In these unprecedented times, the real estate market in Flagstaff is at an all-time high from just about every metric we can measure. The 2021 summer season was sizzling, with the average price per square foot of a single-family (detached) home crossing the threshold from $292 per square foot to … [Read more...] about Record Setting Summer Real Estate Market Turns to Fall Without Cooling
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Discussing Two Herpes Viruses
There are those who do not believe herpes viruses are still around. Yes! Herpes is around and just as contagious today as it ever was. HSVI & HSVII: The two viruses are not as simplistic as their names suggests. There is a lot of misinformation out there about these two viruses, so let’s … [Read more...] about Discussing Two Herpes Viruses
Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Flagstaff City Council had an infrastructure retreat on Sept. 30, which had some very important projects needing to be addressed, particularly around stormwater, wastewater, bike/ped and public safety. We have faced a lot over the summer and are working hard to prepare for winter on these … [Read more...] about Addressing Public Safety for the Winter
Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
If you are an employer in Northern Arizona that pays for a portion of your employees’ health insurance premiums, you should learn about the major changes that are now happening. No longer will you be limited to the ho-hum plans that about four different carriers offer — where they tell you what you … [Read more...] about Changes in Employee Health Insurance Benefits
When Practice is Fun
Marksmanship is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, your accuracy, speed and familiarity will diminish. The solution is simple: practice, practice, practice. While it may be difficult to get excited about doing dry fire drills at home, there is an alternative that is both fun and allows you … [Read more...] about When Practice is Fun
Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
Most men who come to treatment are here because their lives have become unmanageable and they are in dire need of structure. The carefully designed schedule of Back2Basics mirrors that of a balanced lifestyle, focusing on the discipline required to accomplish the tasks needed to maintain a healthy … [Read more...] about Forming Healthy Habits for Sustainable Recovery
County Leaders Deciding How to Invest American Rescue Plan Funds
Now that the first tranches of ARPA money have been deposited in municipal and county treasury’s bank accounts, community leaders are putting their best eligible projects forward for funding, some throwing every under-funded idea out there, hoping it will stick with decision makers. This month’s … [Read more...] about County Leaders Deciding How to Invest American Rescue Plan Funds
Stress, Fear and Impacts on Immunity
Raise your hand if you’ve been stressed over the past 18 months! I’m guessing more than 90% of people reading this have had significant stress over the course of 2020 and 2021. Between the pandemic, elections and personal stress, I am seeing the multitude of ways that stress is impacting my patients … [Read more...] about Stress, Fear and Impacts on Immunity
Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot Pain
Oh, my aching feet” is a phrase you hear often from pregnant women. But, are sore feet a symptom they just must deal with during pregnancy? The answer is “no.” There are many remedies available to help alleviate foot pain. Women often experience foot pain during pregnancy because of increased … [Read more...] about Enjoy Pregnancy Without Foot Pain
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: A Look Back, A Look Forward
When I look back on the first three quarters of 2021, it is with mixed feelings. If we took out the previous two years and looked at our passenger numbers, it was a very good year. Having said that, there were far too many challenges that dim that optimism. We, like all businesses in our … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Pulliam Airport: A Look Back, A Look Forward
