Local Construction Industry Seeing Increase in Business
While the construction industry is not in the heyday it was a couple of years back, there is some good news for many workers in the field. According to City of Flagstaff building records, companies have taken out 21 permits to build entire homes between January and April 30. That is more than >> Read More…
Working in 40 States and Calling Flagstaff Home
The first thing out of Brian White’s mouth is a question: “Can this article also highlight the work of the Lumberjack Athletic Association, instead of just me?” “I don’t think I’m anything special,” he added, “I really don’t. I just think I work hard.” Indeed, in addition to having a wife, four boys between the >> Read More…
New Flagstaff Business Employing Unique Approaches to Help Recovering Addicts
What do Tai Chi, meditation, rafting down the Colorado River and hiking in the red rocks of Sedona all have in common? If you guessed the ultimate vacation package, guess again. These activities are part of the program offered at a new 12-step recovery center, Back 2 Basics, recently opened in Flagstaff. This new sober-living >> Read More…
Guardian Saving Lives in Northern Arizona for 25 Years
Guardian Air, an emergency flight transportation service, will be celebrating its 25th year of service in Flagstaff this August. Owned by Northern Arizona HealthCare, Guardian Air is one of several transport companies in Northern Arizona. However, Wade Patten, program director and flight nurse, says it is the only hospital-based emergency service in the >> Read More…
Car Dealerships Speeding Towards a New Normal
We continue to bump along the bottom,” said LaVelle McCoy, president and CEO of McCoy Motors in Flagstaff. “Fortunately,” he added, “I don’t see it getting any worse.” Whether it gets any better, however, depends on many factors. What is certain is that McCoy isn’t alone for this ride. Car dealerships in Arizona and elsewhere >> Read More…
Sedona Energy Labs Creating Low Cost Reliable Solar Options
Sedona Energy Labs wants to go back to the basics: reliable solar technology, the sun, and family. Formed in December 2009 by Mark Scanlon who was later joined by son-in-law Michael Marquess and step-son Scott Moore, the company is now testing two dual-axis solar technology products, the HelioFrame and the HelioPort. “Sedona Energy Labs >> Read More…
Businesses May Benefit from New Charter School
In the midst of a great deal of frustration over the current state of education in Arizona and our city, one more charter school is looking to set up shop in Flagstaff. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked BASIS Schools, Inc. out of Tucson among the Top 10 of more than >> Read More…
