It was one of Flagstaff’s oldest pizza parlors operating in the oldest building downtown. Alpine Pizza, established by the Rich brothers in 1973, baked its pies for nearly a half century in the 1887 McMillan Building before closing a few years … [Read More...] about Alpine Pizza Served Up Again in Historic McMillan Building
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Ready, Aim, Win
When Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly toured Timberline Firearms & Training earlier this year, he saw more than an impressive indoor shooting range. He saw a solution to a long-standing training challenge facing Northern Arizona law enforcement — one that would have cost millions to replicate from the ground up. For years, Flagstaff officers relied […]
Sierra on 66 Adds Affordable Apartments at Timber Sky
Sierra on 66, a new affordable apartment development west of Woody Mountain Road, is putting a dent in Flagstaff’s housing shortage. The 221-unit apartment complex includes seven buildings on a 12-acre site at South Alvan Clark Boulevard and West Highway 66. It could accommodate more than 400 residents when fully occupied. The developer, Roers Cos. […]
New Norterra Hotel Offers Flagstaff Businesses a Strategic Base Near Semiconductor Campus
Dignitaries recently gathered for the gala opening of the dual-branded AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin in Norterra, just off Interstate 17 and Happy Valley. While this project sits in North Phoenix, it has a direct economic impact on Northern Arizona businesses and travelers – especially as Flagstaff companies increasingly engage with the […]
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From Roller Coasters to Canyon Rails
From amusement parks to national parks, Xanterra Travel Collection’s Regional Director of Sales and Marketing Jim Stellmack’s career has taken him all over the nation, sometimes living in remote areas surrounded by nature where most people only get to visit. “My first job was working for Knott’s Berry Farm where I worked a variety of […]
Wild Moments in Focus
Carol DiQuilio has only lived in Clarkdale a little over a year, but the word is out on her nature photography, as the subjects in the captivating photos seem to jump out at passersby in local shops. The nature photographer has been perfecting her craft for 60 years. With the decision to downsize, she moved […]
Commercial Builder Mike Loven Retires, Imprinting His Values and Craftsmanship on Arizona
In a career that started with Sonic Drive-Ins and most recently includes advanced medical facilities and one of the top projects in the Southwest, Mike Loven is retiring. Loven Contracting’s succession plan began eight years ago. Two years ago, Loven stepped out of the lead role after 40 years guiding the company’s direction and growth. […]
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Addressing the State of the City
What’s the state of our city? Flagstaff city staff and council are moving into a series of retreats where we’ll discuss how the city fared through the FY25 budget, where revenues and expenses stand as of the end of 2025, and look forward to our FY27 budget. In addition to discussing and developing next year’s […]
Flagstaff Kicks Off 2026 with Major Public Art Projects
The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences is starting 2026 off strong, with several large-scale projects underway. A sculpture proposal by artists Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan with landscape design by The WLB Group for a promontory at East Cedar Avenue and North West Street, part of the Spruce Wash Wedge Detention Project, is […]
Meet Dr. Mark D. Mellinger: Advancing Hand, Wrist, Elbow Care in Northern Arizona
Dr. Mark M. Mellinger is a fellowship-trained orthopedic hand, wrist and elbow surgeon at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO), delivering exceptional care through the Hand Specialty Center. He completed his fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the University of Florida, his residency and internship at the University of Arizona, and earned both his medical and graduate […]
Setting Clear Intentions for Successful Health Outcomes for 2026
January is here. Many people set New Year’s resolutions/wishes and have a hard time sticking to them. They may not be successful because they’ve set unrealistic goals or aspirations, lack motivation, or may not have the knowledge of how to identify and create action steps to be successful. They may also lack the determination to […]
Ensuring a Safe and Smooth Recovery: The Vital Role of Transitional Care for Seniors
Transitional care is essential in supporting seniors as they recover and return home from a hospital or rehabilitation facility. The transition can be challenging, as seniors often need help managing medications, following medical instructions and completing everyday tasks that may now feel overwhelming. Return Home with Senior Helpers bridges this gap, offering personalized care plans […]
