The City of Flagstaff has been informed that Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad will be closing the Beaver railroad crossing for maintenance work. This work is similar to what was completed on San Francisco and Ponderosa Parkway. The closure will be from April 29th to May … [Read more...] about RR Work Closing Beaver Street at Route 66
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FALA Gala Saturday
Saturday is the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy's annual fundraiser. The Gala will be held at the Coconino Center for the Arts Saturday at 7:00 p.m. This year, each dollar raised up to $20,000 will be matched by four generous FALA families. In addition to student performances and … [Read more...] about FALA Gala Saturday
County’s Watershed Protection Project Underway
Coconino County and the federal Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently broke ground on the first Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) project, which is designed to enhance flood mitigation in the Brandis/Thames corridor in the Schultz flood area. Construction began during in … [Read more...] about County’s Watershed Protection Project Underway
North Rim Resort Receiving Award
The Grand Canyon Lodge – North Rim is the first hospitality company in the State of Arizona to have received the prestigious Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The award recognizes employers and workers in the private … [Read more...] about North Rim Resort Receiving Award
Economy Showing Signs of Improvement
The trucking industry is just one measure of the economy, and local changes in that industry show things are improving in Northern Arizona. North Carolina based Old Dominion Freight Line recently opened a site near the Flagstaff auto park to serve customers in Northern Arizona. Gerry Mendoza, Old … [Read more...] about Economy Showing Signs of Improvement
Flagstaff Doctor Relocating
Flagstaff Family Care Clinic is announcing that starting April 1, 2013, Michelle Doroz D.O, who has been treating patients at our clinic located at 1501 S. Yale Street, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, will be moving to 710 N. Beaver St., Bldg 6, Flagstaff, Arizona 86001. Michelle Doroz, D.O. is Board … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Doctor Relocating
Celebrating 75 years of Snow Play
One of Northern Arizona’s longest running businesses just celebrated a milestone. Arizona Snowbowl observed its 75th anniversary with 10 days of festivities around the ski area and historic downtown Flagstaff last month. The birthday party kicked off with a torchlight ski parade viewed from Hart … [Read more...] about Celebrating 75 years of Snow Play
Deciphering Our Water Budget
One of the most pivotal meetings about water in the Verde Valley’s history will be held on April 11, 2013. Sponsored by the Verde River Basin Partnership “Is Our Water Budget Broken?” will be from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Camp Verde Multi-Use Complex Auditorium, 37 Camp Lincoln Rd., Camp Verde, … [Read more...] about Deciphering Our Water Budget
North Country Fighting Breast Cancer
The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded $45,000 to North Country HealthCare to increase awareness about breast cancer and help women receive healthcare services. “We are proud that the Avon Foundation for Women shares our mission and has chosen to support our program,” said North … [Read more...] about North Country Fighting Breast Cancer
Flagstaff Celebrating the Arts
The results of the Fifth Annual Viola Awards are in the books. About 500 well wishers and nominees turned out to honor the 11 award winners out of the 66 nominees in the field of arts and sciences. The event was held on March 2 at the High Country Conference Center. John Tannous, executive … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Celebrating the Arts