Dear partner and friend, happy Friday! I trust all is well. Our mural painting event last Saturday went very well. Among our special guests were Beth Castro (Gov. Raul Castro’s daughter), Commander Louie Garcia from Post 41, and Yvonne Pastor…
Category: Politics
Mayor Evans Announces Flagstaff Community Policy Trust
FLAGSTAFF — Organized in 2017, by City of Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans, the Flagstaff Community Policy Trust (the Trust) is designed to build a foundation of expertise and experience that will benefit present and future Flagstaff leaders, as well as other…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council work session on March 14
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meetings. March 14, 2017 City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. March 14, 2017 Special Council Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m. March 21, 2017 City Council Draft Agenda …
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on March 7
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. March 7, 2017 — Regular City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m. More City of Flagstaff News: Funds for Social Services Applications for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 funding cycle…
City of Flagstaff Council announces 2017-2019 goals
FLAGSTAFF — At the Flagstaff City Council retreats in January 2017, the Council created new goals for the 2017-2019 calendar years. The goals ranged in categories from Economic Development, to Personnel, to Social Justice and Climate Change, these goals create…
March 9 — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más murexes to present ‘Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands’
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más muertas to present “Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at NAU’s Liberal Arts, Room 120. Millis is…
March 11 — Keeping Flagstaff Together to hold full-day training session
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold full-day training session on Saturday, March 11 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful…
March 18 — Keep Flagstaff Together Planning Meeting to be held at Killip Elementary School
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold a planning meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful model that…
Flagstaff Police Department responds to concerns about immigration
By the Flagstaff Police Department The Flagstaff Police Department has seen an increase in questions relating to a person’s immigration status and coverage by the media. The Flagstaff Police Department’s policy has not changed regarding this issue. This policy has…
Latino News Notes: Latinos divided about their place in America after Trump’s election
By the Pew Research Center Click here for the entire newsletter Hispanics are divided about their place in America after Trump’s election. A growing share says the situation of U.S. Latinos is worsening, and about half worry they or someone they know might be…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future: The Hub Case Heard in Superior Court at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-mail Dear Friends and Supporters, This is a reminder that the first court case in the appeal of The Hub is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, February 23 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Please see the…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 7
Click here for the latest newsletter. Take Action: Weigh In On a Special Election to Amend Prop 414 Get Involved: Beer & Gear to Benefit F3, 2/10 “We Are Them and They Are Us: Taking the High Road to Social…
City Council Minimum Wage Special Meeting Scheduled Tuesday, February 14
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will meet on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 6pm for a Special Meeting to consider potential options regarding the minimum wage. The public is invited to attend this, and all City Council meetings, and are…
Feb. 14 — Information event at NAU to focus on bill to restrict on campus living students ability from registering to vote
FLAGSTAFF — An information event at NAU to focus on bill to restrict on campus living students ability from registering to vote will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the NAU University Union. “Our Rep. Bob…
LULAC Statement on New Executive Orders on Border Wall and Sanctuary Cities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump (on Jan. 25) signed two controversial executive orders regarding the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and penalties for sanctuary cities. The proposed wall would extend along the southern border and would cost as…
County elected officials meet Presidential Transition Team
Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta and Treasurer Sarah Benatar were in Washington D.C. this week speaking with the Presidential Transition Team regarding key issues facing the nation’s Latino population and Coconino County as a part of a delegation…
Our Voice: Latino voting 2016 — From facts to action
Editor’s note: Well, that was easy. Opened up my early ballot form, selected my candidates and propositions, sealed it and dropped it off at the local election office. Your turn! By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ One sentence stands out among all the…
Guest commentary: Flagstaff City Council — Adam Shimoni
By Adam Shimoni Each one of us has the potential to shape our cities, states, nations and world. The first step is engaging locally, and voting is the most simple and powerful way we can make our voices heard. Although…
Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a growing number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ…
Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ now available throughout the region
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…
LULAC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Urging Latinos to Register to Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when our nation reflects on the contributions Hispanics have made to our history and culture. For the third year, LULAC joins the Hispanic Heritage Month of Action campaign in an effort to encourage the…
Woman to Woman Forum to be held in Flagstaff on Oct. 3
On Monday Oct. 3rd at 3324 North Captain Colton Lane from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Come and join us for an opportunity to hear from the women who are part of our City Council or running to represent us.We will…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 30
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Council to Discuss Proposed Regional Plan Amendments Tomorrow (8/30) Interested in Joining the Daily Sun‘s Editorial Board? Share Our Voting Video! F3 Annual Gala Tickets Now Available – Get Yours Today!
Welcome Back Critical Mass Flash Mob Dance Party on NAU’s Campus to be held Sept. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Shimoni Campaign for City Council on Thursday September 1st for a welcome back to school Critical Mass, Flash Mob, Dance Party on Campus! We will welcome the students back with a fun bicycle ride around campus ending outside…
Candidate Accountability Session to be held in Flagstaff on Sept. 12
FLAGSTAFF — A “Candidate Accountability Session” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at the Cline Library at Northern Arizona University. The event will be presented by the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council, Northern Arizona Institutions for Community Leadership,…
City of Flagstaff Requesting For and Against Arguments to Proposed Election Questions
FLAGSTAFF — August 10, 2016 is the deadline to submit for and against arguments to the proposed election questions on propositions 411, 412, 413 and 414. Prior to the November 8, 2016 Election, each household with a registered voter will receive…
Final reminder: Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public to…
New Sign Code Revisions: Campaign Signs Regulated as Portable Signs
FLAGSTAFF — Campaign signs are now classified and regulated as portable signs. A portable sign is defined as any sign not permanently attached to the ground, a building, or other immovable object. This includes A-frames, post signs, feather banners and similar…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to Hold City Council Candidate Forum on July 28
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will hold a City Council Candidate Forum on July 28 at 6 pm at Flagstaff High School. The forum’s unique roundtable format, in which candidates rotate among tables of participants, allows members of the public…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 27
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 27 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Heritage Preservation Code and Commission Up for Council Discussion on Tuesday – Please Attend! Can You Apply to the Board of Adjustment? Council Decides Not to Sell…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 17
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 17 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote Today on Prop 123 & 124! F3 Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony this Saturday! City Public Works Yard Meeting Tomorrow, 5/18 Volunteer for Our Community…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 10
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 10 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Council Discussion on Low Impact Development Ordinance – Tonight Update on Historic Preservation Don’t Miss Our Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony, May 21 Can You Donate…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 26 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Vote No on Prop 123 New Water Rates Earn Mixed Reviews from Flagstaff Water Group You’re Invited! Annual Meeting & Livable Community Award Ceremony, May 21 Michael Moore’s Where to…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 11
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 11 Click here to see the latest newsletter. F3 Op-Ed in the Arizona Daily Sun Council Takes First Steps to Protect Over 2700 Acres of Open Space F3 Supports Flagstaff Needs a Raise Campaign Michael Moore’s Where to Invade…
‘Migrant Lives and Leadership’ photography exhibit to continue at Firecreek Coffee Company on May 6
FLAGSTAFF — The photo exhibit “Migrant Lives and Leadership” will continue with a First Friday Showcase from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 6 at the Firecreek Coffee Company, 22 Historic Route 66, Flagstaff. “Join us as we celebrate migrant leadership…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 28
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 28. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Announcing the Campaign for a Greater Buffalo Park Your Voice Needed to Protect Open Space on April 5 Council Denies Hub Rezoning – What Does It Mean…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 15
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Student Housing: What You Need to Know for Tomorrow’s Council Meeting Water Rate Study Discussion Back at Council this Wednesday, 2/17 Join Us for Beer & Gear…
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…
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…
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…
‘We Are Listening Tour’ comes to Northern Arizona
Click on photo above for a larger image Arizona Superintendent of Education Diane Douglas and other officials had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the challenges and opportunities facing education in Northern Arizona when the “We Are Listening Tour” arrived…
Arizona Board of Regents approve in-state tuition for some DREAMers
PHOENIX — The Associated Press, ABC15 and other media organizations are reporting that the Arizona Board of Regents voted Thursday to grant in-state tuition to DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students. The decision comes one day after a Maricopa County judge ruled…
Guest commentary: Cinco de Mayo — A battle for recognition
Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. By Dr. Lily Rivera / Guest contributor…
Rally in support of tuition equality for DACA qualified students to be held April 30 at Flagstaff City Hall
FLAGSTAFF — A peaceful rally in support of tuition equality for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) qualified students will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, organizers reported in a…
NAU to present ‘The Border: Words and Music by Peg Bowden and Natalia Serna’ on April 20
FLAGSTAFF — “The Border: Words and Music by Peg Bowden and Natalia Serna” will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, April 20 in Liberal Arts 136, Building 19 at Northern Arizona University. The event is free and open to the public.…
NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series to present ‘Aquí y Allá’ on March 31
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series will present “Aquí y Allá,” a film written and directed by Antonio Méndez Esparza, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 at Liberal Arts 120. The feature film follows Pedro de los Santos Juarez, a Mexican…
‘Cesar Chavez, a Servant Leader — An evening with Roberto Garcia’ to be held at NAU on March 27
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA and Inclusion and Multicultural Services at Northern Arizona University will celebrating Cesar Chavez with special guest speaker, Roberto Garcia, at 7 p.m. Friday March 27 in the University Union, Kaibab Room, organizers reported in a media release. Garcia…
CHAC to present inaugural ‘César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast’ on March 27
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its inaugural “César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 27 at Tacos Los Altos Westside, 2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., Flagstaff. The event will honor Hispanic…
Supporters of in-state tuition for DREAMers to attend Associated Students of Northern Arizona University Senate meeting on March 26
FLAGSTAFF — The Associated Students of Northern Arizona University (ASNAU) Senate will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 to discuss and vote on a resolution in support of in-state tuition for DREAMers with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). The…
Efforts to support in-state tuition for DREAMers set for March 10 at Flagstaff City Hall, March 11 at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting in Flagstaff
Community members also urged to sign petition supporting DREAMers AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council has signed a petition asking the Board of Regents to allow DREAMers to pay in-state tuition, the organization reported in a media…
Commentary: Hispanics more likely to believe humans causing climate change
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ It was an interesting bit of political theater presented in Congress last week. Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe wandered onto the Senate floor during a discussion questioning the science behind climate change. “Do you know what this…
Commentary: Arizona education legislation — Be heard with technology
(Hover over each photo to see a description) Request to Speak system allows public to comment on, follow bill status from home By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Ah yes, those rascals down in the state legislature in Phoenix have…
NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series to present talk by Allegra Love on ‘Central American Refugees at Our Border…’ on Feb. 17
FLAGSTAFF —NAU’s Immigration Awareness Series to present talk by Allegra Love on “Central American Refugees at Our Border: The Crisis of Family Detention in the United States” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Martin-Springer Institute located on the 3rd floor…
CCC&Y to present information on the legislative process on Feb. 17
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will present Geoffrey Esposito, government relations analyst with the Arizona School Boards Association during a training session on the legislative process from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the…
NAU President Cheng makes statement on governor’s budget proposal
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University recognizes the current fiscal condition of Arizona and understands that Gov. Ducey and the Legislature face difficult decisions in balancing the budget of our state, NAU President Rita Cheng reported in a media release on…
La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan public meetings to be held Jan. 21, 26, 29
FLAGSTAFF — La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan public meetings will continue with a “Land Use and Neighborhood Character Workshop” from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff, the City of Flagstaff…
Spring 2015 Immigration Awareness Series begins on Jan. 22 at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — The Spring 2015 Immigration Awareness Series will begin with a prevention by Daniel A. Rodriguez at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts Building, Room 120. Rodriguez is a grantee of Deferred Action for Childhood…
Bilingual report: Arizona Dreamers in Action to hold forum on President Obama’s executive action on immigration on Dec. 13
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona Dreamers in Action will hold a forum on President Obama’s executive action on immigration from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at Coconino High School, 2801 Isabel St., Flagstaff. “We invite the community to attend, inform and…
Local News
The second reading of ordinances for the proposed Aspen Heights student housing development in west Flagstaff have been pulled from the Dec. 2 City Council agenda after opponents were able to secure needed signatures from nearby residents to force a…