FLAGSTAFF —Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $13 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, There’s nothing more frustrating than receiving robocall after robocall to our landlines and cell phones. I, like you,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Trails Initiative (FTI) partners released a draft Flagstaff Regional Trail Strategy after two years of sustained collaboration and public input. Partners and volunteers have created a set of recommendations for the region’s trail system that aims to elevate Flagstaff…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will start a 60-day public review of the draft Southside Community Plan on Dec. 6, 2019. A community plan is used to inform future public projects, rezoning cases, and updates to codes and regulations. Nothing presented in the…
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Announcements from Principal Popham FUSD is going 1:1 technology. What does this mean? Every student will be getting an IPAD of their own in January. Just like a textbook, we will be assigning a brand new…
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District launched an anonymous reporting tool for students, families, and community to report concerns to school site administration. Available at all school sites, the system allows users to submit reports to the appropriate school…
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES NOVEMBER 2019 Seasonal Updates Get the latest weather and winter storm information at the U.S. National Weather Service – Flagstaff. Looking for snow play options in Flagstaff? Discover Flagstaff has locations and a map. FACILITIES…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter November 26, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…
By Coconino County COCONINO COUNTY — Volunteers needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. As a Volunteer you will: Help families gain free access to Tax Credits and keep more money in their pockets. Gain valuable experience—IRS…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions in handling, preparing and cooking foods during the upcoming holiday season. To ensure that the holiday foods are safe, follow these basic safety steps…
FLAGSTAFF — City administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen on Dec. 2. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Nov. 28 and 29 include: Hal Jensen Recreation Area…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coconino County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s…
Dear Friend, As many of you know, I’m entering into my last few weeks as head of the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona and, indeed, as a resident of this great state. Nov. 30th will be my official last day,…
COCONINO COUNTY — The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations have been extended to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2019. Superintendent Lewis formally invites the public to nominate…
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials confirmed that a skunk found in the Baderville community, northwest of Flagstaff, has tested positive for rabies. No human or domestic animal exposures have been reported. CCHHS reminds people to use caution…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, October was a productive month! The House of Representatives passed two of my bills: The Grand Canyon Centennial…
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, County Management and staff this weekend at the annual Stuff the Bus, the Battle for Thanksgiving. This is where the County competes with the City of Flagstaff to see who can raise…
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Nov. 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. City Hall offices will reopen Nov. 12 with regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City…
All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will conduct business as usual. Records will be open from…
WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, I’m reaching out with an important health care update. The annual Open Enrollment period to purchase insurance from the Marketplace runs from November 1 to…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11 will be in effect between Friday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The ordinance requires parking restrictions from County maintained rights-of-way during snow season and for the enforcement of parking…
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Deputy Manager and Chief Financial Officer Mike Townsend has accepted the position of Administrator of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) for the State of Arizona. The PSPRS Board of Trustees voted to appoint Townsend…
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – November 1st, 2019 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Schedule Time Changes With the change to standard time for nearly all the country on Sunday, KNAU moves for…
Dear Friend, Dr. Jennifer Golbeck, a computer scientist who is an expert in social networks, social media, privacy and security on the web, will be the keynote speaker at the 44th Annual Economic Outlook Conference next month at Northern Arizona…
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Jorge Mendoza Yescas, Cónsul General from the Consulado de México en Phoenix, was a busy individual last week attending two forums the day before the Consulado Móvil at Coconino Community…
FLAGSTAFF — Winter parking restrictions begin Nov 1 and are in effect until Apr 1. During this time, parking on city streets and alleyways is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m. The parking restriction allows the city to thoroughly plow the…
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College students strolled up the hill, a fine dust from their footfalls swirling in the breeze. Smoke from a nearby prescribed fire filled their lungs and cut the strength of the sun. Student Aryn Begay described…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 22, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Visit our Website Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed Join Parks & Recreation for an update on the department’s Master Plan!…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use northbound Interstate 17 should plan for an additional ramp closure at J.W. Powell Boulevard (Exit 337) next week, while the Arizona Department of Transportation installs pavement markings. ADOT advises…
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – October 18th, 2019 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Poetry Friday: Reading, Writing And Adolescence 13-year-old Aeka Joshi of Flagstaff returns to the airwaves today to talk about…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use northbound Interstate 17 should plan for ramp closures Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Oct. 17, while the Arizona Department of Transportation installs pavement markings. ADOT advises drivers to plan…
Since the start of the year, four of northern Arizona’s major arts organizations have undergone a change in leadership. With the arts being one of the our region’s major economic drivers, we wanted to check in with these new executives…
COCONINO COUNTY — The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations are open. The awards are a countywide celebration that honors and recognizes full- time teachers. The Coconino County Education Service…
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – October 11th, 2019 Classical Music this week Northern Arizona’s year-long celebration of the Grand Canyon Centennial continues Sunday with something very special: A live broadcast of the U.S. Army Field…
COCONINO COUNTY — Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road, which is located just off Lake Mary Road (near the scenic overlook) about 30 miles southeast of Flagstaff, will be closed for several…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…
COCONINO COUNTY — The public will have an opportunity to review the Coconino County Parks & Recreation Master Plan from Oct. 4 through 30. Join Parks & Recreation for an update on the Master Plan. Staff will provide an update…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, September was a busy month both here in Washington and in Arizona’s First Congressional District. It is important to…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 1, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use eastbound Interstate 40 in Flagstaff should plan for lane closures and travel delays while Arizona Department of Transportation crews complete pavement repair work at the junction with Interstate…
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a regular council meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave. This meeting is open to the public. See agenda below: October 1, 2019 agenda…
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program Sustainable Building Tour will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Tour…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter September 25, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Flagstaff drivers who use McConnell Drive to plan for full overnight road closures while crews continue work to replace the McConnell Bridge on Interstate 17 and State Route 89A approaching…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will install a new water service line for the upcoming Buffalo Park restroom project, Buffalo Park parking lot (2400 N Gemini Road) from Sept. 25 – Oct. 11, 2019. The parking lot will be…
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates “Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with it last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for…
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – September 20th, 2019 Shonto Begay Drawing Today Immediately following Morning Edition today we will draw for the Shonto Begay giclee print “Water is Life”. Contribute now for a chance to win…
FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…
Click here for entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, August was a busy month for Team O’Halleran as I crisscrossed the district and met with Arizonans in every…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff received an award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association for the Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) at the association’s annual conference on Sept. 11. The award recognizes the city’s significant…
FLAGSTAFF — The hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 with the Planning and Zoning Commission, at 219 E Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Ariz. The public is invited to a public hearing regarding the updated Coconino County Zoning…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019Connections Spotlight Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20 Coconino Coalition for Children &…
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will host a dedication for a recently completed mosaic at the Joel Montalvo Park, adjacent to the little league fields at 5: 30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. The dedication is open to the public. The…
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a regular council meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. This meeting is open to the public. The Council will also hold a Special…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Flagstaff drivers should plan for daily roadway restrictions on a section of eastbound State Route 66 between Phoenix and Humpreys avenues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 13. The Arizona Department of…
Motorists will be detoured onto the ramps alongside the freeway Click here for entire e-newsletter The Arizona Department of Transportation urges northern Arizona drivers on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff to prepare for delays while crews fully close Interstate 40 and begin work to replace the…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler is pleased to share this press release from Congressman Tom O’Halleran’s Office September 12, 2019 O’Halleran Introduces Legislation to Support Communities, Tribes Affected by NGS Closure WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman…
