Space-suited astronauts are training again on Babbitt Ranches, preparing for the manned Artemis mission scheduled to explore the lunar South Pole in 2025. The goal is to find ice, which may enable future explorers to set up a space station on the … [Read More...] about Astronauts are Back, Training in the Dark
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Last of the Large Loggers Leaves Flagstaff
When forest restoration giant Wally Covington drives by the Ribelin Logging Co. sort yard on East Huntington in Flagstaff and sees the equipment up for sale, it makes him sad. “They are very good operators in the forest and had a huge impact on the community.” With decades of experience, millions of dollars invested in […]
Vote of Confidence Means Additional Workforce Support from CCC
Coconino County voters have approved an increase in funding for Coconino Community College. That means new and expanded offerings focusing on career and technical training to help Coconino County’s workforce will become a reality over the next several years. On Friday, May 27, during a special session, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors certified the […]
Rosie’s Room to Support Struggling Newborns and their Families
Rosie Byrne is a spirited little redhead who loves to sing “Trot Old Joe,” listen to stories at the Flagstaff library and make everyone around her smile and laugh. Indeed, there is a great deal of joy surrounding this energetic 2-and-a-half-year-old, along with an abundance of gratitude and a community of support. Soon, through the […]
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Turning Dreams into Wine
Early morning reflections mirrored in the flourishing pond at Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery suggest a perfect terroir – a French term pertaining to a region’s climate, soil and terrain that affects the taste of the wine. With grape vines stretching across most of his 10 acres in Camp Verde, Clear Creek Vineyard & Winery Owner […]
Going the Distance
The time it takes most of us to get ready in the morning is just about the time Flagstaff professional runner Stephanie “Steph” Rothstein Bruce ran this year’s Boston Marathon. At 2:28:2, Stephanie placed 12th overall and was the 2nd American at the Boston Marathon 2022. In the last eight years, she has been ranked among the […]
Stoney Ward Teaches Hydroponic Gardening Through Spirit of the Canyon
“Changing lives one plant at a time,” is the heart and goal of Spirit of the Canyon owner Stoney Ward, who has had a vision for hydroponic gardening since moving to Grand Canyon Junction (also known as Valle) four years ago. “I want to show people, especially school children, how to be healthier and how […]
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ATHENA Nominations Being Accepted
The Quad Cities area is preparing to recognize and celebrate local women leaders who excel in business, support their communities and mentor others. Nominations are being accepted now through Aug. 1, for the third annual Prescott-area ATHENA Award, an international honor sponsored by Quad Cities Business News and Prescott Woman Magazine. Business Coach Colleen Biggs […]
Volunteers, Projects Helping to Prepare for Wildfire, Flood Season
Fire season is upon us early this year, to disastrous effects. Volunteer efforts helping to clear debris and assist those impacted have seen large turnouts and I want to thank all those who are helping our neighbors through this time of struggle. The City of Flagstaff has been preparing heavily for wildfire and flood season, […]
Honoring Entrepreneurial Thinking, Acting
The City of Flagstaff and APS are presenting Moonshot’s 2nd Annual Shoemaker Awards. The invitation-only dinner and awards banquet will take place on June 17 at Little America Hotel. This annual inspirational and entertaining event celebrates stellar moonshot-thinking entrepreneurs from Flagstaff and across Arizona. The 2021-22 Moonshot AZ Pioneer Pitch winners from around the state […]
Flagstaff Pro Rodeo Offering Traditional Western Events for All Ages
Dust off your boots, the Flagstaff Pro Rodeo is quickly approaching its ninth anniversary, June 23-25, at Fort Tuthill Park in Coconino County. This event is great summer entertainment for the entire family! It offers old-fashioned rodeo fun with saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, bull riding, bareback riding and tie-down roping. […]
Real Estate Inventory Rising
The last two years have been hard for buyers, to say the least. Reports of a buyer making an offer on more than 10 properties before they were finally successful were not unusual, nor was being beat out in situations where eight, 12, 15 offers were being made on the same house. Low inventory was […]
