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Coconino County — Which 4th of July Parade are you attending?
COCONINO COUNTY — Saturday, July 4 will be a busy day of celebration in Coconino County! There are five Independence Day parades taking place in Flagstaff, Page, Munds Park, Parks and Williams.
Click here for more information from Coconino County
Click here for more information on the Page 4th of July Parade from the City of Page
Celebrate July 4th with Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra — FREE CONCERT this Saturday
Join Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, July 4, for A Flag Fourth—a FREE concert celebrating the spirit of Independence Day with live symphonic music in a stunning outdoor setting.
Coconino Center for the Arts — First Friday ArtWalk!
Flagstaff’s First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of creativity that brings downtown to life.
Join us for the next First Friday on July 3, starting at 5 pm, for a western-themed ArtWalk and a celebration of Flagstaff’s local artists!
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.
Discover Flagstaff — Celebrate Independence Day in Flagstaff!
Flagstaff Art in the Park
Wheeler Park
Celebrate your 4th of July weekend at
Flagstaff Art in the Park– featuring fabulous art shown by artists, live music, awesome food, kids activities and a beer garden! 9 a.m. Free.
Learn Mor
Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) including — ‘Gallego Talks Tourism, Water, and More in Page’
Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) including ‘Kelly, Colleagues Demand Answers as Trump Further Delays Toxic Chemical Cleanups at Arizona Military Sites’
Get the latest news updates from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes including ‘Attorney General Mayes Secures Stipulation Halting Conversion of Surprise Facility Into ICE Detention Center’
Click below for the latest news updates from the:
Office Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes
Get the latest news updates from the Office of the Governor Katie Hobbs including — ‘Governor Katie Hobbs Legislative Action Update’
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — 2026 Summer reading, food security and camp program information compiled by CCC&Y. See our listings
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, July, 2, 2026. The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.
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.
Want to be a guest speaker at our next meeting? Send an email to CCC&Y Executive Director Virginia Watahomigie at coalition@coconinokids.org to be placed on the agenda or to receive a Zoom link to our next meeting.
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City of Flagstaff announces 4th of July closures
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. City Hall offices will reopen Monday, July 6 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on July 3 include:
East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Downtown Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N Izabel Street)
Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products Center (6770 E Landfill Rd.)
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) (1800 E Butler Ave.)
Citizens Cemetery (1300 S San Francisco St.)
Independence Day closures for Coconino County
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County’s Administrative Center, County Manager’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, Coconino County Superior Court and Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) office and clinic will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
Sedona Arts Center — Celebrate Sedona This Friday: Freedom!
Join us for the opening reception of
FREEDOM
Celebrate the opening of Freedom, Sedona Arts Center’s newest exhibition,
with an evening of art, conversation, and community.
Inspired by the themes of America 250—Independence, Inclusivity, and Innovation—Freedom explores the many meanings of liberty through painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber, mixed media, and more. Each artist offers a unique perspective on one of humanity’s most enduring ideas.
County areas in and around Coconino National Forest move to Stage 2 fire restrictions
COCONINO COUNTY — After consultation with the United States Forest Service (USFS), areas of Coconino County within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions effective Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest remains in Stage 2 and all other areas of the County will remain in Stage 1 fire restrictions.
This decision, according to Coconino County’s Wildfire Defense Ordinance, applies to all private property within, and adjacent to, the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest.
Community attends in-person, online briefing of Pocket Fire (Update — Coconino County has activated a Call Center for the Pocket Fire)
Coconino County has activated a Call Center for the Pocket Fire. If you have questions about the fire, shelters or evacuation stages please call 928-679-8525.
If you need information about the APS Public Safety Power Shutoff, call 800-253-9405. — Coconino County
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06-29-26 Latest update on Pocket Fire: Highlights: Despite Red Flag conditions, firefighters held fire growth to a minimum. Ground crews and aircraft were employed to expand and reinforce contingency lines at strategic locations around the fire — USDA
(Also check:
Inciweb: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-fire
Watch Duty: https://app.watchduty.org/
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Newsletter 6/29/2026: Check It Out!
Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Piano Festival (June 20-24), Heritage Festival of the Arts at MNA (June 27-28), more
Flagstaff Piano Festival is an immersive experience bringing together young pianists, educators, celebrated artists, and music lovers in the inspiring setting of Flagstaff on the campus of Northern Arizona University. Various Times.
Learn More
Grand Canyon National Park implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions June 26, 2026
GRAND CANYON, AZ: Grand Canyon National Park will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the South Rim and Inner Canyon beginning June 26, 12:00 PM due to forecasted critical fire weather conditions.
The North Rim remains under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions that took effect on May 15, 2026, at the start of the summer operating season following the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire. Those restrictions remain unchanged.
With this action, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be in effect throughout Grand Canyon National Park.
United Way of Northern Arizona — These Teens Already Stepped Up. YES! Is Helping Them Lead
Expanding youth opportunity – including helping teens discover their leadership potential – is one of the core missions of United Way of Northern Arizona. It’s why UWNA launched Youth Experiencing Success (YES!) and held its first Leadership Summit with more than 100 students earlier this year.
It’s one thing to help a teen embrace the idea that they could be a leader; it’s something else entirely to support them once they’ve decided to step up and take on new responsibilities.
County areas in and around Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest move to Stage 2 fire restrictions
COCONINO COUNTY — After consultation with the United States Forest Service (USFS), areas of Coconino County within the boundaries of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will move to Stage 2 fire restrictions effective Friday, June 26, 2026, at 8 a.m. All other areas of the County will remain in Stage 1 fire restrictions.
Coconino County launches ‘Coconino Forward’ dashboard
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County has a new public-facing performance dashboard designed to provide residents with transparent, real-time insight into the County’s progress toward achieving the Board of Supervisors’ strategic plan, entitled Coconino Forward: Where Vision Meets Action.
In March 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an updated mission, vision, values and a five-year strategic plan following an extensive strategic planning process. The plan established priorities in six key areas: Public Lands/Cultural and Natural Resources; Organizational/Fiscal Health; Economic Development/Vitality; Community Vitality/Arts/Culture; Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness; and Health and Human Services/Public Health.
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 24, 2026 Update — CCC&Y’s free webinars provide parents the resources they need for the busy Summer vacation season
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — With the Summer vacation season here, this is good time to take a deep breath, take care of yourself and find some ways to ease the stress for your children.
To help, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth wants to remind everyone that we have a variety of free webinar training programs on our website.
Want to take a moment to take care of yourself? Visit our free Mindfulness (for adults) one-hour webinar.
Your child may also benefit from our free Mindfulness for Youth 45-minute webinar
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The NAU Review — The future of healthcare: NAU’s Barrow Institute interns + 2 new health certificates
Making a difference on the job
Four NAU undergrads were selected for prestigious 10-week internships at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where they’ll work alongside neurological disorder, speech pathology and occupational therapy professionals in real-world medical settings. Learn more about how Mandi Bluth, Noah Verdugo, Stefan Muñoz and Wyatt Peterson landed their coveted spots at Barrow and what they’re up to at the institute this summer.
Grand Canyon National Park to lift summer trail closures for Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Grand Canyon National Park will
lift trail closures related to the Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project at 7 a.m. Friday, June 26, five days ahead of
schedule.
The closures are being lifted following the completion of reconstruction work on the River Trail, which was damaged by a rockfall during work associated with the Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project. The rockfall required additional geologic hazard assessments, new design features and engineering work before the trail could be rebuilt and this portion of the project could be completed.
Denova — Thank you for celebrating with us!
We had an amazing turnout at the grand opening of our 9th clinic in AZ! We want to thank the Peoria Chamber of Commerce for a warm welcome, as well as everyone who attended the festivities. We look forward to building strong partnerships in the community and continuing to expand access to integrated care across the state.
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Newsletter 6/22/2026
City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts Sciences — Call to Artists: Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition
AmigosNAZ.com Editor’s Note: Also see our story, visit this year’s new exhibit
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The City of Flagstaff seeks proposals for large-scale, three-dimensional (3D) artworks for the 2027/2028 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition. The exhibition features five sculptures, existing or newly created, that reflect diverse cultural expressions including Indigenous, Black, and Latinx art. Selected artworks can advance essential perspectives and narratives and will invite interaction, conversation, and appreciation.
Note: Applications will be accepted exclusively through OpenGov. Artists must register on OpenGov before submitting an application.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026, 5 pm (Arizona Time)
Image: Eniadé: She is Crowned by Anjola Ayodele
Discover Flagstaff — Happs-y Pride! Your Weekend Events are Here! Also, Flagstaff Piano Festival and Juneteenth Street Festival
Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. “Flag Happs” is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights of the week.
City of Flagstaff announces Juneteenth National Independence Day closures
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Friday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 8 a.m.
City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Juneteenth include:
East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Downtown Flagstaff Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products Center (6770 E Landfill Rd.)
Recycling Center (1800 E Butler Ave.)
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 17, 2026 Update — 2026 Summer reading, food security and camp program information compiled by CCC&Y. See our listings
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — A variety of organizations are taking reservations for their Summer reading programs throughout Northern Arizona. The following is a listing compiled by CCC&Y.
In addition, agencies, school districts and other organizations are also announcing their schedule for Summer food security programs. Finally, time is running short for families to apply for potential summer camp programs in Coconino County and Northern Arizona.
Please check with individual organizations to confirm times, dates, other information. Please visit the links below to see if registration is still available. Registration deadlines may have already passed for some programs.
If your organization would like to be added to this listing, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org
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Flagstaff Festival of Science announces registration now open for Science in the Park (Sept. 26)
We are seeking exhibitors to share their work and inspire curiosity in the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers with interactive, family-friendly activities. Whether you’re a returning participant or joining us for the first time, we invite you to be part of this exciting celebration of discovery.
Registration closes July 15, 2026. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged.
Momentum Aerial in Flagstaff announces call for auditions for Halloween show — The Book of Shadows: Noctume
FLAGSTAFF — Momentum Aerial is putting out a call for auditions for our Halloween Show, The Book of Shadows: Nocturne. Auditions are open until July 20th and we want YOU to submit. Solos, duets, trios and group numbers are all encouraged to apply.
Audition Submission Period and Requirements: Auditions can be submitted at any time between 5/20/26 – 7/20/26. We will contact you with audition results by July 23rd 2026. Call backs (if needed) will be done via video submission. All submissions will be weighted equally. You may submit work in progress for your audition. It is not expected that you finish an entire piece for the audition. Auditions should be a minimum of one minute in length and a maximum of five minutes.
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Newsletter 6/15/2026: Check It Out!
CCC Community Education — New summer classes added!
Landing the Perfect Job
Thursday, June 18
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This workshop is for early- to mid-career professionals seeking to advance in their careers with greater focus and impact.
Perfect – Learn more and register!
Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Folk Festival, Culture Con, Flagstaff Native Herb Festival
Saturday-Sunday, June 13-14
Flagstaff Folk Festival
Coconino Center for the Arts
A two-day live music festival featuring 100+ musical acts on 5 stages plus workshops, food court and artisan market. 10 a.m.
Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: June 8-12, 2026
As part of Grand Canyon National Park’s Conservation K-9 Pilot Project, wildlife staff are asking employees and residents to report any elk observed within designated wildlife exclusion zones.
The five designated exclusion zones are:
El Tovar Complex
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
Maswik Lodge
Mather Campground Services Area
Grand Canyon School
The NAU Review — The curious case of a tiny cactus + explore NAU’s Story Lab
Can you find the paradine plains cactus in the above photo? Don’t feel bad if not—it’s small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but it plays an important role in the Four Corners region’s ecosystem. In the wake of the White Sage Fire, NAU ecologist Clare Aslan is measuring the succulent’s resilience over a three-year period. Her findings could help ecologists and policymakers everywhere understand when to do boots-on-the-ground restoration work and when to let nature recover on its own.
Sedona Arts Center — Find your next creative adventure at Sedona Arts Center
Art Classes and Workshops
at Sedona Arts Center
Discover the Joy of Creating
Sedona Arts Center offers year-round classes and workshops designed to inspire artists of all experience levels. From painting, ceramics, jewelry making, and photography to mixed media and more, our programs are welcoming, hands-on, and taught by working artists in a supportive creative environment.
Whether you’re discovering a new passion or continuing to grow your skills, you’ll find opportunities to explore, create, and connect in the heart of Sedona. New ceramics classes begin in June, alongside a wide variety of upcoming workshops and studio experiences for adults, teens, and families.
Discover Parks and Recreation Summer Adventures with Our June 2026 Newsletter
Spots still open for Summer Camp weeks! Fun at the Fort is blasting off with fun themes each week, and we have room for new recruits. Find an open week to join the adventures.
National Park Service (NPS) — 2025 Grand Canyon Drinking Water Quality Report now available
The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), also called the annual drinking water quality report, is a document that community water systems are required to deliver to their customers each year under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It summarizes the quality of the water delivered over the previous calendar year, including the source of the water, the levels of any detected contaminants compared to federal standards, and any violations that occurred.
The report gives consumers clear, accessible information about what is in their tap water and how it measures up to EPA safety standards, so you can make informed decisions and understand any potential risks. It also holds water systems accountable by putting monitoring results and compliance status in front of the people they serve.
Theatrikos Theater Co. — Celebrate Culture, Community, and Local Theatre with Us This Month!
Festival season has officially arrived in Flagstaff! There is nothing quite like this time of year, when warm, sunny days are paired with a perfect cool mountain breeze and the refreshing, unmistakable scent of pine trees fills the air. The city is buzzing with energy, and Theatrikos is absolutely thrilled to be part of the celebration.
As you head out to enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere, we invite you to come say hello! Catch up with us, experience a taste of local theatre, and see what we have in store at two fantastic upcoming festivals.
Sedona Arts Center — Calling All Artists: Two exhibitions now accepting submissions
Application Deadline: July 3, 2026
Exhibit Dates: July 31 – October 10, 2026
Location: Tolleson Art Gallery, located inside Tolleson Public Library, Tolleson, AZ
Deadline to Apply: July 3, 2026
The Tolleson Art Gallery invites Arizona artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to submit work exploring the journey of artistic growth, transformation, and self-discovery.
My Evolution celebrates progression — the shift from where you began to where you stand today as an artist. This exhibition highlights personal development, changing perspectives, breakthroughs, experiments, reinventions, and the moments that shaped your creative voice.
Artists are encouraged to submit work that reflects changes in style, technique, identity, purpose, or pivotal moments in their artistic journey. All mediums are welcome, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, textiles, and more.
Selected exhibiting artists will receive a stipend, with additional compensation available for artists presenting a workshop, artist talk, demonstration, or public engagement program.
Genova — June Newsletter | Peoria Clinic Opening & LGBTQIA+ Services for Pride Month
Sedona Arts Center — Kids Summer Art Camps at Sedona Arts Center
Kids Make Your Own Dry Erase Board! for Ages 7-13
with Kim Sammartano
June 19, 2026 – 9am-12pm — $50
Turn clay into something you can use every day! In this hands-on workshop, young artists (ages 7–13) will design and build their own reusable dry erase board using slab-building techniques. Students will shape a custom clay frame and create a smooth glazed surface perfect for notes, drawings, and reminders. All materials included. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy. Pieces will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup later.
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Newsletter 6/8/2026: Check It Out!
June at the Museum of Northern Arizona
June at the Museum of Northern Arizona ushers in the start of an engaging season. Summer is truly special here! Our beautiful setting in the ponderosa pines comes alive with events, visitors, and community energy.
I invite you to kick off the summer at MNA’s Party on the Plateau fundraiser on Saturday, June 6. Reserve your tickets now. The accompanying online silent auction is open to all, featuring unique items and experiences to explore.
National Park Service approves plan to modernize water system serving the North Rim and Inner Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – The National Park Service (NPS) approved a plan today to upgrade the water system that supplies and delivers water between the North Rim developed area and Cottonwood Campground in Grand Canyon National Park. The current water system is old, often breaks down, and requires frequent repairs in difficult and sometimes hazardous conditions.
NPS Intermountain Regional Director Bert Frost signed a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the North Rim and Roaring Springs Water System Improvements project. This work is part of a project to rehabilitate the North Rim and Roaring Springs Utility Systems funded by the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund.
Grand Canyon National Park launches Conservation K-9 pilot project to reduce human-wildlife conflicts
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Grand Canyon National Park is welcoming a new, four-legged member to the park’s wildlife management team. “Blue,” a trained Conservation K-9, will work alongside park wildlife staff to help reduce human-wildlife conflicts in busy areas on the South Rim.
The Conservation K-9 Pilot Project, now in its first year of a 3-year pilot, uses dogs to encourage animals who are habituated to humans, such as Grand Canyon’s elk and bighorn sheep, to avoid developed areas where interactions with visitors can be unsafe to both visitors and wildlife.
New website launch for the Flagstaff Festival of Science
We’re excited to share that the Flagstaff Festival of Science has launched a newly redesigned website! Visit us at www.scifest.org to explore the new look and updated features.
The new site was created to make it easier for our community to stay connected with Festival events, programs, and opportunities throughout the year. With improved navigation, a more modern design, and easier access to information, visitors can quickly find upcoming events, learn about our programs, and discover ways to get involved.
“Our goal was to create a website that reflects the energy, accessibility, and community spirit of the Festival,” said Gina Byars, Program Manager for the Festival. “We encourage community members to explore the site and learn more about all of our programs and events. We’re excited to offer an improved experience that helps people connect with activities and opportunities year-round.”
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 3, 2026 Update
COCONINO COUNTY — Time is running short for families to start checking out potential summer camp programs in Coconino County and Northern Arizona.
The following is a listing compiled by CCC&Y. Contact individual programs for more information on their 2026 summer camps.
The NAU Review — Make a difference this summer
A new club housed at NAU’s Institute for Human Development provides stimulating activities for local residents with memory loss, a respite for caregivers, a living laboratory for NAU students and faculty and a space where volunteers can make a difference through art and music. Read the story and watch the video to learn how you can be part of it.
Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: May 25-29, 2026
A planned water outage is scheduled in the inner canyon from June 4–11 to support critical Transcanyon Waterline infrastructure work. Crews will tie in a new section of piping along the River Trail and complete additional work at the Havasupai Gardens pumphouse.
The outage will impact potable water service at Phantom Ranch, the Phantom Ranch Delta Restroom, Bright Angel Campground, Boat Beach, Cottonwood Campgrou`nd, Manzanita Rest Area, and Manzanita Day Use Area. Havasupai Gardens, as well as the 3-Mile and 1.5-Mile resthouses, will continue to have water available during this period.
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s free webinars provide parents the resources they need for the upcoming Summer season
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — As the Summer vacation season rapidly approaches, it may be a good time to take a deep breath, take care of yourself and find some ways to ease the stress for your children.
To help, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth wants to remind everyone that we have a variety of free webinar training programs on our website.
Want to take a moment to take care of yourself? Visit our free Mindfulness (for adults) one-hour webinar.
Your child may also benefit from our free Mindfulness for Youth 45-minute webinar
You can also support your child with our free Bullying and Cyberbullying one-hour webinar.
Discover the Joy of Making at Sedona Arts Center
Sedona Arts Center offers year-round classes and workshops designed to inspire artists of all experience levels. From painting, ceramics, jewelry making, and photography to mixed media and more, our programs are welcoming, hands-on, and taught by working artists in a supportive creative environment.
Whether you’re discovering a new passion or continuing to grow your skills, you’ll find opportunities to explore, create, and connect in the heart of Sedona. New ceramics classes begin in June, alongside a wide variety of upcoming workshops and studio experiences for adults, teens, and families.
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Newsletter 5/25/2026: Check It Out!
Celebration of 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel draws capacity crowd to cherished icon of local Hispanic community
Also see:
Arizona Daily Sun — Gallery: Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel celebrates 100 years
FLAGSTAFF — In a scene that harkened back to a time when the few local Catholic Churches hosted capacity crowds during multiple Sunday services, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel enjoyed a resurgence during a Mass held in honor of its 100th anniversary on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Parishioners and community members could be seen standing on either side of the chapel’s pews, while others crowded in the back of the chapel and even outside structure’s heavy wooden front doors.
It was an appropriate turnout for a place that has so much meaning for the local Hispanic community.
“Since its dedication on December 5, 1926, and the inaugural Mass on December 12, 1926, this sacred site has served as the spiritual and cultural heart of the Southside neighborhoods/Barrios. …” according to a portion of the official proclamation that was read at the event by members of the of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors on May 16.
Coconino Community College holds public forum on May 21 to discussed a proposed new building
Also see:
Arizona Daily Sun (Nov. 10, 2025) — CCC beginning planning process for construction on Flagstaff campuses following bond election
FLAGSTAFF — Members of the local community gathered on May 21, 2026 for a Coconino Community College public forum to discussed a proposed new building at the Fourth Street Campus.
This session, led by Dr. Eric Heiser, president and CEO of the college, was designed to introduce the project and gather feedback from community members, students, faculty, and staff.
College officials said the input will help inform the design and ensure the space reflects CCC’s mission, values, and long-term goals.
While the main campus today is located on Lone Tree, the college actually got its start on Fourth Street near the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Flagstaff.
Community comes out to celebrate 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
FLAGSTAFF — From a moving standing-room-only service, to a variety of musical performances, food and inspiring stories, the Northern Arizona community came out in full force for the 100th anniversary of celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel in Flagstaff on Saturday, May 16. The event included:
Discover Flagstaff — Plant Sale and Festival Colton Garden at the Museum of Northern Arizona, more events
Saturday, May 23 — It’s time for the master gardener’s annual plant sale and festival at Colton Garden! 10 a.m.
Coconino National Forest and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions
COCONINO COUNTY — Areas of Coconino County within Coconino National Forest and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest have entered Stage 1 fire restrictions.
With the potential for continued warm, dry and windy conditions throughout Northern Arizona, Coconino County will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions in alignment with area National Forest decisions. Locations and dates for restrictions are listed below.
County fire restriction stages are: