Change your newborn’s diaper. Check! Assemble the colorful hanging crib toy. Check! Lean close over your baby’s face, make eye contact and smile. Check! Repeat back the first sounds they make, “Pa-pa, Ma-ma, Ba-ba.” Check! Hold, bounce and cuddle your baby. Check! Okay, so you are a new dad, … [Read more...] about Daddy Boot Camp Training Men to be Fathers
Flagstaff: Healthy Environment for Doctors
Flagstaff has been ranked 12th in the country as one of the best places for physicians and surgeons. GoodCall, a South Carolina-based information exchange, ranks everything from learning institutions to businesses. Cities were ranked by salaries, affordable housing, job availability, the number … [Read more...] about Flagstaff: Healthy Environment for Doctors
Breaking Down the Costs of City Services
A few months ago my column was about the cost of the library. I pointed out that the cost is about $50 per year for every citizen, child or adult. Several people have asked me for the same analysis in regards to other city departments – what do they cost per person, per year. Assuming there … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Costs of City Services
FSO, Avenues of the World Travel Partnering on Cruises
For the third time in three years, Avenues of the World Travel has created a very special fundraiser for the Flagstaff Symphony. Because of our wonderful relationship with AMAWaterways, we are able to offer great options to non-profit organizations in Flagstaff! The Flagstaff Symphony has been … [Read more...] about FSO, Avenues of the World Travel Partnering on Cruises
Should You Turn Your Property Into a Vacation Rental?
One of the hottest trends in real estate is leasing investment properties as vacation rentals, providing investors an alternative to traditional long-term rentals and the ability to occasionally utilize the property themselves. Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular with consumers … [Read more...] about Should You Turn Your Property Into a Vacation Rental?
Free Sunnyside Medical, Dental Clinic Marks First Anniversary
It’s been a year since Henry and Nina Poore opened the Poore Medical Clinic and Sid Davis Memorial Dental Clinic in Sunnyside across from Coconino High School, and Nina cannost wait to show visitors around. “It’s quite unbelievable,” she said. “Look at the backyard! The Flagstaff Leadership … [Read more...] about Free Sunnyside Medical, Dental Clinic Marks First Anniversary
NAU’s New Science Building is Complete
Questions abound about the future of science education, but there is no need to look any further than the new Science and Health Building on the Northern Arizona University campus to appreciate the university’s commitment to doing something about it. The impressive five-story structure serves as … [Read more...] about NAU’s New Science Building is Complete
Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Canyons, cliffs, mountains of ice and large crater-free regions have astronomers in awe as the New Horizons space mission brings Pluto, its moon Charon and the vast Kuiper Belt into focus. The latest images and information from the historic journey will be shared in the town where Pluto was … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Festival of Science Exploring New Horizons with Pluto Mission Boss
Practical Advice for Testifying in Litigation
For most people, being called to testify in court or at a deposition is a scary thing. For some, it brings to mind images of brutal cross-examinations in courtroom scenes on TV or in movies. For others, public speaking is terrifying in general, and even more so when the subject matter is personal or … [Read more...] about Practical Advice for Testifying in Litigation
Update on Gold King Mine Spill
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced it has examined data provided by states upstream of Lake Powell and closer to the Gold King Mine spill. ADEQ’s analysis of data released by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality of samples collected about 100 miles from … [Read more...] about Update on Gold King Mine Spill