The fiscal year 18 county budget holds taxes steady and focuses on reducing turnover and increasing public safety. The Coconino Board of Supervisors hosted eight days of budget hearings in May. The Board will adopt the tentative budget June 6 and the FY 18 Final Budget after a public hearing on … [Read more...] about Budgeting for County Services
Backyard Chickens: Eggs, Therapy, Stress Relief, Pest Control
Keeping and raising chickens is becoming more and more popular. There are many benefits of tending chickens, including fresh eggs, pest control, fertilizer, entertainment, stress relieve, therapy and family values. It is great for children to learn where their food comes from. What a great way to … [Read more...] about Backyard Chickens: Eggs, Therapy, Stress Relief, Pest Control
Container Gardening: Small Gardens, Big Impact
So here’s a puzzle: what do you do if you want the benefits of a beautiful garden but don’t have the space? Or you have space, but the terrain isn’t particularly conducive to a traditional garden, with challenging soil or steep slopes? Living in an apartment or having a hilly land doesn’t mean … [Read more...] about Container Gardening: Small Gardens, Big Impact
Medication Management
As we age, it seems we see more physicians, specialists and get more tests done, which often lead to an increase and frequent changes in prescribed medications. Adults 65 and older use more medicine daily than any other age group in the United States, accounting for 34 percent of all prescription … [Read more...] about Medication Management
The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Leaders face an interesting, sometimes confusing, paradox. People want leaders who are humble, but also want leaders who project confidence. Projecting humility can suggest a lack of self-confidence, but projecting self-confidence can suggest arrogance. What’s a leader to do? Let’s untangle this … [Read more...] about The Leadership Paradox: Humility and Confidence
Shredding Versus Recycling: Which is Most Secure
Shredding companies affiliated with the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) have access to the shredding industry’s best and most current practices regarding document and data destruction. NAID is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate businesses, government and … [Read more...] about Shredding Versus Recycling: Which is Most Secure
How is the Market?
How is the market? This is one of the most frequent questions asked of a realtor by their friends, family, neighbors and clients. The easy answer, of course, is, “The market is great!” Interest rates are still low for home financing, new construction opportunities are available in Flagstaff, and … [Read more...] about How is the Market?
Breaking Even (Not Bad)
Last month I hinted at not owing taxes at the end of the year. The first way, and this should be obvious, is adjust your withholding amounts to avoid owing in the future. Generally, a mid-year review with your most recent pay stub(s), or most recent earnings and expenses if you are self- employed, … [Read more...] about Breaking Even (Not Bad)
NAU Researchers Searching for Best Trees to Re-Populate Panama Forest
From the dirt to the treetops, scientists study samples as bacteria, DNA and insects may all be part of the formula for resilient trees in a changing climate In a School of Forestry lab at Northern Arizona University, scientists are carefully unfolding large tropical leaves, examining exotic … [Read more...] about NAU Researchers Searching for Best Trees to Re-Populate Panama Forest
Reveling in Real Time Reviews
Couple brings Silicon Valley technology and jobs to the mountains of Northern Arizona When you think about technology and big business, most people think of large cities and prime locations, such as Silicon Valley located in the Bay Area of California. But is the Silicon Valley’s dominance in … [Read more...] about Reveling in Real Time Reviews