Connect with your community
Dredging work in the Rio de Flag to begin June 26
FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff Stormwater crews will begin dredging work in the Rio de Flag channel between Aspen Ave and Birch Ave on Wednesday, June 26. The project is expected to be complete by Friday, June 28. This work will necessitate the closure of six to eight parking spots in the northwest corner of the Downtown Library parking lot.
United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) — Elevate PreK Seeking Students
“UWNA knows that early childhood development lays the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health,” said UWNA President & CEO Liz Archuleta. “The experience children have in their first five will have a profound impact on their ability to succeed in school, work, and life.
The preschool class, which has a maximum enrollment of 18 students, is housed at Evergreen Academy Preschool in Flagstaff.
Designed to provide equitable access to high-quality early education, Elevate PreK is open to 4-year-old children in households that have incomes between 101% and 250% of the federal poverty level.
Discover Flagstaff — Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture, Museum of Northern Arizona June 22-23
Join MNA in celebrating the arts and culture of the Indigenous Nations of the Colorado Plateau – a tradition of MNA since the 1930s. 10 a.m.
Learn More
City of Flagstaff requests arguments for and against proposed election questions
FLAGSTAFF — Prior to the Nov. 5 2024 election, each household with a registered voter will receive an informational pamphlet that includes arguments for and against proposed questions that have a local impact. Any person interested in submitting an argument is required to do so before 5 p.m., Arizona time on Aug. 7, 2024. The questions are as follows:
Sedona Arts Center — Meet Our Newest Instructors! — Mimi Damrauer, Mike Hernandez and Elder Jones
Looking to escape the Arizona heat or ignite your creativity this summer? Sedona Arts Center has you covered! — Three exciting instructors are joining our lineup for a variety of workshops starting in July:
Mimi Damrauer
Specializing in gel plate printing and collage paper creation, Mimi’s vibrant textiles impressed us at Hidden in the Hills in Cave Creek last November. She’ll be offering workshops on both techniques starting July 20th.
Mike Hernandez (SquatchGouache)
Fresh off his feature at the Plein Air Painters of America event, Mike brings his gouache expertise to Sedona. Learn to add gouache to your artistic arsenal with his “Painting Sedona in Gouache” workshop on August 3rd-4th.
Elder Jones
This traveling artist, biologist, and gardener brings his unique wet-carved concrete workshop to Sedona from August 13th to 15th.
Sedona Arts Center is dedicated to offering a diverse range of mediums, so sign up today and explore your creativity!
Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: June 17-21, 2024
Northern Arizona transitions to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions this Friday, June 21
Due to increased fire danger, Grand Canyon National Park, as well as the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests, will elevate to Stage 2 fire restrictions 2 beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 21. Under Stage 2 restrictions, building or maintaining an outdoor fire of any kind is prohibited as well as smoking outdoors.
Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Winslow Launches Housing Incentive Programs
Winslow is taking a two-prong approach to creating more workforce housing to address current needs and also prepare for future development in the city of about 10,000 residents.
According to the Strategic Plan that ECoNA released last year, Winslow has a deficit of about 750 workforce housing units between the current gap and projected growth over the next five years. The current number of dwelling units is about 2,900, with another 180 in the pipeline, said Jack Fitchett, the city’s Economic Development Director.
“We have some pretty large plans for development,” he added, including a large industrial park. “That’s going to require pretty significant labor, and that’s not going to happen if those people don’t have a place to live.”
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Keep up with latest legislative news affecting children, youth and families
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
Want to stay informed of the latest legislative news affecting children, youth and families in Arizona?
Send an email to virginia@coconinokids.org to receive timely emails from Julianne E. Hartzell, a local educator who received CCC&Y’s special “Caring for Children Lifetime Achievement Award” during the Coalition’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2022.
Julianne is a past board president but continues to volunteer her time for CCCY to share information from our partners to help keep our community informed.
Julianne has recently provided past updates from such organizations as:
Arizona Education Association — Legislative Weekly Update
Center for the Future of Arizona — “Majority of Arizona Voters Agree On Key Issues Ahead of Elections”
Education Forward Arizona Advocacy Alert — “Cuts and Lack of Investment in Education not Aligned with Voters’ Expectations or State’s Attainment Needs”
Save Our Schools Arizona — “Vouchers Blast Massive Hole in AZ Budget”
STAND for Children Arizona — “Tell your legislator to vote NO on HCR 20260” immigration enforcement measure
READ MORE
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to Begin Friday in Coconino County
COCONINO COUNTY — Representatives from both Coconino and Kaibab National Forests have indicated their intent to move to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday, June 21 at 8 a.m. Per Coconino County Ordinance 2024-01, Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions in all unincorporated areas of the County at the same time.
Under the County’s Stage 2 restrictions the following activities are prohibited at all times, in all County jurisdictions:
Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire, including fires fueled by combustible materials such as wood, charcoal, briquettes, and/or coal.
Smoking outdoors.
Use of internal combustion engines for common household-only activities, such as landscaping or property maintenance and repair.
Use of explosive targets, tracer rounds, or incendiary ammunition.
Outdoor mechanical and industrial operations such as welding and/or the use of acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin Friday, June 21 at Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — Due to warm and dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger, Grand Canyon National Park will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions for the South Rim, North Rim and Inn Canyon beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 21.
The restriction encompasses the entire park including all campgrounds, residential areas, backcountry sites and developed recreation sites including: Phantom Ranch, Cottonwood Campground, Havasupai Gardens Campground and the Colorado River corridor.
City of Flagstaff — Stage 2 Fire Restrictions begin on Friday, June 21
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions include the following new restrictions:
The use of fire pits and other open flame devices without an on/off switch is prohibited.
The use of charcoal and wood-fired BBQs are prohibited throughout the city, including at private residences and campgrounds.
The use of propane and gas BBQs with an on-off switch are still allowed throughout the city.
Coconino National Forest strengthening fire restrictions Friday
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions beginning 8 a.m. Friday, June 21 as the threat of unwanted wildfires increases due to hot, dry and windy weather conditions.
Under Stage 2 restrictions, the following are prohibited forest-wide:
Igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire (including charcoal and briquettes) anywhere within the Coconino National Forest, including developed recreation sites. This prohibition also includes smudge pots and wood stoves.
Smoking outside (with the exemption of smoking within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material) …
City of Flagstaff announces Juneteenth closures
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Thursday, June 20 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.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library 6/17/24
Sedona Arts Center — New day, new art workshops now available
Junk Journal Deconstruction
with Nicole Austin
July 17 – 18 : Wednesday 10am – 5pm, Thursday 9am – 4pm
Some call us monsters for ripping up and altering books – I think of us more as creatives who can see potential in anything! Let’s gather together with kindred spirits and rip and alter to our hearts’ content! We’ll take an ordinary vintage book and turn it into something extraordinary using paint, embellishments, and reconstructive techniques. You bring the book, (BYOB!) and I’ll supply the rest!
Flagstaff STEM City — Flagstaff Beer Festival 2024 fundraising event for non-profit organizations in Northern Arizona- Volunteers Needed
Flagstaff Beer Festival is a fundraising event for non-profit organizations in Northern Arizona. This year’s proceeds support Flagstaff STEM City.
Theatrikos Theatre Co. — Big summer musical Annie! And Downtown Films Changing Gears next Monday.
Theatrikos Theatre Company brings the big summer musical Annie to the Flagstaff stage. The sun’ll come out tomorrow! It’s a hard knock life—but this beloved family classic will fill your heart with love and joy. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Coconino County announces updated Coconino County Situational Awareness Viewer that provides real-time access to critical emergency information
COCONINO COUNTY — Stay informed with our updated Coconino County Situational Awareness Viewer!
We are excited to announce the enhanced Situational Awareness Viewer. This all-hazards dashboard provides you with real-time access to critical emergency information, all in one convenient place.
Key Features:
Stay updated on the latest emergency alerts and evacuation orders.
View the latest fire restrictions and wildfire ordinance.
Interactive maps to help you understand which areas are affected during an emergency.
Flagstaff Police Chief Musselman to be recognized during June 18 Council Meeting
FLAGSTAFF — Members of the public are invited to attend a recognition event for Flagstaff Police Chief Dan Musselman during the Tuesday, June 18 Council Meeting. The meeting will start at 3 p.m. and will be held at City Hall (211 W Aspen Ave). Light refreshments will be served.
Chief Musselman began working for the City of Flagstaff in November 1995 as a Police Officer. During his almost 29-year career with the City he served as Corporal Detective, Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, and Deputy Police Chief. He began serving as the City of Flagstaff Police Chief in December 2020.
Business, Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Events, Government, Local, News, Seniors, women, Youth
Discover Flagstaff — Juneteenth Celebration, Murdoch Community Center June 14-16 at Murdoch Community Center, Flagstaff
Juneteenth with a weekend of events at the Murdoch Community Center, including a gala, outdoor festival, and community talk highlighting the history of the building, Southside neighborhood, and the mural. Various Times.
Business, Cultural, Education, Events, Government, Local, News, Public Safety, Seniors, women, Youth
Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: June 10-14, 2024
Last Call! Firewise Cleanup ends this Friday
We need your help in preventing wildfire severity! Now through this Friday, June 14, the Firewise Cleanup is being held throughout the South Rim residential areas.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
Clear dead woody debris from around your residence, up to 30 ft.
Rake pine needles and leaves (please minimize collection of dirt and rocks-this will inhibit effective pile burning in the future)
Move firewood away from contact with structures (more than 10 ft. is recommended)
Please do not collect industrial lumber; this material will be left.
Bright Angel Point Trail Closure to Begin June 21 on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park
GRAND CANYON — Beginning Friday, June 21, the Bright Angel Point Trail on the North Rim leading to Bright Angel Point will be closed for construction. This closure is necessary for the protection of staff and visiting public during an extensive repair effort to the Bright Angel Point Trail.
The trail will be closed to all pedestrian traffic as National Park Service (NPS) personnel replace asphalt, move large rocks, and operate equipment in these areas. The NPS emphasizes the importance of always staying on designated trails, and visitors should never attempt to go over or around a closure.
Large prescribed burn project next to Timberline community planned for this fall
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino National Forest fire managers will begin preparing this summer for the upcoming Timberline prescribed burn project adjacent to the Timberline community northeast of Flagstaff, which burn will be conducted at later dates between mid-October and mid-November.
Residents will begin to see dozers and personnel working in the forest around the prescribed burn area throughout the summer as they prepare the landscape for a safe and successful burn.
This 1,730-acre project is important as it will remove forest fuels in strategic areas, helping mitigate and protect the Timberline-Fernwood and surrounding communities from future extreme wildfires.
Coconino County Supervisors Survey $60 Million of Post-Wildfire Flood Mitigation Progress in Pipeline Fire Area
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently toured the Pipeline Fire Flood Area to observe the progress of post-wildfire flood mitigation in the eight fire-impacted watersheds.
In the fifteen months since the receipt of federal funding, the Coconino County Flood Control District (District) has implemented over $60 million worth of mitigation, including over 240 acres of watershed restoration, over 250 erosion control structures, and nearly 5 miles of storm drain pipe and concrete channels.
“It’s monumental,” said District 4 Supervisor and Chair of the Board Judy Begay. “When I see the pace and scale of what has been accomplished to improve conditions for our people, I feel very proud of this team.”
Coconino County to Host Drop Off Days in Munds Park and Forest Lakes in June 14, 15
Coconino County will host two free Drop Off Day events in June. The first will be in the Forest Lakes Community on Friday, June 14thfrom 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1538 Merzville Rd. Forest Lakes Estate, and the second…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Start learning about Summer Food, Summer Reading Programs in Coconino County
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
As Summer rapidly approaches, it’s time for parents to start collecting resources for upcoming Summer Programs including food security, reading support and more throughout Coconino County.
Please check with individual organizations to confirm times, dates, other information.
The Coalition will continue to update this resource list. If you have a program you want us to include, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org. Thank you. (Updated June 11, 2024).
READ MORE
The NAU Review — How NAU is revolutionizing stroke care, a quilt that symbolizes belonging and getting to know Zane Jacobs
Is 100% survival after stroke achievable?
One bioengineer says yes. Tim Becker and a team of NAU students are designing groundbreaking medical devices with the goal of increasing survival rates—currently at 30-60%—for stroke patients. With a focus on reducing racial and gender disparities in health outcomes for stroke patients and creating adaptable, functional medical devices that can go from the lab to the surgical suite, the students are getting hands-on experience that is turning into inventions and job offers.
Sedona Arts Center — AZ Action Alert
The first look at the latest budget proposal that could be passed by the Legislature is showing ZERO FUNDING for the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
Your legislators and Governor Hobbs NEED to hear from you TODAY. Click the link below.
Tell them why eliminating funding for the Commission is devastating. If you are connected to an arts organization or you are an artist, the most powerful message you can send will communicate the SPECIFIC impact this would have on your art, on your programs, on your community. If you would have to lay off staff, tell them. If you would need to cancel a program, give them the specifics. Legislators need to understand that these dollars are supporting THEIR communities, THEIR constituents, and zero funding is NOT acceptable.
Flagstaff Festival of Science — Deadline Extended! Host an Event in the 2024 Festival of Science!
Deadline extended to submit your event during the Flagstaff Festival of Science! Do you have an idea for a presentation, guided hike, hands-on workshop or more?
Northern Arizona, we are looking for you! Calling all science presenters, educators, demonstrators, and guides!
Submit your idea today before the June 24th final deadline!