(Flagstaff, Ariz. – August 27, 2014) – Derrick Watchman, CEO of Navajo Gaming (The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise) announced that Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort has earned the Three Green Globes™ environment rating from the Green Building Initiative for its energy efficient building, sustainable … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona’s Only Four Diamond Resort Casino Earns Environmentally Sustainable Building Designation
Traveler in Concert at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, September 6, 2014
FLAGSTAFF, AZ –The Arboretum at Flagstaff and Flagstaff Arts Council announce Traveler in concert at The Arboretum. Musical performances take place under the shade of the cool pines with a view of the San Francisco Peaks, rain or shine. The concert will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September … [Read more...] about Traveler in Concert at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, September 6, 2014
Arizona Snowbowl Ramps Up Efforts to Thank August 29-September 5 Holiday Blood Donors
United Blood Services: All Blood Types Needed, but O-Negative is Always in Greatest Demand Aug. 26, 2014 – Northern Arizona – United Blood Services and the Arizona Snowbowl are ramping up efforts to increase blood donations around the Labor Day holiday. Donate at any blood drive Aug. 29 – … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Ramps Up Efforts to Thank August 29-September 5 Holiday Blood Donors
Understanding Negative Vehicle Equity
Most people know the effects of having negative (upside down) equity, especially after seeing the housing market crash and realizing homes were worth less that the mortgage owed. However, many people do not understand how negative equity affects their current and future car purchasing … [Read more...] about Understanding Negative Vehicle Equity
Just Do It! Wear the Hearing Protection
The most common cause of permanent hearing loss is noise exposure. That being said, unless you live in a perfectly quiet world, it is likely that you are exposing your hearing organ (cochlea) to excessive vibration. We hear through vibration and vibration is what causes the damage! It is a … [Read more...] about Just Do It! Wear the Hearing Protection
New Flagstaff Eateries Bringing Added Historic Restoration to Downtown
Proper Meats + Provisions, a new neighborhood butcher shop and casual eatery set to open this month, is one of a slew of new eateries and restaurants that is bringing renovation to downtown Flagstaff historic buildings. Opening in a Southside building listed on the National Register of Historic … [Read more...] about New Flagstaff Eateries Bringing Added Historic Restoration to Downtown
Renaissance Projects Giving Winslow a Fresh Face; Streetscapes, Art, Trees and Historic Preservation Breathe New Life Into Route 66 Town
A mere 54 minutes and 58 miles east of Flagstaff, the town of Winslow is close in proximity but far away in mood and landscape to the university atmosphere and tall ponderosa forests of its bigger mountain-town neighbor. Located on a desolate but strangely lovely stretch of plains, desert … [Read more...] about Renaissance Projects Giving Winslow a Fresh Face; Streetscapes, Art, Trees and Historic Preservation Breathe New Life Into Route 66 Town
Audio Guides Connecting Sightseers to AWWEsome Wildlife
“What’s really neat about the Flagstaff area is that the forest is in town – so people don’t have to go very far to see wildlife,” said Forest Service biologist Loren LeSueur in the introduction to a new series of audio guides to wildlife watching in and around Flagstaff. Guided walks to see local … [Read more...] about Audio Guides Connecting Sightseers to AWWEsome Wildlife
Arizona Winemakers Boost Agriculture and Tourism
Sipping boutique blends in the tasting room at Cornville’s Page Springs Cellars and mulling over what to sample next, it is easy to grasp the magnetism of Arizona’s wine industry for the 70 percent of visitors who average $71 on food and merchandise and spend $70 more to walk away with 3.3 bottles … [Read more...] about Arizona Winemakers Boost Agriculture and Tourism
Flagstaff Forty Honors Former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO
Flagstaff Forty Honors former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO August 13, 2014 - Flagstaff Forty honored Robert Millis during its annual meeting in June recognizing his five years of service as Executive Director. Following an exemplary career as the Director of Lowell Observatory, Millis … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Forty Honors Former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO