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NAU student groups, community organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A variety of NAU student groups and community organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on Nov.…
9 de noviembre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix
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Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…
Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…
Community honors memories of families, friends with inspiring closing ceremony at 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A rousing performance by NAU Mar y Sol and the always moving blessing of the ofrendas closing ceremony highlighted the final day of the 14th annual…
27 de octubre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix
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20 de octubre — Consulado General de México en Phoenix Eventos
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Take Advantage of our 2017 Hispanic Heritage Month Special Advertising Offer
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) is fast approaching and now is the time for you to take advantage of our Special Advertising Offer, not only for September-October, but for the rest of the year. Support AmigosNAZ with our…
18 de agosto — Consulado General de México en Phoenix
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Sunnyside Market of Dreams announces upcoming events
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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 2017 Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — While local festival goers sought shelter under canopies during the heart of the 90-degree day, members of Mariachi Herencia Musica said it felt like winter to them as their hometown…
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church celebrates Mariachi Mass
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Mariachi Herencia Musical from Tucson performed during the annual summer Mariachi Mass held this year on June 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras…
Local First ARIZONA update for June 22
WED. JUN 28, 10 – 11:30 AM RAISING CAPITAL/RAISING THE BAR WEBINAR Increasing capital for a business or non-profit can be a difficult. We’re here to help you understanding the opportunities and resources available to you. – MORE THURS. JUN 22…
Coconino County celebrates Diversity Day
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County held its annual Diversity Day Celebration on June 7, 2017 in front of the Coconino County Courthouse. Coconino County officials have stated the county celebrates diversity by appreciating…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix — Eventos
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel celebrates 90th anniversary
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday, May 20 with a Mass, breakfast and folklorico dancing and music. The church was built in 1926 on…
Flagstaff celebrates 2017 Armed Forces Day Parade
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day Parade held Saturday, May 20, 2017 in downtown Flagstaff. The event honored local veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the…
Flagstaff High School celebrates 2017 Hispanic Convocation
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Dozen of students took part in the 2017 Flagstaff High School Hispanic Convocation held May 16 at the school’s Hurley Theatre. The event included opening remarks by Principal Tony Cullen…
NAU celebrates 24th annual Hispanic Convocation
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of students took part in the 24th annual NAU Hispanic Convocation held May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University. “The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates…
Cinco de Mayo in Northern Arizona
By Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and folks are getting ready to celebrate and recognize the holiday in their own way. For some, the holiday is just another reason to head to the local bar and…
NAU update for April 6
Click here for NAU NEWS NAU researcher leads effort to quantify economic value of biodiversity Ecologist Bruce Hungate’s team created a model that lays out how much money society saves through diverse ecosystems that provide clean air and water along…
Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – February 2017
Every Monday of the year, and after a long process of manufacturing, ranchers from the area around the village of San Rafael de Atamaica, Apure State, Venezuela, ride their canoes on the Arauca river into town to sell their highly…
City of Flagstaff announces Glass Recycling schedule for 2017
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff announces a redesigned monthly schedule for glass recycling collection beginning in the 2017 New Year. Since inception, the City of Flagstaff glass-recycling program has experienced much success, almost tripling the number of customers. In continuing to…
Flagstaff holds Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration
FLAGSTAFF — The annual Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration was held Dec. 11 and 12 in Flagstaff. The event included a procession from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, followed by a mass…
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…
NAU students get hands-on lesson on making tamales
FLAGSTAFF — It’s not only the aroma of roasting turkey that will soon be in the air. Tamales of all kinds will soon be cooking in large metal pots across Northern Arizona. Hoping to get a head start…
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…
NAU students present inaugural Día de los Muertos celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center
FLAGSTAFF — With dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, music by Mariachi de NAU and a surprise procession to conclude the evening, student club members from Northern Arizona University celebrated their inaugural Día de los Muertos / Day…
AmigosNAZ November-December print edition at a location near you
The November-December print edition of AmigosNAZ is at a location near you. In it you will find: Places to go, gifts to buy this holiday On the lookout for last-minute Día de los Muertos items for your ofrenda? Maybe a road…
The lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente reception
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — It is always a special feeling when Museum of Northern Arizona members walk in the Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard to view the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of Celebraciones de la…
Cultural performances, lectures and activities greet visitors on first day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Amid unseasonable warm weather, the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente got to an auspicious start with families lining up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance and…
Region celebrates second day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Children, and their parents, began the day decorating sugar skulls with activities progressing to musical and dance performances and educational programs during the second day of the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente. The sugar…
Northern Arizona community honors memories of families with closing ceremony at 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — All good things must come to an end and so it was for the 13th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, presented on Oct. 23, 2016 by the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras…
Participants create sugar skulls ahead of Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ©2016 Workshop held at basement of Our Lady of Guadalupe FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented a sugar skull-making workshop Oct. 7 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center in Flagstaff. Community members…
Deadline nears to get your advertising orders in for the November-December AmigosNAZ print edition
Hello everyone, Time to reserve your advertising space for the November-December AmigosNAZ print edition. We are accepting advertisements for full-page, half-page, quarter-page and business card-size advertisements, all in color, with advertisements appearing in our e-newsletter and daily on our website,…
Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Your Social U’ on Oct. 13
It’s time to get your business on social media! with the Flagstaff Communicators Boost your business! One lucky participant will be chosen to receive a LIVE profile set-up/review on social media from our team of experts. Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from…
Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ
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…
City of Flagstaff seeking nominations for City Manager’s employee Excellence Awards
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is accepting nominations for the City Manager’s Excellence Awards until Oct. 1, 2016. While every employee strives to provide high-quality customer service, there are some employees who exceed the expectation in service delivery and customer…
Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ now available throughout the region
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘LinkedIn Tips & Tricks’ on Sept. 21
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “LinkedIn Tips & Tricks” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Joe Bodin of Reliable Web Designs. Are you taking advantage of the top professional social media network? LinkedIn has a wealth…
AmigosNAZ to publish Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition
FLAGSTAFF — AmigosNAZ is accepting advertising orders and local community news for its Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition. While many think of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15) as a time to attend cultural celebrations, it is also…
Tardeada’s Mariachi Mass returns to Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The spirits soared in keeping with the inspiring voices and music when Mariachi Sol Azteca from Tucson performed a Mariachi Mass on Sunday, June 26 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the group…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates ‘2016 Summertime Tardeada’
FLAGSTAFF — Even a little rain could not deter the celebrants and entertainers at the third annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” held Saturday, June 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the event…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños to hold 1st year anniversary celebration on March 26
FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will hold its 1st year anniversary celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event includes: Live performances throughout the day with…
FUSD Superintendent Hickman taking position in Colorado
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Hickman has accepted a position as associate commissioner for quality instruction at the Colorado Department of Education, the department reported in a media release this week. Hickman has been recognized nationally for building career…
Flagstaff celebrates third annual Day of the Dead procession
FLAGSTAFF — The community honored Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos with a procession in downtown Flagstaff to the Shrine at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Nov. 2, 2015. The Arizona Daily Sun estimated that…
Winslow community comes out to support Día de los Muertos
WINSLOW — Día de los Muertos returned to Winslow with a display of altars / ofrendas, sugar skull and paper flower-making workshops and performances by Winslow Ballet Folklorico on Nov. 1, 2015 at the Snowdrift Art Space. The third annual celebration…
MEChA de NAU to celebrate Día de Los Muertos on Nov. 7
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU will present its annual Día de Los Muertos procession and celebration starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the NAU Union Amphitheatre. The procession will then proceed to the Murdock Center, 205 E. Brannen Ave.,…
Snowdrift Art Space to present 2015 Día de los Muertos Celebration in Winslow on Nov. 1
WINSLOW — The Snowdrift Art Space, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Winslow Arts Trust will present the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 120 W. Second Street on Historic Route 66/Second Street in the heart…
Celebraciones de la Gente 2015 comes to a festive conclusion
FLAGSTAFF — The 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente came to a festive and fitting conclusion on Sunday Oct. 25 with the traditional blessing of the ofrendas / altars by In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers, music by Mariachi Mexico Antiguo and the…
Celebraciones de la Gente continues at Museum of Northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF — Celebraciones de la Gente got off to a rousing start on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The event continues through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2015
12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente opens to the public on Oct. 24 for two-day celebration of Día de los Muertos
FLAGSTAFF — Final preparations were completed by Friday afternoon with the hanging of strings of papel picado and the adornment of nearly two dozen altars at the Museum of Northern Arizona as Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces prepared for the 12th annual Celebraciones de…
Sunset Magazine lists Celebraciones as one its its ‘“The West’s best Day of the Dead celebrations’
Sunset Magazine included Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff as one of its “The West’s best Day of the Dead celebrations.” “The festival features the usual handicrafts, altars, and music, but with a hint of the Old West, thanks to the…
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.…
CCC&Y announces October events at Full Circle Trade & Thrift
By AmigosNAZ staff reports Show us your carving skills on Saturday, Oct. 24, with free face painting for children young & old on Oct. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at Full Circle Trade & Thrift, 2 S. Beaver St., No. 100, Flagstaff…
Flu Season has arrived in Coconino County
Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials have announced that several cases of influenza have recently been confirmed in the county. All are recovering. This marks the beginning of the 2015-16 flu season in Coconino County. Coconino County Public Health…
Plaza Vieja residents urged to attend Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing on Oct. 20 at the Flagstaff City Council
FLAGSTAFF — Plaza Vieja residents are urged to attend the Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 20 at the Flagstaff city council. Click here for the Oct. 20 Flagstaff City Council draft agenda. Several city commissions have…
Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing set for Oct. 13, 20
FLAGSTAFF — The Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan is up for review by various City Commissions and Advisory Committees and public hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council this Fall. Several City Commissions have offered feedback on the La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan, which…