The National Science Foundation has awarded Northern Arizona University’s College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences a four-year, $2.5 million grant to create the Southwest Experimental Garden Array. The garden array will be a system of 10 experimental gardens across northern Arizona … [Read more...] about NAU Lands $2.5 M Grant for Garden Array
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Volunteers Sought on National Public Lands Day
In celebration of National Public Lands Day and to encourage a shared sense of land stewardship, the Forest Service announces another “fee free day” Saturday, September 24, along with several volunteer events. Day use fees will be waived at all standard amenity fee sites operated by the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Sought on National Public Lands Day
Community Remembering 911
The greater Northern Arizona community gathered at Flagstaff City Hall today to commemorate 911. The National Day of Service events started with an effort led by Northern Arizona University's Civic Service Institute. Volunteers from the Institute, Americorps, NAU, and many community members placed … [Read more...] about Community Remembering 911
NAU/Mountainlink Bus Service Bringing New Options
City and university officials are announcing the near completion of the new Mountain Link city bus route that connects the university with nearby residential and retail areas. The high-frequency bus service linking downtown Flagstaff, NAU and Woodlands Village will begin operation on Monday, Aug. … [Read more...] about NAU/Mountainlink Bus Service Bringing New Options
More Online Offerings from IRS
The Internal Revenue Service reminds businesses and individuals that there are many services available online. William Bruson with the Phoenix IRS Media Relations Office, says filing and paying taxes should be as convenient as possible, which is why many services are available online at no … [Read more...] about More Online Offerings from IRS
Snowbowl Construction Progressing Despite Protests
Construction is ongoing this summer along parts of Snowbowl Road, as the Flagstaff area ski resort management works to build infrastructure for snowmaking. The Coconino County Sheriff's office is reporting the arrests of several people protesting construction at Snowbowl. On Saturday, three … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Construction Progressing Despite Protests
Flagstaff’s S&P and Moody’s Ratings High
The City has received ratings of AA/Aa2 from Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investors Service, respectively, on the general obligation bonds the City will issue in several weeks.. These ratings are the second-highest category available, one category lower than “AAA/Aaa” and are reflective of the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s S&P and Moody’s Ratings High
Grand Canyon Airport Offering 737 Service
The first full passenger flight aboard a Vision Airlines 737 touched down at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport last month, marking the official start of 737 airline service to the airport. Vision Airlines, which operates out of Las Vegas, is now offering 737 service to the airport on a daily … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Airport Offering 737 Service
Congressman Gosar Meets Army Soldier of the Year
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar, DDS (AZ-01) recently had the honor of meeting with the United States Army Soldier of the Year SGT Sherri Jo Gallagher of Prescott, Arizona. “It is always an honor to meet with any of our brave men and women who serve and protect our great nation. It is soldiers like … [Read more...] about Congressman Gosar Meets Army Soldier of the Year
Arizona Fires Remain Nation’s Top Priority
In the past 24 hours, Arizona saw nine new wildfire starts. Two of the southwest region’s largest fires are burning here, having consumed 755,385 acres, and making the state a top priority for fire suppression. To keep new fire starts from spreading, Arizona’s State Forestry mobilized its … [Read more...] about Arizona Fires Remain Nation’s Top Priority