Flagstaff voters have elected Coral Evans as the city's next mayor. Evans won by earning 57% of the vote, defeating incumbent Jerry Nabours, a two-term mayor. For the Flagstaff City Council, Jamie Whelan was the top vote getter, followed by Jim McCarthy and Charlie Odegaard. There are still some … [Read more...] about Coral Evans is Flagstaff’s New Mayor
Predicting Election Effect on Investments
No matter which candidate is elected president this month by American voters, financial advisor Will Hepburn predicts a sell-off in 2017. “I don’t have a crystal ball, but I am a student of market history, and the first year of a presidential cycle brings a lot of governmental change,” explained … [Read more...] about Predicting Election Effect on Investments
Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Regular commuters on Flagstaff’s east Route 66 may well miss seeing the vibrant colors of Viola’s Flower Garden. In June, Viola’s owners Robyn Walters and Art Escobedo were told the property had been sold and they needed to find a new location. Although this was not the first time the couple had to … [Read more...] about Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
A surprising sign of development, its sleek profile rears up from a wide-open landscape dotted with desert grassland and chaparral. The structure is the brand-new Camp Verde Campus of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Located at the intersection of Highway 260 and Finney Flat Road in the town of Camp … [Read more...] about Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
Sonesta Invites Guests to Stay Awhile
When Phoenix temperatures are in the triple digits, Mark Price, general manager of Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff, can’t seem to work fast enough to settle the influx of guests. Maybe it is because travelers going to tripadvisor.com will see that Sonesta is rated No. 1 of 63 hotels in Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Sonesta Invites Guests to Stay Awhile
Signs of Entrepreneurial Skills
They look like they have been out in the forest for decades, but “new” rustic wooden signs are in big demand designed for places like Arizona Nordic Village, vacation rentals, visitor centers and individuals who want a reminder of some place important to them, like Imogene. Popular as they are, … [Read more...] about Signs of Entrepreneurial Skills
Voting: Fundamental to Democratic Government
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting." - Franklin D. Roosevelt Full disclosure: In case you couldn’t tell from the quote above, I believe in voting. This column is an … [Read more...] about Voting: Fundamental to Democratic Government
Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
There is huge opportunity for companies looking for a money maker! According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 360 million people with disabling hearing loss who need help. Currently, we work to fit these individuals with hearing aids and teach others about reducing noise … [Read more...] about Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
So, You Want to Buy a Home?
Deciding to purchase a home is both very exciting and scary all at the same time. Just as important as finding a licensed real estate agent that knows the Flagstaff market to assist you in the purchase process, finding a local reliable qualified licensed loan originator is imperative. You, as the … [Read more...] about So, You Want to Buy a Home?
Having a Hobby is a Must for Physical, Mental, Emotional Health
My hobby? I am rebuilding my goat. I enjoy activities with family and friends as often as possible; however, it wasn’t until I started rebuilding my “goat” that I realized the benefit of having a hobby. By hobby, I mean an activity outside of my normal, daily work and family time; an activity I … [Read more...] about Having a Hobby is a Must for Physical, Mental, Emotional Health