Some look like gargoyles, some have elaborate leaf-like noses and some are vampires, but all bats seem to fly into our world during the Halloween season. Northern Arizona University wildlife biologists are thinking about bats in October, too. But for the researchers the focus is on netting these … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Scientist Finds Rare Bat
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Flagstaff Acquiring Picture Canyon
At an auction held this morning on the steps of the Coconino County Courthouse, the City of Flagstaff successfully bid on the acquisition of Picture Canyon, located in northeast Flagstaff. The minimum bid started at the appraised value amount of $4.778 million. The City of Flagstaff bid the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Acquiring Picture Canyon
Waterline Road to Remain Closed to Public Access
With the recent completion of the pipeline and Waterline Road project, members of the public have been asking whether Waterline Road will reopen. For safety reasons, Waterline Road will remain closed to all public access until at least the spring of 2013. Much of the forest surrounding … [Read more...] about Waterline Road to Remain Closed to Public Access
Navajo Nation Gaming Ent. to get New CEO
Bob Winter, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) Chief Executive Officer (CEO),is announcing he will resign from his position effective January 1, 2013. NNGE Chief Financial Officer Derrick Watchman will be named CEO by the NNGE Board of Directors upon Winter’s transition. Winter, … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Gaming Ent. to get New CEO
Flagstaff Mayor Appointed to State Commission
Mayor Jerry Nabours has recently been appointed to the State of Arizona’s Municipal Tax Code Commission. This nine member commission is in charge of reviewing and commenting on language submitted by any city, town, or taxpayer for the purpose of changing taxable activities, procedures or regulations … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mayor Appointed to State Commission
Credit Union Utilizing Latest Technology
Mobile banking arrived at Coconino Federal Credit Union on Sept. 19, making it the very first local bank to offer the service. Jennifer Harris, president and CEO of the credit union, is excited about the new technology. “Mobile banking allows our customer members to access their accounts 24/7 … [Read more...] about Credit Union Utilizing Latest Technology
ADOT Easing I-17 Congestion for Motorists
Almost every driver traveling uphill has experienced getting stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle or truck and not being able to pass, but the Arizona Department of Transportation has a solution on one heavily traveled stretch on Interstate 17. In an effort to improve safety, ease congestion and … [Read more...] about ADOT Easing I-17 Congestion for Motorists
Flagstaff Voters Deciding on Bond Issues
Flagstaff’s City Charter requires that any bond issuance demanding a pledged guarantee of city tax revenues must be submitted to public vote. On Nov. 6, a special Bond Authorization Election will decide two important ballot questions. The Core Services Maintenance Facility Bond (Ballot Question 406) … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Voters Deciding on Bond Issues
New Mattress Store Open in Flagstaff
Mattress Firm, Inc., one of the nation’s largest specialty mattress retailers, today announced the opening of a new location in Flagstaff, Arizona. The new 12,000 square foot supercenter is located at 4480 N. US Highway 89. “We are thrilled to be opening a new location in Flagstaff and look … [Read more...] about New Mattress Store Open in Flagstaff
CCC Part of $1,000,000 Grant
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Coconino Community College, in partnership with Northern Arizona University and Diné College, a $1 million grant through the federal Bridges to Baccalaureate program. This is the first time CCC and NAU have partnered to work on a research-related … [Read more...] about CCC Part of $1,000,000 Grant