restrictions igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire fueled by combustible materials such as wood, charcoal, briquettes, and/or coal is strictly prohibited, except within a developed site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed site. The use of tracer or incendiary rounds of ammunition or explosive targets is also strictly prohibited.

Flagstaff to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on May 30

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions,

Permits for open burning within the City will not be issued.
The sale or use of consumer-grade fireworks is prohibited.
The use of charcoal and wood-fired BBQs are prohibited in City parks and open spaces.
Use of fire pits and other open flame devices without an on/off switch are prohibited on Red Flag Warning days, as issued by the National Weather Service.
Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in all public places within the City of Flagstaff, including City parks, open spaces, and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) at all times.

The City cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions. Please help the City keep our community and forests safe by following all bans and restrictions.

For more information on City fire restriction stages, visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/2981/Fire-Restriction-Stages.

CCC Community Education — Register now for July programs!

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Watercolor: Celebration of Color

Tuesday, July 8 & Wednesday, July 9

1 to 5 p.m.

Learn to experiment with various color choices for landscapes and see demonstrations of color wheel Triad color examples.

Watercolor – Learn more and register!

Sedona Arts Center — LAST CHANCE TO BUY ¡Qué Hermoso! artwork!

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

¡Qué Hermoso! Artwork Available Online!
LAST DAY OF EXHIBITION:
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2025

¡Qué Hermoso! features a rich variety of artistic expression by emerging, mid-career and established Arizona artists including Oliverio Balcells, Cristina Cárdenas, Emily Costello, Camila Ibarra, Gretchen Lopez, Amanda Mollindo, Liliana Mora, Cora Quiroz, Joe Ray and Veronica Verdugo-Lomeli. More than 50 artworks will highlight histories, familism, forgotten stories and rich personal and collective experiences.

Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival May 31 through June 1, more events

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival

The Pioneer Museum

Kick off your summer and come enjoy a sunshine filled weekend of live animal demonstrations, dozens of textile vendors, food, and more. 9 a.m.

Learn More

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of May 26, 2025

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Gallego Pushes Department of the Interior to Evaluate Threats Posed by Workforce Reductions at the Bureau of Reclamation *** Gallego Supports Legislation to Increase Homeownership for Arizona’s Veterans and Public Servants *** Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Spur Economic Development *** More

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for May 2025

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari Demand Answers from DHS and ICE After Arrests at Phoenix Immigration Court *** Kelly, Stanton, Gallego, Ansari Urge HHS and DOJ to Streamline Domestic Violence Victim Services Funding *** Kelly, Gallego, Stanton Warn of Devastating Impact of House Republican Plan to Slash Food Assistance, Raise Costs for Arizona Families *** MORE ***

Understanding the Costs of Living in the Woods: The Wildfire/Insurance Issue – A Growing Crisis work session on June 3

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County is at a “very high risk” for wildfire according to researchers at Headwaters Economics.

The risk is higher than 96% of all counties in the country, which is creating a growing issue with securing, retaining and affording insurance within Coconino County and across the western United States. This growing “Wildfire/Insurance Crisis,” is why the Coconino County Flood Control District and County Board of Supervisors are hosting a series of public work sessions to hear from national and state experts about how community preparedness can help address wildfire risk along with insurance premiums and explore what other communities are already doing that is making a difference.

The first session is scheduled for 1:15-2:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, at the Coconino County Administrative Building, 219 E. Cherry Avenue in Flagstaff, which can be attended in person or streamed online at youtube.com/coconinocnty. A recording will be posted online at the Coconino County Flood Control District’s website the following week.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: May 26-30, 2025

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Native Artisans Vendor Market Opens on North Rim

This past weekend, Grand Canyon National Park supported the Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) Native Artisans Market on the North Rim which included 15 different Indigenous vendors over the course of four days. This was the first time the market was open on the North Rim.

City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts & Sciences news and opportunities

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for an artist to work with a design team to create a landmark 3D artwork within a roundabout at the intersection of N. Switzer Canyon Drive and N. Turquoise Drive.

Fire restrictions begin Friday on Coconino National Forest

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions 8 a.m., Friday, May 30, to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the potential for catastrophic wildfires during periods of dangerous fire weather conditions.

Under Stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, wood stoves and smudge pots are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or an official developed recreation site.

Using a device that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum, propane or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.

Museum Fire/ Spruce Wash flood area siren testing scheduled for Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m.

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Full-volume testing of the Museum Fire/ Spruce Wash flood area siren alerting system is scheduled for Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. The testing will confirm the proper functioning of the sirens ahead of monsoon season. Testing may be postponed in the event of rain or smoke in the area.

During the testing, residents in the area will hear an alarm sound, followed by a voice message repeated three times in English, Spanish and Navajo, concluding with a wind down siren sound signifying the end of that message.

City of Flagstaff Concerts in the Park 2025 to be held June 4 through July 30

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Every Wednesday in June and July | 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Enjoy free, family friendly, live music from local musicians in our beautiful parks. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing feet.

Sedona Arts Center — Sign up for an Art Workshop!

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Scholarships Available

For more scholarship information, policy updates and to apply: CLICK HERE

Coconino County road status information now available on AZ511 Website

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Motorists can now get real-time data about conditions affecting travel on Coconino County roads on AZ511.gov, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Arizona Traveler Information website.

Coconino County can upload real-time data regarding construction work, weather-related closures, special events, and emergency situations to the website using Travel-IQ, which is the Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) that also powers AZ511. The City of Flagstaff also uses Travel-IQ to publish information on AZ511 about city road construction and closures.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents free webinars on understanding how emotions impact adult and child relationships

by Community Contributor • May 28, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — With graduation season coming to an end, and Summer vacation, camps and reading programs beginning, this might be a good time for parents view this free online opportunity to ease some of the stress during this busy time of year.

Motivated by a long wait list for behavioral health services, and aware of challenging adult and child emotions causing behavior difficulties, Bethany Camp put this two part training together for CCC&Y to help meeting a wide-spread community need.

First we learn to understand our emotions and then we can understand and respond to the big emotional responses of children.

The NAU Review — What are asteroids made of, anyway?, more news

by Community Contributor • May 28, 2025 • Comments Off

If an asteroid starts careening toward Flagstaff tomorrow, could it obliterate the city? That depends on whether it’s made of gravel, metal or something else entirely. With grant funds from NASA, two scientists at NAU—professor David Trilling and Ph.D. student Remington Cantelas—will use cutting-edge telescope technology to find and analyze 1,000 different asteroids that orbit near Earth to better understand what materials these celestial bodies are made of. In addition to helping scientists map out the solar system, their work could also help save Earth from destructive collisions.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library events for the week of May 26, 2025

by Community Contributor • May 27, 2025 • Comments Off

Adult & All-Ages Events

Crews responding to small wildfire east of Mormon Lake

by Community Contributor • May 27, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Firefighters are responding to the Corral Fire, a 20-acre wildfire located roughly 2.5 miles east of Mormon Lake, 24 miles southeast of Flagstaff.

Resources assigned to the fire include one Hotshot crew, four engines and a water tender.

Crews plan to conduct several hours of firing operations today to contain the fire to a small footprint using forest roads as holding features.

Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition officially opened May 19 at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff/Coconino County Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition officially opened Monday, May 19 at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park.

The exhibit brings together powerful cultural expressions through large-scale sculptures by artists Olivero Balcells, Isaac Caruso, Joe Ray, Adrian Wall, and Lance Yazzie, city officials said.

Artworks reflect personal and shared histories and add new layers of meaning to a park rich in visual storytelling and community spirit. The exhibition is on view through Mar. 15, 2026, and is presented in partnership with Coconino County.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) joins county representatives at Fiesta de Mayo Celebration at the Flagstaff Mall

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) joined county representatives at Fiesta de Mayo Celebration at the Flagstaff Mall on May 18.

Presented by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association , the mall celebration was one of two events held last weekend, which included its “2025 Fiesta de Mayo Dance Party” at its newly-opened Sunnyside Market of Dreams, 2136 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Volunteer Spotlight: Viviana Reyes

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

When Viviana Reyes attended UWNA’s Community Impact and Annual Recognition Luncheon a few weeks back, she had no idea she was going to receive an award for her volunteer efforts.

“I saw my name in the program and was completely surprised,” she recalls. “It’s really special to receive an acknowledgement. “For me, volunteering isn’t something formal — it’s just what you do. Growing up in a Latino family, community, and mutual support were at the heart of everything. I didn’t even think of it as ‘volunteering’ – we just showed up for each other.”

City of Flagstaff announces Memorial Day closures

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Memorial Day include:

East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products Center (6770 E Landfill Rd.)

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of May 19, 2025

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

• Gallego, Kelly, Stanton Warn of Devastating Impact of House Republican Plan to Slash Food Assistance, Raise Costs for Arizona Families

• Gallego Urges Commerce Department to Reconsider Tomato Trade Decision That Threatens Jobs and Raises Prices for Arizonans

• Gallego Pushes for More Federal Resources to Combat Fentanyl Crisis in Arizona

Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Doggie Dash and Ultra Bash on May 25 and more events

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

Flagstaff Doggie Dash and Ultra Bash
Buffalo Park

Dogs are welcomed as your run or walk in support of High Country Humane! 7 a.m. Sunday, May 25

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