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Bilingual commentary — No time to stop filling out U.S. Census form, registering to vote

The year 2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years this nation has faced. A continuing pandemic, large nationwide demonstrations for civil rights, a contentious election campaign season — all during a time when the nation was attempting to complete the 2020 Census

Now, there is word that the Sept. 30 deadline to complete the Census may be pushed back to its original Oct. 31, 2020 pandemic-altered deadline: Please see — CNN —  Federal judge orders nationwide 2020 census counting to continue through October 31.

But since the ruling is subject to appeal, and nothing else appears predictable during 2020, it would be best to continue to fill out those Census forms as quickly as possible.

Bilingual commentary — Deadline approaching to compete Census, register to vote

With less than a half-month to go, Coconino County still lags behind its  U.S. Census 2010 self-response rate.

Okay procrastinators, time to get going!!!

The time is now to fill out U.S. Census forms by Sept. 30, 2020 and also do everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

As of Sept. 17, 2020, Coconino County reported a total self-response rate of 44.9 percent, down from from 51.0 percent from a year ago. The news is event worse for the Navajo Nation, which has reported 19.9 percent self-response rate as of Sept. 17, 2020, down from 29.4 percent in 2010.

Bilingual commentary — Deadline approaching to compete Census, register to vote

As the nation pauses to honor the sacrifices of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, there can be no better example of how America reacted to the tragic events that day with a renewed sense of patriotism and dedication to the phrase “Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness.”

America came together following that tragic day, as we need to come together again to honor their sacrifices by taking part in American Democracy by filling out U.S. Census forms by Sept. 30, 2020 and doing everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

During the next few weeks we will highlight the need for our reading audience to take action as these deadlines rapidly approach.

Click here to see the Self-Response Rates Map for Northern Arizona and the rest of the United States.

Bilingual commentary — A September to Remember that Democracy is in Your Hands

Never has a September been more important to American democracy than this year with the deadline approaching (Sept. 30) to fill out U.S. Census forms and to do everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

During the next few weeks we will highlight the need for our reading audience to take action as these deadlines rapidly approach.

City of Flagstaff announces Coconino Estates Improvements Project

The city of Flagstaff began the Coconino Estates Improvements Phase I Project on May 26, 2020. The entire Project is anticipated to be complete in the Fall of 2022. Typical work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Thursday with occasional work on Fridays. The work will start on the Navajo Road portion of the project from Fort Valley Road to the east side of the Hopi Drive intersection. Improvements include replacing the existing water, sewer, and roadway infrastructure. Additionally, sidewalks will be installed within city right-of-way along both sides of Navajo Road.

Commentary: A quiet resistance to light our way

Resistance. Quiet, persistent resistance.

Every once in a while, that resistance comes to everyone and everything.

As we note Earth Day this week, we are reminded of that resistance. In our stay-safe-at-home times, we are now seeing a world where the air is cleaner, the sound of nature is clearer and the Earth is actually healing itself a little at a time. There is a chilling, yet quiet beauty seeing the streets of Paris, London, Rome and New York virtually empty and nature going on quite well without us.

It’s as if Earth finally said, “ENOUGH.”

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

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau — Find festivals and celebrations with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening 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,…

Museum of Northern Arizona — November at MNA

Message from Mary – I hope to see you this weekend at the opening of Searching for a Bigger Subject, an exhibition of stunning watercolors by Tony Foster that compares two spectacular  landscapes – the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest. For…

Community comes together to remember departed loved ones at 2019 Celebraciones de la Gente

Photos by Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ ©2019 By AmigosNAZ Local community members and visitors from around the world enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend strolling around the courtyard, listening to local family histories or performances by mariachi performers and folkloric…

Final touches made for opening of the 16th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Friday morning was a whirlwind of activity at the Museum of Northern Arizona as community groups and museum staff made the final preparations for the 16th annual Celebraciones de la…

Community attends variety of events during visit by Mexican Consul

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Jorge Mendoza Yescas, Cónsul General from the Consulado de México en Phoenix, was a busy individual last week attending two forums the day before the Consulado Móvil at Coconino Community…

Variety of events coming up in region including CCC Ed Talk on Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano (Oct. 18), NAIC Immigration Forum (Oct. 18), Mexican Consulate visit at CCC (Oct. 19) and Día de los Muertos celebrations

COCONINO COUNTY — From programs featuring information from the Mexican Consulate to Día de los Muertos celebrations, a variety of events are planned in the region. Oct. 18 — Coconino Community College invites you to the Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano Ed…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated a successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop at Banderas Craft Tacos in downtown Flagstaff on Oct. 4, 2019. Nearly three dozen sugar skulls were decorated by…

Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County with Sugar Skull workshop (Oct. 4), NAU Latin American film series on Oct. 10

COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County with a Sugar Skull workshop as part of Flagstaff First Friday on Oct. 4, and a NAU Latin American film series program on Oct. 10. Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces…

Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2019 COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County. Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces took part in an “Ofrenda 101″ and Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos” noontime presentations for Coconino…

Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services

FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…

Coconino County kicks off 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors and celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America,…

Coconino County Board of Supervisors scheduled to approve proclamation designating Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Variety of events planned in region

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are scheduled to approve a proclamation designating Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 at the First Floor Board Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.…

Page student receives five scholarships to attend CCC

PAGE — Page resident and CCC student Lacey Nez knew she wanted to go into a law enforcement career after a field trip to the Arizona Law Enforcement Academy in Phoenix. “Growing up was a very tough environment for me,” she…

Bilingual report: Gina Santi Photography September 2019 — Fine Ethnographic Images

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   GINA SANTI PHOTOGRAPHY Fine Ethnographic Images September 2019 English               Spanish           Upcoming Exhibits The thrill of the band’s looseness, chemistry, camaraderie, Jagger’s frenetic and…

UPDATE: Flagstaff area drivers should plan for overnight closures of McConnell Drive under Interstate 17 Aug. 25, Sept. 3-10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Flagstaff drivers who use McConnell Drive to plan for additional full overnight road closures, while crews continue work to replace the McConnell Bridge on Interstate 17 and State Route 89A. McConnell Drive…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County Board of Supervisors are back in session

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   August 6, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Congratulations to winner of two free tickets for La Familia Tour with Los Lonely Boys & Ozomatli concert on Aug. 4. Tickets are still available

FLAGSTAFF — Congratulations to Lisca Sanchez on winning two tickets for La Familia Tour with Los Lonely Boys & Ozomatli, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019 at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff. Tickets are still available. Doors open…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 10 — The Importance of Experimental Learning by Elizabeth St. Hilaire

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   One of the Art’s Center’s most popular instructors shares her love of learning. See links to workshops with Elizabeth and some of the artists she has chosen to study with following the article.…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2019 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 www.AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — The stage was crowded from one side to the other with students wearing colorful sarape sashes during the annual Hispanic Convocation held May 16, 2019 in the Hurley Theatre at…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 17 — Playwright James Garcia: “American Dreamer – Raul H Castro”

Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 15 — 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is proud to announce Samantha…

Southside Community Association to host topical stakeholder meetings for Southside Community Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Southside Community Association will convene a series of stakeholder meetings for the evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays at…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad — Fotos de Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff el 13 de abril

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff, Arizona 13 de abril El día sábado, 13 de…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 25 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB 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…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Feb. 8 — Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién y Cuándo – #2 / Taxes: Reporting to Uncle Sam

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts – all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection). Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Información de Interés para la Comunidad El Consulado General de México en Phoenix te invita a la sesión de Diagnósticos Migratorios Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: Consulta los materiales aquí Consulta los materiales aquí: https://bit.ly/2SGDkVOhttps://bit.ly/2SGDkVO Lazos es un…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 24

Click here for the entire e-newsletter This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB 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 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 7 — Supervisor Lena Fowler graduates from NACo High Performance Leadership Academy

    January 7, 2018 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…

KNAU update for Dec. 28 — Eats and Beats: NAU’s Unofficial ‘Campus Mom’ Delivers Home-Based Hugs

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – December 28th, 2018 Eats…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Dec. 27 — New Years Eve — Heritage Square

Click Here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB 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,…

Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 24 — May you have a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Here at Sedona Arts Center we just wanted to say thank you for your commitment to our local nonprofit and all that we do! Thanks to our amazing members, supporters, and fantastic patrons…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: ¿Te interesa participar en el programa de intercambio de maestros en EUA? Visita: http://www.dgri.sep.gob.mx/probem.html ¡La antigua Mesoamérica está en Phoenix! No te pierdas la exibición “Teotihuacan: City of Water,…

CHAC closes out 2018 with busy month

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) participated in a number of events in December as 2018 came to a close. Events included the final Tri-Diversity Council meeting on Dec. 12; participation in the Northern Arizona University “Lumberjacks…

2018 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration held in Flagstaff

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Nearly 300 luminarias lite the way for hundreds of worshipers to took part in the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration early Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel.…

Downtown Flagstaff brightens up with 2018 Holiday Parade of Lights

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Dozens of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, public safety and other agencies took part in the 2018 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, held Dec. 8 in downtown Flagstaff. Joining…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 16 — Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition to Raise 500 Turkeys for Families in Need on Nov. 17

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162  ‌ November 16, 2018 District 2 Update Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition Come to the Plaza University Safeway on Saturday Nov. 17 to “Stuff…

Flagstaff comes together to celebrate Red, White and Blue

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Be they Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, young or old, riding around in a limousine or pulling a small child around in a wagon, the Flagstaff community pulled together…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate in 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade on May 19

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will participate in the 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2018 in downtown Flagstaff. The parade theme is “Freedom is Not Free.” During the parade, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will…

Remembering Christina Anaya

  File photos by AmigosNAZ / ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the wider community of Flagstaff were sadden this week to hear of the passing of Christina Anaya, a life-long community advocate in the region. Christina was…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2018 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Ruth Eaton / ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — More than 50 students took part in the 2018 Flagstaff High School Hispanic Convocation held May 17 at the school’s Hurley Theatre. The event included opening remarks by Rosaría Acevedo, the invocation…

NAU celebrates 25th annual Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — So many graduates crowded the stage that parents and well-wishers had to scramble to the back of the Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University in order to take the entire group…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 30

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the teacher luncheon a big success: Thank you volunteers! Billie McGraw, Karen Flores, Northern Arizona Heroes Club, Vonessa Merrill, Angie Napier, Jackie Fisk-Glazer, Jenn Kolodinsky, Mr. Hensley, Candyce Martinez Thank you food providers!…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 29, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff presents annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Amid the glow of nearly 200 luminarias, worshippers entered Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church during the pre-dawn hours to attend the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration / Celebración de la Vigen de…