No doubt, most everyone who travels in Flagstaff and elsewhere around the world has heard of or participated in vacation rentals of privately-owned residences. Of course, renting a room to a tenant is nothing new, but the number of vacation short-term rentals hosted by online providers has surged … [Read more...] about Vacation Rentals in Flagstaff: A Love Story?
Turning Sea Days into Highlights of Your Cruise
When talking about a cruise vacation, there are many obvious options to consider, from the ports of call, the trip length, the size of the ship, the on-board inclusions and, of course, the levels of service you’ll experience on board. The one thing that always turns into a big point of discussion … [Read more...] about Turning Sea Days into Highlights of Your Cruise
Equipping Educators with Resources for Student Success
The Coconino County Education Service Agency and I, as Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, are excited to welcome family, community and students back to school for the 2019-2020 school year. The Coconino County Education Service Agency (CCESA) consistently provides educators with high … [Read more...] about Equipping Educators with Resources for Student Success
Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Pets
With summer temperatures in Flagstaff soaring into the 90s, it is crucial to make sure that your pet is cool and comfortable. Your pet’s temperature can rise very quickly in hot weather and heat exhaustion becomes a danger. Once the process of heat exhaustion begins, it progresses rapidly toward … [Read more...] about Preventing Heat Exhaustion in Pets
Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
One of the rewards of creating your garden is being able to sit back and enjoy the nature it attracts. There’s nothing like seeing butterflies float around your plants, bees grabbing pollen from flowers and birds filling up your space with song. In addition, when you bring these insects and birds … [Read more...] about Attracting Wildlife You Want to Your Garden
Caring for Body and Mind
There is no denying the connection between the mind and body. A large number of doctor visits in the United States are related to behavioral health needs, as well as physical needs. Many individuals receiving care for physical health conditions may also require care for behavioral health conditions … [Read more...] about Caring for Body and Mind
County Consolidation Intended to Enhance Customer Connections
Effective this month, Coconino County consolidates the Public Health Services District, Community Services and the Career Center departments into the Health and Human Services Department. “The three teams have a long history of collaboration. We may not have been one department, but this certainly … [Read more...] about County Consolidation Intended to Enhance Customer Connections
Award-Winning Remodeling Franchise Gives Kitchens a Fresh Look
Kitchen Tune-Up, a national kitchen remodeling franchise, has awarded Flagstaff franchise owners Andy and Laura Leigh Mathis the Project of the Year Award. The couple is pleased with the honor. “It gives us a pat on the back and the recognition that we are doing a good job,” said Andy. The winning … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Remodeling Franchise Gives Kitchens a Fresh Look
Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
Although the Arizona Legislature showed a commitment to education by supporting public community colleges with one-time funding in the 2019-20 state budget, there is still work for us to do. The temporary nature of that limited funding emphasizes the importance of creating new and expanding … [Read more...] about Critical Components to the CCC Mission: Partnering, Lifelong Learning
Considering Naturopathic Oncology for Treating Breast Cancer
Think about our biggest choices in life…a car, a house, who we want to spend our lives with…. with those, do people generally rush into a decision and hope for the best? For most people, the greater the expense or the deeper the commitment, the more effort is spent weighing all the options … [Read more...] about Considering Naturopathic Oncology for Treating Breast Cancer