The Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on proposed fee implementation at six specific high-use recreation sites to provide consistent maintenance and keep these sites and trails at a level of quality visitors have come to expect. The deadline for comment is Aug. 31, 2022.
The following sites are under consideration for the fee implementation. Red Rock Passes and the Interagency America the Beautiful pass will continue to be honored at these sites.
Coconino County Flood Control District hosted Congressman Tom O’Halleran and officials from the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Federal Highway Administration, and the City of Flagstaff for a comprehensive briefing and tour of the Schultz/Pipeline Flood Area.
Flood Control District officials presented the District’s long-term plan for flood mitigation, briefing Congressman O’Halleran and federal officials about the new situation communities now face after nine critical watersheds were severely damaged by the recent Pipeline Fire. Flood Control District Administrator Lucinda Andreani, along with engineering partners, also presented a thorough long-term plan for flood mitigation on the east and west side of the San Francisco Peaks.
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Under often Monsoon storming skies, more than 100 community members gathered at the now former Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park to rename the park for former District Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta.
Sheltered under the large canopy, well-wishers gathered to hear speeches from members of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, local officials, friends, and most movingly family members of Archuleta on Aug. 13.
The event also included live music, park tours, children’s activities, a book signing, and recognition of the new amenities at the park, including a new mural design.
Free event, which has drawn upwards of 400 guests, provides cultural education to community, honors all veterans in region. Mariachi Mass to be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Aug. 21.
FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its 7th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.
What is it about ice hockey that draws so much passion, commitment, and obsession? In cultural anthropology we could use the concepts of group culture, identity, and belonging to better understand the complexities of this sport: ice hockey involves social interaction and social processes, just as any other sport. However, ice hockey is much more than that: it is playing a game -on a sheet of ice! – that is regulated by players with specific physical specialized skills, mental training, and emotional readiness that must be learned and constantly cultivated in order to perform as competent team members.
On Thursday, August 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Coconino County Community Level to LOW. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
Updates on local community levels for Coconino County will be posted and updated on the main nps.gov/grca webpage under the ‘Alerts’ section. This information will be updated weekly on Thursdays by the CDC.
We will keep employees, our stakeholders, and the public informed of any new developments as soon as they become available. For those wishing to post this signage outside of buildings and in workspaces, please see the attached signage.
The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County will host a series of ten public workshops starting Aug. 22 and continuing through November to create a shared vision for the Flagstaff region through 2045 and beyond. These discussions are the first participatory workshops in this multi-year process.
To chart a path for Flagstaff’s future, residents and staff need to reflect on its past, discuss its present, and dream about its future. These workshops will focus on visioning, which is a process that brings together diverse community members for conversations to guide the next version of the Regional Plan. A schedule of workshops can be found below.
It’s been a non-stop summer for United Way of Northern Arizona volunteers as we worked together to help with post-fire recovery efforts, prepare for the increased possibility of flooding, and even help out at a couple of this year’s KinderCamp™ events.
Before we take a look at the work done – and a few upcoming events – we’d like to take a moment to thank everyone for their hard work so far this season.
The Numbers So Far: More than 1,500 Volunteer Hours
In 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency and announced a strategy for law enforcement and health professionals across the country to combat the opioid crisis, with an emphasis on improving access to prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
This year, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has been awarded a grant from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for Local and Tribal Government Opioid Abatement in the amount of $2.5 million. At the August 9 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board took swift action to authorize the addition of the grant funds to the CCSO budget. With these funds, CCSO now commence a collaborative partnership with the Jail District and Coconino County Health and Human Services to provide a new service and support-oriented diversion program focusing on assisting those recovering from opioid addiction in their recovery and re-entry into the community.
Matthew Snider, Compost Crew Leader at Grand Canyon National Park, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 National Park Service (NPS) Excellence in Natural Resource Stewardship through Maintenance award. This award recognizes an employee for outstanding contributions in natural resource management by a Facilities Management employee. This award is given to one individual, once a year.
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Coconino County has endured a number of challenges in recent years, including the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting physical closures of schools, daycare centers and afterchool education programs and the switch to a more virtual world.
As we return to some semblance of normal, challenges still remain for families, youth, educators and organizations.
Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth wants to help. As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary on Oct. 27, 2022 at the High Country Conference Center, we want to remind the community of our growing library of on-demand webinars, to help the public gain the tools they need to provide trauma-informed care, tips to help strengthen family protective factors, examine the effects of historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences, address issues such as bullying and the support to adults and youth through the use of mindfulness practices.
Get ready to loosen up, challenge your skills, and have fun with Bold Brush Painting Advanced….
Feel the rhythm and movement of the strokes and how big brushes can say so much with so few strokes! We’re going to approach more complex and challenging subjects, such as architecture, café and city scenes, plus the landscape. Learn to paint the negative space into the positive shapes of your subject, the key is learning to observe more and paint more in less time!!!
So, hold onto your hats, as we approach Bold Brush Painting from a higher level!!!!
Prerequisite- you need have taken the first “Bold Brush Painting” workshop, and have painting experience.
Join us at The Arb for dinner, dancing, a live auction, raffles at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21
Calling all students: Kick off your Lumberjack experience at Welcome Week!
Whether you’re new to NAU or returning after a summer away, start the year off right with a host of fun Welcome Week activities, including concerts, ice cream socials, club fairs, the NAU Letters photo for the Class of 2026 and more. Get involved. Get connected. Get ready for a great year!
50th Anniversary Celebration Highlights
Friday, September 9
o Sneak Peek of 2023 Season—6:30 pm
o Cabaret Night—7:30 pm
Saturday, September 10
o Champagne Toast, New Lease Signing and Sign Unveiling—4:30 pm
o Jubilee Dinner—5:30 pm
Sunday, September 11
o TheatriKids Performance—4 pm
o Family and Friends Courtyard BBQ—5:30 pm
Most events are free. But reservations are suggested. Jubilee dinner is $72. Other events have no host bars.
Dinner reservations required by August 31.
August marks the 10th Anniversary of STEM City
and Flagstaff’s designation as “America’s First STEM Community.”
STEM City was conceived out of a shared community vision to recognize, celebrate,
and expand the tremendous human and capital assets in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that exist in Flagstaff.
Now, ten years later, STEM City is proud to have facilitated:
–Nine annual community-wide STEM Celebrations
–Annual STEMMY Awards recognizing numerous STEM Students, Teachers & Organizations
–Direct student engagement in STEM learning through classroom partnerships
with local experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
We’ll celebrate this 10th Anniversary with various events throughout the coming months
to revitalize Flagstaff’s well-earned designation as “America’s First STEM Community.”
Nevaeh Talkalai, gaze strong, spoke to her peers so that they might get to know her and she them.
“I’m urban Native,” she said. “I took pride in being Navajo after a racism event and created an anti-racism coalition. I was born in Fort Defiance and lived mostly in Window Rock growing up.”
She recently graduated from Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff and plans on attending university in Michigan. Her goal: To be an advocate and a counselor for Native Americans.
Talkalai was among more than 40 students participating Coconino Community College’s inaugural Summer Bridge program, created as part a larger program devoted to “Strengthening Indigenous Student Success.” The purpose of the SISS program is to improve the success of Native American students attending CCC.
Grand Canyon National Park lifted its mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim when water storage reached an acceptable level on August 15.
Water conservation measures are generally prudent in the desert west to conserve water resources. Measures such as watering lawns/plants only as needed, washing cars infrequently; filling the sink with water while washing dishes; reporting drips, leaks, or other water loss to appropriate offices; turning off water while not in immediate use for shaving and brushing teeth; running dishwashers or washing machines with only full loads (and in eco mode if available), and taking shorter showers are all good conservation practices to have everyday.
The City of Flagstaff has become aware of a survey circulating by text message on the 2022 election propositions that includes inaccurate and misleading information. The survey, which appears on the website opinion-counts.com, is not sanctioned by the City nor is it supported by the City in any way. It is currently unknown which organization or individual created and published the survey.
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You’re invited to come to the Sedona Arts Center and learn about Volunteer Opportunities for this coming year. We have a fun program planned, and we’ll be honoring the people who have generously given their time and enrgy to help make things happen here!
For those of you who have volunteered this past year, we want to say Thank You and show our appreciation!
If you haven’t had an opportunity to volunteer this past year, we welcome you to come and see what’s new this year and celebrate with us. Maybe something will sound interesting and fit into your schedule, and you will be able to sign up for particular events or other volunteer opportunities.
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Coconino County Parks & Recreation has announced that members of the community are invited to a public dedication and re-naming ceremony of Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park in honor of a former member of the Board of Supervisors and long-time member of the local community, Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 13 at 703 E. Sawmill Road, Flagstaff.
There will be speeches from local elected officials, live music, park tours, children’s activities, a book signing, and recognition of the new amenities at the park, including a new mural design.
The first Latina to be elected to the Board, Archuleta served in her position for more than 24 years. In that time, she also served as President of the County Supervisors Association and as Chairwoman of the National Association of Counties Public Lands Steering Committee, where she worked to bolster rural schools and forest health. Archuleta also served as Vice President of the National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials and served on the Governor’s Arizona Statewide Water Advisory Council.
She currently serves in the Biden Administration as the Director of the Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture. In this capacity, she serves as the department’s liaison to state, county, local, tribal officials and other stakeholders.
While many companies and organizations Step Up for Our Community through their workplace campaigns for UWNA, some take an extra step by becoming Pacesetters; they hold their workplace fundraisers in the month prior to the official annual campaign to help jumpstart it.
One of the most successful at this is Lowell Observatory, where typically 25% to 30% of the 163 employees participate in the Pacesetter campaign each year.
The person responsible for this pre-campaign effort at the observatory is Mattie Harrington. She’s the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Jeff Hall; Director of Philanthropy Lisa Actor; and the observatory’s Sole Trustee, W. Lowell Putnam IV, the great-grandnephew of its founder, Percival Lowell.
The Pacesetter fundraising outreach is conducted primarily via email, she said, with her sending out a communication to the staff once a week reminding them of the work UWNA supports in early childhood education, youth development, and crisis response.
The City of Flagstaff will celebrate National Navajo Code Talkers Day with an event on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the NACET Conference Room (2201 N. Gemini Rd.). Members of the public are welcome to attend. The event will feature a variety of speakers, including a Navajo Code Talker family member, a Pat Tillman scholar and youth advocates. An honor walk/ run hybrid 2K event will also be held at 9 a.m. at Buffalo Park.
Flagstaff community members who would like to volunteer to support residents impacted by Pipeline Fire post-wildfire flooding on the west side of Flagstaff are invited to assist in filling sandbags. Volunteers are encouraged to visit either of the City’s self-fill sandbag stations (locations below) anytime during daylight hours, seven days a week to create sandbags. Empty sandbags and cinder sand are provided at the sites. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, sun protection, shovels, and water for hydration. Completed sandbags can be left at the sites, where they can then be picked up by residents impacted by flooding. Self-formed groups, such as school groups, church groups, or other organizations are especially encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers can learn more about how to properly build sandbags a twww.flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72613/Sanbags-Poster.
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for appointment for Fredonia Moccasin School District #6.
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.
On Thursday, August 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Coconino County Community Level to LOW. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.
Please note that this standard is flexible depending on conditions in Coconino County. It is possible that we may return to a mask requirement under this guidance if conditions in Coconino County returns to a HIGH community level.
Updates on local community levels for Coconino County will be posted and updated on the main nps.gov/grca webpage under the ‘Alerts’ section. This information will be updated weekly on Thursdays by the CDC.
We will keep employees, our stakeholders, and the public informed of any new developments as soon as they become available. For those wishing to post this signage outside of buildings and in workspaces, please see the attached signage.
