Category: Family

Deadline extended to Nov. 6 for discount breakfast at Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)’s inaugural Nuestra Comunidad Community Recognition event on Friday, Nov. 13

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FLAGSTAFF— The public is invited to attend the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) inaugural Nuestra Comunidad Community Recognition Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.

CCC President Dr. Eric Heiser will be the guest speaker.

The celebration includes community and veterans award presentations and a music performance by Mariachi Los Madereros de NAU.

Bring your handouts for our Community Information Table!

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Nov. 2-6, 2026

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Grand Canyon community members who are veterans gather for a group photo at Mather Amphitheater in recognition of Veterans Day. Grand Canyon National Park thanks them and all veterans for their service and sacrifice. Wednesday, Nov. 11, is also a fee-free day for U.S. citizens visiting all national park sites.  (NPS/M. Quinn)

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Flagstaff and area residents invited to share feedback on the Community Wildfire Protection Plan

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Greater Flagstaff and Sedona area residents are invited to provide feedback on the 2027 Greater Peaks and Red Rocks Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). This feedback will help ensure the plan reflects local priorities and effectively addresses wildfire risk. Comments and feedback on the draft CWPP will be accepted through Nov. 20, 2026 at Connect.Flagstaffaz.gov/CWPP.

Residents from the communities of Baderville/Fort Valley, Bellemont, Cosnino/Winona, Doney Park, Flagstaff, Happy Jack, Kachina Village, Mormon Lake, Mountain View Ranches, Mountainaire, Munds Park, Parks, Sedona, Timberline-Fernwood, and Village of Oak Creek are encouraged to participate.

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Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) including — ‘Gallego, Kelly announce $9.6 million in investment to improve railroad crossing safety across Arizona’

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Get the latest news updates from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes including ‘Attorney General Mayes Announces Distribution of $1.2 Million in Restitution to Veterans Deceived by VetLink Solutions’

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November at the Museum of Northern Arizona

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Dear Museum Friends,

As we enter the season of giving thanks and gathering to spend time with friends and family, I want to share how grateful we are for your connection to MNA. It means the world to us to see you in the galleries and at our events sharing your favorite parts of the museum with your companions. November and December are times when we seek special connection with friends, family, or community. The Museum of Northern Arizona is the perfect place to visit at this time of year, whether it be with your friends, with family members, or seeking to connect with a community of people who enjoy shared interests. Our galleries and exhibitions offer special insights into the arts, culture, and science of the Colorado Plateau, and invite you to enjoy, reflect, and learn about this remarkable part of the world. In this newsletter you will see a range of special events that magnify that experience – come along and enjoy contemporary Native American art and performance; visit our gift shop to find a unique gift for that special someone; or enjoy a musical performance by the US Navy during Navy week. Above all, be sure to enjoy our newest seasonal experience, the Snowpine Model Railway, new for this year but set to become an annual seasonal favorite in Flagstaff.

Thank you for being part of the MNA community. I look forward to seeing you at the museum.

Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join us for our next Prevention Council Zoom meeting on Nov. 5 to share your story

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By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

The guest speaker for this month will be Arel Meister-Aldama of Sorena Health.

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.

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City of Flagstaff residents Impacted by flooding asked to submit damage reports

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If your home experienced flooding, please submit a damage report at https://gis.flagstaffaz.gov/Storm-Damage-Report/.This allows the City to better document affected areas and support local and state damage assessments. Submitting a report is NOT an application for assistance. Do not use this survey to report damage to outbuildings, trees or fences.

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Theatrikos Theater Co. — Looking forward at Theatrikos, with Midsummer, A Christmas Carol and a Community Forum

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TheatriKids is bringing William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the stage, and Flagstaff’s rising young performers are ready to take on this classic comedy!

Follow four young couples into an enchanted forest where nothing goes according to plan. Fairy king Oberon and queen Titania are locked in a feud, the mischievous Puck is handing out love potions with questionable aim, and one unlucky actor, Nick Bottom, gets a very unexpected makeover. Before long, romantic mix-ups multiply and the forest turns into a playground of magic and mayhem.

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Grand Canyon National Park updates — South Rim Fire restrictions, Desert View boil water noticed lifted

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park has rescinded Stage 2 fire restrictions on the South Rim. The restrictions were originally implemented due to limited water resources available for fire suppression. With water hauling operations continuing to supplement the South Rim’s water supply, the park is able to lift the additional restrictions.

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City of Flagstaff issues Declaration of Emergency for November 2026 flooding event

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Mayor Becky Daggett has signed a Declaration of Emergency in response to the impacts of the November 2026 flooding event in Flagstaff. The declaration enables the City to request assistance from the State of Arizona to support ongoing response and recovery efforts.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Oct. 26-30, 2026

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The park remains on track to begin distributing treated water from the new South Rim Water Treatment Plant on Nov. 16, pending completion of required testing and startup activities. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has been on site this week to review water safety requirements, and there are no significant water quality concerns to report at this time. Routine water quality monitoring and monthly lead and copper testing in 30 housing units are also continuing.

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Guest commentary — Domestic Violence support in Northern Arizona: Knowing where to start

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When someone is coping with the effects of domestic violence, knowing that support exists and knowing where to find it can be two very different things.

That can be especially true in Northern Arizona, where the nearest provider may be miles away, transportation may be difficult or unavailable and smaller communities can make privacy feel more challenging.

As a therapist at Denova Collaborative Health, I’ve worked with people who knew they needed support but weren’t sure what that support looked like for them, where to begin or whether they were “ready” to ask for help.

The good news is that there isn’t only one way to start.

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The Literacy Center and the United Way of Northern Arizona are seeking vendors for its Nov. 7 Fall Literacy Fair

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FLAGSTAFF — The Literacy Center and United Way of Northern Arizona are partnering to bring together community organizations for a fun morning focused on reading, learning, and connecting families with resources in our community. This event, open to the whole Flagstaff Community, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Kinsey Elementary School, Flagstaff.

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Guest commentary — After a difficult wildfire season, supporting Northern Arizona’s first responders

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For many people in Northern Arizona, wildfire season is something we watch closely from home. We check evacuation maps, follow road closures and wait for updates when smoke settles over the horizon.

For first responders, those same events can mean long days, dangerous conditions and repeated exposure to situations most people hope never to face – and it’s not just firefighters who are affected. They may be working directly on the fire line, but law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other responders help with evacuations, road closures, medical calls and keep communities safe as conditions change.

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United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) — Time Is Running Out to Register!

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Northern Arizona is stronger when people and organizations work toward the same goal. That idea is at the heart of United Way of Northern Arizona’s 2026-2027 Campaign Breakfast, and time is running out to register.

Annual Campaign Breakfast

Thursday, October 29th • 8 am

High Country Conference Center

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Select Inner Canyon Trails reopen in Grand Canyon National Park

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Hikers can once again explore several inner-canyon trails. These trails have reopened following repairs after trail damage caused by recent flooding.

The South Kaibab Trail below The Tipoff and the entire River Trail, connecting the South Kaibab to the Bright Angel Trail, has reopened to hikers. The Bright Angel Trail between Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse and Havasupai Gardens has reopened to hikers only. This section will remain closed to stock use as crews continue to repair additional trail damage.

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City of Flagstaff — Pedestrian improvements complete along Soliere Avenue!

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and their contractor, Kinney Construction Services, are proud to announce the completion of pedestrian crossing improvements in multiple locations along Soliere Avenue as part of the First Mile Last Mile Initiative. This initiative is a partnership between Mountain Line and the City to create safer pedestrian crossings at transit stops throughout the City, funded with a $5.5M Federal Transit Administration grant and approximately $1.4M in local match provided by the City’s local transportation tax.

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West Fork Trail closure extended due to hazardous conditions, debris

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SEDONA — West Fork and its trail will continue to be closed for the foreseeable future due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood waters. Trail work, possible rerouting, debris removal, and a consultation process with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) will need to be completed before the trail is reopen.

The canyon of West Fork has continued to receive a large amount of rain, which has moved large boulders and swept forest debris across much of the trail, making it hazardous and incredibly difficult to traverse.

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Grand Canyon Community Update – Oct. 22, 2026

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Bright Angel Trail Closure Extended

Due to recent rockfall and ongoing trail work, Bright Angel Trail remains temporarily closed to foot traffic between the Mile-and-a-Half Resthouse and Havasupai Gardens. The closure will remain in place until further notice as crews continue clearing debris and stabilizing the area.

Stock traffic is expected to be delayed longer as trail work continues. Hikers should check the park’s Key Hiking Messages page for current trail status.

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Was your business impacted by the Grand Canyon flash flood. Applications open for 30-year loans

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County received a Declaration of Economic Injury from the Small Business Administration (SBA) which opens the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to businesses impacted by the Grand Canyon flash flood.

The EIDL program provides 30-year loans with an interest rate as low as four percent. Principal and interest payments are not required in the first year of the loan to help businesses survive the loss of tourism. The program is available to all businesses in Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai counties, San Juan and Kane counties in Utah and Tribal Nations.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Variety of free family Fall events are here. Visit our monthly Events section for more activities

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By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — A number of local organizations are presenting a variety of free youth events this Fall, including wellness, resource fairs and Halloween-related activities.

The Coalition will continue to update this resource list. If you have a program you want us to include, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org. Thank you.

Also, be sure to check out our monthly EVENTS section to see other upcoming programs in Northern Arizona.

(Updated Oct. 20, 2026)

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ ‘Celebraciones de la Gente,’ Flagstaff’s premier Día de los Muertos celebration, returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 24-25, 2026

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FLAGSTAFF — Mariachi music, folklorico dances and a central courtyard illuminated by hundreds of candles placed on nearly two dozen ofrendas/altars — visitors to the Museum of Northern Arizona will once again experience it all when Celebraciones de la Gente returns on Oct. 24-25, 2026 courtesy of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and its partnership with the Museum.

The 23rd annual Celebraciones de la Gente will feature headline performances by Mariachi Agave from Tucson and Flagstaff’s own Ballet Folklorico de Colores, which has performed at the annual event since Celebraciones was founded in 2003. It was at that time that Nuestras member and longtime historian Delia Munoz came up with the name which means Celebration of the People.

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Discover Flagstaff — Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour, more events

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Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour
Historic Downtown Flagstaff
Route 66 turns 100 this year, and in Flagstaff it’s still the road people take to work, school, and the grocery store. On Freaky Foot Tours’ Route 66 Centennial Walking Tour, a local guide takes you along both the original 1926 route and the 1934 reroute, past neon signs from the motel wars, a Green Book landmark, and a mural that packs a century of the Mother Road onto one wall. Along the way you’ll hear about a French priest, a Boston astronomer chasing Martians, and an unsolved double murder from 1916. It’s a 90-minute, 1.3-mile stroll from Heritage Square that is open to all ages.
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Grand Canyon Community Update – Oct. 16, 2026

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South Rim Water Treatment Plant Begins Testing with Bright Angel Creek Water

Big progress is happening on the South Rim. On October 15, we began bringing water from the Bright Angel Creek intake into the South Rim Water Treatment Plant for the first time. This is a major step toward a more reliable water supply for our community. 

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They’re Here! Meet the 2026 Sedona Plein Air Festival Artists

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The artists have arrived! Twenty-five accomplished artists from across the countryhave gathered in Red Rock Country for the 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival, bringing nine extraordinary days of painting, creativity, and community to Sedona.

Throughout the festival, these talented artists will set up their easels across Sedona and the Verde Valley, capturing the changing light, brilliant colors, and breathtaking landscapes that make this place so inspiring.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — The Work is Personal: Ten Years with the Coalition

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By Virginia Watahomigie • Executive Director,

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth​​​​​​​

COCONINO COUNTY —  I have been trying to find a way to explain and honor this work since I celebrated my 10-year anniversary with CCC&Y in September. But I write, erase, re-write and let it sit….let me explain how all of this amazing work is also tied to my own lived experience. This is a story of both celebration and sorrow. It is a story about my why.

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First, I want to celebrate all the amazing successes and work we have done together, from conferences, symposiums, early childhood fairs, workshops, prevention strategies, lot’s of writing and reports and so much more. I am honored to have been invited to speak and listen in so many amazing spaces

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United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign – Join Us on Oct. 29th!

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I’m excited to share that United Way of Northern Arizona’s 2026-2027 Annual Campaign is officially underway.

This year, we’re working to raise $1.2 million to fund programs that increase youth opportunity, promote healthy communities, foster financial security, and strengthen community resiliency across Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties.

Our theme this year is Give Where You Live. United at Its Peak. It celebrates the power of local giving and what we can accomplish in northern Arizona when we come together.

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Guest commentary — When life feels like too much: Finding mental health support in Northern Arizona

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Daily stress doesn’t always look like a mental health crisis. It can look like lying awake thinking about bills, losing patience with the people you love after a long day or feeling tired no matter how much you sleep.

Maybe you’re juggling work and family responsibilities. Maybe groceries and gas cost more than you expected again this week. Maybe someone you care about is struggling, and you have quietly taken on the responsibility of helping them, too.

Over time, those pressures add up.

On Oct. 10, World Mental Health Day reminds us to check in with ourselves and the people around us when life starts to feel a little too heavy. But how can you tell when it may be time for more support?

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Flagstaff adopts 2024 Building and Fire Codes, advancing public health, resilience and safety

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FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council formally adopted the 2024 Suite of Building and Fire Codes during the Council Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. This adoption updates the City’s construction regulations to align with the latest industry standards and includes local amendments that address Flagstaff’s unique conditions and priorities. These codes primarily apply to new buildings and are designed to benefit residents, builders, and the broader community. 

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Celebrate NAU Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Tailgate & Game on Oct. 10

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FLAGSTAFF — Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Alumni Day with a special football game and tailgate event against Montana at the Skydome. Tailgate for 150 people!

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and other local community leaders and residents will be honored during the game.

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Discover Flagstaff — Star Party at High Country Motor Lodge on Oct. 8; Route 66: The Main Street of America at the Orpheum Theater on Oct. 10-11, more events

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Star Party

High Country Motor Lodge

Journey through the stars with cultural astronomer Dr. Danielle Adams for an evening of celestial storytelling and telescope viewing under the night sky.

As twilight deepens, you’ll experience the night sky through the lens of cultural astronomy as Dr. Adams reveals the rich histories behind well-known star names and showcases Arabian star names. You can also enjoy close-up telescopic views of Saturn and other celestial objects as the Milky Way rises.

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Grand Canyon Community Update – Oct. 9, 2026

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A Message to Our Grand Canyon Community: Every Drop Counts 

This community has met every challenge the canyon has thrown at it with grit and generosity. These past weeks have tested us, and you have answered with patience, cooperation, and care for one another. Thank you. 

As the park scales back the temporary resident water services starting Friday, Oct. 9, we want to acknowledge what you’ve already accomplished. You have adapted your routines, supported your neighbors and worked together to conserve water during Stage 4 restrictions.  

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Sedona Arts Center — Sedona Plein Air Festival Begins October 16 — Reserve Your Place!, more events

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For nine days this October, 26 artists from across the country will spread out across Sedona and the Verde Valley, painting the landscape as it changes around them—capturing the light, color and extraordinary beauty of Red Rock Country in real time.

And you don’t have to experience the festival from a distance.

This year, there are several special opportunities to join us where the painting is happening—from an evening among the vineyards at D.A. Ranch to an intimate private Sedona residence, or by picking up your own brushes and participating in the Community Paint Out.

Reserve your place now and be part of the 22nd Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival!

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Fire managers plan prescribed fires on Williams Ranger District beginning Oct. 8

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WILLIAMS — Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to begin ignitions on over 3,200 acres of prescribed fire units on the Williams Ranger District tomorrow, which will produce noticeable smoke in and around the community of Pumpkin Center and Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, and south of the Bill Williams Mountain area and from South Perkinsville Road.

We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

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Public Involvement Period Opens on Long-Term North Rim Recovery and Redevelopment Concepts at Grand Canyon National Park

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — The National Park Service invites the public to help shape the long-term recovery and future of the North Rim at Grand Canyon National Park by participating in a 30-day public involvement period beginning Oct. 6, 2026. 

Following the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire and significant recovery work over the past year, recent flash floods have underscored the importance of resilient infrastructure, reliable utilities, public safety, emergency preparedness, and thoughtful long-term planning in this remote and dynamic environment.

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Coconino County Parks and Recreation Newsletter-October 2026

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Our newsletter has a new design, but it still brings you the same great news from Parks & Recreation.
The air is getting cooler, and Fort Tuthill County Park is the place to be this fall! From hands-on culinary classes and archery clinics to live music at the Pepsi Amphitheater, there is something for everyone this October. See what’s coming up in programs, events, and everything happening at Coconino County Parks & Recreation.

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‘ICE OUT RALLY’ to be held at Flagstaff City Hall on Oct. 10

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FLAGSTAFF — An ‘ICE OUT RALLY’ will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. MST, Saturday, Oct. 10 at 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.

##Join Flagstaff DSA to protest ICE’s detention and deportation of our neighbors.

Immigrants are being removed quietly – so it’s up to us to show up and speak up for them!

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Coconino Center for the Arts — First Friday is Here! October ArtWalk Highlights

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Flagstaff’s First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of creativity that brings downtown to life. Local galleries stay open late with special artist receptions and entertainment, so check out the gallery map to visit them all!

Join us for First Friday today, October 2, starting at 5pm! The 2026 ArtWalk season is generously underwritten by Dapper Dre, supporting Car-Free First Fridays with traffic closures on Aspen St. for art and performance activations.

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Autumn at the Museum of Northern Arizona

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I know it’s been a little while since you’ve heard from me. It’s been a busy year here at MNA and we are preparing some very special experiences for you this autumn and winter. In addition to our new exhibitions and lively programming, we are introducing a new holiday experience in November that’s sure to become a favorite tradition in Flagstaff and Northern Arizona. There’s lots of information in this newsletter, so I invite you to take a moment and have a look at all that is happening here. Autumn is such a beautiful time in Northern Arizona. I look forward to seeing you at the museum.

Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona

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Coconino County Flood Control District creates hands-on experiences at 2026 Science in the Park

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Flood Control District participated in Science in the Park last weekend as part of the annual Flagstaff Festival of Science. The District educated attendees about the post-wildfire flood mitigation and forest restoration processes, as well as provided an interactive display for children to get a hands-on experience of on-forest flood mitigation.

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Christmas tree permits available online through Recreation.gov for the upcoming holiday season

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To purchase a Christmas tree permit, visit Recreation.gov and search for Kaibab National Forest Christmas Tree Permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction. Up to 5 trees may be purchased on a single permit at $15 per tree. A small processing fee will be applied to the transaction.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Coalition joins partners at 2026 Science in the Park

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FLAGSTAFF — From astronomy to rocket science and everything in between, young people had a wide variety of hand-on activities to enjoy and learn from at the 2026 Snook Science in the Park presented on Sept. 26, 2026 by the Flagstaff Festival of Science.

More than 60 exhibitor booths crowded Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff as children had a wide variety of activities to choose from. Unofficially, more than 3,500 people attended the event, according to event organizers.

Some of the exhibitors ranged from The Arboretum, CCC&Y, Coconino Community College, the Coconino Astronomical Society, Coconino High School’s CocoNuts Robotics, Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, Flagstaff Fire Dept., Lowell Observatory, Meteor Crater Education Alliance, Momentum Aerial, the Museum of Northern Arizona, Northern Arizona University, Riordan Mansion, Slide Rock State Park, Tynkertopia, to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Respiratory disease vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is offering vaccinations against flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and pneumonia at our Walk-in Vaccination Clinics. These clinics are held at the CCHHS Health and Wellness Clinic, located at 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Sept. 22 through Nov. 4. Appointments are not needed to receive your vaccination at these clinics.

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Modified Fall operations begin at Grand Canyon’s North Rim on Oct. 15

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GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Grand Canyon National Park will begin modified fall operations at the North Rim on Oct. 15.

As part of this transition Cape Royal Road and Point Imperial Road will be temporarily closed from sunset Oct. 15 through sunrise Nov. 3, 2026, to accommodate critical road repair and rehabilitation work in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration. The closure is necessary to maintain a safe work environment for crews while they complete these critical repairs.

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Upcoming community meeting for the Butler-Fourth Improvements Project

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Join City staff and the project team on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Flagstaff Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth Street) to learn more about the Butler-Fourth Improvements Project! This community meeting will give you the opportunity to view the current design plans, ask questions and share your feedback. This is an open house with no formal presentation, join us anytime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. Can’t make the meeting? Displays will be available on the project website, www.butlerfourthimprovements.com, after the event.

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Grand Canyon Community Update – Sept. 28, 2026

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Community Potable Water Tank Update

The Bright Angel Flash Flood Incident Management Team has updated the size and, in some cases, location, of potable water storage tanks throughout Grand Canyon Village in order to serve residents who have relied on the tanks during the current water emergency.

The potable water tank placement plan was developed with input from park leadership and based off usage reports. There are a total of 16 tanks at various locations, for a total of approximately 15,000 gallons. Although the total amount of water has been reduced, it still exceeds the average daily use of approximately 6,000 gallons per day.

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Flagstaff Festival of Science — Let’s connect a century of innovation, together!

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Not To Be Missed: Snook’s Science in the Park

Driven by Curiosity comes to life at Snook’s Science in the Park! Explore more than 50 interactive exhibits for all ages featuring hands-on science activities, solar telescope viewing, aerial demonstrations, cool car photo ops, and much more. Fun for the whole family!

Join us at Wheeler Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10am – 2pm. FREE

Snook’s Science in the Park is generously sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare and Peak Engineering.

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Discover Flagstaff — Science, Y2K, and Film in Flagstaff

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Snook’s Science in the Park

Wheeler Park

The headlining event for the Flagstaff Festival of Science, Snook’s Science in the Park offers hands on science events, activities, and workshops for all ages! If you are interested in a career or knowledge in a STEM field, this is the event for you.

Discover something new and interact with over 50 vendors from a variety of Flagstaff scientific institutions! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE!

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Grand Canyon Community Update – Sept. 25, 2026

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Update on Potable Water Storage Tanks

The Bright Angel Flash Flood Incident Management Team (IMT) recognizes that the recent removal of potable water storage tanks throughout Grand Canyon Village raised questions among residents, particularly those who have relied on the tanks during the current water emergency.

Immediately after the flash flood, the tanks were installed as an additional source of potable water and provided approximately 46,000 gallons of total storage capacity. Actual use was significantly lower, with approximately 6,000 gallons used daily. Because the water was not being used as quickly as anticipated, it was remaining in the tanks for longer periods of time. Water that remains in storage can lose its chlorine residual over time, which can eventually affect water quality. Testing of the water found no identified health risk, but the IMT took the underused tanks out of service as a precaution to ensure the water did not remain stored long enough to become a water-quality concern

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United Way of Northern Arizona — Give Like Dolly (and join us for coffee) on 9/25

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Recently, the Dollywood Foundation – which runs Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library – announced a new tradition to carry forward Dolly’s extraordinary legacy and her belief in giving back, especially to children. The first annual Give Like Dolly Day will take place this Friday, September 25th, and United Way of Northern Arizona is planning on honoring it in two ways.

First of all, check out that date, 9/25 (or if Dolly were singing it, “9 to 5”). In the spirit of that song, we invite you to join us for “a cup of ambition” at Cedar House Coffee Shop and Bakery (2009 E. Cedar Ave., Flagstaff).

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