Tag: City of Flagstaff

Flagstaff’s Bushmaster Park Sport Court project complete

by Community Contributor • November 17, 2025 • Comments Off

The project, located at Bushmaster Park (3150 N Alta Vista Dr) included the construction of two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and eight pickleball courts, as well as sitework, landscaping improvements and LED lighting. The general contractor for the project was Hope Construction, Inc. Construction for the project began on May 7, 2025, and will closeout in the coming weeks. Final adjustments to the courts will occur over the winter and spring months as needed. The sport courts are now open to the public during regular park hours.

City of Flagstaff launches short term rental map with emergency contact information

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has launched aninteractive map showing the location of short-term rentals throughout the City and the emergency contact information for each rental. This information allows members of the public to easily locate contact information for the owners of a short-term rental property in the event of a concern or emergency. The map and other information about the regulation of short-term rentals in Flagstaff can be viewed at Flagstaff.az.gov/STR.

City of Flagstaff launches Wildfire Resilient Homes Initiative Free home assessments now available to help residents reduce wildfire risk

by Community Contributor • November 14, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is proud to announce the launch of the Wildfire Resilient Homes Initiative (WRHI), a collaboration between the Flagstaff Fire Department and the Flagstaff Sustainability Office aimed at helping residents protect their homes and neighborhoods from the threat of wildfire.

Through WRHI, homeowners, renters, and property managers can take simple, effective steps to reduce wildfire risk with support from three program offerings:

City of Flagstaff — Cheshire Pond restoration work to begin in November

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Stormwater Section will begin restoring Cheshire Pond in the Cheshire Park area, north of the Museum of Northern Arizona, in November. The restoration project is expected to take several months and will be complete in 2026. During this time, the area will be closed off and access via the FUTS trail will be limited.

Joanne Keene named Flagstaff City Manager

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Mayor and City Council have named Joanne Keene as the new City Manager. Keene will begin in the role effective Nov. 4 and was selected after participating in an open and competitive recruitment process.

Mayor Becky Daggett said “Joanne is a proven leader with deep roots in Flagstaff. The City Council was unanimous and enthusiastic in our belief that she is the right person to lead our City. Her selection from a pool of 34 qualified candidates speaks to her track record, skills, and new ideas about the future direction of our City. Please join me in welcoming Joanne to this new role”.

City of Flagstaff hosts food drive for community members in need

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is hosting a food drive at City facilities around town to help provide food and other essential items to community members in need this holiday season. Demand is especially high this year due to the federal government shutdown and disruption of federal food and nutrition benefits.

To participate, drop off non-perishable items from now until Dec. 31 at one of the following locations:

City and County residents invited to share feedback through library community survey

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF —The Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library invites residents of Flagstaff and Coconino County to share their thoughts, feedback and ideas on library services by participating in a community survey. The survey is open now through Dec. 31, 2025.

Library staff are soliciting feedback from residents about how they use, find out about, and feel about the Library’s services and collection. Data from this survey will convey what the public values most about the Library and help us identify areas for improvement.

City of Flagstaff — Cedar Avenue and West Street to be repaved

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Asphalt paving operations along sections of Cedar Avenue and West Street (as shown in the map) are set to take place the week of October 27. Work will occur along half of the roadway at a time, with the other half used to maintain one lane of traffic in each direction. Access to side streets and driveways may be temporarily restricted during asphalt paving operations; however, our crews will work diligently to restore access as soon as the new asphalt has been placed and conditions allow. Following asphalt paving operations, crews will return to perform utility valve and manhole adjustments and striping operations. This work is highly weather dependent and subject to change.

City of Flagstaff to begin demolition of former Montalvo Fire Station in preparation for new STEM education community center

by AmigosNAZ.com • October 17, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will begin demolition of the former Montalvo Fire Station Two, located at 2230 E. Spruce Avenue, on Oct. 27, 2025, with work scheduled for completion by Nov. 11, 2025. The demolition, performed by Loven Contracting, Inc., marks the first major step toward construction of the Montalvo Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Community Center.

Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett issues statement addressing fatal collision

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

“The life of one of our community members tragically ended last Saturday and my heart goes out to everyone this individual personally touched. Several members of city and police leadership and I met with family and friends to express our heartfelt sorrow and share our condolences. I was touched by their expressions of love for this individual. I know I speak for the entire city council as I convey our sympathies for this tragic loss.” – Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett

City of Flagstaff — Fourth-Lockett Roundabout project complete!

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Flagstaff and FANN Contracting are proud to announce the completion of the Fourth-Lockett Roundabout Project. With the project finished, the roundabout is now open to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic! Please be patient as you and your fellow motorists and pedestrians get used to the new roundabout, and follow the marked signage and striping to get to your destination. Please remain alert as crews install final fencing and perform clean-up operations over the next few weeks.

Lane closures scheduled on N Highway 89 in Flagstaff, additional road maintenance work continues throughout town

by Community Contributor • September 19, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the City’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety (RRSS) program, lane closures are scheduled on N Highway 89 between N Country Club Dr and old Rte 66 for overlay removal and pavement marking. The work is schedule to take place from Monday, Sept. 29 – Wednesday, Oct. 1 between the hours of 5 a.m. – 5 p.m. Drivers in the area should expect delays.

Flagstaff City Council continues to protect water resources

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City Council of Flagstaff voted unanimously on Sept. 16, 2025 to authorize the City Attorney to take all actions necessary to ensure that the City’s regional water resource at Red Gap Ranch is not impaired by helium exploration operations, including if necessary the filing of a new suit. The City is unaware of active helium exploration near Red Gap Ranch at this time and the City will continue to protect its vital resources if needed.

City of Flagstaff announces minimum wage for 2026

by Community Contributor • September 12, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — On January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $18.35 for all workers. There will no longer be a lower minimum wage for tipped employees.

City of Flagstaff — Cedar Avenue and West Street to be repaved

by Community Contributor • September 5, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff plans to replace select sections of sidewalk and curb and repave a portion of Cedar Avenue and West Street in the coming weeks. There are sections of deteriorated and cracked sidewalk and curb, and the asphalt roadway has numerous cracks and patches that need to be fixed. Asphalt repair includes taking off a thin layer of the existing surface and then repaving with new asphalt. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 15, with plans to finish by early December (weather permitting). Work will occur along West Street/Linda Vista Drive, from the slip lane to Cedar Avenue, and along Cedar Avenue from West Street to the west side of the new Fourth-Lockett roundabout.

City of Flagstaff to lift fire restrictions Thursday, Sept. 4

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will lift current fire restrictions and return to Stage 0 fire restrictions on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 8 a.m. … Residents and visitors should not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road and become a wildfire. All outdoor fires should be extinguished properly by drowning fires with plenty of water and stirring to make sure everything is cold to the touch. Charcoal should be dunked in water until cold. Do not throw live charcoal on the ground and leave it. Fires should never be left unattended as sparks or embers can blow into leaves or grass, ignite a fire, and quickly spread.

Labor Day Holiday — Coconino County, City of Flagstaff offices closed Sept. 1

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, Coconino County Business Offices will be closed Monday, September 1, 2025. The Business Offices will reopen on their normal schedule Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Your friends at Coconino County, Arizona wish you a nice day.

Single lane closures scheduled on San Francisco St in early September

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the City’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety (RRSS) program, single lane closures are scheduled on N San Francisco St from Sept. 2 – 8 for street paving and pavement marking. The work may also necessitate short term closures of intersections along N San Francisco St between W Cherry Ave and W Columbus Ave. Motorists are asked to follow marked signage, be cautious of work crews, and expect delays when traveling through the project area.

City of Flagstaff to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Aug. 27

by Community Contributor • August 26, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Due to recent moisture across the region, the City of Flagstaff will lower fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.

Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions,

City seeking input on Engineering Design Standards related to micro-trenching

by Community Contributor • August 26, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is seeking input from the public and relevant stakeholders on proposed updates to the Engineering Design Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure. The proposed updates to the design standards will allow fiber providers who have a franchise or license agreement that allows them to place facilities within city right-of-way to utilize a new technology known as micro-trenching as a method to install fiber.

City of Flagstaff seeks community input for Spruce Wash Wedge artwork

by Community Contributor • August 21, 2025 • Comments Off

“If you live on the Eastside or have a strong connection to this area, the artist team wants to hear from you,” said Jana Weldon, program manager for Beautification, Arts & Sciences. “This is your chance to share what makes this part of Flagstaff special.”

An online survey, open now through September 9, invites participants to answer a series of experiential questions designed to spark factual, imaginative, and community-rooted responses. Insights gathered will help the artist team develop a site-specific, one-of-a-kind artwork that reflects the spirit of the Eastside.

Cedar Avenue and Fourth-Lockett roundabout to open!

by Community Contributor • July 28, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF —The Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Flagstaff and their contractors are currently working on two projects along Cedar Avenue. We are happy to report that both projects are on schedule, with Cedar Avenue scheduled to be open to vehicular traffic (at Monte Vista Drive/Main Street and Fourth Street) by Monday, August 4.

Flagstaff City Manager recruitment open – Applications due Sept. 12

by Community Contributor • July 25, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Following the announcement of City Manager Greg Clifton’s future retirement, the City of Flagstaff has partnered with Duffy Group to lead a nationwide competitive recruitment process inclusive of community input. Mr. Clifton has targeted August 29, 2025 as the end date of his employment with the City, although he will continue to serve as a contracted interim manager until such time as the next city manager is in place.

Flagstaff City Clerk Stacy Saltzburg recognized as Clerk of the Year

by Community Contributor • July 24, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Clerk Stacy Saltzburg has been recognized as the Clerk of the Year by the Arizona Municipal Clerks’ Association (AMCA). The Clerk of the Year award is reserved for the clerk whose accomplishments have made the most significant contribution to improving municipal government and their own community.

Stacy has served as City Clerk for the City of Flagstaff since 2018 and has made many notable contributions during this time.

Northbound Beulah Blvd closure at Forest Meadows St scheduled for July 21, additional road maintenance work continues throughout town

by Community Contributor • July 17, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the City’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety (RRSS) program, northbound Beulah Blvd will be closed at Forest Meadows St on Monday, July 21 for pavement patching, this work is in preparation for the full pavement overlay scheduled in August. The closure will be in place for less than 24 hours. Southbound traffic on Beulah Blvd will not be impacted.

Additional work is also scheduled throughout the community under the RRSS program. Temporary lane shifts, lane closures, and/ or shoulder closures should be expected on the following roadways during the indicated timeframes:

Bilingual report — City of Flagstaff Title VI Nondiscrimination Notice to the Public

by Community Contributor • July 16, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff hereby gives public notice that it is the City’s policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other related statutes and regulations including Title II of the ADA. The City of Flagstaff operates without regard to race, color, national origin, income status, sex, age, limited English proficiency (LEP), or disability and that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity.

State awards City of Flagstaff $4M for regional wildland fire training facility

by Community Contributor • July 11, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The state of Arizona has allocated $4M to the City of Flagstaff in its FY2026 budget for the construction of a regional wildland fire training facility. Local fire departments across northern Arizona are the front line of defense against wildfire and the construction of this facility will increase firefighter safety and improve wildfire response.

The construction of a permanent wildland fire training facility in Flagstaff will serve as the operational base for the Flagstaff Fire Department’s Wildfire Management Division, providing year-round high-quality and scenario-based training opportunities for local and regional fire personnel. The facility will also enhance coordination among municipal, state, and federal firefighting agencies. The City of Flagstaff has dedicated $650K for the design of the facility and the $4M provided by the state will be used for construction.

Beulah/University Realignment Project substantially complete. All roadways to open on Tuesday, July 15!

by Community Contributor • July 11, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff, their contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction, along with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), have reached substantial completion of the Beulah/University Realignment Project. With this work complete, all roads and the pedestrian underpass will be open and accessible to all users by the end of Tuesday, July 15. Remain alert as crews complete final clean-up operations throughout the coming weeks. Please be patient as you and your fellow motorists get used to the new roadway configuration and follow the marked signage to get to your destination.

Concrete removal and pavement patching scheduled on roadways in early July

by Community Contributor • July 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Road repair and maintenance projects continue around Flagstaff as part of the annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program. Concrete removal work is scheduled to occur during the week of July 7 on Beulah Blvd, Lucky Ln, and the east side of Switzer Canyon Dr. During the week of July 14, pavement patching work is scheduled on William Rd, Switzer Canyon Dr, Kaspar Dr and San Francisco St.

This work will impact select areas of the roadway and will result in temporary lane shifts, lane closures and/ or shoulder closures. The City and its contractor are taking all possible measures to minimize the impact of this work on local residents and businesses.

City of Flagstaff announces Lee Williams as Water Services Director

by Community Contributor • July 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that Lee Williams has been selected as the City’s Water Services Director.

Lee has served for 13 years with the City of Flagstaff in Water Services and was the previous Water Operations Section Director. Prior to this role, he served as an Operations Supervisor and Plant Operator in the public sector, worked as an educator for six years, and worked for four years in private industry. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry & mathematics and is a certified operator in water treatment, water distribution, wastewater treatment and wastewater collection.

Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton announces retirement; City to launch nationwide recruitment

by Community Contributor • July 3, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — This week, Flagstaff City Manager Greg Clifton announced to the City Council his intention to retire. To guide the transition, the City has engaged Duffy Group to conduct a nationwide, competitive search with opportunities for community input to help identify a city manager aligned with Flagstaff’s values.

Mr. Clifton joined the City of Flagstaff in August 2019 with more than 20 years of executive municipal experience. From the outset, he adopted a community-centered leadership style that emphasized collaboration across City divisions. Under his leadership, the City made significant strides in key areas including public safety, core services, climate resilience, public infrastructure, and economic vitality.

City of Flagstaff announces Fourth of July closures

by Community Contributor • July 1, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. City Hall offices will reopen Monday, July 7 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on the Fourth of July include:

Michelle McNulty selected as City of Flagstaff’s Planning and Development Services Director

by Community Contributor • June 30, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce that it has selected Michelle McNulty as the City’s new Planning and Development Services Director.

Michelle is a Certified Planner with nearly 20 years of public and private sector experience in land use, transportation planning and community development. She joined the City of Flagstaff in 2022 as the Planning Director and has served as the Interim Community Development Director since March 2025. Prior to coming to Flagstaff, Michelle served as the Planning Director for the Municipality of Anchorage. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Ohio State University and a Master of Arts in Rural Geography from Northern Arizona University.

City of Flagstaff — Beulah Boulevard Roundabout to close for striping operations

by Community Contributor • June 26, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and their contractor, Eagle Mountain Construction, along with the Arizona Department of Transportation, are set to begin striping operations along Milton Road, University Drive, University Avenue (future Fresquez Avenue) and the new roundabout along Beulah Boulevard starting Monday, June 30. On Wednesday, July 2, and Thursday, July 3, the new roundabout along Beulah Boulevard will be fully closed to all traffic to allow crews to perform striping operations. The roundabout will reopen by Friday, July 4.

City of Flagstaff flood control project receives national and statewide recognition

by Community Contributor • June 24, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff received three awards last month from national and Arizona state organizations for the Schultz Creek Drainage Improvements Project at US Hwy 180. The project, which was completed in Fall 2024, saw the installment of a box culvert under US Hwy 180 and was the last piece of post-wildfire mitigation in the Schultz Creek corridor, an area that received over seven floods in 2022 after the Pipeline Fire. The full suite of projects has completely mitigated the post-wildfire flash flood threats in the impacted watershed, protecting over 200 homes, an elementary school, and critical facilities.

Coconino County, City of Flagstaff recognize Juneteenth

by Community Contributor • June 20, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — At their meeting on June 10, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors officially recognized Juneteenth with a proclamation.

It reads, in part: “The Coconino County Board of Supervisors joins residents and local governments across the country in celebrating June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth, a day of empowerment and resilience of Black Americans who have endured generations of oppression in the journey toward equal rights and opportunities in America … “

City hosts meet and greet event for Planning and Development Services Director candidates on June 26

by Community Contributor • June 19, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites members of the public to attend a meet and greet event on Thursday, June 26 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Flagstaff City Hall for final candidates for the position of Planning and Development Services Director. The City received 23 applications, conducted 4 screening interviews, and has invited 2 candidates to participate in interviews and the meet and greet to follow.

The candidate names and a brief biography of those who accepted the City’s invitation to participate are included below:

City of Flagstaff — Stage 2 Fire Restrictions start at 6 p.m. June 18

by Community Contributor • June 17, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 6 pm. on Wednesday, June 18.

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.

City of Flagstaff announces Juneteenth closures

by Community Contributor • June 17, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth National Independence Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Friday, June 20 at 8 a.m.

Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Folk Festival, other upcoming events

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Sunday, June 14-15
Flagstaff Folk Festival
Coconino Center for the Arts

The Flagstaff Folk Festival is an exciting mix of all types of folk and acoustic music, featuring both small and large groups on 5 stages. 9:30 a.m

Learn More

City of Flagstaff to begin repaving Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) trails in late June

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City will be repaving and repairing asphalt-surfaced segments of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) from late June through September. The work will require the impacted FUTS trails to be fully closed while crews complete the work. Specific dates for the closures of individual trails will be shared once the information is available.

Impacted FUTS trails:

Update – Nighttime road closure at Riordan Dr. & Riordan Ranch St. scheduled for June 16 – 19

by Community Contributor • June 13, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The intersection of Riordan Dr and Riordan Ranch St will be closed overnight from June 16 – June 19, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Roads will remain open during the day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with no daytime construction. Access to businesses in the area will be maintained throughout the project.

City of Flagstaff — Lake Mary Road water leak update

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — At around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, the City began receiving reports of water bubbling up out of Lake Mary Road in an area near Heckethorn Rd and the Sandy Canyon trailhead. There are two underground pipelines in the area; water from Upper Lake Mary and water from the Lake Mary well field. The City is working to determine the exact source and location of the leak.

City of Flagstaff announces public art opportunity for Switzer Canyon Roundabout

by Community Contributor • June 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites artists to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) to work within a design team to create a landmark three-dimensional artwork within a roundabout at the intersection of North Switzer Canyon Drive and North Turquoise Drive. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2025, at 3 p.m.

The Switzer Canyon Roundabout 3D Artwork will be part of the single-lane roundabout completed by the City of Flagstaff in 2019. The artwork will serve as a distinctive icon that enriches the cultural and aesthetic landscape of the neighborhood and Flagstaff. The site-specific public art installation will exist within a reconfiguration of the hardscape at the center of the roundabout that maintains traffic safety signage and sightlines.

Intersection of Riordan Drive and Riordan Ranch Street in Flagstaff closed starting June 23

by Community Contributor • June 9, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Starting Monday, June 23, the intersection of Riordan Dr and Riordan Ranch St will be closed for one month. The closure is necessary as part of a larger project in the area that will install a new water meter and underground utilities.

Access to businesses in the area will be maintained throughout the project. Project work will take place on Monday – Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Heavy equipment may be present in the area and there may be noise during work hours.

City of Flagstaff — Select roads in Presidio and Crestview neighborhoods fully closed on June 10

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the City of Flagstaff’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program, C & E Paving and Grading will be working to maintain and improve select roads in the Presidio and Crestview neighborhoods. The roads listed below will be fully closed during the morning or afternoon of Tuesday, June 10. Residents who need to travel during the closure timeframes need to park their vehicles outside of the streets being worked on.

City of Flagstaff to host meet and greet event for Human Resources and Risk Management Director candidates on June 11

by Community Contributor • June 4, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites members of the public to attend a meet and greet event on Wednesday, June 11 from 4 – 6 p.m. at Flagstaff City Hall for final candidates for the position of Human Resources and Risk Management Director. The City received 59 applications, conducted 10 screening interviews, and invited 4 candidates to participate in the meet and greet following preliminary interviews.

The candidate names and a brief biography of those who accepted the invitation to participate are included below:

Flagstaff to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on May 30

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions,

Permits for open burning within the City will not be issued.
The sale or use of consumer-grade fireworks is prohibited.
The use of charcoal and wood-fired BBQs are prohibited in City parks and open spaces.
Use of fire pits and other open flame devices without an on/off switch are prohibited on Red Flag Warning days, as issued by the National Weather Service.
Smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in all public places within the City of Flagstaff, including City parks, open spaces, and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) at all times.

The City cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions. Please help the City keep our community and forests safe by following all bans and restrictions.

For more information on City fire restriction stages, visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/2981/Fire-Restriction-Stages.

Museum Fire/ Spruce Wash flood area siren testing scheduled for Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m.

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Full-volume testing of the Museum Fire/ Spruce Wash flood area siren alerting system is scheduled for Thursday, June 5 at 10 a.m. The testing will confirm the proper functioning of the sirens ahead of monsoon season. Testing may be postponed in the event of rain or smoke in the area.

During the testing, residents in the area will hear an alarm sound, followed by a voice message repeated three times in English, Spanish and Navajo, concluding with a wind down siren sound signifying the end of that message.

City of Flagstaff Concerts in the Park 2025 to be held June 4 through July 30

by Community Contributor • May 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Every Wednesday in June and July | 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Enjoy free, family friendly, live music from local musicians in our beautiful parks. Bring your blankets, chairs, and dancing feet.

Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition officially opened May 19 at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff/Coconino County Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition officially opened Monday, May 19 at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park.

The exhibit brings together powerful cultural expressions through large-scale sculptures by artists Olivero Balcells, Isaac Caruso, Joe Ray, Adrian Wall, and Lance Yazzie, city officials said.

Artworks reflect personal and shared histories and add new layers of meaning to a park rich in visual storytelling and community spirit. The exhibition is on view through Mar. 15, 2026, and is presented in partnership with Coconino County.

City of Flagstaff announces Memorial Day closures

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Memorial Day include:

East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products Center (6770 E Landfill Rd.)

Multiple Road Closures Along Cedar Avenue During Summer 2025 Incl Cedar/Lockett/Fourth Intersection

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Flagstaff and their contractors are currently working on two projects along Cedar Avenue that will require full road closures from May 27 to August 4.

City of Flagstaff — Posted on: May 22, 2025 US Highway 89 lane closures scheduled May 27 – 30

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program, lane closures are scheduled on US Highway 89 between N Cummings St and the City limit/ near N Snowflake Dr and E Trails End Dr from Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, May 30. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the work hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lane closures will allow for concrete work to be completed next to the roadway.

Flagstaff gears up for free electric vehicle ride & drive event at NAU – May 31

by Community Contributor • May 19, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Curious about electric vehicles? Get ready to plug into the future of driving at the Flagstaff EV Ride & Drive, a free, family-friendly event hosted by DRIVE Electric Arizona in partnership with the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at NAU Campus Parking Lot P62A.

Attendees will have the chance to get behind the wheel and test drive a wide range of the latest electric vehicles, including the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Rivian R1T, Lucid Air, BMW i4, Kia EV6, and many more.

City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts & Sciences announces opening reception of Art and Nature Unite at the Elizabeth ‘Liz’ C. Archuleta County Park on May 19, more news, events

by Community Contributor • May 16, 2025 • Comments Off

The Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition officially opens next week and brings together powerful cultural expressions through large-scale sculptures by artists Olivero Balcells, Isaac Caruso, Joe Ray, Adrian Wall, and Lance Yazzie. Artworks reflect personal and shared histories and add new layers of meaning to a park rich in visual storytelling and community spirit. The exhibition is on view through Mar. 15, 2026, and is presented in partnership with Coconino County.

City of Flagstaff announces US Highway 89 lane closures scheduled on May 19 & 20

by Community Contributor • May 16, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — As part of the annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program, lane closures are scheduled on US Highway 89 between N Cummings St and the City limit/ near N Snowflake Dr and E Trails End Dr on May 19 and May 20. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during the work hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The lane closures will allow for crack sealing work to be performed on the roadway.

City to host community discussion on future Montalvo STEM Education Community Center

by Community Contributor • May 15, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host a community meeting on Thursday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m. to gather input and feedback from the public on the future Montalvo Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Community Center. The meeting will be held at the Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth St).

Dates announced for additional neighborhoods for pine needle pickup initiative

by Community Contributor • May 13, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced dates during which roll-off dumpsters will be placed in additional neighborhoods around the City to allow residents to dispose of pine needles near their homes. The schedule is listed below.

• Rock Ridge Estates, Ridge Crest, and Anasazi Ridge – Friday, May 16 – Friday, May 23
• Lynwood and Cheshire – Monday, June 2 – Monday, June 9
• Country Club Estates – Friday, June 16 – Friday, June 23
• Boulder Point – Monday, June 30 – Monday, July 7

Closures scheduled for portions of Riordan Rd & Riordan Ranch St; Parked vehicles must be moved

by Community Contributor • May 9, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Starting Monday, May 12, closures will be implemented on portions of Riordan Rd and Riordan Ranch St to facilitate the installation of a new water meter and underground utilities. Vehicles parked along the impacted portion of Riordan Ranch St must be moved or may be towed. Work is anticipated to be complete by the end of August 2025.

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