When David and Billy Babbitt stepped off the train on the chilly April 7 morning in 1886, the sight was not inspiring. The town of wood shanties had recently burned to the ground. It felt lifeless. Charred. Deathly quiet. Clutching their bags, they … [Read More...] about Babbitt Ranches Community Marks 140 Years in Flagstaff with Major Clean Energy Milestone
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Atria Chef Competes in Reality TV Show ‘America’s Culinary Cup’
Rochelle Daniel of Atria restaurant in Flagstaff is widely considered to be one of Arizona’s top chefs. She’s been twice nominated for a James Beard Award as an “Emerging Chef” in 2022 and as the “Best Chef Southwest” this year. These coveted awards are often compared to the Oscars for the culinary crowd. “Just to […]
Protecting Flagstaff from Post-Fire Flooding
Wildfire is as much a part of summer in Coconino County as popsicle stains and cannonballs into swimming holes. Fire, almost inevitably, comes with the season. The Northern Arizona county covers so much ground, it clocks in as the second-largest in the country. While part of that land mass is vast desert landscapes, a significant […]
Hiker Draws on Experience for Evolved Supply Co.
Nic Rakestraw and his Evolved Supply Co. may not be well known in Flagstaff yet, but his emergence as an entrepreneur and influencer has earned him a huge online following. Known as “Darwin On the Trail,” Rakestraw has more than 350,000 YouTube followers. They tune in for his outdoor-gear reviews and to hear his experiences […]
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A Tough Nut, A Growing Business
Since the first pecan crop was planted in 1927, the proliferation of pecan trees in Camp Verde has generated a pecan festival, a stretch of highway called Pecan Lane and a love for this nutritious nut. Pecan trees cover an estimated 200 acres in Camp Verde and according to Town of Camp Verde Economic Development […]
JoeJoeBob’s Elevates Lunchtime
His mom named him Joseph Robert Rodger, a child with three first names. Now, sometimes known as JoeJoeBob, he tacked that nickname onto his Flagstaff sandwich shop. JoeJoeBob’s opened in May 2024 in the Fort Valley Shopping Center on North Humphreys Street. “People called me JoeJoe or JoeBob,” Rodger said. “Phyllis [Hogan] of Winter Sun […]
Sedona Kitchen Boutique Wins Global Award, Elevates Experiential Shopping
Ever since The Artist’s Kitchen Shop in Tlaquepaque won a global award, a lot of excitement has been whipped up for owner Kathy Louderback. The Artist’s Kitchen Shop has been honored with the Excellence in Retailing Award for the United States in the International Housewares Association 2024-25 Global Innovation Awards. “This prestigious award honors the best […]
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Investing in Arizona’s Health: Why NAU’s College of Nursing Matters to All of Us
Arizona is facing a healthcare crisis hiding in plain sight. Our state has the largest nursing shortage in the country – an estimated deficit of 30,000 nurses – and nearly three million residents lack reliable access to primary care. In Flagstaff and across the region, families feel this reality every day: longer wait times, stretched […]
Northern Arizona Healthcare Brings Mental Health into Focus
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an annual observance established by Mental Health America in 1949 to emphasize the importance of mental well-being. The month of May is the time to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues, as well as highlighting how mental illness and addiction can affect all of us. […]
Shoulder Arthritis: A Basic Guide, Part One
Approximately one in three adults in the United States have some form of arthritis, a condition in which one or more of your joints is damaged. Although arthritis is more prevalent in weight-bearing joints, such as knees and hips, shoulder arthritis is the third most common joint to require surgery, since it can be a […]
Tri-State Metal Roofing Supply Announces Prescott Grand Opening, Expands Access to American-Made Roofing Products
Tri-State Metal Roofing Supply, a fast-growing manufacturer of American-made metal roofing and siding products, is preparing to celebrate the official grand opening of its new Prescott manufacturing facility on Thursday, April 30. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6705 Generation Lane, will welcome homeowners, contractors, builders and community members to tour […]
April (Meteor) Showers: The Lyrids
No one alive today remembers the last time Comet C/1861 G1 (Thatcher) passed through our cosmic neighborhood. While this long-period comet hasn’t appeared in Earth’s skies for more than 160 years, we are quietly reminded of its existence every April as our planet passes through the debris it left behind, producing the annual Lyrid meteor […]