Category: Commentary

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

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

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

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

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

by Community Contributor • June 6, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

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

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

by Community Contributor • June 5, 2025 • Comments Off

Ongoing Power Outage on North Rim

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

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

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

How are you using GenAI?

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

June at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

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

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

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

City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts & Sciences news and opportunities

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

by Community Contributor • May 28, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

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

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

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

Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) May-June E-Newsletter

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

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.

Sedona Arts Center — May News

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

You may have heard the news about National Endowment for the Arts grants and grant programs being terminated by DOGE recently.

While Sedona Arts Center has not been directly impacted by the current NEA grant terminations, we would be impacted by the elimination of the National Endowment for the Arts through our annual grant from the AZ Commission on the Arts. The entire field of arts and culture would be significantly impacted by this loss – be it research to the field, the millions of lives improved through participation in the arts, or the millions of jobs and the economic impact the arts have on America’s bottom line. The NEA’s funding is critical to us, but they provide our field so much more.

Coconino County seeks public input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — The frequency and severity of disasters continue to rise across the country. To prepare for, and reduce these risks, Coconino County is updating our Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP).

The purpose of this plan is to evaluate the risk posed to the community by natural and man-made hazards and to identify actions that can reduce or eliminate those risks. This update is a joint project between Coconino County, the cities and towns of Flagstaff, Fredonia, Williams, Tusayan, and Page, as well as Northern Arizona University.

The NAU Review — Are you prepared in case of a wildfire? + learn what the Arctic might look like in the future

by Community Contributor • May 21, 2025 • Comments Off

Where to turn for help in the wake of a wildfire

With wildfires affecting communities throughout Arizona, residents need clear guidance and actionable steps to recover. NAU experts helped create a guide for individuals and communities navegating the aftermath of these devastating events.
Read the story

National Park Service — 2025 South Rim Firewise Cleanup Begins!

by Community Contributor • May 12, 2025 • Comments Off

We need your help in preventing wildfire severity! The 2025 Firewise Residential
Cleanup Weekend will occur now through May 25.
Please pile all pine needles and woody debris along your residential road in an
area accessible to vehicles for the crew to pick up. Park staff will be moving and
hauling debris the week of May 26.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Greater Observatory Mesa Trails Plan at Council This Tuesday

by Community Contributor • May 12, 2025 • Comments Off

The City’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space division is presenting the Greater Observatory Mesa Area Trail Plan to City Council this Tuesday in preparation for a future request to adopt the trail plan for implementation.

According to the Council’s agenda, the meeting will provide the City Council an understanding of the trail plan, and offer the opportunity to provide feedback on the plan in preparation for a future request to adopt the trail plan for implementation by the City via resolution.

Tuesday, May 13 City Council Work Session, starting at 3:00 pm

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of May 5, 2025

by Community Contributor • May 9, 2025 • Comments Off

• Gallego Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight China’s Fentanyl and Human Trafficking

• Gallego, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Efficiency in Federal Housing Programs

• Gallego, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Ensure Fair Share of Energy Assistance, Lowers Costs in Hot Weather States

Grand Canyon National Park — 2025 Wildland Fire Season: Be Ready, Stay Informed, and Know Your Evacuation Plan

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2025 • Comments Off

As we enter wildfire season, this message provides important information for all Grand Canyon National Park residents and staff to help you stay prepared, informed, and ready. It includes seasonal wildfire outlooks, emergency planning guidance, evacuation procedures, and details on a new power shutoff program that may affect the park in 2025. Our unique location in the wildland-urban interface makes us especially vulnerable to wildfires and other emergencies that could require swift evacuation.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council to hold next hybrid meeting on June 4

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) holds its next public in-person meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 at the Grand Canyon Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.

The public can also click the Zoom link below to Join the Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84746979878

Meeting ID: 847 4697 9878 Phone: + 1 (719) 359-4580

CHAC generally holds its first •Wednesday of every month via Zoom. Contact Areina Contreras at acontreras@coconino.az.gov or call 928-679-0886 for more information.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — April 21-25, 2025 — Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 5 in Tusayan

by Community Contributor • May 5, 2025 • Comments Off

On Monday, May 5, the Town of Tusayan will be hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo celebration from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Squire Resort in Tusayan. Mexican food and music will be featured as well as pinatas for kids, a face painter, balloon artist, a dive-in movie and indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a drone light show.

More information can be found in the attached flyer here.

U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) news updates for week of April 28

by Community Contributor • May 2, 2025 • Comments Off

Office of U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego

News updates for week of April 28

Gallego Visits Northern Arizona, Phoenix, to Address Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs, VA Layoffs, and More

City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts & Sciences

by Community Contributor • May 2, 2025 • Comments Off

Help create a welcoming space for all
We value your input! As part of the Downtown Mile Project, the Milton Underpass Project aims to enhance a vital area of Flagstaff with creative, community-centered design. Your feedback is important in helping shape a public art installation that reflects the spirit, culture, and vision of our city. Whether you walk, bike, drive, live or work in the area, your ideas will help create a meaningful and welcoming space for all.

Complete the survey by May 5 and let your voice be part of the design.

May at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • May 2, 2025 • Comments Off

May is a month of growth and renewal—and we’re celebrating both here at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

International Museum Day is May 18 and we welcome everyone to the Museum with free admission all day. Enjoy hands-on activities featuring fossils, pottery, Indigenous games and arts. A heartfelt thank you to APS, our generous partner, for helping make MNA’s free admission days possible.

On May 24, come explore the beauty of the season at the annual Master Gardener Association Plant Sale and Garden Festival in the historic Colton Garden. Then, join us for the opening of our newest exhibit, Shifting Life Zones, which highlights the resilience and challenges of plant life in rapidly changing environments.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Community Impact Luncheon Celebrates Power of Youth Literacy

by Community Contributor • April 30, 2025 • Comments Off

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the United Way of Northern Arizona’s (UWNA) Community Impact Luncheon last week! Your presence, enthusiasm, and generosity were truly inspiring.

At this special gathering, we celebrated the life-changing power of literacy and the many ways your support is helping young readers thrive throughout Northern Arizona.

We also welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors and gave an update on our Annual Campaign.

Large group of protesters at Flagstaff City Hall joins National Day of Action on April 19. With updated related news stories

by Community Contributor • April 24, 2025 • Comments Off

Story/photos courtesy of www.MosaicNAZ.org

FLAGSTAFF — Local residents once again turned out in force during a National Day of Action rally held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Flagstaff City Hall.

With a crowd that easily exceeded 1,000 people, local residents once again assailed the Trump administration with an event that coincided with the anniversary of first shots of the American revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, along with weekend activities designed to recognize Earth Day, which will be officially to be recognized on April 22.

To recognize those events, a number of protestors carried “No to Kings” signs, as well as a variety of climate change banners, signs and Earth Day flags.

The local event was initially promoted by the Coconino County Democratic Party, with additional support from a variety of groups from Indivisible of Northern AZ, 50501, Catch Fire Movement, Women’s March and others.

SEE MORE PHOTOS, VIDEOS AT WWW.MOSAICNAZ.COM

The NAU Review — What to expect at the Undergrad Symposium

by Community Contributor • April 22, 2025 • Comments Off

At NAU, coveted research positions aren’t just for graduate students. Each year, hundreds of undergraduates participate in, and even lead, research projects across dozens of subjects. The NAU and Flagstaff communities can learn all about their groundbreaking findings at the annual Undergrad Symposium, happening April 25. In preparation for the big event, we’re spotlighting a handful of student research projects in zooarchaeology, communication sciences and more.

The NAU Review — Ditch the car and win!

by Community Contributor • April 15, 2025 • Comments Off

Green Transportation Week, a new initiative from the Office of Sustainability, invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate Earth Day by leaving the car at home and finding alternative modes of transportation. Participate in events throughout the week of April 21-25 and win bikes, gift cards and a healthier lifestyle!

Gov. Hobbs Issues Statement on Legislature’s Refusal to Hear Nomination of Arizona Board of Regents Appointee

by Community Contributor • April 11, 2025 • Comments Off

Editor’s note: The following statement was released by the Office of the Gov. Katie Hobbs after the Republican-controlled Arizona Senate refused to confirm Board of Regents appointee Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta, former Coconino County Supervisor and a member of the leadership team of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under President Joseph Biden.

“It is a shame that the (Arizona) Senate refused to hear the nomination of Liz Archuleta, a fiscally conservative and fair-minded public servant and nonprofit leader, to the Arizona Board of Regents. This decision is a loss for higher education in Arizona and an affront to all Arizonans who care about higher education.

“Since I appointed Liz to the Arizona Board of Regents last year, Liz has brought accountability and transparency to the Board when it needed it most. She has helped guide the Board through several important decisions and critical moments, including enhancing financial oversight and accountability, hiring a new university president, managing the University of Arizona’s fiscal recovery, and addressing issues with FAFSA. …”

Arizona Office of Indian Education presents the Tribal Regalia Graduation Toolkit for students and families!

by Community Contributor • April 10, 2025 • Comments Off

Research, recommendations, and resources included!
The Arizona Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education is thrilled to launch the Tribal Regalia Graduation Toolkit for Students and Families! This invaluable resource has been developed through extensive collaboration with Tribal Leaders, State Leaders, community partners, and Indigenous families. It is a heartfelt effort designed to honor and protect Native American graduates during this significant milestone.

Inside this toolkit, you will find:
Arizona laws and other relevant legal protections
Information about tribal regalia and its significance during graduation
Visual examples of tribal regalia worn by community members across the State
A self-advocacy letter template for students and families
Additional resources from the ACLU, Native American Rights Fund, and more!

United Way of Northern Arizona — Time Is Almost Up – Don’t Miss Our Annual Celebration!

by Community Contributor • April 10, 2025 • Comments Off

Join us for an inspiring afternoon at our Community Impact Luncheon & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, April 23rd at the High Country Conference Center.

This is your chance to connect with local leaders, celebrate our community’s impact, and look ahead to what we can achieve together.

Registration closes at noon on Monday, April 14. Secure your spot now!

The NAU Review — A student’s idea is bringing generations together + meet an NAU swimming star from Team USA

by Community Contributor • April 8, 2025 • Comments Off

NAU students and senior citizens don’t have too many opportunities to interact with each other—but Honors College student Emma Patterson is changing that. Inspired by her relationship with her grandparents, Patterson launched a pen pal program connecting NAU students with residents at The Peaks as part of an independent study course. The writing club not only bridges generational gaps but also encourages students to see beyond seniors’ physical and mental limitations.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join us for our next Prevention Council Zoom meeting on April 3 to share your story

by Community Contributor • April 2, 2025 • Comments Off

Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 3. Our meetings provide our Coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.

Scheduled guest presentations include the United Way of Northern Arizona on FUSD’s KinderCamp and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona’s “My Career Advisor” program.

The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

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

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Communications Issue #38: Update on Mill Town Student-focused Housing Development

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2025 • Comments Off

We want to provide you with an update on the proposed Mill Town student-focused housing development that was discussed by City Council on February 4 and March 4. The development will be located across the street from Target on Milton Ave. and will be composed of a commercial development located in front of student-oriented housing. The original plan for Mill Town was approved by Council in 2018 and allowed for over 1000 beds as well as the commercial development.

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection — Seguro Social: CAMBIOS RECIENTES

by Community Contributor • March 28, 2025 • Comments Off

En este programa dialogamos sobre la propuesta de usar otros fondos para En este programa explicaremos los recientes cambios aplicados por la Administración del Seguro Social y qué implicaciones tienen para beneficiarios del programa.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Honoring Women’s History Month

by Community Contributor • March 28, 2025 • Comments Off

…This month has particular resonance for United Way of Northern Arizona because of the outsized role women play in the nonprofit sector.

A recent study by Candid – the organization that profiles nonprofits and rates them by their transparency and efficacy – noted almost 70% of nonprofit employees are women. United Way Worldwide reports that three out of every four local United Ways – including this one – is headed by a woman.

In fact, our small but mighty team at UWNA is entirely made up of women: Christine Pierce, our Campaign and Operations Manager; Kristen Strauss, who joined us just this year as the Manager of Youth Programs & Education Initiatives; and Elaine Hebestreit, our Administrative Assistant.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 24-28, 2025

by Community Contributor • March 27, 2025 • Comments Off

Havasupai Dance Group, Guardians of Grand Canyon performed by Hopi House this morning and will dance at the Visitor Center Plaza at 2 pm today – Thursday, March 27.

The NAU Review — Humans of NAU with Katy Montoya, An easy way to save a life + meet CHHS students and alumni for Health Careers Week

by Community Contributor • March 25, 2025 • Comments Off

The social work professor received the National Association of Social Workers’ Transformational Educator of the Year. Find out what inspired her to become an educator and what this award means to her.

The NAU Review — Making the first year of college an easier one + how to help the planet while at the office

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

Helping students adjust to college life

A program for incoming students wants to make sure they feel at ease during their first year in college by showing them the ropes, helping them make friends and giving them a sense of belonging, all while learning leadership skills and supporting their fellow Lumberjacks.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Thank You to Partners for Successful Literacy Fair at Killip Elementary

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Thanks to the many organizations that made our first Literacy Fair on February 22nd at Killip Elementary School such an amazing success.

The fair brought together families, educators, and numerous community groups to foster a love for reading among young children.

Children enjoyed a morning of engaging literacy games and received free books, while parents participated in workshops designed to enhance youth reading skills. These workshops provided families with valuable tools and strategies to support literacy development at home.

The fair, made possible through a grant from Read On Arizona, is a vital part of United Way of Northern Arizona’s efforts to promote early childhood and youth development by fostering a culture of literacy.

Storytime sessions were a highlight of the fair, featuring Coco the Comet, Coconino Community College’s mascot, and a special visit from the Tooth Fairy.

March at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

At the Museum of Northern Arizona, we are constantly evolving—just like the world around us. Our latest exhibit, Collecting in a Changing World, showcases more recent MNA acquisitions that reflect the dynamic intersection of art, culture, and science across the Colorado Plateau. From powerful works by Indigenous artists to pandemic-era artifacts, creations inspired by popular culture, and specimens from the natural world, this exhibition reveals how change, creativity, and resilience shape communities.

We invite you to explore these incredible additions and see how MNA’s collections continue to grow with the times.

And for families looking for learning and fun this Spring Break, join us March 10–14 for hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and exploration. Whether engaging with science, art, or the wonders of nature, there’s something for every young mind to discover at the Museum!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum this month.

Flagstaff Festival of Science announces ‘Harvesting Knowledge’ in 2025!

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

To kick things off, we are thrilled to welcome Mariah Gladstone, an expert in Indigenous food systems, as our featured keynote speaker. Gladstone, who is Piikuni (Blackfeet) and Tsalagi (Cherokee), holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Columbia University and is a nationally recognized advocate for food sovereignty and sustainability.

Gladstone will deliver the W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, at Northern Arizona University’s Audrey Auditorium. In her talk, “Indigenous Food Systems Science: Time-Tested Sustainability, Nutrition, and Ecology,” Gladstone will discuss centuries-old sustainability practices, nutrition and ecology.

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Connecting with Site Selectors

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Later this month, Winslow Economic Development Director Jack Fitchett and I will attend the annual conference of the Site Selector Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants.

The influence of site selectors is becoming more critical as companies navigate complex factors from local and state regulations, available talent pools, zoning considerations, and more in the decision-making process.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 3-7, 2025

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2025 • Comments Off

Stay Informed with NPS Everbridge Alerts

Grand Canyon NPS Everbridge alerts are a great way to receive real-time updates about power outages, road closures, weather-related events, and other emergency situations. This free service ensures that you will stay informed when it matters most.

You can decide how you would like to receive notifications, whether this is through text, email, or by phone call. Sign up by following this link.

The NAU Review — Meet NAU’s long-haul staffers! Plus, hidden Holocaust history, Women’s History Month + one rad class

by Community Contributor • March 4, 2025 • Comments Off

A different kind of book report

When words fail, how do you express your thoughts and feelings? That’s a question Carla Wilson, an assistant teaching professor of women’s and gender studies, set out to answer with the Radical Sketchbook Project. Inspired by a similar project founded 20 years ago in New York City, Wilson’s class asks students to take what they’re learning and experiencing and communicate it in a creative way. Wilson said sending messages via sketchbook, rather than words, is a unique way to start conversations on complex issues.

Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 — Thank you for participating in the 60-day public review!, upcoming meetings

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Over 2,000 comments were submitted during the 60-day public review, which occurred from October 20, 2024 to December 19, 2024. It was wonderful to see how many people dedicated their time to reading the plan and providing feedback. We have read every comment and we are working on revisions to the draft.

Museum of Northern Arizona conducting annual survey of museum-goers

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

We at the Museum of Northern Arizona care deeply about creating a meaningful experience for you, our community, and our visitors.

But we need your help. We want to better understand our visitors’ different needs and values so we can best serve you. Museums (like ours!) strive to encourage and expand learning while also addressing the challenges facing our society, and we need to hear your thoughts.

To do this, we are participating in a national survey of museum-goers sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. This survey provides data from our visitors and visitors to museums nationwide, helping us be more effective in the coming months and in the communities we serve.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) to present Coffee with F3’s Executive Director on March 5

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2025 • Comments Off

Come join the lively ‘Coffee with the Executive Director’ gatherings on the first Wednesday of every month. Tell me about your concerns, ask me questions, and I’ll update you on the issues on which I’m working.

Join me tomorrow, March 5, from 9:00-10:00 am at Mayan Winds Coffee Emporium, 2144 N. 4th Street located in the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center behind Fratelli’s Pizza.

This month I have updates on the next steps for Regional Land Use Plan among other issues.

City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences — News & Opportunities

by Community Contributor • February 25, 2025 • Comments Off

View this email in your browser Share your Southside memories Are you a current or former Southside resident, or someone with a strong connection to the neighborhood? We want to hear from you! A new large-scale sculpture entitled Rustle, will…

The NAU Review — Meet the influencers of the Cretaceous Era + making an impact at Meteor Crater

by Community Contributor • February 18, 2025 • Comments Off

The original Cretaceous influencer

Just how much did dinosaurs 65 million years ago affect the Earth as we know it? A lot, and NAU researchers just discovered one more way. New research led by ecoinformatics professor Chris Doughty shows that the evolution of fruit—and the evolution of fruit-eating primates, the early ancestors of humans—was influenced by the “ecosystem engineering” of large sauropods.

United Way of Northern Arizona — $171,632 – The Magic Number to Change Lives

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2025 • Comments Off

Maximize your impact by supporting us today with an Arizona Charitable Tax Credit-designated donation. You can give up to $470 as a single filer or $938 as a married couple filing jointly by April 15 and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for the 2024 tax year. (Use QCO Code 20726 on your AZ Form 321 when filing your state income taxes.)

When you give, you have the security of knowing that your donation is combined with others so that we can give meaningful support to proven programs that make an impact in Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties.

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2025 • Comments Off

LATEST ANALYSIS Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Optics-Driven Shift in Immigration DetentionPresident Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration detention at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba to house up to 30,000 people. Since then, U.S. Immigration & and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has transferred at least two flights of migrants from the United States to its detention facility there. Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright CitizenshipOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent as it sought to abolish the United States’ longstanding policy of unrestricted birthplace-based citizenship. FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Last week, people in states across the country held protests in support of immigrants. From California to Georgia and Illinois to Texas, thousands rallied to fight back against mass deportation, ICE arrests, and the use of Guantanamo Bay as a detention center.

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — The Impact of Forestry on Our Safety – and Our Economy

by Community Contributor • February 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Northern Arizona’s rich, dense forests are among the many reasons why people love to live and work in our region. But the beauty and recreational opportunities of these endless acres of green come with a risk in an area that is known for its dry and often windy conditions – the threat of wildfire.

Numerous entities are dedicated to reducing that risk. Northern Arizona University’s School of Forestry specifically offers a BS in Applied Wildland Fire Science; APS has a dedicated Forestry and Wildfire Mitigation team; and the 4FRI project continues to use thinning and prescribed burns to lessen the threat of wildfires – and post-wildfire flooding – to communities throughout northern Arizona.

The work of these entities not only impacts our safety – it also has an economic impact for the region.

February at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

As February unfolds, I invite you to experience two extraordinary exhibitions at the Museum of Northern Arizona that showcase the power of art to connect us to place, time, and identity.

Poetry Maps reveals how art and words intertwine to create new perspectives. This unique project began with paintings of the Colorado Plateau from our fine art collection. We then invited members of our community to respond with poetry, layering personal voices onto these visual journeys. Visit before February 28, when the exhibit goes dark for the installation of new gallery lighting. The exhibit will return on March 28.

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — What happens to U.S. citizen children when an undocumented parent must leave?

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Across the country, deportation is often discussed as an absolute end. What seems to be missing in the conversation is that for the deported people and their families, it’s the beginning of a new set of legal obstacles that often require advocates on both sides of the border to resolve. It is also the beginning of a new and often hard life chapter.

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — After Day One: Trump Wants to Redefine America

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2025 • Comments Off

On the first day of his second term, President Trump issued a series of immigration-related executive orders and proclamations that will quickly re-shape the U.S. immigration system. These executive orders affect nearly every facet of a complex and demanding system. Most of the policy changes introduced through these actions are framed as directives to federal departments and agencies. However, their language also aims to stoke fear as a means of testing the boundaries of executive authority.

The NAU Review — Celebrate Black History month and read more about a 93-year-old volunteer

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2025 • Comments Off

Honor Black history and culture this February

Every February, the Lumberjack community comes together to celebrate Black History Month with a wide variety of events that recognizes the rich, diverse culture, history and societal contributions of Black Americans and the global African diaspora. Many of the month’s events also raise awareness of the historical and ongoing struggles faced by Black Americans.

City of Flagstaff Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program — News & Opportunities

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

Applications are now open for the ARTx Art + Ideas Experience 2025 grant cycle. Submit your innovative idea and bring it to life through one of four exciting categories:

ARTx @ ArtWalk
ARTx @ The Arb
ARTx @ Coconino Center for the Arts
ARTx @ Free Range
ARTx is an annual, accessible community opportunity to engage with the arts in an immersive and interactive way. Visit Creative Flagstaff’s website to learn more and help shape Flagstaff’s artistic future.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Image: Envision by Bryan David Griffith.

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — Trump’s First Immigration Executive Actions

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2025 • Comments Off

President Trump wasted no time trying to radically change the U.S. immigration system. On his first day in office, he issued 10 executive orders that seek to redefine America—excluding everyone from asylum seekers to countless children of immigrants.

In the American Immigration Council’s new fact sheet, After Day One: A High-Level Analysis of Trump’s First Executive Actions, we break down what these policy changes seek to accomplish immediately and what they will mean for immigrants and all Americans in the future.

Read the Analysis

MLK message to LULAC Family

by Community Contributor • January 20, 2025 • Comments Off

As we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., I am reminded of the power of his vision. This vision continues to guide us in our work today. Dr. King’s dream of equality, justice, and a “Beloved Community” resonates deeply with our shared mission at LULAC. His strong commitment to nonviolence as a force for change reminds us that unity, courage, and action make progress possible.

This year, we find ourselves at a historic crossroads. The path ahead is uncertain, and challenges are many for the Latino communities we serve across the United States and Puerto Rico. Yet, I want to assure you that our sense of purpose has never been stronger. We are not merely observing the changes around us; we are preparing and taking deliberate action to confront them with clarity and determination.

‘Dreams Without Borders’ art show, panel discussion, fundraiser to be held Jan. 17 at the HeART Box Gallery, Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • January 17, 2025 • Comments Off

The Dreams Without Borders art show, panel discussion, and fundraiser on Friday, January 17 will help Northern Arizona Immigration Legal Services (NAILS) provide much-needed legal assistance to our immigrant community.
Come to learn what you can do as an ally and immigrant rights advocate, and pick up your Know Your Rights materials to assist the immigrant community facing the threats of mass deportations.
This is a ticketed event, but all people are welcome, and free tickets are available. Your generous donation will make a difference in the lives of people who face the unimaginable fear of losing family, safety, and home.

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