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Bilingual report — City of Flagstaff Title VI Nondiscrimination Notice to the Public

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff hereby gives public notice that it is the City’s policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other related statutes and regulations including Title II of the ADA. The City of Flagstaff operates without regard to race, color, national origin, income status, sex, age, limited English proficiency (LEP), or disability and that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.

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Kaibab National Forest — White Sage Fire Daily Update – July 16, 2025

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The White Sage Fire reached 4% containment as of yesterday. On the fire’s west side, crews constructed dozer line near the community of White Sage, along the northern edge of the fire’s heel. Today, firefighters will continue mop-up operations, extinguishing any remaining burning or smoldering material, felling hazardous snags, and trenching logs to prevent rolling and potential reignition.

Fire activity increased yesterday on the north side of the fire near Winter Road. Multiple aircraft conducted retardant drops to help slow the fire’s spread. Water tenders are shuttling water to fill portable tanks, each holding up to 2,000 gallons, for helicopters engaged in aerial suppression.

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Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra — Last Chance to Claim Your Gift from FSO + Fitness Collective

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At Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, we believe in helping our community feel vibrant, connected, and fully alive. That’s why we’re sending one final reminder about Fitness Collective’s exclusive offer just for the FSO community—a custom, 3-week Fitness Jumpstart Program for just $99! 

One of our FSO board members, Cindy, has personally been training with Fitness Collective for several months. She says:

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Applicants sought for the Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District Governing Board vacancies

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COCONINO COUTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for two appointments to the Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District governing board that will expire December 31, 2026.

Applicants must be Arizona registered voters and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment. Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district. A first review of applications will commence 30 days following the posting on August 14, 2025. Please turn in your applications by the end of the business day. 

Applications can be downloaded at this address: https://coconino.az.gov/2855/Governing-Board

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Coconino County named one of top digital counties in U.S.

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“Technology touches everyone’s lives, shaping how we connect, work, learn, and experience the world every day. One of our key focus areas is digital transformation. Having instant access to information online, rather than driving hours for an in-person meeting, has been widely embraced by the public,” commented Matt Fowler, Coconino County Chief Information Officer. “We have an amazing team and to place in the Top 10, six years in a row, demonstrates the passion and dedication our staff provides our communities.”

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Kaibab National Forest — White Sage Fire Daily Update – July 15, 2025

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Over the past few days, the White Sage Fire has exhibited extreme fire behavior, with fire runs reaching 5–7 miles per day. However, yesterday’s fire growth was significantly less, with an increase of approximately 2,636 acres, thanks to the hard work of firefighters and more favorable conditions. The fire perimeter is approximately 158 miles around. Yesterday, the fire continued to spread actively, particularly through areas impacted by the 2020 Mangum Fire, where invasive cheatgrass is fueling rapid movement. The west side of the fire is holding well near White Sage and is now transitioning into suppression repair work to mitigate impacts from firefighting efforts.

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Registration has opened for 2nd annual Northern Arizona Anti-Hunger Summit to be held on Sept. 4.

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This summit is a collaborative platform to:

· Share innovative approaches to addressing food insecurity

· Learn from local leaders, policy experts, and those with lived experience

· Strengthen partnerships across Northern Arizona’s food systems

· Mobilize for sustainable solutions to end hunger in our communities

Whether you’re engaged in direct service, advocacy, education, or policy, your voice is essential. Together, we can shape a more equitable and food-secure future for all.

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Highway 89A businesses open from Bitter Springs to Cliff Dwellers

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COCONINO COUNTY — The White Sage Fire has closed portions of 89A in the Vermillion Cliffs area. The portion of the road from Bitter Springs to Cliff Dwellers remains open and the businesses in that corridor are open as well.

Presently, there is a message board on northbound Hwy 89A at milepost 524 that says the road closure is 24 miles ahead. A second message board at Marble Canyon says the closure is 10 miles ahead.

If travelling, please be aware of message boards and recognize that situations can change rapidly.  

For road closure updates visit az511.com

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Tusayan Stands Ready To Assist North Rim As Fire Destroys Grand Canyon Lodge And Cabins South Rim of Grand Canyon Is Not Impacted By Fire

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TUSAYAN — Tusayan Mayor Clarinda Vail says Tusayan stands ready to assist the North Rim communities as they continue to deal with the devastation of the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The fire has destroyed 50 to 80 structures including the Grand Canyon Lodge.

The fire, which has burned more than 5,700 acres on the North Rim, does not impact the South Rim or its hotels or other services.

“We want our North Rim neighbors to know that we stand ready to help and assist as needed. The devastation is heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to all impacted by the fire and all that love the North Rim. We pray for the safety of the firefighters still battling the flames. Due to some media confusion we want to remind visitors with plans to visit the South Rim they can do so safely and that we welcome those North Rim visitors forced to change their plans to come to the South Rim and Tusayan.”

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White Sage Fire Daily Update – July 14, 2025

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Highlights

Yesterday, numerous aerial firefighting resources, including Very Large Air Tankers (VLATs) and Single Engine Airtankers (SEATs), dropped 179,597 gallons of retardant along the southern and northern perimeter. These efforts provided critical support to firefighters on the ground, by slowing fire spread. On the west side of the fire, near the point of origin, the line is holding well, and crews are actively mopping up and securing the perimeter. Multiple hand crews on the southern flank worked late into the night to continue building and reinforcing containment line.

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Sedona Arts Center — Art Classes and Workshops at SAC

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Hands-On Hand Building
with Ben Roti
July 28-September 1, 2025 – Mondays 12-3pm

In this fun and creative class, suitable for both beginners and experienced ceramicists, you’ll learn a variety of hand-building techniques and explore your personal artistic vision in a welcoming, hands-on environment.

What You’ll Experience:

Foundational Techniques: Learn essential hand-building methods such as slab construction, coil building, and pinch pots, to create functional and decorative pieces.
Creative Projects: Each class includes demonstrations and hands-on practice in crafting items like bowls, mugs, vases, platters, and lidded boxes, plus optional advanced projects for experienced students.
Surface Design and Glazing: Explore texturing, stamping, slip decoration, and glazing techniques to finish your creations.

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Northern Arizona groups planning to join ‘Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action on July 17

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By Indivisible 

In one week, on July 17, people all across the country will gather together in honor of the late Rep. John Lewis to participate in the Good Trouble Lives On National Day of Action.

With MAGA Republicans continuing their ghoulish campaigns to terrorize communities, crush dissent, and tear families apart, it’s more important than ever that we stand up, speak out, and make some good trouble. 

What’s good trouble?

Coined by civil rights leader Congressman John Lewis, “good trouble” means coming together to take non-violent action to challenge injustice and create meaningful change. That could look like a candlelight vigil, a community event, a rally, or any other creative way you can think of to stand up and remind the world that we will continue to fight back against this authoritarian regime.

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State awards City of Flagstaff $4M for regional wildland fire training facility

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FLAGSTAFF — The state of Arizona has allocated $4M to the City of Flagstaff in its FY2026 budget for the construction of a regional wildland fire training facility. Local fire departments across northern Arizona are the front line of defense against wildfire and the construction of this facility will increase firefighter safety and improve wildfire response.

The construction of a permanent wildland fire training facility in Flagstaff will serve as the operational base for the Flagstaff Fire Department’s Wildfire Management Division, providing year-round high-quality and scenario-based training opportunities for local and regional fire personnel. The facility will also enhance coordination among municipal, state, and federal firefighting agencies. The City of Flagstaff has dedicated $650K for the design of the facility and the $4M provided by the state will be used for construction.

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Grand Canyon National Park temporarily closes North Rim due to White Sage Fire

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GRAND CANYON — Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park has temporarily closed the North Rim until further notice due to the White Sage Fire near Jacob Lake, Ariz. The White Sage Fire is located on BLM lands and is not currently burning within Grand Canyon National Park.

Due to the fire’s progression toward Jacob Lake, which is now under evacuation orders, all visitors on the North Rim are required to evacuate immediately. State Route 89A to Fredonia is closed. State Route 89A east toward Lees Ferry and Page remains open to traffic towards Lees Ferry. North Rim day use is also closed until further notice.

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2025–2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Coconino County is now available for review

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COCONINO COUNTY — The 2025–2026 Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) for Coconino County is now available for review and highlights the ongoing efforts of the CHIP Action Teams focused on Transportation, Housing, Behavioral Health, and Food and Nutritional Security.

The updated plan is attached and available online at https://www.coconino.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/68572

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: July 7-11, 2025

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Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim

The Dragon Bravo Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, continues to show moderate fire activity as it burns in a remote area south of the Basin near the W1 Road. Sparked by lightning on July 4, the fire has grown steadily over the past few days and is currently estimated at approximately 120 acres.

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LULAC hails Federal Court Victory preserving Birthright Citizenship in the United States

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) (July 10) celebrates a landmark decision by U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante of New Hampshire, who issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration’s executive order seeking to strip automatic birthright citizenship from children born in the United States to undocumented parents. This decision marks a crucial victory for members of LULAC, the first organization to file a lawsuit challenging the administration’s attempt to undermine one of the most fundamental rights enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.

“This ruling is a powerful affirmation that the rights granted under the 14th Amendment are not up for debate or political manipulation,” said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. “From the very beginning, LULAC has been the voice standing between injustice and the rights of those born on American soil. We will never allow the constitutional promise of citizenship to be erased or rewritten.”

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Pew Research Center — Race & Ethnicity — Birthright citizenship, deportation worries and Trump’s 2024 voter coalition

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Half of U.S. adults say people born in the United States to parents who immigrated illegally should have U.S. citizenship, while 49% say they should not. By contrast, nearly all say people born in the country to U.S.-born parents (95%) or to parents who immigrated legally (94%) should be citizens.

Related: Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship draws more disapproval than approval

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Beulah/University Realignment Project substantially complete. All roadways to open on Tuesday, July 15!

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff, their contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction, along with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), have reached substantial completion of the Beulah/University Realignment Project. With this work complete, all roads and the pedestrian underpass will be open and accessible to all users by the end of Tuesday, July 15. Remain alert as crews complete final clean-up operations throughout the coming weeks. Please be patient as you and your fellow motorists get used to the new roadway configuration and follow the marked signage to get to your destination.

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Early bird tickets now on sale for the 76th Annual Coconino County Fair!

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FLAGSTAFF — Mark your calendars! The 76th Annual Coconino County Fair returns to Fort Tuthill County Park over Labor Day Weekend, August 29 – September 1, and early bird tickets are now officially on sale.

Fairgoers can take advantage of discounted admission and carnival wristbands by purchasing online at www.CoconinoCountyFair.com beginning July 1. Whether you’re going for the rides, the food, the music, or the exhibits, buying early is the best way to save!

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Prairie Dog Die-Off reported in the Townsend Winona area

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) received a report today of a prairie dog die-off in the Townsend Winona area, northeast of Flagstaff.

A sudden die-off of prairie dogs and rodents can be an indicator of plague, an infectious disease that can affect humans and animals. The bacterium that causes plague, Yersinia pestis, is transmitted from the bite of infected fleas or by coming into contact with infected animals. Individuals can also become infected through exposure to sick pets.  

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2024 Grand Canyon Drinking Water Quality Report now available

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Grand Canyon National Park is required to annually distribute a consumer confidence report for the park’s drinking water. The purpose is to allow consumers to make educated decisions regarding any potential health risks pertaining to the quality, treatment, and management of drinking water.

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Sedona Arts Center — Summer Art Classes: Ignite Your Imagination

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Ceramics: Independent Study*
with Ben Roti
July 28-September 1, 2025 – Mondays 3:30-6:30pm

*Designed for experienced ceramicists
This class offers a supportive studio environment for you to explore advanced throwing and hand-building techniques while working on personal projects. (Beginners are welcome in Ben/Lolo/John’s Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday classes or in the Pottery Wheel for Beginners on Saturdays.)

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Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) July — Aug. 2025 E-Newsletter

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NACA accepts & provides services to all ethnic groups and all ages while focusing on whole-family health care. We pride ourselves in focusing on Native American health care, with the whole person in mind. Specialty care referrals are available for all patients. Referrals are also available to Native American patients through the Indian Health Services facilities in Flagstaff and in surrounding areas.

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Coconino County response to EMS service disruption in Fredonia

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County officials are taking swift action following the recent disruption of ground ambulance services in Fredonia and the surrounding communities in the County’s northwest and north-central regions.

The disruption occurred after the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) determined that Kane County, Utah EMS units are not certified or legally authorized to operate within Arizona. 

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City of Flagstaff announces Lee Williams as Water Services Director

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that Lee Williams has been selected as the City’s Water Services Director.

Lee has served for 13 years with the City of Flagstaff in Water Services and was the previous Water Operations Section Director. Prior to this role, he served as an Operations Supervisor and Plant Operator in the public sector, worked as an educator for six years, and worked for four years in private industry.  He has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry & mathematics and is a certified operator in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection. 

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Variety of 4th of July events to be held in Flagstaff, Fredonia, Tuba City, Tusayan and Williams

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Events also planned for Fredonia, Page, Tuba City, Tusayan and Williams

COCONINO COUNTY — Thousands of visitors are expected to crowd into downtown Flagstaff to celebrate the 2025 Annual Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Nackard Pepsi 4th of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2024.

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), see 2024 photos below, are expected to join the Coconino County parade entry as part of the 100-plus float event.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: June 30-July 4, 2025

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Town of Tusayan Hosts July 4th Events on Friday

Employees, friends, and families are invited to join the Town of Tusayan for an Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 4, from 4–10:30 p.m. This free community event, themed “A Community of Unity,” kicks off with a parade at 4 p.m. and highlights Tusayan’s partnerships with Grand Canyon National Park and other local agencies.

Enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks, bike decorating, kids’ games, live music, a cornhole tournament, a Native dance performance, and great auction items. The night will close with a pet-friendly drone light show at dusk.

More information can be found in the attached flyer here.

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Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton announces retirement; City to launch nationwide recruitment

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FLAGSTAFF — This week, Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton announced to the City Council his intention to retire. To guide the transition, the City has engaged Duffy Group to conduct a nationwide, competitive search with opportunities for community input to help identify a city manager aligned with Flagstaff’s values.

Mr. Clifton joined the City of Flagstaff in August 2019 with more than 20 years of executive municipal experience. From the outset, he adopted a community-centered leadership style that emphasized collaboration across City divisions. Under his leadership, the City made significant strides in key areas including public safety, core services, climate resilience, public infrastructure, and economic vitality.

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

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Latest news updates for June 2025

• Republicans Block Gallego Amendment to Stop Budget Bill from Gutting Substance Use Disorder Treatment

• Gallego Statement on War Powers Vote

• Gallego Fights for Tax Equality for Married Couples

• ICYMI: Senators Gallego and Kelly Facilitate the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East

• Gallego Introduces Legislation to Cut Red Tape in Border Agent Hiring Process

• Senators Gallego and Kelly Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East

• Amid Rising Antisemitic Attacks in the U.S., Gallego Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Hate and Strengthen Holocaust Education

• What They Are Saying: Congressional Republicans Plan to Make it Harder to Put Food on the Table

• On Dobbs 3rd Anniversary, Gallego Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Reproductive Freedom

• Gallego Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Homeowners Conserve Water, Save Money

• Gallego, Scott Introduce Checkpoint Act to Strengthen Border Patrol Operations and Combat Fentanyl Trafficking

• Gallego Releases Statement on Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Sites

• MORE…

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

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Latest news updates for June 2025

• WATCH: On Senate Floor, Kelly Opposes Republican Budget to Cut Medicaid and Food Assistance to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks

• Kelly Statement on Supporting War Powers Resolution to Prevent Unauthorized War with Iran

• Kelly, Shaheen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Development of Sustainable Wood Products and Support Forest Products Industry

• Por si te lo perdiste: En “Despierta América”, Kelly destaca cómo las decisiones de Trump en el conflicto en Irán están poniendo al país en peligro

• ICYMI: On ‘Despierta América,’ Kelly Spotlights How Trump’s Decision-Making on Iran is Making Americans Less Safe

• Kelly Leads Resolution Recognizing June 30 as National Asteroid Day

• Kelly, Gallego Announce the Safe Arrival of Arizona Teens Stranded in Israel Amidst Conflict in the Middle East

• Kelly, Hawley, Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity

• Kelly, Stanton: Arizona Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers & Other Middle-Class Workers Will See Higher Costs Under Trump’s Tax and Tariff Plans

• Kelly Backs Legislation to Protect Children on Social Media, Hold Tech Companies Accountable

• Kelly Statement on US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

• ICYMI: In Tucson, Kelly Visits Rincon High School to Highlight How Republican SNAP Cuts Would Harm Arizona Kids and Families

• More …

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Coffee Conversations with F3’s Executive Director on July 3

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It’s been a couple of months since I’ve been able to hold a Coffee Conversation so we have a lot we can talk about on Thursday! Barring illness, these will resume monthly again starting tomorrow.

Here’s your chance to come and engage with F3’s Executive Director at F3’s monthly Coffee Conversation. Share your concerns, questions, and ideas about Flagstaff issues while meeting others who want to get involved with issues in Flagstaff.

The July Coffee Conversation will take place on Thursday, July 3 at Mayan Winds Cafe from 9:00-10:00 am. Mayan Winds is an awesome locally-owned cafe located at 2144 N Fourth St. in Flagstaff.

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City of Flagstaff announces Fourth of July closures

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FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. City Hall offices will reopen Monday, July 7 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on the Fourth of July include:

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Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra — Movement Meets Music — Transform Your Fitness for $99

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At Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, we know the power of music to move the soul. But did you know that physical movement—especially the right kind—can help your body stay strong, pain-free, and mobile as you age?

That’s why FSO is excited to partner with Fitness Collective, a local personal training studio that specializes in helping adults 50+ improve strength, posture, balance, and overall quality of life—even with injuries or limitations.

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Sedona Arts Center — Explore Creativity: Summer art classes & workshops

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Ceramics: Independent Study*
with Ben Roti
July 28-September 1, 2025 – Mondays 3:30-6:30pm

*Designed for experienced ceramicists 
This class offers a supportive studio environment for you to explore advanced throwing and hand-building techniques while working on personal projects. (Beginners are welcome in Ben/Lolo/John’s Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday classes or in the Pottery Wheel for Beginners on Saturdays.)

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Michelle McNulty selected as City of Flagstaff’s Planning and Development Services Director

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that it has selected Michelle McNulty as the City’s new Planning and Development Services Director.

Michelle is a Certified Planner with nearly 20 years of public and private sector experience in land use, transportation planning and community development. She joined the City of Flagstaff in 2022 as the Planning Director and has served as the Interim Community Development Director since March 2025. Prior to coming to Flagstaff, Michelle served as the Planning Director for the Municipality of Anchorage. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Ohio State University and a Master of Arts in Rural Geography from Northern Arizona University.

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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes news updates for June 2025

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Office Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes

Latest news updates for June 2025

• Attorney General Mayes Emphasizes Fight Continues Following Supreme Court Decision in Birthright Citizenship Case

• Attorney General Mayes Urges FDA Protect Babies and Young Children from Toxic and Heavy Metals in Commercial Baby Foods

• Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Against the Trump Administration for Blocking Funds for Electric Vehicle Chargers

• Arizona Attorney General’s Office Health Care Fraud Unit Earns National Award for Excellence in Fighting Fraud and Abuse

• Attorney General Mayes Reminds Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law

• Attorney General Mayes Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Attempts to Terminate Critical Federal Funding for States

• Attorney General Mayes Joins State AGs in Support of Lawsuits Challenging Public Media Funding Cuts

• More …

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Coconino County Board of Supervisors approves budget for Fiscal Year 2026

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COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a budget of $443,009,427 for FY26, which runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

The budget process with the Board of Supervisors began on May 5, with a budget development presentation, followed by department presentations, public input, board discussions, and tentative adoption, culminating on June 24, with the official vote and adoption of a balanced budget.   

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City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts & Sciences — Call to Artists: 2026/27 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition, more news

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The City of Flagstaff seeks proposals for large-scale, three-dimensional (3D) artworks for the 2026/2027 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibition features five sculptures, existing or newly created, that reflect diverse cultural expressions including Indigenous, Black, and Latinx art. Selected artworks can advance essential perspectives and narratives and will invite interaction, conversation, and appreciation.

Application Deadline: August 1, 2025, 5 pm (Arizona Time)

Image: Artist Isaac Caruso pictured with his sculpture Wings of Ancestors. Photo courtesy of the artist.

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Coconino County announces Eric Peterson as new Deputy County Manager

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Manager Andy Bertelsen has appointed Eric Peterson as deputy county manager. This appointment follows Kim Musselman’s retirement announcement. Musselman will retire on Aug. 1 after nearly thirty years at Coconino County.

Peterson will start on July 1. 

“I am excited to introduce our new deputy county manager, Eric Peterson,” Bertelsen said. “Eric is a professional, dedicated public servant. His skills and experience bring balance, breadth and depth to the leadership team and I am confident he will strengthen the organization in this role. It is with great excitement that I announce his return to the Coconino County team.”

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Hutton Ranch Road – Rio de Flag Crossing Project completed

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COCONINO COUNTY — A  project to build a new and improved Rio de Flag crossing culvert at Hutton Ranch Road has been completed.

The $548,000 Hutton Ranch Road – Rio De Flag Culvert Crossing Project will improve transportation in and out of the Hutton Ranch neighborhood when the Rio de Flag is flowing. The project, which broke ground in late March, features a 3×20-foot cast-in-place concrete arch culvert under Hutton Ranch Road at the Rio de Flag crossing along with new fencing, guardrails, water inlet & outlet protection, and a paved surface over the culvert.

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Firefighters to begin work on fuelbreak project to help protect community in Oak Creek Canyon

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SEDONA  — Firefighters will begin a hand thinning fuelbreak project tomorrow around the community of Indian Gardens in Oak Creek Canyon which will complement previous fuels treatments in the area and increase defensible space around public and private land.

This shaded fuelbreak project will help fire managers establish control lines for future fire management decisions and expand the areas between homes and vegetation. In turn, this will help reduce the threat of a wildfire damaging or destroying homes and allow firefighters to safely defend the Indian Gardens community.

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Commander Cathy Allen announces retirement from Coconino County Sheriff’s Office

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The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office announces the retirement of Commander Cathy Allen, effective June 25, 2025, following a distinguished 39-year career in public service and administrative leadership.

Commander Allen began her tenure with the Sheriff’s Office in 1987 as a Financial Management Analyst and steadily advanced to become the Commander of Administrative Services. In this role, she provided oversight to civilian teams in Support Services and Administrative divisions and led major initiatives including grant administration, intergovernmental agreements, contract law enforcement in outlying communities, and budget development. Her leadership contributed to a nearly 200% increase in the civilian workforce, significantly enhancing the department’s operational support functions.

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Kaibab National Forest Stage 1 Fire Restrictions to begin Friday, June 27 on the North Kaibab and Tusayan Ranger Districts

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WILLIAMS — Due to increasing fire danger, Stage 1 Fire and Smoking Restrictions will go into effect beginning 8:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, on the North Kaibab and Tusayan ranger districts.

Under Stage 1 restrictions, the building, maintaining, attending, or using fire, campfire, or stove fire including charcoal and briquettes outside of a permanent metal or concrete fire pit or grate that the Forest Service has installed and maintained at its developed recreation sites is prohibited. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, at a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.

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Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Mountain Line Is on the Move

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With the opening of its Downtown Connection Center (DCC) earlier this month and major service enhancements scheduled to start on July 27, Mountain Line, Flagstaff’s public transit system, is entering a new era.

The two-story, 21,000-square-foot DCC, located on Phoenix Avenue, is now the home of the transit systems’ customer service, administrative, and operations support teams, and streamlines transfers across Mountain Line’s nine fixed routes. Its previous headquarters on Kaspar Drive will continue to handle bus maintenance and storage.

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City of Flagstaff — Beulah Boulevard Roundabout to close for striping operations

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and their contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction, along with the Arizona Department of Transportation, are set to begin striping operations along Milton Road, University Drive, University Avenue (future Fresquez Avenue) and the new roundabout along Beulah Boulevard starting Monday, June 30. On Wednesday, July 2, and Thursday, July 3, the new roundabout along Beulah Boulevard will be fully closed to all traffic to allow crews to perform striping operations. The roundabout will reopen by Friday, July 4.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — F3’s Online Auction Closes This Saturday!

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Help us raise $8,000 from our 30th Anniversary Online Auction. Place your bid online  before the auction closes!

Starting bids are set at 50% of the Value of the Item. There are some great deals here!

This auction contains diverse,and unique items including: special experiences such as  music concerts, guided tours, and interior design consultation; gift baskets for gardening and more; and gift certificates for personal training and doggy day care. Also jewelry, food, and wine.

Find all auction items at: bit.ly/F3Auction4mSJD7c

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The NAU Review — A compassionate approach to healthcare

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Most of us were taught that to be thin is to be healthy—but what if size isn’t the only key to a long, enjoyable life? In light of new scientific evidence that weight-centric approaches to healthcare can be harmful for patients, a few faculty members in NAU’s Department of Health Sciences are integrating weight-inclusive philosophies into their teaching. They hope that by teaching the next generation about a more compassionate approach to healthcare, future Arizonans will live happier, healthier lives.

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Sedona Arts Center — Explore Creativity: Summer art classes & workshops

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Art History Talk–Framing the Self:
A Cultural History of Portraiture
with Brandelyn Andres
August 2, 2025 – 11am-12pm

Through an examination of both self-portraits and depictions of others, this lecture charts the art historical evolution of the genre of portraiture. By examining artists’ intentions, social contexts, and visual choices, we will consider how images of people not only reflect concepts of self but also shape collective understandings of identity, status, and humanity. We can learn much about ourselves as we look into the eyes of others.

Brandelyn Andres is a professor of art history at Yavapai College located in Prescott, Arizona where she teaches courses on art history, art appreciation, two-dimensional design, and popular culture.

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City of Flagstaff flood control project receives national and statewide recognition

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FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff received three awards last month from national and Arizona state organizations for the Schultz Creek Drainage Improvements Project at US Hwy 180. The project, which was completed in Fall 2024, saw the installment of a box culvert under US Hwy 180 and was the last piece of post-wildfire mitigation in the Schultz Creek corridor, an area that received over seven floods in 2022 after the Pipeline Fire. The full suite of projects has completely mitigated the post-wildfire flash flood threats in the impacted watershed, protecting over 200 homes, an elementary school, and critical facilities.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Removing Chemical Contaminants from Wastewater with Biochar

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The Flagstaff Water Group (FWG), composed of five local scientists deeply concerned about removing hazardous contaminants from Flagstaff’s reclaimed wastewater, is presenting information about how biochar can be used to remove chemical contaminants.

This presentation and discussion will take place this Wednesday June 25, at 7:00 pm at the Market of Dreams (2136 N. 4th Street). This event is free and open to the public.

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