Cultural, Education, Events, Government, Local, News, Politics

African Diaspora Advisory Council to Host “Democracy in Action Voter Town Hall” on Oct. 19

by  • 

The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is hosting a free, virtual Democracy in Action Voter Town Hall this Monday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is hosting a free, virtual Democracy in Action Voter Town Hall this Monday, October 19 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Town Hall will feature Coconino County Recorder Patty Hansen presenting on the elections calendar, voting options and procedures, what documents are required to vote and other resources for residents of Coconino County. The event is not a candidate debate but rather an opportunity for residents to learn about safeguards to ensure their right to vote and the voting process is secure.

Read more →

Commentary, Education, Family, Health, Local, News, women, Youth

Victim Witness Services for Coconino County presents Domestic Violence Awareness Month events

by  • 

For the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Victim Witness Services for Coconino County is doing a Campaign for Healthy Relationships throughout Coconino County. While it is important to recognize that domestic violence is a real problem that people deal with daily, we also want to recognize a way to prevent it is by knowing about and striving for healthy relationships.

To continue our video series, the next video has been posted https://youtu.be/UP_UuVrMTWw. We will continue releasing these videos every Monday and Friday of the month.

Read more →

Business, Cultural, Government, Local, News

ECoNA Virtual Startup Weekend Starts Oct. 23

by  • 

As we continue to celebrate manufacturing month, we wanted to let you know about an upcoming virtual event designed to cultivate tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, including those in the advanced manufacturing sector.

ECoNA is very pleased to announce that we are a launch partner for Arizona’s first-ever, statewide, online Techstars Startup Weekend, which will kick off on Friday, Oct. 23.

Read more →

Education, Family, Local, News

United Way of Northern Arizona — Why Give to the 2020 Annual Campaign?

by  • 

Why give to the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) during the annual campaign? Because in this extraordinarily challenging year, your help is needed more than ever.

“United Way stepped up for our community as we’ve all dealt with the consequences of COVID-19,” says UWNA Board Chair Janet Dean in the video below. “Now we ‘re asking you to step up and help United Way during our annual campaign.”

Read more →

Business, Cultural, Education, Events, Local, News

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by  • 

Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights. For a complete printable pdf list of events click below.

Read more →

Cultural, Health, News, Youth

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Candidates have spoken on youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

by  • 

Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide have addressed youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition has created the short, attached questionnaire so that voters in Coconino County may understand how candidates will respond to issues related to children & youth. Voters will have access to the Coalition’s website to compare and contrast candidate responses, see who has responded and note missing candidates.

Read more →

Business, Commentary, Cultural, Education, Government, Health, Local, News

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Small Business Relief Grant Program Opens Today!

by  • 

The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance (FDBA) is pleased to announce a new Small Business Grant Relief Program to help small businesses as they continue to face the financial impact related to COVID-19. The first round of this program has contributions totaling $30,000, provided by the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County and Northern Arizona University. 

Read more →

Business, Government, Local, News, Youth

Water Conservation Program awarded EPA WaterSense award

by  • 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the city of Flagstaff Water Conservation program with a 2020 WaterSense Excellence Award for promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2019. The Water Conservation Program offers rebates to both businesses and homeowners to install WaterSense labeled toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators. This resulted in thousands of fixture replacements in 2019.

Read more →

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

Hispanic Heritage Month continues with Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos (Oct. 13), Día de los Muertos Altar / Ofrenda (Oct. 14) and ‘The Diary of a Dreamer’ Virtual Presentations (Oct. 15)

by  • 

Coconino County and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) are offering a number of interactive events throughout the month that are open to the public. We invite you to join! See below for a calendar of events taking place this month!

Read more →

Government, Local, News

Jail Commander Named Administrator of the Year

by  • 

Matthew Figueroa, Commander of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility, was recognized by the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) as Administrator of the Year for the western region.

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is honored to share the announcement that on September 28, 2020 Matthew Figueroa, Commander of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility, was recognized by the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) as Administrator of the Year for the western region.  

Read more →

Business, Commentary, Cultural, Education, Family, Government, Health, Local, News

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Fight the Flu: Get your Flu shot!

by  • 

October 9, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov In This Newsletter: Quote of the Day Doney Park Timberline Fernwood Community Survey…

Read more →

Education, Health, Local, News, Youth

NAU News — Bienvenidos a la familia! How NAU’s University Admissions transformed resources for bilingual prospective Lumberjacks. See more NAU News here

by  • 

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how University Admissions has expanded and grown recruitment resources for students with Spanish-speaking families by offering bilingual events, fliers and other recruitment materials. SEE MORE NAU NEWS HERE

Read more →

Education, Government, Local, News, Politics

Early Voting Has Started for November 3 General Election

by  • 

The Coconino County Recorder’s office has mailed 65,300 early ballots to registered voters for the upcoming November 3 General Election.  Early voters that are on the Permanent Early Voting List (PEVL) and have not received their ballots by Tuesday, October 13 should call the Elections Office at 928-679-7860 or 800-793-6181 to make sure there is not a problem with their voter registration status or mailing address.

Read more →

Business, Entertainment, Events, Family, Government, Health, Local, News, Youth

Jay Lively Activity Center limited reopening

by  • 

The Jay Lively Activity Center, which is the City’s ice rink, will begin a tiered reopening on Oct. 12 at 12 p.m. The center will only open to the following groups: Flagstaff Avalanche High School Hockey, Flagstaff Figure Skating Club, Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association, and Just for Fun Hockey Club, based on rental agreements and ice time reservations. During the first tier of reopening, the ice arena will not be open to the general public.

Read more →

Business, Finance, Government, Local, News

[ECoNA] 2020 Not Slowing Down Food & Beverage Manufacturers

by  • 

When you ask local manufacturers to describe 2020, the words that keep popping up are things like unexpected, rollercoaster and whirlwind. For the food and beverage sector, one more word could be added to the list: expanding.

Despite the challenges of this year, several local manufacturers of food and drink have taken the plunge with plans to expand current facilities or move growing companies into new locations. Some pivoted their businesses to produce other items needed because of COVID-19. Still others found themselves scrambling to meet exploding demand.

Read more →

Cultural, Education, Government, Local, News, Youth

Applicants sought from Coconino County for multiple Governing Board Seats for Appointment

by  • 

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment to seven school districts.

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment to seven school districts which include: Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Flagstaff (1 seat), Fredonia (1 seat),  Page (1 seat); Fredonia-Moccasin USD #6 (2 seats), Maine Consolidated USD #10 (3 seats);  Tuba City USD #15 (1 seat) and N.A.T.I.V.E. (1 seat). The County plans to fill these positions prior to December 24, 2020 so the appointees can start their duty on January 1, 2021 as new board members.

Read more →

Business, Commentary, Cultural, Government, Local, News

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — There is still time to complete the 2020 Census (Oct. 31)

by  • 

There is still time to complete the 2020 Census.

(The Census Bureau has received an extension for the 2020 Census and will complete their counting efforts on October 31)

Coconino County urges all residents to complete the Census which can be done in less than 10 minutes. The Census can be completed in a variety of ways, including online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 1-844-330-2020.

The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.6% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.

Read more →

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

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — More candidates addressing youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

by  • 

Questionnaire webpage provides voters opportunity for one-stop information. Deadline for candidates to submit written answers extended to Oct. 9

Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide are addressing youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition sincerely appreciates candidates’ willingness to run for public office. Please know that the Coalition has gratitude for your public service and the sacrifices this requires.

The Coalition has created the short, attached questionnaire so that voters in Coconino County may understand how candidates will respond to issues related to children & youth. Voters will have access to the Coalition’s website to compare and contrast candidate responses.

Read more →

Business, Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Events, Government, Local, News

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by  • 

Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights. For a complete printable pdf list of events click below.

Read more →

Cultural, Education, Local, News, Youth

CCC Scholarships help sisters reach for nursing dreams

by  • 

They both are dedicated to the healing touch in a time of greatest need.

Sisters Teneesha and Lakeesha Todacheene of the Page area have their sights on becoming nurses, and thanks to the Coconino Community College Foundation, they can afford to pursue their dream.

“I always dreamed of becoming a nurse, and my ultimate goal is to become a nurse practitioner,” Lakeesha said. “I’ve always been inspired to help people.”

Read more →

Business, Commentary, Cultural, Education, Government, Health, Local, News, Youth

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — County Fire Ban Remains in Effect

by  • 

Coconino County’s Wildfire Defense Ordinance remains in effect due to dry conditions throughout the County. The open fire ban has been in place since earlier this spring due to dry conditions and lack of monsoon rains.

The County does wish to clarify that the ordinance and the fire ban do not apply to open fire maintained indoors in a fireplace for providing warmth. As temperatures drop overnight, the open fire ban does not apply to keeping residences warm and safe through controlled open fires in fireplaces or wood stoves.
Persons needing utility assistance for electric, gas, wood, water and propane (100 gallons or more) are asked to call Coconino County Health and Human Services, Community Services at 928-679-7453. Income eligibility requirements apply. Rental assistance is also available. Visit https://coconino.az.gov/149/Social-Services for more information.

Read more →

Education, Government, Local, News, Politics

Voter Registration Deadline Is October 5 for General Election

by  • 

Citizens may register to vote by October 5th online or print off a voter registration application at www.coconino.az.gov/elections.

The voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2020 General Election is Monday, October 5, 2018.  

To register to vote, an individual must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, reside within Coconino County and have no felony convictions, unless civil rights have been restored.

Read more →

Cultural, Education, Events, Local, News

Hispanic Heritage Month continues with Storytime Sunday (Oct. 4), virtual ofrenda presentations, Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos workshops, more events

by  • 

Coconino County and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) are offering a number of interactive events throughout the month that are open to the public. We invite you to join! See below for a calendar of events taking place this month!

Read more →