Education, Government, Local, News

Applicants Sought for Williams School District Governing Board Vacancy

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Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for appointment for Williams Unified School District #2.

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for appointment for Williams Unified School District #2. 

Applicants must be Arizona registered voters and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment. Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district. 
 
Applications can be downloaded at this address: http://www.coconino.az.gov/schoolboardapplication

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Cultural, Education, Events, Family, Health, Local, News, Youth

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y provides variety of free online training including ‘Thriving Families’

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The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth provides a variety of free online training programs for parents, caregivers and all community members.

Our free Thriving Families webinar is a great starting place for parents, caregivers and community members brand new to the topics such as brain development, adverse childhood experiences, resilience and mindfulness.  It is a great jumping off place to go deeper in knowledge and support through the rest of our library of webinars.

With thousands of views across our various topics, we are sure there is something for all community members and professionals.  Whether you are seeking the best info for your family, your community or a program you work for, get a taste for our research supported prevention and community work.

A very special thank you to all of our partners who help get this information out to our community!

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Elections, Government, Local

There Is Still Time To Return Your Early Ballot

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The Coconino County Recorder’s Office reminds early voters that voted early ballots must be received no later than 7:00 pm on Election Day, August 2.  The recommended deadline to mail your voted early ballot has passed.  Instead, early voters should drop their ballots off in person.

As of Tuesday, July 26, the Recorder’s Office has received 28% of the early ballots issued for the Primary Election.

Voted early ballots may be dropped off in one of the ballot-drop boxes or at any of the Early Voting sites located around the county.  For a list of Early Voting Sites or ballot-drop box locations visit the Coconino County Elections website at www.coconino.az.gov/elections

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Government, Health, Local, News, Public Safety

Dragon Fire holding and meeting resource objectives at 1,309 acres

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Over the last several days, the Dragon Fire has been holding at approximately 1,309 acres in size. The 135-personnel assigned fire has had minimal spread due to monsoonal precipitation over the Kaibab Plateau.

Naturally ignited wildland fires play an important role in fire-adapted ecosystems by reducing dead wood accumulations to ash and releasing nutrients that stimulate new plant growth, and helping to regulate insect and disease levels. These fires also create a mosaic of burned and unburned vegetation, which increases habitat diversity and breaks up continuous fuels on the forest floor (branches, fallen trees, etc.) which can help limit or slow the intensity and spread of large wildfires in the future.

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Flagstaff Chamber Foundation supports scholarships at CCC

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Coconino Community College student Grace Abell works at a preschool in Flagstaff, and her goal is to become an elementary school teacher.

“It’s never really been a question,” Abell said. “It’s all I’ve ever really wanted to do.”

She said she remembers turning 5 years old and bringing her younger sister into the picture.

“Ever since she could sit up, I made her my student,” she said and laughed. “I’ve always had the desire to be a teacher of children.”

Abell is making that goal a reality with the help of scholarships she has received from the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Foundation in collaboration with the Helios Education Foundation. In the last two years, the Chamber/Helios partnership has awarded $13,500 in scholarships to CCC students.

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Elections, Government, Local, News, Politics

Friday, July 22 is the Last Day to Request An Early Ballot by Mail for August 2 Primary Election

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The Coconino County Elections Office reminds registered voters that the last day to request an early ballot to be mailed to you for the August 2 Primary Election is Friday, July 22 at 5 pm. Voters may request an early ballot by going to www.coconino.az.gov/elections and select “Early Ballot Request” or they may call the Elections Office at 928-679-7860.

During the week of July 25 through July 29, voters will be able to vote an early ballot in person at one of the early voting locations listed below. 

Early voting is available Monday through Friday (unless otherwise noted) at the following locations:

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Business, Food, Government, Health, Local, News

Water Conservation Implemented on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park Due to Water-System Issues

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Effective immediately, Grand Canyon National Park will implement mandatory Level 2 water conservation measures due to diminished water resources. At Level 2, measures require that all concessions operations switch to disposable dishes and utensils; alter menus to use less water for food prep and dish washing; adopt low water use for hotel room cleaning; and serve drinking water at restaurants by request only.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — July 18-22, 2022

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In this edition:

Community level HIGH–masking requirement indoors remains in place
Arizona and Grand Canyon Community Statistics
Vaccine Clinics in Grand Canyon and Tusayan on August 2
Reporting COVID symptoms is critical to limiting exposure and keeping our staff and community safe
Water conservation begins for South Rim Friday, July 22
Dragon Fire grows to 200 acres on North Rim
Tuweep day use pilot reservation program takes effect Thursday, July 21
Transcanyon Waterline Project Contract Solicitation
Closure of southwest boundary/Rowe Well Road beginning August 2
Desert View Construction update
Tusayan Pueblo Stabilization-2022
More …

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United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ 2022: ABCs and Basketball

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After two years of being impacted by the pandemic, 2022 was when KinderCamp™ returned to normal.

“It felt like the kids got to be kids again,” said Sara Owen, a teacher with the Flagstaff Unified School District and the coordinator of the early education program. “They got to experience the school environment; their parents got to be part of it and we had lots of visitors.”

Those visitors included a pediatrician from North Country Healthcare, who taught the students how to use a stethoscope; firefights just back from battling local wildfires; a nutritionist; and basketball players from Northern Arizona University and Flagstaff High School.

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Cultural, Family, Local, News, Youth

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Thanks to our generous supporters, community partners, members

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As the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth celebrates its 50th anniversary, we want thank our members, partners and community supporters who help us accomplish our mission. We work to eliminate childhood trauma and inequity by building an inclusive movement of people dedicated to transforming and healing our communities. Through leadership, education and advocacy, we are reconnecting children and families to the greater community and their own potential.

Our Mission:
We ignite collective action that creates better lives for children and families.

Our Vision:
We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community.

We could not accomplish our mission without the support our funding partners and our more than 100 members.

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Cultural, Education, Local, News, Sports

The NAU Review — How adaptive skis provide freedom, new parking options, a world champion and more

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Despite a rare condition affecting her joints and muscles, Kim Kolstad was determined to participate in outdoor sports. Through her research, she discovered the Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program, a collaboration between NAU’s Institute for Human Development and the Northern Arizona Adaptive Sports Association and one of only six programs in the world that provides its participants with TetraSkis, state-of-the-art adaptive ski equipment featuring a joystick and a breath-controlled system for turning and controlling speed, allowing individuals with complex disabilities to ski independently.

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Cultural, Government, Health, Local, News

Dragon Fire on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park grows to 85 acres

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The Dragon Fire, located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is approximately 85 acres in size. The lightning-caused fire began July 17 and is being allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem.

Located 5 miles west of the North Rim Grand Canyon Lodge, the Dragon Fire is burning in continuous ponderosa pine forest. Fire managers plan to continue monitoring fire activity while buffering containment lines to the north and east of the fire. All actions are being based on firefighter and public safety as well as current and expected fire weather and environmental conditions.

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Flagstaff Library front entry plaza renovation to begin in August

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On Aug. 1, the Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library will begin construction on a new front entry plaza for its downtown location at 300 W. Aspen Ave. in order to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

This renovation project involves the entry approach to the Downtown Library and includes the installation of new sloping sidewalks and parking that meet and exceed ADA accessibility standards, with an inclusive design to support equity of access for all community members. Beautification and art will also be incorporated into the project, along with a public seating area near the library entrance.

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Bilingual report — Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – July 2022

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Music can transform thinking and arouse innovation. It can bring people together, heal relationships, spike enthusiasm, and encourage originality. Music can do all these things on a personal level, but it can also do them on a larger scale: it can assist and be a part in the transformation and revitalization process of entire communities.

Such is the case of the town of Winslow, in the state of Arizona, United States, with a population of about 10,000 people according to the 2010 census. This town became ruthlessly impacted in 1979 when construction of Interstate 40 cut it off, making unnecessary the use of U.S. Route 66 -and Winslow’s downtown- to travel East or West. Homes and establishments were deserted, and Winslow became a city lacking opportunities and safety for those who stayed behind.

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Business, Government, Local, News, Technology

Flagstaff partners with APS to power city operations with 100% renewable electricity

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The City of Flagstaff is partnering with Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) to power city operations with 100% carbon-free electricity. The City is the first enrolled participant in APS’s newly launched Green Power Partners (GPP) program, which helps APS business customers accelerate their own sustainability goals and make a positive impact on the environment through renewable energy options. As a participant of GPP, the City of Flagstaff will make important progress to become carbon neutral and be ahead of schedule to meet its 2025 goal to use 100% renewable electricity for municipal operations.

“Our new partnership with APS is a testament to the City’s commitment to climate action and APS’s commitment to clean energy. We’re very excited that in securing 100% clean electricity for municipal operations, this partnership will allow Flagstaff to achieve one of the major milestones in our Carbon Neutrality Plan two years ahead of schedule,” says Mayor Paul Deasy.

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Cultural, Education, Events, Local, News

Sedona Arts Center — Call for Artists

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What Sedona Means to ME
– APPLICATION Deadline: July 29, 2022

Millions of people from all over the world visit Sedona annually. Each one comes away with their own unique impression of our region. Now is your chance to interpret what Sedona means to you through your art.. be it good, bad, ugly or amazing (we hope so) – let your art illuminate your feelings for this special place!
Exhibit Dates/Location:
September 2-22, 2022 in the Special Exhibitions Gallery at Sedona Arts Center.

Each artist can submit up to three (3) images of their artwork in JPEG format with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Images should include the title of the piece in the file name. In addition, please list the title, dimensions, medium and price of your pieces on the Entry Form.

You must include a 75 to 250 word description of your submitted art and how your piece expresses what Sedona means to you.

Emerging and professional artists 18 years and older can apply.

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Government, Local, News, Public Safety

Vacancy Announced for Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review

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The Arizona Supreme Court has announced a vacancy for a public member representing Coconino County on the Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review. Coconino County invites all interested applicants to review the requirements and submit an application before the July 29 deadline.

The Arizona Commission on Judicial Performance Review meets four to six times a year in Phoenix. Members are volunteers and are reimbursed for travel expenses. Service on this Commission involves active participation with a commitment to attend most, if not all, of the meetings. 

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — July 11-15, 2022

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Project update-Grand Canyon school fiber project

Last month, Commnet completed a fiber optics project that will now bring improved high-speed capability and bandwidth to the Grand Canyon School from Williams. Now that Commnet has completed the fiber optic project servicing the school, the park is exploring ways to utilize the incoming improved telecommunications services for park administrative functions.

New NPS owned/operated telecommunications infrastructure may be installed, or additional telecommunications infrastructure owned and operated by a commercial entity could occur–which must be authorized through the Right-of-Way permitting process. A sub-group of park staff from the Telecommunications Inter-Disciplinary Team are meeting later this month to identify next steps for improving telecommunications capabilities for Grand Canyon.

We will keep park staff and our community informed of the progression of this project, as well as other future telecommunications updates.

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Business, Government, Local, News, Technology

Coconino County Honored as 2022 NACo Digital Counties Survey Winner

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Coconino County is pleased to share the exciting news that we have been recognized as one of the top counties in the United States for deploying digital technology practices for better government in the 2022 NACo Digital Counties Survey

Coconino County is pleased to share the exciting news that we have been recognized as one of the top counties in the United States for deploying digital technology practices for better government in the 2022 National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, conducted by the Center for Digital Government. 

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City of Flagstaff launches revised public input process for the Greater Observatory Mesa Trail Plan Draft

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The City of Flagstaff is revising the public input process for the Greater Observatory Mesa Draft Trail Plan. As part of the revised process, City staff will schedule additional meetings with adjacent neighborhoods and stakeholders to allow for in-depth discussions on initial feedback. The current survey on the Flagstaff Community Forum site will be closed and previously announced public meetings will be rescheduled to a later date. An updated version of the draft plan will then be shared with the public for review and feedback.

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