It’s November and Annie Sharp and Holly Jones could not be more thrilled. “We love the holiday season – it’s just fun!” said Jones. “We love to be a part of other people’s celebrations!” added Sharp. After a vintage and specialized wedding- and event-packed September and October, the celebratory … [Read more...] about One Hundred Chairs Owners on the Edge of Their Seats with Holiday Excitement
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Showing Love to Your Inner Drill Sergeant
She may not show up in combat boots, but I’m guessing your inner drill sergeant is on constant alert, standing by with marching orders, especially during the holidays. And she’s probably relentless. As we are giving thanks this month for all our blessings and the wonderful people in our lives, let’s … [Read more...] about Showing Love to Your Inner Drill Sergeant
Purina is Striving to Keep People and Pets Together through Crisis
If leaving an abusive situation means leaving a beloved pet behind, many people won’t do it. In fact, according to a study (by Carlisle-Frank, Frank and Nielsen), 48% of domestic abuse survivors delay leaving because they can’t take their pets with them. However, Purina is striving to change that. … [Read more...] about Purina is Striving to Keep People and Pets Together through Crisis
A Postcard from Camp Colton
Winnie Hanseth says, “If they ask me for anything, I’d do it.” “They” refers to Friends of Camp Colton, non-profit partner with the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) that operates the environmental education facility and program that has hosted 47,000 students in 52 years. Winnie and … [Read more...] about A Postcard from Camp Colton
Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema has announced $749,952 to Flagstaff’s Painted Desert Demonstration Projects, Inc., funding designed to support a training program for Arizona veterans pursuing careers in the agriculture industry. “We’re proud to announce critical support for … [Read more...] about Sinema Announces Nearly $750,000 to Flagstaff-Based Agriculture Training Veterans Program
Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona
Last month, Ed Kron and his friend, Joe Caruso, decided to take a drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff in Kron’s new electric Lucid sedan. “This is the first time I’ve driven an electric car up here, and I was a little nervous,” Kron said. “They tell you one thing [about the range], but it’s another … [Read more...] about Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona
Standing for Renewable Energy
Stretching across miles of historic grazing land, 53 wind turbines are being lifted into place on Babbitt Ranches north of Flagstaff. They are scheduled to be operating in early 2024, delivering enough wind-generated electricity to power 40,000 Arizona homes. For Babbitt Ranches Community members on … [Read more...] about Standing for Renewable Energy
Getting Their Hands Dirty for the Environment
Art Babbott feels good. For at least two decades, he’s been mulling over the challenge of what to do with low-value forest products – branches and woody biomass – left over from thinning projects designed to improve forest health and protect the Flagstaff community from wildfire. Today, Babbott and … [Read more...] about Getting Their Hands Dirty for the Environment
Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Flagstaff’s budding restaurant scene is at a crossroads. A number of local restaurants and chefs are gaining national acclaim at the same time economic conditions — inflation, higher wages and prices — are creating headwinds for operators. “People are paying more for their food than they ever … [Read more...] about Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Flagstaff Considers its Transportation Future Part Two: Onward or Upward?
On June 15, 2021, a Carbon Neutrality Plan was adopted by the Flagstaff City Council in response to its declaration of a climate emergency in 2020. Forty percent of Flagstaff’s carbon emissions come from the transportation sector – mostly from vehicle emissions. The total distance traveled per day … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Considers its Transportation Future Part Two: Onward or Upward?
