An encounter with mules on the Grand Canyon trails is like finding yourself in the middle of a Western movie. But for the wranglers, it’s the real deal and a job they wouldn’t trade for anything. Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) Animal Packer Matthew Joseph says, “I love it! I get to be in the … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Wrangler Moves Mule Trains through All Seasons
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Exercising Your Freedom is Good for You
After witnessing a profoundly moving and meaningful naturalization ceremony in federal court recently, I realized we American citizens seem to get so bogged down in the challenges facing our country, including political disagreements and the cost of gas, that we forget how privileged we are to live … [Read more...] about Exercising Your Freedom is Good for You
Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event
The announcement of a $100,000 grant from The NARBHA Institute to expand youth programs and the promise that graduates of the popular KinderCamp program can earn a degree from Coconino Community College free of charge were the highlights of the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) Annual Campaign … [Read more...] about Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event
Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with BACK 2 BASICS & ONLIFE FOUNDATION will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Flagstaff community on April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Prochnow Auditorium on the NAU campus. Admission is free, so tickets are … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
NAU Names Brian Wright to Lead Lumberjack Football
Northern Arizona University’s President José Luis Cruz Rivera and Intercollegiate Athletics Vice President Mike Marlow have formally introduced Brian Wright as the school’s 31st head football coach. Wright joins NAU’s program after spending four years at Division II Pittsburg State University in … [Read more...] about NAU Names Brian Wright to Lead Lumberjack Football
Northern Arizona High School Athletics Affected by National Referee Shortage
Northern Arizona high school athletic directors are working diligently to ensure games can still be scheduled, despite a national referee shortage. They say this may result in rewriting policies and having a significant financial burden on their respective schools. Athletic directors are the … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona High School Athletics Affected by National Referee Shortage
Flagstaff Hockey Community Rallies Together to Help Child Battling Cancer
Amidst financial challenges to building a new ice rink on campus, Northern Arizona University’s Division Three Hockey Team raised over $3,000 for a local referee’s 3-year-old son, Owen, who is fighting liver cancer. Matthew Sabicer is an on-ice referee and youth coach who plays in an adult hockey … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Hockey Community Rallies Together to Help Child Battling Cancer
Where is Your Landslide Hiding?
On a hike into the McDowell Sonoran Preserve in Scottsdale, the landscape is populated with native inhabitants of cholla and saguaro. But about two miles from Tom’s Thumb Trailhead, a pile of rubble joins the scene with balancing boulders, mushroom-shaped formations and a massive submarine rock that … [Read more...] about Where is Your Landslide Hiding?
New Public Art, Beautification Projects Planned for 2024
The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts and Sciences is starting the New Year strong, anticipating the completion of more than 18 art and beautification projects in 2024. From large endeavors like Aspen Niche and the Indigenous & Multi-Cultural Representation sculpture exhibition, to … [Read more...] about New Public Art, Beautification Projects Planned for 2024
Flagstaff Scientist’s Approach to Rat Infestation Gaining Global Attention
Rodents are on the rise. From the viral video of a rodent-infested Colosseum in Rome this summer to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ declaration that rats are “public enemy number one,” Flagstaff scientist Dr. Loretta Mayer says the overpopulation of mice and rats are impacting cities around the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Scientist’s Approach to Rat Infestation Gaining Global Attention