As the Flagstaff community continues to come out for Celebration of the Night activities this month, the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition (FDSC) will be led by newly appointed Interim Executive Director Danielle Adams, Ph.D., a cultural astronomer, … [Read More...] about Cultural Astronomer Danielle Adams Leads Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition as Organization Takes on Ambitious Vision
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Flagstaff Remembers Sept. 11 with Flags, Gatherings
Representatives from the Flagstaff Police, Flagstaff Fire Department, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff City Council, Coconino County, UniSource and other local businesses gathered at Flagstaff City Hall and at Heritage Square to honor those lost on Sept. 11 on the 23rd anniversary of the tragic day. “The Police Department’s tribute to those who responded to […]
Meandering with Music
Julie Sullivan Brace is accustomed to wearing many hats. After 46 years as a highly successful art director and graphic designer, including 35 years in Flagstaff, she is slowly and joyfully easing into retirement from her Shine Creative Industries design and marketing firm, as she builds a new venture, the Musical Meanderings Series, an extension […]
BOLD Mission: Debra Boblitt Coaches Leaders to Courageously Pursue Their Calling
For those ready to make a BOLD move in their career and life, Arizona-based Business Coach Debra Boblitt offers a four-point strategy in her book, BOLD Mission Courageously Pursue Your Calling. From overcoming fear to owning your values and embracing your passion, Debra explains how to realize your life’s mission. Read here. And click here for the video […]
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Northern Arizona Couple are Champion Riders and Talented Trainers
Although CR Mules owners Roddy and Connie Lara could talk for hours about their amazing mule CR Katie, who died recently at 36, in their humility they never seem to mention the multitude of horse championship trophies they have won across the country. Racking up stacks of belt buckle awards that adorn the shelves in […]
In Step with Greg Secatero
Greg Secatero is a quiet Navajo Nation lawman of extreme patience and perseverance who may well have covered more miles of the Four Corners Region on foot than any other human, past or present. With a reputation for knowing every location, every draw, every canyon where bad guys hide, hikers get lost or animals look […]
Western Treasures Found at Jim’s Trading Post
Coming from the Interstate 17 off-ramp into Rimrock, it’s difficult not to notice the rustic but inviting sign in the distance that reads Jim’s Trading Post. Finding a trading post may feel like discovering a relic from days gone by, but once you’ve stepped inside this menagerie of treasures, you understand that it’s less like […]
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Monitoring the Real Estate Market: Everything Could Change in Four or Five Months
Owning a home means a lot of things to a lot of people. It can mean security and stability for some; for others, it’s a license for creativity; and for most, it is part of the path to financial freedom. These amazing benefits and more only come to those willing to be decisive and assume […]
Prop 482 Allows County to Sustain Current Level of Public Services
This November, Coconino County voters will decide whether to approve Proposition 482, which proposes a permanent base adjustment to the county’s expenditure limit without adding new taxes or increasing property or other existing taxes. If approved, Prop. 482 will allow the county to spend revenues that have already been approved by voters but can’t be […]
Lower Interest Rates May Mean Refinancing Opportunities, Increased Homebuying Competition
Since the Federal Reserve has recently lowered interest rates, your decision to buy a new home may be significantly impacted. Understanding these effects is crucial for making informed choices in today’s real estate market. Lower Mortgage Rates One of the most direct consequences of a Fed rate cut is a decrease in mortgage interest rates. […]
Financial Experience That Delivers for Flagstaff Citizens, Part Two
Hello, my name is Stephen (Steve) Puhr. I am a registered Independent and I am running as a write-in candidate for Flagstaff City Council. Today, I will discuss my thoughts on Flagstaff housing, future water supply, Prop. 488 and the minimum wage. On Dec. 1, 2020, the City of Flagstaff declared a housing emergency to […]
Citizenship Comes with Responsibilities
As citizens of the United States, we are fortunate to benefit from a number of rights that are guaranteed in both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. With these rights come much sacrifice, as evidenced by those brave men and women who have lost their lives to protect them. Those of us who are […]