Category: News

City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts & Sciences news and opportunities

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2026 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff announces a public art opportunity for artists, graphic designers, and illustrators to create a design for the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Bookmobile. This project is an opportunity to enhance the visual landscape by using the bookmobile as a canvas for meaningful and relevant visual expression. Artists are encouraged to use a variety of media, including digital imagery, painting, drawing, photography, collage, etc. to develop their proposed designs that will be transferred to vinyl wraps. The artist whose design proposal is chosen will each receive a payment of $4,000.

Application Deadline: February 24, 2026, 5:00 pm (Arizona Time)

The NAU Review — Women take the field

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2026 • Comments Off

For National Girls and Women in Sport Day on Feb. 4, hear from student-athletes across NAU Athletics about the first time they picked up a ball or club or laced on running shoes, their best moments wearing blue and gold and how their athletic careers are helping prepare them for their professional careers, in their sport or in an office.

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Public-Private Partnerships Fueling Housing Growth in Camp Verde

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2026 • Comments Off

through innovative public-private partnerships. The town currently has 1,480 housing units in various stages of development – proof that creative collaborations between municipalities and developers can deliver results.

Last month, Highview at Boulder Creek broke ground on the first phase of what will ultimately be more than 300 factory-built homes as part of a larger mixed-use development on the west side of town. It’s an area with little infrastructure and currently no links to the Town’s water or wastewater systems.

Coconino County Adopts Regional Plan

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2026 • Comments Off

The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the plan with one condition: an update to the Future Growth Illustration, which involved changes to the land use designations for four areas within Coconino County jurisdiction.
Click here for more detail on the changes to the map.

Coconino Center for the Arts — NightVisions: AMBER Call for Entry and Other Opportunities

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2026 • Comments Off

NightVisions: AMBER is an international juried art exhibition that seeks to explore and celebrate our deep connections with the night. In its 9th iteration for 2026, this long-standing collaboration between Coconino Center for the Arts and the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition celebrates the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff’s designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City. This special anniversary-year exhibition expands upon the established NightVisions: Cultural Interpretations of the Night Sky concept with a focused thematic exploration of amber lighting, aligning with the critical role that amber spectrum lighting plays in Flagstaff’s dark-sky conservation.

Coconino County School Superintendent seeks candidates for governing boards

by Community Contributor • February 3, 2026 • Comments Off

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, Cheryl Mango-Paget, is inviting community members who are committed to public education to consider running for openings on one of five School District Governing Boards in the 2026 election.

School Superintendent to host 2026 Spelling Bee

by Community Contributor • February 2, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Words will take center stage as Coconino County School Superintendent Cheryl Mango-Paget hosts the 2026 Coconino County Spelling Bee, a countywide academic showcase celebrating student excellence, preparation, and poise.

The competition will take place Saturday, Feb. 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at Flagstaff High School’s Cromer Auditorium.

Sedona Arts Center — Vision and Sound: An African American Experience – Now showing – Special reception this Friday

by Community Contributor • February 2, 2026 • Comments Off

Join us for the opening reception of Vision & Sound: An African American Experience
with free live music by: Just Common

National shutdown planned for Jan. 30 in opposition to ICE crackdown in Minnesota. See Flagstaff response here. Next protest event scheduled for Jan. 31 in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

Courtesy MosaicNAZ.org

FLAGSTAFF — A national shutdown is planned for Friday, Jan. 30 as part of the growing opposition to the ICE crackdown operation in Minneapolis, Minn. Under the banner of”No Work, No School. No Shopping. Stop Funding Ice,” organizers hope the action will convince the Trump administration to end their operation in Minneapolis.

“The people of the Twin Cities have shown the way for the whole country – to stop ICE’s reign of terror, we need to SHUT IT DOWN,” the organization reported on its website.

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified during the past few weeks following the shooting deaths of ICE watchers Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.

Another protest against ICE and surveillance cameras is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 near Flagstaff City Hall.

City of Flagstaff provides update on removal of Flock Safety cameras

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council voted in December 2025 to terminate the City’s contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate recognition technology. Following that decision, all cameras covered under the contract were immediately turned off and have not collected any data since.

The NAU Review — The future of nursing in Arizona + a new film partnership

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

In Arizona, Native Americans represent 5.3% of the population but just 1.1% of registered nurses. Charmaine Begay is determined to change that. A first-generation student from Crystal, New Mexico, Begay is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing through NAU’s American Indian Nursing Program and helping shape a future in which Indigenous communities get care from providers who understand their culture and values.

Discover Flagstaff — SNOWHAUS: Winter DJ Showcase Arizona Snowbowl on Jan 31 and more information

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

Saturday, January 31
SNOWHAUS: Winter DJ Showcase
Arizona Snowbowl

A full day of high-elevation house music at Arizona Snowbowl featuring Polar Bears, Carrie Keller, Ekonovah, and Rich Dietz! 11 a.m.

Flagstaff Police Dept. issues announcement on public safety and ICE

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

Editor’s note: The Flagstaff Police Dept. issued a media release on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 following the shooting death of a Minneapolis, Minn. by members of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal law enforcement agencies.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: January 26-30, 2026

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

Phantom Ranch has reopened following the successful repair of multiple breaks along the Transcanyon Waterline, and water service has now been restored to Phantom Ranch, Bright Angel Campground, Boat Beach, and the Delta restrooms. Park water utilities crews completed repairs near Manzanita Rest Area and the mule corral near Phantom Ranch, allowing the system to be repressurized and inner canyon operations to resume.

On the South Rim, water tanks are slowly refilling as the system stabilizes. Grand Canyon National Park remains under Stage 2 water restrictions, and residents are encouraged to continue reducing water use wherever possible to support system recovery. Utilities staff will continue monitoring the waterline and system pressures as operations return to normal.

Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) issues statement o water system standards

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

The Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) water system violated drinking water standards over the past year. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we did to correct these situations.

GRCA is required to monitor our drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether our drinking water meets health standards. During August 2024 and the 2nd quarter of 2025 GRCA did not complete all monitoring or testing for Total Coliform, Chlorine, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and therefore cannot be sure of the quality of our drinking water during that time.

Volunteers sought for 2026 Coconino County Point-in-time Count

by Community Contributor • January 30, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Volunteers are needed for the 2026 Coconino County Point-in-time Count.

Click here to apply.

Point-in-time counts are important because they establish the dimensions of the problem of homelessness and help policymakers and program administrators track progress toward the goal of ending homelessness. The first of these counts was conducted in January 2005. Meaning that we have data for every Continuum of Care for the last twenty years.

High school students in Flagstaff take to streets to protest ICE crackdown in America

by Community Contributor • January 29, 2026 • Comments Off

Also see:

• AZ Daily Sun — Gallery: Students walk out of Flagstaff High School and Coconino High School in protest of ICE actions
• Great Circle Media — Flagstaff students organize walkout to protest ICE

FLAGSTAFF — More than 150 Flagstaff High School students took to the streets and protested in front of the Flagstaff City Hall as part of a citywide-protest by youth against the nationwide ICE crackdown during protests on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

Protests were also reported by students at Coconino High School and Mount Eldon Middle School.

Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified during the past few weeks following the shooting deaths of ICE watchers Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.

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

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2026 • Comments Off

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, Feb. 5. 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.

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 coalition@coconinokids.org to be placed on the agenda or to receive a Zoom link to our next meeting.

Flagstaff anti-ICE protesters turn out in force to support Minnesota immigrant crackdown. Updated Arizona Daily Sun photos

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2026 • Comments Off

Story courtesy MosaicNAZ.org

FLAGSTAFF — Anti-ICE protesters braved a chilly and breezy Friday afternoon to take part in a nationwide demonstration in response to a federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

Taking positions in front of the Flagstaff City Hall, the majority of protesters waved a variety of anti-ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) signs on Jan. 23, 2026.

The local protest was organized by Indivisible Northern Arizona in response to ICE activity in Minneapolis, Minn., which included the shooting death of immigrant supporter and ICE watcher Renee Nicole Good on Jan. 7, 2026.

“Thank you to everyone who turned out today in solidarity with Minnesota! Our volunteer counted 550 people at the height of the protest,” Indivisible reported on its Facebook webpage.

Coconino County Elections Department recognizes Help America Vote Day to inspire civic engagement

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — As the 2026 election season is underway, the Coconino County Elections Department is recognizing Help America Vote Day on Jan. 27. Help America Vote Day aims to inspire greater civic engagement and volunteerism, and help ensure safe,…

Grand Canyon National Park plans adaptive reopening of North Rim in summer 2026

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2026 • Comments Off

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Grand Canyon National Park is preparing an adaptive approach for the seasonal reopening of the North Rim, evaluating potential impacts from winter weather to park infrastructure after the Dragon Bravo Fire. The park aims to open popular points of interest, including the North Kaibab Trail, on May 15, weather and conditions permitting.

Park officials emphasize that the guiding principle for the upcoming season is: “We will open what we can, where we can, when we can.” This approach prioritizes visitor safety, resource protection, and operational readiness. Park officials are aware of the challenges of local communities, businesses and our visitors in planning for the 2026 season and are committed to providing specific details about the 2026 North Rim season no later than April 1, 2026.

Assessor’s Office accepting applications for property tax exemption and relief programs

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2026 • Comments Off

Arizona law provides property tax assistance options for eligible widows and widowers, veterans with a disability and individuals with a permanent disability, commonly referred to as individual exemption programs. These exemptions reduce the assessed value of qualifying property, which may include individually owned real estate, mobile homes and, in some cases, personal property. Applications for individual exemptions are accepted Jan. 1 through Mar. 1 each year.

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

by Community Contributor • January 28, 2026 • Comments Off

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

CCC Community Education — New classes open for registration!

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2026 • Comments Off

Winter Outdoor Survival Skills

Friday, Jan. 30 | 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and

Saturday, Jan. 31 | 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Are you prepared to spend a freezing night out in the woods? Come learn the five survival priorities when faced with an emergency.

Survival – Learn more and register!

The NAU Review — Support for women in farming and International Holocaust Remembrance Day

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2026 • Comments Off

Cultivating wellness for women farmers

Hidden underneath the tough exterior of women in agriculture lies a growing mental health crisis shaped by isolation, financial pressure and relentless farm stress. Gayle Gratop, a doctoral student at NAU and a farmer herself, is finding ways to offer support, filling in the gaps where existing systems fall short.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — February 4: 1st Coffee Conversation of 2026 with F3’s Director

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2026 • Comments Off

Engage directly with F3’s Executive Director during F3’s Coffee Conversations. Learn what F3 will be up to in 2026, share your thoughts about Flagstaff issues, get updates on ongoing issues, and meet other citizens and members who are or want to be engaged with issues in Flagstaff.

Sedona Arts Center — Calls to Artists & Creative Opportunities — 2026

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2026 • Comments Off

CALL TO ARTISTS
Juried Friends Show & Sale —
The Face of Friendship
Exhibit Dates: March 6 – April 15, 2026
Opening Reception: March 6, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Location: Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Road, Sedona, AZ
Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2026
Notification: February 6, 2026

Museum of Northern Arizona — Valentine’s Day Jewelry Auction

by Community Contributor • January 27, 2026 • Comments Off

Our Valentine’s Day Jewelry auction will be closing soon! This auction will close on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm (MST) to allow us time to ship any items and ensure that they will arrive before February 14th.

If you have been looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, look no further than MNA’s virtual auction, featuring 20 stunning jewelry pieces! What’s more, all auction proceeds will benefit MNA’s educational mission, so you can give a lovely gift and support the museum at once.

Culture Connection AZ welcomes you to 2026. Call to Artists open now for ‘Resilience Revisited’

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

CALL TO ARTISTS — Culture Connection AZ is hosting an exhibition during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. Titled Resilience Revisited: The Women Continuing the Legacy, the exhibition will honor both the experiences of women in Northern Arizona, and specific women who have carried on the legacy of the groundbreaking women honored in the original Resilience exhibition.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Newsletter 1/26/2026: Check It Out!

by AmigosNAZ.com • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

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Coconino Center for the Arts announces upcoming events — Guitar Lovers Rejoice!

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

Saturday, Jan 31, 7:30 pm

Jake Allen has toured globally, is endorsed by Takamine Guitars, and has shared stages with guitar legends such as Andy McKee and Mike Dawes. As a solo artist, Allen utilizes impeccably timed live looping to create a captivating one-man show, with his hypnotic command of the guitar bringing every inch of the instrument to life.

Online Learning at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

Online Learning at Sedona Arts Center

Sedona Arts Center’s online classes and workshops bring the depth, creativity, and expertise of our School of the Arts directly to you — wherever you are. Designed for students who can’t travel but still want a rich, hands-on learning experience, these courses offer expert instruction across a range of visual art disciplines. Learn from working artists, build real skills, and stay connected to a vibrant creative community — all from home.

New County roadway safety action plan survey

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County is launching a new Roadway Safety Action Plan and inviting residents, workers, businesses and visitors to help improve safety on County roads by sharing their experiences and concerns through a brief online survey

“Improving roadway safety is a shared priority for County leadership, our residents and everyone who travels our roads,” said Christopher Tressler, Coconino County Public Works Director. “The Roadway Safety Action Plan gives us a clearer, data-driven way to identify, evaluate and prioritize needed improvements—bringing us closer to our goal of eliminating traffic-related fatalities on Coconino County roads. Public input is essential, and we encourage everyone to participate in the online survey.”

INDIVISIBLE reports No Kings coalition to hold ‘Eyes on ICE: Document and Record’ virtual training on Jan. 26

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in front of witnesses.

Enough is enough. Exercising our Constitutional right to document and record ICE and other federal agents is more important than ever.

This call will give you the tools to exercise your rights in a moment when federal agents are terrorizing our communities and using excessive force.

City of Flagstaff announces Flock Safety/ Automated License Plate Recognition Technology update

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council voted to cancel the City’s contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate recognition technology in December 2025. The cameras included in the City of Flagstaff’s contract were deactivated at that time.

As of January 2026, City staff and Flock Safety representatives are working to facilitate the physical removal of the cameras as soon as possible.

Office of Indian Education (OIE) Biweekly Highlights

by Community Contributor • January 26, 2026 • Comments Off

Policy & Program Updates Webinar – You’re Invited!

Monday, January 26 – Learn about AZ Tribal Consultation and Exceptional Student Services.

Monday, February 23 – Hear updates about state and national policies affecting Native American education.

From 10-11am MST. Visit website for information and register for the Zoom event!

New Name: After January, the P&P webinar will be renamed to OIE Connect!

Northern Arizona anti-ICE organizers announce variety of protest in response to latest shooting in Minnesota

by Community Contributor • January 25, 2026 • Comments Off

By MosaicNAZ.org

NORTHERN ARIZONA — Anti-ICE organizers have announced a series of protests and actions in response to the shooting death of a Minneapolis, Minn. man on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal law enforcement agencies.

Protests will be held at:

Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Symphonic Sci-Fi’ at NAU on Jan. 24, ‘She Kills Monsters’ through Jan. 25 at Theatrikos Theatre, more events

by Community Contributor • January 24, 2026 • Comments Off

She Kills Monsters — Theatrikos Theatre

In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. Fr.-Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: January 19-23, 2026

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2026 • Comments Off

Over the last week, Grand Canyon National Park water utilities crews successfully repaired multiple pipeline failures along the North Kaibab Trail that temporarily disrupted water service in the inner canyon. Two pipeline breaks near Manzanita Rest Area were fully excavated and repaired, followed by successful excavation and repair at the Xanterra mule corral site near Phantom Ranch. With all damaged sections addressed, the Transcanyon Waterline is now being repressurized.

City of Flagstaff announces Program Year 2026 Community Development Block Grant

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Flagstaff utilizes CDBG funds to provide various public services as well as housing, infrastructure and public facility improvements.

CDBG funds are a vital resource for strengthening communities and improving quality of life. The City of Flagstaff invites residents, community stakeholders and local organizations to participate in the upcoming public meeting and public hearings regarding the HUD Community Development Block Grant Annual Action and Consolidated Plans.

Flagstaff Communiversity — Strengthening our Capacity for Change

by Community Contributor • January 23, 2026 • Comments Off

Programs to Strengthen

Our Resolve

The NAU Review — Digging deep into a deadly earthquake + good news on the climate front

by Community Contributor • January 22, 2026 • Comments Off

Why was Japan’s 2011 earthquake so deadly?

A new seafloor study coauthored by an NAU faculty member revealed one reason for this unusually devastating earthquake and tsunami. Learn what happened on the seafloor off Japan and how this study could help scientists understand and respond to other intense earthquakes and tsunamis.

CCC&Y Spotlight — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

by Community Contributor • January 21, 2026 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community.

The purpose of CCC&Y is bold and we couldn’t do it without the support of our Funding Partners, our Sponsors and our Organization and Group members.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth (CCC&Y) is pleased to receive support from both local and state partners. This support ensures the success of activities and increases the capacity of CCC&Y to have the greatest impact on children and youth at the earliest stages possible.

Our Funding Partners include:
The City of Flagstaff
Coconino County
Vitalyst Health Foundation

Our 2025 Sponsors included:
APS
Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona Health
Richard and Julianne Hartzell

The NAU Review — A look at MLK Day at NAU + getting to know the emergency manager

by AmigosNAZ.com • January 21, 2026 • Comments Off

View this email as a webpage. Jan. 20, 2026 We deliver top headlines to the Lumberjack community every Tuesday and Thursday during the academic year. For more, visit news.nau.edu. Honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy On Monday, the NAU…

Coconino County Planning and Zoning Department updates Winter 2026

by Community Contributor • January 21, 2026 • Comments Off

Happy New Year!

Thank you for staying connected and engaged with planning projects and information in Coconino County! Planning helps to guide the future of our communities. In this newsletter the Planning and Zoning Department has two important updates to share:

City of Flagstaff announces public art opportunity at Buffalo Park

by Community Contributor • January 21, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites artists and artist teams to submit Statements of Qualifications to design and execute a large-scale mural on a water tank at Buffalo Park, located at 2400 N. Gemini Road. The application deadline is Feb. 17, 2026, at 5 p.m. Mountain Time.

The highly visible project envisions an artwork that will become a defining visual landmark for Buffalo Park and the surrounding area. The mural could reflect Flagstaff, Northern Arizona, the current activity and/or history of the park, or the communities that utilize this natural and recreational resource among other ideas.

Indivisible Northern Arizona announces ‘Ice Out For Good’ rapid response protest on Jan. 23 at Flagstaff City Hall. See national reports

by Community Contributor • January 19, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity, and abuse carried out by federal immigration enforcement agencies against members of our communities.

A broad coalition of groups across the country is calling for coordinated Ice Out For Good actions on Friday, January 23rd in solidarity with Minnesota, and to demand accountability, honor the life lost, and make visible the human cost of ICE’s actions.

Click here for a link to details about the event.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Happenings 1/19/2026

by Community Contributor • January 19, 2026 • Comments Off

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NAU — 2026 MLK Day Celebration to be held on Jan. 19

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Join the Office of Inclusion along with the Black Student Union (BSU), the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Access, the Center for Service and Volunteerism at NAU, The Southside Community Association , and the Flagstaff Lived Black Experience Project for an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Black History Month on Monday, January 19, 2026.

City of Flagstaff announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — City Hall administrative offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 20 with regular hours.

Other City of Flagstaff facilities that are closed on Jan. 19 include:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures for Coconino County

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

Coconino County’s Administrative Center, County Manager’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, Coconino County Superior Court and Coconino County Health and Human Services office and clinic will be closed Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

An Animal Services Officer will be available from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Contact the CCHHS Animal Services office at 928-679-8756 to leave a message and an officer will return the call. Call 911 for emergencies.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: January 12-16, 2026

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

Waterline Repairs Continue After Multiple Failures in the Inner Canyon

This week, a series of three pipeline breaks along the North Kaibab Trail has temporarily disrupted water service in the inner canyon. Two of the breaks occurred within 50 feet of each other just north of the Box, with a third near the Xanterra mule corral at Phantom Ranch.

Flagstaff Sustainability Office announces 2025 Sustainability Grant recipients

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Flagstaff Sustainability Grant cycle. The Flagstaff Sustainability Grant is a competitive grant program that funds up to $7,500 for community projects related to food, community health and climate resilience, energy, transportation, and waste.

“We can’t wait to see these community-led projects come to life each year! We want to applaud these awardees for their vision for a more sustainable Flagstaff,” said Mayor Becky Daggett.

The 2025 grant recipients and their projects are as follows:

United Way of Northern Arizona — What Happens When We Listen to Youth

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

When we listen to youth, powerful things happen.

That’s why one of the core commitments of your United Way of Northern Arizona is bringing our community together around programs and projects that provide local youth with the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

I’m excited to share two items that will make a difference to teens this winter. The first is the grand opening of The Bijou Teen Center in Holbrook, a project for youth by youth that has been several years in the making.

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — The Year in Review

by Community Contributor • January 16, 2026 • Comments Off

his past year, the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona has worked on the region’s behalf to promote the greater Flagstaff area, Sedona, Winslow and Camp Verde.
We took the story of the opportunities available in northern Arizona to conferences around the country – the ICSC Retail Show, the national Site Selector Guild, SEMI-CON, and the Flinn Brown Bio Capital Conference.
ECoNA lent its support to applications for funding for work on the I-40 corridor, the Northern Arizona University Venture Studio, and infrastructure improvements along the BNSF railway in Flagstaff.
We also fielded 62 qualified leads that resulted in 34 competitive bids with the potential of added more than 3,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in capital investments to our area. Almost half of these businesses were in the manufacturing sector, with the rest being a mix of retail, office, transportation and bioscience.

The NAU Review — Gearing Lumberjacks up for life after college

by Community Contributor • January 15, 2026 • Comments Off

A day in the life

After a long pause, HRM’s Job Shadow Program is back, immersing students in the nonstop rhythm of hotel and restaurant operations. During the winter break, students stepped into industrial kitchens, executive offices and behind front desks to witness how hospitality comes to life.

2026 STEMMY Award nominations are now open!

by Community Contributor • January 15, 2026 • Comments Off

Do you know someone who is making a meaningful impact on STEM education in our community? Now is your chance to recognize and celebrate them!

STEM City is now accepting nominations for the STEMMY Awards, honoring individuals and organizations who help STEM thrive in Flagstaff.From innovative classrooms and inspiring students to dedicated teachers, businesses, and community partners, the STEMMY Awards shine a spotlight on the people who make STEM possible in Flagstaff. Help us celebrate the changemakers who spark curiosity, creativity, and connection through STEM—submit a nomination today!

We are accepting nominations in the following four categories:

Flagstaff City Council supports purchase of downtown parcel for parking and other uses

by Community Contributor • January 15, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Allthrive365 (formerly known as the Foundation for Senior Living), owns the parcel at 320 S. Humphreys St and had planned to build two housing communities on the parcel.

The City has been leasing the southern portion of the parcel for parking for the Municipal Courthouse and downtown needs. In late 2025, Allthrive365 approached the city to discuss options for the city to purchase the southern portion of the parcel. In December 2025, Council approved moving forward with purchasing this southern portion to be used for parking for Courthouse and downtown patrons.

Online Learning at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • January 15, 2026 • Comments Off

ARTx announces 2026 ARTx at The Arb Installation, Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered by Time

by Community Contributor • January 15, 2026 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Creative Flagstaff and ARTx: Art + Ideas Experience are pleased to announce the 2026 ARTx at The Arb commissioned installation, Ephemeral Bloom: Weathered by Time, created by artist Jill Sans in collaboration with botanical consultant and storyteller Kate Watters. The work will be on view throughout the 2026 season at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, opening April 29, 2026 and running through the end of October.

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