Flagstaff Nordic Center is open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, one day earlier than last season. Officials report they will remain open every day except Christmas Day as long as snow conditions allow. Forecasts call for additional snowfall throughout the weekend and several … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Nordic Center Open for Skiing
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Former Flagstaff Mayor Lands New Job
Sara Presler, JD has been named CEO/Executive Director of the Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS) and Medical Society Business Services. The appointment, which was made by MCMS’ Board of Directors, will begin in December 2012. Founded in 1892, the Maricopa County Medical Society is a … [Read more...] about Former Flagstaff Mayor Lands New Job
Snow Plows Ready for Incoming Storm
As Northern Arizona awaits the first significant snowstorm of the season, Coconino County Public Works crews are prepared to keep major roads clear and passable. As of Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service Flagstaff office is calling for a 90-percent chance of rainfall … [Read more...] about Snow Plows Ready for Incoming Storm
Officials Urge Recreationists to Prepare for Weather
With a forecast calling for 6-10 inches of snow in many areas of Northern Arizona and higher snowfall amounts possible on the mountain peaks, officials remind Flagstaff Business News readers of to be prepared for winter conditions The very conditions that draw the public to the forest in the … [Read more...] about Officials Urge Recreationists to Prepare for Weather
Holiday Toy Drive in Full Swing
Santa is not the only one who is busy this time of year. James Jackson, a sergeant with the Flagstaff Police Department, is a bit of a blur as well. But, like Santa, he is used to it, as he has organized the Holiday Toy Drive in Northern Arizona for the past 17 years. “This is a very busy time of … [Read more...] about Holiday Toy Drive in Full Swing
CCC Establishing Veterans Scholarship
Over the past few years, Coconino Community College professor Bryan Bates has had more and more military veterans show up as students in his classroom. "Some do well, but many times, some are really struggling," said Bates, who has been a science professor at CCC since the college … [Read more...] about CCC Establishing Veterans Scholarship
County Has New Community Services Director
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors appointed Janet Regner to head the County’s Community Services Department. Board Chairman Carl Taylor and county administrators recognized Regner’s more than 30 years in the public, private, non-profit and tribal sectors and eagerness to better … [Read more...] about County Has New Community Services Director
Celebrating the Orpheum’s 10 Years
December 8th, Head for the Hills will be performing a free show to celebrate the venue’s 10th anniversary doing business in Downtown Flagstaff. This performance is marks the closing week of Head for the Hills' 2010 Fall Tour, which has seen the quartet making stops all over the country. The band … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Orpheum’s 10 Years
Bashas’ Charity Drive
During the month of December, Bashas’ and Food City Grocery Stores across Northern Arizona will be collecting donations at their registers to benefit children who receive medical care at Flagstaff Medical Center’s Children’s Health Center (CHC). For more than 25 years, FMC’s Children’s Health … [Read more...] about Bashas’ Charity Drive
Officials Warning People to be Careful with Fire
A human-caused forest fire began about noon yesterday in Kendrick Park off of Highway 180 north of Flagstaff and spread to 47 acres before firefighters contained the fire last night. The Buffalo Fire started from an individual dumping hot ashes from a woodstove in the forest, and the dry … [Read more...] about Officials Warning People to be Careful with Fire