With one of the snowiest Januarys on record, causing closures to Flagstaff area schools and highways at times, city crews and residents have been busy plowing streets and shoveling sidewalks. Meanwhile, those in the snow business, along with ranchers … [Read More...] about Super Snowpack for Snowsports and Vineyards
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Inspector’s Auto Updates Logo with Nod to the Past
Inspector’s Auto Appearance will operate under a new, updated logo and brand identity that both pays homage to the past and reflects the company’s vision for the future. Since it was founded in 1988, Inspector’s Auto has grown in influence, and now operates two state-of-the-art shop locations serving Flagstaff’s auto glass and detailing needs. In […]
Increasing Survival in Cases of Cardiac Arrest
Damar Hamlin’s traumatic collapse during a nationally televised NFL game stunned football fans and viewers. Four days later, doctors said the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills player was making a “remarkable recovery” from cardiac arrest. We learned that immediately after Hamlin’s collapse, trainers rushed to the field and administered two necessary interventions – CPR and defibrillation — […]
Knowing CPR for Pets
When Kate Klasen’s five-pound dog started choking one day, she knew the Heimlich Maneuver from teaching human CPR but didn’t know exactly how to apply it to her pet. While she was ultimately able to save her, she realized it wasn’t enough just to know the life-saving techniques that are applied to people. She needed […]
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Nancy Sheffert Turns Overgrown Property into Productive Goat Farm
The age-old problem of eradicating deep-rooted weeds can be a real challenge, and finding solutions aren’t readily discovered via a Google search. When Goat Milk, Etc. owner Nancy Sheffert faced the plight of stubborn weeds on her Cornville property, a neighbor’s uncanny suggestion led to a prosperous venture for the native Californian. “My neighbor’s solution was […]
Streetwise Chaplain Brings Experience to the Police Force
Stepping into his role as chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department, Nathaniel Bradford says he comes into the position with a great deal of understanding about the kinds of challenges officers face. “I led a violent life and was a drug addict at the age of 14,” said Bradford, who, at age 15, lived on […]
Understanding Natural Gas from the Ground Up
Off the top of his head, UniSource Energy Services Director Martin Anaya can easily quote the dates and positions of his 41-year career in gas utilities, which began in 1981. Working literally from the ground up, Anaya’s first position was installing gas lines. As he progressed, his work kept steel pipes from corroding underground. “I started with […]
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Keeping Forest Health, Flooding, Transportation, Affordable Housing at the Forefront
Thank you to Flagstaff Business News for this ongoing opportunity to share the work of the City and the Flagstaff City Council. Your new and re-elected Council members were sworn in this past December, and we’re already involved with efforts that will continue to benefit to Flagstaff residents. As your new mayor, I am eager […]
Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Gratitude
Did you know 47% of Americans have at least one of three risk factors for heart disease? Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women? Did you know one person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease? And, did you know that one in […]
Assessing Coconino County’s Education Needs
Five feet of snowfall aside, my first few weeks as president of Coconino Community College have been marked by the gratitude that I feel at the welcome I received from faculty, staff and the community. My family and I feel right at home. My focus these first couple of months is to meet with as […]
Guiding Native American Youth Through Pathways
The Native Americans for Community Action (NACA) Pathways Youth Program is a substance use prevention program tailored to Native American youth and their families in the Flagstaff community who can benefit from a supportive and nurturing environment. Pathways provides information and education on developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles for youth and their families. Pathways’ target […]
How Belly Fat Leads to Inflammation, Disease, Hormone Issues
Obesity is continually on the rise in the United States since the 1990s because of food packaging, lifestyle choices and changes in the food pyramid recommendations of eating a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. Food packaging got in on the low-fat bandwagon and would add more sugar, grains, processed items in place of the good fats or […]
