Coconino Online Probation Education (COPE) is seeking volunteer mentors for its virtual mentoring program. Mentees in the program are adults currently on Coconino County and/or Navajo Nation adult probation. COPE mentors help identify and support internal motivation for change, assist with … [Read more...] about COPE Seeks Volunteers for Virtual Mentoring Program
ITEP Receiving $8 Million EPA Grant
NAU’s Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals has been awarded a five-year, $8 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to continue its two decades of work supporting air quality program development on Native American reservations. Since its launch in 1992, ITEP … [Read more...] about ITEP Receiving $8 Million EPA Grant
How Congressional Inaction Affects Tax Planning
Every year the scenario is the same – taxpayers, as individuals or in pairs, will gather their tax information and prepare their taxes for the prior year. They may prepare the taxes themselves or they may hire a professional to prepare them. Either way, tax returns are required. The well-prepared … [Read more...] about How Congressional Inaction Affects Tax Planning
How to Get the Good Night’s Sleep You Deserve
After a long day of work, running around with the kids or running errands, getting a good night’s sleep should be top of mind. Unfortunately, for the roughly 60 million Americans who experience insomnia, this is not the case. Those who experience insomnia have difficulty falling and/or staying … [Read more...] about How to Get the Good Night’s Sleep You Deserve
NALA Encouraging Leadership on Environmental Issues
Those of us living in Northern Arizona are acutely aware of our environment. We live here in part because of our desire to be in close proximity to the natural wonders surrounding us. We also know that healthy snowfall brings visitors to our city and replenishes water supplies. Dark Sky initiatives … [Read more...] about NALA Encouraging Leadership on Environmental Issues
Power Poles Being Airlifted to Mount Elden
The sights and sounds of a helicopter flying around Flagstaff’s Mount Elden have been a frequent occurrence for the last month. Those who live or work near the Flagstaff Mall were treated to the daily sights of men being transported up the mountain – hanging from a cable attached to a brightly … [Read more...] about Power Poles Being Airlifted to Mount Elden
Do HOA Managers Have to Hold a Real Estate License?
Interesting enough, HOA managers do not have to be licensed by any entity. What does this mean for the consumer? (Concerning HOA management, a “consumer” would be any member of an association or a board member.) When managers are not licensed, consumers are not able to file a complaint with the … [Read more...] about Do HOA Managers Have to Hold a Real Estate License?
Flagstaff Artists to Unveil Largest Mural in Arizona
After two years, the “Sound of Flight” mural on the east side of the Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff is complete. Sky Black and Mural Mice artists R.E. Wall and Margaret Dewar began the painting effort for the “Sound of Flight” mural in 2014, and believe the 4,500-square-foot mural to be … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Artists to Unveil Largest Mural in Arizona
Northern Arizona Healthcare Launches Consumer Website
As Northern Arizona Healthcare transitions into one unified healthcare system, many projects and initiatives formerly performed separately at Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center and multiple outpatient clinics are now becoming unified. Much like the consolidation of the three … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Launches Consumer Website
Living Small Brings Big Benefits
After traveling the world and living in a Buddhist monastery in France for a year, John Baskett decided that he did not really need all his material possessions. Meanwhile, Kristen and Dave Edge were very passionate about being environmentally friendly and sustainable and decided to walk their walk. … [Read more...] about Living Small Brings Big Benefits