Firefighting officials say the Wallow Fire in Eastern Arizona is 18% contained this afternoon, after consuming 469,407 acres. 36 structures have been lost, with 2,714 threatened. As crews work to prevent spread of the fire into New Mexico, 4,734 personnel remain fighting the fire. Some roads … [Read more...] about Wallow Firefighting Progress and Flood Preparation
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Rising From the Ground…Building an Energy Star Home
This is the third installment in a series chronicling the steps to building an energy efficient home based on a current project here in Flagstaff. We are building a house for a professor just north of NAU who is prioritizing energy efficiency. The first two articles covered the basics of getting out … [Read more...] about Rising From the Ground…Building an Energy Star Home
Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
The partners of Peak Engineering, Inc. in Flagstaff are celebrating their one year anniversary. Julie Leid, Anne Dunno and Tom Smith left other engineering jobs to start a new firm during the recession. The partners are reporting a successful first year and have hired their first … [Read more...] about Peak Engineering Inc. Celebrating Success
Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
At the request of Congressmen Gosar and Trent Franks the Natural Resources Subcommittees Water and Power and Indian and Alaska Native Affairs held an oversight hearing on “Protecting Long-Term Tribal Energy Jobs and Keeping Arizona Water and Power Costs Affordable: The Current and Future Role of … [Read more...] about Navajo Generating Station Hearing Underway
Construction Beginning Along Snowbowl Road
Construction is expected to begin this month along a segment of Snowbowl Road (Forest Road 516), as crews clear trees and build the snowmaking infrastructure for the ski resort. More than six miles of water pipeline needs to be installed so the reclaimed water can be transported up the … [Read more...] about Construction Beginning Along Snowbowl Road
Sustainability in Business: A Case Study
Moving businesses towards sustainability – balancing social, economic, environmental considerations to meet our needs and those of future generations – is something that has always been a charged subject, especially when government takes the initiative. In the current state of our polarized … [Read more...] about Sustainability in Business: A Case Study
Businessman’s Ambitious Plan Taking Root
Imagine for a moment biting into a fresh, sweet strawberry on a snowy, winter day. Now imagine this strawberry was picked only a day ago and comes from a Northern Arizona Farm. Impossible, you say. Strawberries can’t be grown in the winter here. Yes, they can. If all goes according to plan, … [Read more...] about Businessman’s Ambitious Plan Taking Root
Business Continually Working to Improve Sustainability
Every day, many people drive by a Flagstaff business that epitomizes being green. It has earned rankings as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. SCA Tissue, on Butler Avenue (across the street from HomCo Ace Hardware), has a nondescript storefront. But behind its doors, an … [Read more...] about Business Continually Working to Improve Sustainability
A Sustainable and Native Livelihood
When the idea of using xeriscape landscaping in yards became popular, most people resigned themselves that to save water, they had to settle for what Nigel Sparks calls a “gravelscape” – nothing fancy or colorful, just efficient. “I think that is what people came to see and that was not the … [Read more...] about A Sustainable and Native Livelihood
Sedona Rotary Club Chili Cookoff
May 7 at Plaza del Norte Terrace, Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Center, 336 SR 179, between 11-4p.m Admission includes samplings of chilis from seven local restaurants, and water or a soft drink. Beer is available at an additional cost of $4 (14 oz cup). Participating chefs represent: Oak Creek … [Read more...] about Sedona Rotary Club Chili Cookoff