FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is working to update the Regional Transportation Plan. Public input is critical to its success. The plan, called Blueprint 2040, is federally required and addresses roads & streets, transit, bicycle facilities, the…
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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 11
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 11. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona to present inaugural ‘Community Impact Awards Luncheon’ on Feb. 11
FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona will present its inaugural “Community Impact Awards Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff. Click here to register or more information.
‘Flagstaff Love-In — A Celebration of Diversity’ to be held Feb. 13
FLAGSTAFF — “Flagstaff Love-In — A Celebration of Diversity” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carlos Montoya Senior Center, 245 N. Thorpe Road, Thorpe Park. Join us in a Celebration of Diversity, sharing our community’s…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 4
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 4. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 2
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 2. Click here to see the latest newsletter. FINAL REMINDER: Nominations Due for the 2016 Caring for Children Awards – Feb. For the Love…
Coconino Community College to hold Scholarship Seminar on Feb. 23
FLAGSTAFF — Scholarship season has begun and Coconino Community College would like to help students secure scholarship funding for the 2016-17 academic year. Representatives from the CCC Financial Aid Department and the Arizona Community Foundation will guide students through the process…
New Coconino Community College President Begins Feb. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D., arrived to work today as the new permanent president of Coconino Community College. “For me, it really is about the people,” Dr. Smith said of her desire to lead CCC. “Everyone I have met at…
F3 update: Student Housing Panel Discussion at ‘Speak Up Tonight’ at Firecreek on Feb. 8
— Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Tonight at “Speak Up”, we’ll be discussing the issue of student housing. We all recognize that housing in general is a scarce resource in Flagstaff and that more student housing is coming. How do…
Canceled: Speak Up On Student Housing to hold roundtable discussion on student housing on Feb. 1
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Due to the snowy weather forecast for the day, tonight’s Speak Up panel on student housing has been canceled. We are currently working to reschedule the event and will let you know as soon…
Paint and Wine in the Pines scheduled for Our Lady of Guadalupe on March 4
FLAGSTAFF — “Paint and Wine in the Pines” is scheduled to return to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center “The Basement” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday March 4 at 224 N. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Click here to…
Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Coalition seeking vendors for inaugural ‘Springing Youth & Families Forward Event’ on March 5
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Coalition is seeking vendors for its inaugural ‘Springing Youth & Families Forward Event’ from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños,…
Film screening of ‘Latino Americans — 500 Years of History’ to be held in Flagstaff on March 9
FLAGSTAFF — The free film screening of “Latino Americans — 500 Years of History” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, March 9 at The Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented by the Mudoch Center and…
Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to hold next quarterly meeting at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center on March 10
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will hold its next quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center (The Basement), 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Participants will: Receive feedback from…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Cyber Security’ on March 16
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “Cyber Security” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. A cyber attack or data breach can have a major impact on both big and small businesses. Join Flag Tech Talk in March…
Guest commentary: Community health workers pave the way for increased care coordination
— Shawn Thomas / Coconino County Public Health Services District Policy Analyst Betsy, an elderly woman whose only spoken language is Navajo, had test results that were indicative of some serious health issues which could lead to diabetes-induced blindness and kidney failure.…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Jan. 28
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Jan. 28. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Fredonia Elementary receives National Park Foundation grant Students, community leaders share their vision for Flagstaff in 2050…
NAU’s President’s Corner
A message from Rita Hartung Cheng The new year has gotten off to a running start, and this week we visited with elected officials as the Legislature began public hearings on the budget. We appreciate Governor Ducey’s budget recommendation to begin to…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Jan. 26
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Jan. 26. Click here to see the latest newsletter. CCCC&Y Board Meeting – Monday, February 22nd, 2016 – with Expect More Arizona, FINAL REMINDER:…
Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop announces February workshop calendar
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop has announced its February workshop calendar. Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop is located at Goodwill’s Job Connection. Click here for the calendar.
Art Auction supporting NAU Austrian Refugee Integration Project set for Jan. 30
FLAGSTAFF — This summer, faculty and students from Northern Arizona University plan on taking a trip to Austria to study and film what is happening with various refugee groups as they learn to integrate into Austrian society. To get there, the…
Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival to present Suave Bachata Workshop with Frankie & Sade at Tranzend Studio Fitness on Jan. 31
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival will present a Suave Bachata Workshop with Frankie & Sade at Tranzend Studio Fitness from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 at Tranzend Studio Fitness, 417 W. Santa…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. Click here for the agenda.
Supporting a Carbon Fee & Dividend Resolution for Flagstaff to be presented to City Council on Feb. 2
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — On February 2, the Flagstaff chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will present a proposed resolution by the Flagstaff City Council urging the US Congress to pass carbon fee and dividend legislation. F3 strongly…
Inter-Tribal, African American and Coconino Hispanic Advisory Councils Seek Members. Next joint meeting is Feb. 3
FLAGSTAFF —The public is invited to a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 to learn more about serving on the County’s three diversity councils. The councils invite individuals from all backgrounds to attend a meeting and/or apply to be…
Flag Tech Talk: ‘WordPress Tips & Tricks’ on Jan. 20
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present “WordPress Tips & Tricks” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. We will be diving into fun features and basic tips that you should know if you have or want to get…
Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization to host series of planning studios (Jan. 8, 11) to update Regional Transportation Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) will host a series of planning studios to update Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), city officials reported in a media release. Three studios will be held in the City of Flagstaff Council Chambers in January. They…
Market of Dreams offers Christmas Eve Special
The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños is presenting a “Christmas Eve Special” with 20 percent off on every item in the store through 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. The market is a great place to find…
Flagstaff Police Department Community Liaison Committee to hold first community gathering
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Community Liaison Committee will hold first community gathering at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Murdoch Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. The event will allow the community to: Meet the volunteer members…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate again in the ‘Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe’
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will join with other groups in the annual “Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe,” with activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12. The event traditionally includes a procession starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at Our…
In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers return to Flagstaff for performance at NAU’s ‘Indigenous Bash’
FLAGSTAFF — The In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers returned to Flagstaff for performance at NAU’s “Indigenous Bash” on Nov. 7 at the University Union Fieldhouse. The group recently performed at the 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum…
MEChA de NAU celebrates Día de Los Muertos with procession, dance performance
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU celebrated Día de Los Muertos on Nov. 7 with a procession from the Student Union to the Murdock Center. Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff then entertained the audience. Photos by Frank X. Moraga /…
Museum of Northern Arizona to present Niños Celebration on Nov. 14
FLAGSTAFF — The Day of the Dead celebration continues at the Museum of Northern Arizona, museum officials reported. Learn the traditional dances of Mexico in a lesson with Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff and create Day of the Dead…
Flagstaff celebrates third annual Day of the Dead procession
FLAGSTAFF — The community honored Day of the Dead / Día de los Muertos with a procession in downtown Flagstaff to the Shrine at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Nov. 2, 2015. The Arizona Daily Sun estimated that…
Winslow community comes out to support Día de los Muertos
WINSLOW — Día de los Muertos returned to Winslow with a display of altars / ofrendas, sugar skull and paper flower-making workshops and performances by Winslow Ballet Folklorico on Nov. 1, 2015 at the Snowdrift Art Space. The third annual celebration…
MEChA de NAU to celebrate Día de Los Muertos on Nov. 7
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU will present its annual Día de Los Muertos procession and celebration starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the NAU Union Amphitheatre. The procession will then proceed to the Murdock Center, 205 E. Brannen Ave.,…
Snowdrift Art Space to present 2015 Día de los Muertos Celebration in Winslow on Nov. 1
WINSLOW — The Snowdrift Art Space, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Winslow Arts Trust will present the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 120 W. Second Street on Historic Route 66/Second Street in the heart…
Celebraciones de la Gente 2015 comes to a festive conclusion
FLAGSTAFF — The 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente came to a festive and fitting conclusion on Sunday Oct. 25 with the traditional blessing of the ofrendas / altars by In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers, music by Mariachi Mexico Antiguo and the…
Celebraciones de la Gente continues at Museum of Northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF — Celebraciones de la Gente got off to a rousing start on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The event continues through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2015
12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente opens to the public on Oct. 24 for two-day celebration of Día de los Muertos
FLAGSTAFF — Final preparations were completed by Friday afternoon with the hanging of strings of papel picado and the adornment of nearly two dozen altars at the Museum of Northern Arizona as Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces prepared for the 12th annual Celebraciones de…
Sunset Magazine lists Celebraciones as one its its ‘“The West’s best Day of the Dead celebrations’
Sunset Magazine included Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff as one of its “The West’s best Day of the Dead celebrations.” “The festival features the usual handicrafts, altars, and music, but with a hint of the Old West, thanks to the…
Guest commentary: Thoughts on the U-Visa
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC Firstly, let me share this link which provides almost all of the practical information one would need to decide if they had a U-Visa-eligible situation and how to apply: Click here for Nonimmigrant Eligibility information.…
CCC&Y announces October events at Full Circle Trade & Thrift
By AmigosNAZ staff reports Show us your carving skills on Saturday, Oct. 24, with free face painting for children young & old on Oct. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at Full Circle Trade & Thrift, 2 S. Beaver St., No. 100, Flagstaff…
Flu Season has arrived in Coconino County
Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials have announced that several cases of influenza have recently been confirmed in the county. All are recovering. This marks the beginning of the 2015-16 flu season in Coconino County. Coconino County Public Health…
Plaza Vieja residents urged to attend Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing on Oct. 20 at the Flagstaff City Council
FLAGSTAFF — Plaza Vieja residents are urged to attend the Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 20 at the Flagstaff city council. Click here for the Oct. 20 Flagstaff City Council draft agenda. Several city commissions have…
Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing set for Oct. 13, 20
FLAGSTAFF — The Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan is up for review by various City Commissions and Advisory Committees and public hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council this Fall. Several City Commissions have offered feedback on the La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan, which…
NAU issues statement on Oct. 9 shooting on Flagstaff campus. Click here for other media coverage
FLAGSTAFF — Four people were shot at the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff, early Friday, university officials reported in a media release. According to the Northern Arizona University Police Department, the four victims included one dead, and three wounded. The…
Guest commentary: An Attempt to Dispel Myths About Immigration Law
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC There are many commonly-held misconceptions concerning the US immigration world. Below I will list some of these and attempt to explain-away their influence. It is possible for a lawyer or document-preparer to have a “connection”…
Tickets available for annual Celebraciones de la Gente raffle
Tickets ($10 each) are now available for the annual Celebraciones de la Gente raffle presented by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces. The raffle will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25 during the 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente / Día de los…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces prepares for Sugar Skull workshops
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces has begun preparations for its annual Sugar Skull workshops on Oct. 24-25 at the Museum of Northern Arizona and Nov. 1 at the Snowdrift Art Space in Winslow. The group has already created an estimated 100…
12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente to be held Oct. 24-25 at the Museum of Northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF —The In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers and Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff will return to Northern Ariziona when the community celebrates the 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival Oct. 24 and 25,…
Guest commentary: Awaiting the DACA / DAPA injunction resolution
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC As we wait for resolution in this case (Case: 15-40238, 5th Circuit), it is a good time to reflect on what power the executive branch of the United States has in the immigration realm.…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present sugar skull-making workshop on Oct. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a sugar skull-making workshop as part of its monthly First Friday art event at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Participants will learn…
Flagstaff Planning and Zoning to take up La Plaza Vieja and a major plan amendment on Sept. 23
FLAGSTAFF — The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on the La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan and on a major plan amendment to the Road Network Illustration in the Flagstaff Regional Plan, the City of Flagstaff reported this…
Hispanic Heritage Month in Northern Arizona gets off to a musical start
From Folklorico dances to lectures and comedy performances, region gearing up for festive month By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Hispanic Heritage Month is here, with festivities beginning with a folklorico dance performance and continuing through October with lectures, a comedy performance…
12th annual Fiesta de Independencia to be held Sept. 20 at Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños
FLAGSTAFF — The 12th annual Fiesta de Independencia will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños, 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The Mexican Consulate of Phoenix will perform…
Fiestas Patrias celebration to be held Sept. 16 at Sinagua Middle School
FLAGSTAFF — Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff and Compañia de Danza Reginal de Puebla will present a Fiestas Patrias celebration from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Sinagua Middle School. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Ballet Folklorico de…
Basic Business Empowerment entrepreneurship course continues through Nov. 24
FLAGSTAFF — The next Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) program, a classroom-based business development course, will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 24, at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (1 block East…
Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal to be featured at monthly ‘3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams’ on Aug. 21
FLAGSTAFF — Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal will be featured at the 3rd Friday at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of…
Sunnyside Vision Coalition Meeting to be held on Aug. 27
FLAGSTAFF — Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona has plans to work with Sunnyside residents for years to come. “Our aim is to support residents toward goals for their families and community,” the organization reported in a media release. “We invite…