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Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — What’s the State of AZ’s Bioscience Sectors?

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2026 • Comments Off

We hope you’ll join us virtually for an opportunity to find out the state of the bioscience sector in Arizona during the annual Arizona Bioscience Roadmap progress report from the Flinn Foundation.
The online presentation will take place from 12 – 1 pm on Wednesday, April 8th. It will come just seven months after the launch of the state’s new long-range strategic plan to guide bio innovation and impact through 2030. You can register to attend HERE.

The report will examine the state of bioscience from two perspectives:

The NAU Review — Turning waste into soil

by Community Contributor • March 26, 2026 • Comments Off

Red wigglers are quietly burrowing through yesterday’s leftovers, turning scraps into something richer than waste. Learn how NAU is benefiting from vermicomposting, reducing landfill waste and helping the environment in an efficient, odor-free and space-friendly way.

Sedona Arts Center — check out these classes and workshops at SAC!

by Community Contributor • March 25, 2026 • Comments Off

At Sedona Arts Center, creativity is meant to be experienced. Our classes and workshops — from iPhoneography and oil painting to sculpting, stained glass, ceramics, and pottery for teens and beginners — are designed to be welcoming, hands-on, and inspiring. Whether you’re exploring something new or building on existing skills, you’ll learn from working artists in a supportive environment that values curiosity, craft, and creative joy — all in the heart of Sedona.

Grand Canyon National Park announces 2026 North Rim Summer season access

by Community Contributor • March 25, 2026 • Comments Off

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Grand Canyon National Park will welcome visitors back to the North Rim for the 2026 summer season beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026.

All paved roadways within the park will reopen, including Highway 67, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial Roads. These scenic drives provide access to many of the North Rim’s iconic viewpoints, including Point Imperial, Cape Royal, Roosevelt Point, Walhalla Overlook, and Angels Window. Vehicles over 22 feet in total length are not permitted on the Cape Royal and Point Imperial Roads due to tight turns, limited parking, and narrow roadway conditions.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Action Alert — Data Centers

by Community Contributor • March 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Action Alert

F3 encourages you to submit your written comments to the Planning and Zoning Commission at CDPandZCommission@flagstaffaz.gov or make verbal comments in person to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their meeting starting at 4:00 on Wednesday, March 25 at the City Hall Council Chambers. More information and F3’s position are detailed below.

Data Centers

City staff recently identified that Flagstaff currently doesn’t have the regulatory framework to address land use by data centers should such a request be received in the future. The City of Flagstaff has not received any requests for data centers to date.

The NAU Review — Happy Health Careers Week

by Community Contributor • March 24, 2026 • Comments Off

Every spring, Health Careers Week at the College of Health and Human Services lets students explore the multitude of health degrees NAU offers—and the many roads they lead to. In celebration of Health Careers Week, four inspiring CHHS alumni shared what they wanted to be when they grew up and how those interests evolved into unique, high-impact careers in the health sector thanks to NAU.

Coconino County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council celebrates graduation of Citizen’s Academy!

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2026 • Comments Off

This program offers members of the community the chance to learn more about the criminal justice system by engaging with judges, the Clerk of the Courts, adult probation officers and Flagstaff City officials.

Weekly prescribed fire plans modified due to weather

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — This week’s tentative prescribed fire plans have been modified due to unseasonably warm and dry weather.

Several projects located around Flagstaff – including the Flagstaff Urban Interface Mount Elden, Campbell Mesa and Mountainaire projects – have been postponed.

Prescribed fire plans will always be postponed or canceled if current and predicted weather plans do not align with forecasts outlined in the burn plan.

Projects are always listed and updated on InciWeb at inciweb.wildfire.gov.

Planned projects at this time include:

City of Flagstaff channel improvements to begin in a section of Fanning Wash

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Starting in early-April, the City of Flagstaff (City) and their contractor Eagle Mountain Construction will begin channel improvements within a section of Fanning Wash, between Steves Boulevard and Linda Vista Drive (as shown in the map). This work includes the removal of vegetation and trees as needed, as well as slope and channel enhancements to improve channel capacity for this section of the Fanning Wash. This project is part of the “5-year Stormwater Capital Improvements Program” and is scheduled to be complete in summer 2026. This project is the first of three planned improvements in Fanning Wash that, once complete, will mitigate flooding risk in this area. Note that the channel will remain naturalized upon completion of this project.

Denova Collaborative Health opens first Flagstaff Clinic

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Denova Collaborative Health, Arizona’s largest outpatient behavioral health provider, is expanding access to behavioral health and primary care services in Northern Arizona with the opening of a new clinic in Flagstaff. The clinic, located at 555 W. Forest Meadows St., Suite 18, is already open to patients and will soon celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

The new 1,818-square-foot clinic offers both in-person and virtual care, providing psychiatric services, therapy and primary care in a coordinated setting designed to improve access to timely healthcare for residents of Flagstaff and surrounding communities.

Deadline is March 27 to be part of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel 100th Anniversary Celebration ‘Centennial Magazine’

by Community Contributor • March 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Guadalupe are seeking advertising sponsors for 100th Anniversary Celebration keepsake “Centennial Magazine” to be produced by the Arizona Daily Sun.

The celebration, to be held beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at the chapel, 224 Kendrick Ave., Flagstaff, supports the preservation of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel.

Discover Flagstaff — Your Weekend Plans are Here!

by Community Contributor • March 20, 2026 • Comments Off

Friday, March 20
Arvel Bird with Wild World Fiddle
Charly’s Pub & Grill

A unique Celtic Fusion concert featuring Arvel Bird and Wild World Irish Fiddle, blending soaring Native and Scottish-inspired violin with Irish and Latin-rooted fiddle and guitar in a high-energy, rhythm-driven live experience.
7 p.m.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 16-20, 2026

by Community Contributor • March 20, 2026 • Comments Off

Inner Canyon Update: Week of March 16

This week, an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through Sunday below 4,000 feet, including Phantom Ranch. Visitors are advised to avoid strenuous hiking during the hottest part of the day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), and to drink plenty of water and eat regularly.

As of Thursday morning, drinking water is now ON at 1½-Mile and 3-Mile Resthouses along the Bright Angel Trail. Many thanks to the Water Utilities team for their hard work in restoring these critical water sources during extreme conditions. You can find the latest updates on water availability across the rim and inner canyon on the park’s Key Hiking Messages webpage.

Coconino County — Grand Canyon Region Long-Term Recovery Plan for Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires completed

by Community Contributor • March 20, 2026 • Comments Off

Following the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires, which devastated more than 200,000 acres on the Kaibab Plateau, Coconino County hired AC Disaster Consulting to develop a long-term recovery plan for small businesses, community stakeholders and residents impacted. The process included nine public listening sessions held across Coconino County in December and a community survey that helped shape the final plan.

Downtown Flagstaff Library window replacement project to begin March 23

by Community Contributor • March 20, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Downtown Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library window replacement project is set to begin on March 23. Interruptions to library operations will be kept as minimal as possible and the library will remain open during construction.

There may be changes to some scheduled programs while the community room, youth services, and adult services areas are under construction. For those who are sensitive to dust or noise, the East Flagstaff Community Library will remain open during this time and holds from the Downtown location can be sent there for pick up.

City of Flagstaff — Regional Plan election Info & upcoming chats

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2026 • Comments Off

Registered voters in the City of Flagstaff will be asked to vote on whether to ratify or not ratify the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045 in a special election held on May 19, 2026. The special election will be a vote-by-mail only election. There will be no polling places on election day.

Did your household receive this card in the mail? If so, a member of your household is registered to vote in the May special election.

The NAU Review — CHHS goes to Malawi and Peru + won’t you be my neighbor?

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2026 • Comments Off

Connecting the classroom to the field

Students in the NAU Global Health Field School program traveled to Peru and Malawi to put their coursework to use real-world settings and work on public health interventions aimed at addressing health disparities in underserved communities. The goal was to provide an immersive academic program that prepares students to understand global health systems and connect with patients in unfamiliar environments

Prescribed burns planned across Coconino NF next week

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — With favorable predicted weather conditions, the Coconino National Forest is planning to conduct several prescribed burns next week in areas around Flagstaff to reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

The following prescribed burns are pending approval and as weather conditions allow:

Sedona Arts Center — Check out these classes and workshops at SAC!

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2026 • Comments Off

The NAU Review — You decide who survives

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2026 • Comments Off

The year is 3035, and humanity has been given one last chance to start anew on one of Jupiter’s moons. Champions from different disciplines will argue that their area of study is the most indispensable for Europa’s new civilization. You choose who survives. The Great Survival Debate is back at NAU, bringing together knowledge, craft and talent for a night of fun and mischief.

Theatrikos Theater Co. — TheatriKids and Stage Buddies Bring Seussical Jr. to the Stage (this coming) Weekend, more news, events

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2026 • Comments Off

Next weekend, the stage will come alive with imagination, music, and the joyful energy of young performers as Theatrikos Theatre Company’s Education Department presents its newest TheatriKids and Stage Buddies production, Seussical Jr.

This year’s production will be performed at Coconino High School, marking an exciting partnership between Theatrikos and the school. The collaboration provides young performers the opportunity to perform on a larger stage while strengthening the connection between local arts organizations and the educational community.

Flagstaff Communiversity — (Starting March 31) Moving Into the Future with our Eyes Open

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2026 • Comments Off

Reading-action Group: Mass Surveillance & Data Collection
Starts March 31st

Reading-action Group: Octavia Butler’s
Parable of the Sower
“The book everyone should read now…”
Starts April 4th

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 9-13, 2026

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2026 • Comments Off

100 Years of Interpretation at Grand Canyon National Park On March 6, 1926, the first issue of Grand Canyon Nature Notes was published, marking the beginning of NPS interpretation at Grand Canyon National Park. The bulletin was created by…

Sedona Arts Center — LAST CHANCE to sign up for these March Workshops and Classes!

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2026 • Comments Off

Art Classes and Workshops
at Sedona Arts Center …and Online!

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Seasonal Stewardship, Trails Challenge, & Fair News. See What’s New!

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2026 • Comments Off

2026 Ramada Reservations
for the Summer Season

Ramada reservations for the 2026 summer season began on March 2. Ramadas are great for your events like school graduations, birthday parties, and celebrations of life.

Reserve online.

Kaibab National Forest plans prescribed fire this spring on North Kaibab Ranger District

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2026 • Comments Off

FREDONIA — The Kaibab National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations on the North Kaibab Ranger District as early as March 17, 2026, pending all required approvals. The four possible units, totaling 6,136-acres, are in the Jacob Lake vicinity and north of U.S. Route 89A, east of Forest Road 248 and west of Forest Road 487. Fire managers will look for opportunities to implement this burn from March 17 to May 15, as weather conditions allow. A broadcast burn is when fire is applied across a defined area or boundary to reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. This is a maintenance burn, which refers to a low to moderate intensity prescribed fire conducted to keep surface fuels reduced and continue to build a fire resilient ecosystem.

Sedona Arts Center — Check out these classes and workshops at SAC!

by Community Contributor • March 12, 2026 • Comments Off

Fabulous Friday & Florals
with Elizabeth St Hillaire
April 14–16, 2026, Tuesday — Thursday

Be inspired by beloved Mexican painter Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón aka Frida! You do NOT need to know how to draw faces, I will teach you a photographic transfer technique that works like magic in order to start with a good proportional likeness.

Greater Flagstaff Community Wildfire Protection Plan undergoing update

by Community Contributor • March 9, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and its partners have launched a process to update the Greater Flagstaff Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The City received a grant in 2025 to update the Plan and hired SWCA Environmental Consultants to lead the update. The primary goal of this effort is to develop an actionable plan that communities can use to feel empowered in protecting themselves, their loved ones, and their property.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Flagstaff proposes changes to zoning code for Data Centers

by Community Contributor • March 9, 2026 • Comments Off

Data centers house the computer servers that run our increasingly digitized world. These centers can be stand alone facilities or portions of a building used to house computer systems, servers, networking equipment, and other infrastructure used for the storage, processing, management, or distribution of digital data. The construction of data centers is on the rise across the US.

The City of Flagstaff will be discussing proposed changes to the zoning code for data centers starting this week. The first meeting will be a work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00. This meeting will be the start of a discussion and the city would like to hear from the public as well as commissioners.

Flagstaff Festival of Science — Last Chance to Apply for the Program Manager position!

by Community Contributor • March 9, 2026 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Festival of Science is still accepting applications until Monday at midnight.

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all programmatic components of the Flagstaff Festival of Science’s annual 10-day science festival and related initiatives. …

This opportunity closes March 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Grand Canyon National Park seeks input on North Rim water system 

by Community Contributor • March 9, 2026 • Comments Off

GRAND CANYON — The National Park Service is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment and a programmatic agreement for water system improvements at Grand Canyon National Park. The improvements are part of a proposed Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund project called Rehabilitate the North Rim and Roaring Springs Utility Systems.

The work would create a more reliable water system to meet supply needs at the North Rim and within the inner canyon between Supai Tunnel and Cottonwood Campground for a projected lifespan of up to 75 years. The existing North Rim water system is past its design life.

Proposed improvements include:

Discover Flagstaff — Call of the Colorado Plateau at the Museum of Northern Arizona, more events

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2026 • Comments Off

Thursday-Wednesday, March 5-11
Call of the Colorado Plateau
Museum of Northern Arizona

Explore the profound impact of nature on the human spirit in this multisensory exhibition. 10 am.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 2-6, 2026

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2026 • Comments Off

New Podcast Episode Highlights North Kaibab Trail Recovery and the Work Ahead

A new podcast episode of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show was released this week featuring Trails Supervisor Adam Gibson, offering an in-depth look at the condition of the North Kaibab Trail following the Dragon Bravo Fire and outlining what recovery efforts may look like through 2026 and beyond.

March at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2026 • Comments Off

March is a wonderful time to reconnect with the Colorado Plateau, and I invite you to visit the Museum to experience two of our latest exhibitions.

Call of the Colorado Plateau summons us to slow down and engage all our senses through art, sound, and scent. The exhibit shares the stories of writers, artists, and explorers who have been shaped by this expansive, remarkable landscape and ultimately invites us back outdoors to see the land not as a backdrop, but as a living presence.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Save the Date! Annual Meeting on April 30th

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2026 • Comments Off

Please join United Way of Northern Arizona on Thursday, April 30th as we celebrate a year of impact and achievement and the many things we have done – together – to ensure that all can thrive in Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties.

This past year saw the 20th anniversary of KinderCamp™ and a major expansion of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. It marked the launch of a teen center for the northeast and a region-wide youth leadership summit.

Coconino County Building Code adoption open house

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Every six years the Coconino County Community Development Department in partnership with the Building Safety Advisory Board (BSAB) leads the process of adopting new and updated building codes.

It is important to update building codes to address emerging safety risks, improve energy efficiency, incorporate new material and technology and to maintain a high Insurance Services Office rating.

Sign up for an art class or workshop at SAC today!

by Community Contributor • March 5, 2026 • Comments Off

Art Classes and Workshops
at Sedona Arts Center …and Online!

Flagstaff City Council supports defined protocols for interactions with federal agencies

by Community Contributor • March 4, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — During the March 3 meeting, the Flagstaff City Council received information about protocols to be utilized during interactions with federal agencies. These protocols include a directive on the use of City property by outside agencies, a notice to guide City employees if federal law enforcement personnel visit a City workplace, and a form for members of the community to report concerns. Staff also reiterated that the Flagstaff Police Department does not enforce federal immigration laws but also cannot interfere with or prevent lawful federal activities.

Roadwork to begin on Butler Ave and Lone Tree Road as part of Lonetree Overpass Project

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and its contractor, Ames Construction, will begin the next phase of the Lone Tree Overpass project on Monday, March 2. The project area is Butler Ave. between O’Leary St. and Lumber St. and Lone Tree Rd. between Butler Ave. and Sawmill Rd. The work entails roadway reconstruction, installation of water line, sanitary sewer, and storm drains, improvements to concrete curb and gutters, sidewalks, and driveways, and re-alignment to add bike lanes and multi-use travel paths. The work is expected to be completed in December 2026.

Discover Flagstaff — Your Weekend Plans are Here!

by Community Contributor • February 27, 2026 • Comments Off

Friday-Sunday, Feb. 28-March 1

The Dumbwaiter and Los Vendidos

The Studio Theater

The one act play highlights the use of fear and a sense of unease to create humor. Various times.

Learn More

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: February 23-27, 2026

by Community Contributor • February 26, 2026 • Comments Off

Spring Operational Changes Begin March 1

As spring break approaches, visitors and park residents should be prepared for long lines and full parking lots. Traffic congestion at the South Entrance Station is heaviest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Parking lots near the Grand Canyon Visitor Center will begin to fill by noon. The South Entrance webcam (updated every five minutes) continues to be a great way to monitor traffic.

Sign up for an art class or workshop at Sedona Art Center today!

by Community Contributor • February 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Art Classes and Workshops
at Sedona Arts Center …and Online!
At Sedona Arts Center, creativity is meant to be experienced. Our classes and workshops — from iPhoneography and oil painting to sculpting, stained glass, ceramics, and pottery for teens and beginners — are designed to be welcoming, hands-on, and inspiring. Whether you’re exploring something new or building on existing skills, you’ll learn from working artists in a supportive environment that values curiosity, craft, and creative joy — all in the heart of Sedona.

2026 Summer Camps open for enrollment!

by Community Contributor • February 25, 2026 • Comments Off

Get ready to set the stage for an unforgettable summer! Theatrikos Education is thrilled to announce our 2026 Summer Camp season, a vibrant lineup designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and foster lifelong friendships. From the magic of fairytale storytelling and the high energy of Broadway hits to the technical artistry of makeup and puppetry, there is a spotlight waiting for every young performer in Flagstaff. Whether your student is a seasoned regular or stepping onto the stage for the first time, join us for a season of growth, collaboration, and theatrical wonder!

The NAU Review — The intersection of art and science

by Community Contributor • February 24, 2026 • Comments Off

Shaping the world one sound at a time

Jordan Strohmeyer is exploring how audio shapes our world. Through the Lumberjacks Thrive Externship program, he has made connections and gained an inside look at what the industry he wants to explore after graduation is like, finding inspiration at the intersection of art and science.

Mary Goodman named Flagstaff Deputy City Manager

by Community Contributor • February 24, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Mary Goodman has been selected to serve as the new Flagstaff Deputy City Manager and will begin in the role effective April 27. Her appointment follows an open and highly competitive recruitment process that attracted more than 180 applicants. Mary will assume the position previously held by Joanne Keene, who became City Manager in November 2025.

Water conservation measures implemented on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

by Community Contributor • February 24, 2026 • Comments Off

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park is implementing water conservation measures on the South Rim following a power outage that impacted the SCADA system at the Havasupai Gardens pumphouse. As a result, water is currently unable to be pumped to the South Rim.

All park residents and visitors are required to conserve and reduce water usage wherever possible in homes, hotel rooms and campgrounds.

Water conservation measures include:

Coconino National Forest announces seasonal hiring for upcoming recreation season

by Community Contributor • February 23, 2026 • Comments Off

“Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for visitors,” said Coconino National Forest Supervisor Aaron Mayville. “These positions offer meaningful work, hands-on experience and the chance to support public lands close to home.”

City of Flagstaff Public Works Director Scott Overton receives leadership credential

by Community Contributor • February 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff Public Works Director Scott Overton recently graduated from the Arizona City/County Management Association (ACMA) Management Academy. The Academy is a statewide program offered by ACMA that provides intensive leadership and management training within the context of local government to help build the leadership development pipeline. The program is 10-months long and includes topics of study such as stakeholder relationship management, legal frameworks, municipal budgets, workforce planning, and communications.

Supporting a local cultural treasure — Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • February 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Community members and organizations are being asked to rally to support local cultural icon — Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff.

The organization has launched a fundraising campaign after it reported it may lose more than $13,000 in funds due to the bankruptcy of the Oakland-based fundraising platform Flipcause Inc.

“Storms don’t break real teams. They reveal them,” the Ballet Folklorico reported on its Facebook page.

“We want to be real with you all about where we are right now.”

Flipcause has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with more than 3,000 nonprofit organizations owed more than $29 million.

Also see:

• State of California Dept. of Justice — Funds Being Held by Flipcause? You Are Not Alone: Attorney General Bonta Announces Guidance for Affected Nonprofit Organizations
• Oakland Voices — Flipcause files bankruptcy, owing $29 million to nonprofits across country