FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Immigration Awareness Series will present “An Evening with Margaret Regan” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2 in Liberal Arts 120, Building 18. Regan will read from her new book, Detained and Deported: Stories of Immigrant Families under…
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…
Coconino County Public Health Services District expands vital records services to include birth certificates mail application requests
By Jeff Lee / Coconino County Public Health Services District Program Manager II The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) has expanded its Vital Records Services to include mail application requests for birth certificates. Introduced in 2006, the CCPHSD…
‘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…
Guest commentary: St. Patrick’s Day also a time to remember strong Irish-Mexican connection
Editor’s note: A timely re-posting of a 2013 column by Mona AlvaradoFrazier. Amigos publications wire report. By Mona AlvaradoFrazier / Guest contributor In my family we have a cousin born on St. Patrick’s Day and nieces of Irish and Mexican heritage, one who is…
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…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to hold official grand opening on March 28
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc.’s Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will hold its official grand opening from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of the Cal-Ranch…
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…
Market on the Move canceled for March 18
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers report that the Market on the Move event scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 has been canceled. The event was canceled because the group was not able to secure enough produce. April and May…
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…
Guest commentary: Discussion to approve sale of South Beaver School to NAU set for March 11
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 Ricardo Guthrie Dear All:…
NAU Latin American Studies to present ‘Planting for Future Generations: Enviromental Justice in Guatemala’ on March 10
FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies will present “Planting for Future Generations: Enviromental Justice in Guatemala” at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at SBS Raul H. Castro (Bldg. 65, Room 107 at Northern Arizona University. Presented by Jorge Armando Lopez Pocol, the…
San Diego-based Chican@ comedy troupe Teatro Izcalli to present free performance at NAU on March 10
FLAGSTAFF — Teatro Izcalli, a San Diego-based Chican@ comedy troupe, to present a free performance at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at NAU’s Ashurst Hall, organizers reported in a media release. Teatro Izcalli’s actos (sketches) address issues such as racism, identity,…
Summer job hunting season is almost here
From AmigosNAZ staff reports With March upon us it’s time to start thinking about the St. Patrick Day (March 17), the beginning of spring (March 20) and … the start in earnest of the search by youth for summer jobs.…
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…
Guest commentary: Babies and toddlers need more reading time
A recent national study shows there’s good news and challenges when it comes to families reading daily with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The good news is parents recognize that reading with young children is important in developing language and literacy skills. The challenge…
CANCELED — ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ to be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on March 6
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE MARCH 6 EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. DETAILS TO COME FOR THE NEXT EVENT ON MAY 1 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its monthly “Paint & Wine in the Pines”…
Tickets available for 2015 Child Abuse Prevention Kickoff Luncheon on March 26
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth (CCC&Y) will present the the 2015 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Kickoff Luncheon Fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Little America, 2515 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, in…
‘An Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea,’ finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, will be held at NAU on March 4
FLAGSTAFF — The Immigration Awareness Series program “rAn Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at Northern Arizona University at Prochnow Auditorium, directly south across the street from the High Country Conference Center.…
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…
Festival of Dreams shows off new marketplace. Continues Feb. 22
Hover above for a larger image and description of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños reported a steady stream of visitors and customers during the opening weekend of the new…
Sunnyside neighborhood in Flagstaff celebrates ‘Festival of Dreams’
FLAGSTAFF —The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc.’s Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will present the “Festival of Dreams” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 and from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to open on Feb. 20
Hover over image above to see a caption of the photo AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF —The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will hold its monthly Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20…
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Bilingual report: CHAC to present College & Career Resource Fair on March 7
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council will present its inaugural “College & Career Resource Fair” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The fair is…
New location for Market On the Move to be announced for March
FLAGSTAFF — The Market On The Move event scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 18 has been cancelled, organizers reported in a media release. A new location for March is scheduled to be announced soon. Previous Market On the Move events 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…
Guest commentary: Poor oral health takes a bite out of learning
When we think about getting kids ready for kindergarten, we talk about brain development and early literacy, but did you know that early oral health impacts early learning too? First Things First reminds communities that February is National Children’s Dental…
Nominations sought for the 2015 Caring for Children Award
Deadline is Feb. 13 From AmigosNAZ staff reports Outstanding individuals who work directly to make Coconino County a better place for the region’s youngest residents will be recognized at the annual Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon Fundraiser on March 26 in…
NAU Immigration Awareness Series to present ‘The Second Cooler’ on Feb. 5
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff premiere of “The Second Cooler” (2013) directed by Ellin Jimmerson and narrated by Martin Sheen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 in Liberal Arts 120 at Northern Arizona University. Part of NAU’s ongoing “Immigration Awareness Series,” The Second…