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Going the Distance

May 7, 2022 By FBN Leave a Comment

The time it takes most of us to get ready in the morning is just about the time Flagstaff professional runner Stephanie “Steph” Rothstein Bruce ran this year’s Boston Marathon. At 2:28:2, Stephanie placed 12th overall and was the 2nd American at the Boston Marathon 2022. In the last eight years, … [Read more...] about Going the Distance

Filed Under: Community Profile, FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Boston Marathon, Lauren Fleshman, Marathoner Stephanie Rothstein Bruce, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Picky Bars, Run Flagstaff, Run Sedona, Stephanie Rothstein Bruce, Vince Sherry

American Cowboy Keeps Northern Arizona’s Thirsty Rangeland Watered

July 1, 2021 By FBN 5 Comments

If Jack Rodgers’ life had a theme, it would be all about water. On the night this fourth generation cowboy was born, Sept. 23, 1955, the rains came: 17 inches in the little city of Rotan, Texas, near Sweetwater, marking the end of a devastating drought. “I remember my dad talking about the bad … [Read more...] about American Cowboy Keeps Northern Arizona’s Thirsty Rangeland Watered

Filed Under: Community Profile, FBN Spotlight, Local News Tagged With: Arizona Wildfires, Babbit Ranches, Community Profile, drought, Jack Rodgers, wildfires

Royal Plumbing Owner Chose Flagstaff for Family and Business

February 6, 2021 By FBN 1 Comment

Royal Plumbing & Rooter Services owner Gabriel “Gabe” Ontiveros’s career successfully came about when he took over his uncle’s business 19 years ago. “When my family and I visited Flagstaff in 1997, my uncle, Ruben, offered me a job at his plumbing business,” he said. “At the time, I was … [Read more...] about Royal Plumbing Owner Chose Flagstaff for Family and Business

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Business, Family, Flagstaff, Gabriel Ontiveros, Royal Plumbing, Spotlight

Former Wrangler Shares Grand Canyon Life Through Art

January 8, 2021 By FBN Leave a Comment

Although Artist Mary Lois Brown had never traveled more than 20 miles outside of her small town in Pennsylvania, a river trip at the Grand Canyon in the late 1970s swept her miles away to a new home and a new job. Not only did that trip spur a love for the canyon, but also a love for the mules. … [Read more...] about Former Wrangler Shares Grand Canyon Life Through Art

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Artist, camp cook, Colorado River, Community Profile, Mary Lois Brown, mule wrangler, Spotlight

Marlboro Man in Action at the Grand Canyon

December 2, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Some boys do grow up to be cowboys, and some cowboys even grow up to be Marlboro men. Such was the case for Grand Canyon National Park Service (NPS) Wrangler Ed Forbis. Born on a ranch in Deer Lodge, Montana, from the brim of his hat to his well-worn boots, Forbis is a genuine cowboy. His warm … [Read more...] about Marlboro Man in Action at the Grand Canyon

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Community Profile, Ed Forbis, Spotlight, Western

Making Time Stand Still

November 3, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Folks living in or wandering through Northern Arizona who want a break from the fast pace of daily life have a unique opportunity with a one-of-a-kind Bed and Breakfast in Prescott known as Foxbriar. Husband and wife owners Sandy Moss and Mike Shepard have literally made time stand still with the … [Read more...] about Making Time Stand Still

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Foxbriar, Mike Shepard, Sandy Moss, Spotlight

Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director

September 30, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Lesley Jenkins, regional director for the Desert Southwest Chapter - Alzheimer’s Association, has a daunting task ahead. It involves creating more awareness and more support groups for what is becoming the most insidious illness attacking Arizonans – dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. It is … [Read more...] about Challenges Ahead for Alzheimer’s Association Director

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Alzheimer's Association, Community Profile, Lesley Jenkins, Spotlight

Tapping into the Superpowers of Science

September 2, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Let’s get one thing straight. Christa Sadler is not that woman in the room in the suit and heels with perfectly manicured nails. “Just don’t make me wear make-up,” she pleaded upon accepting the request to lead the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science in the W. L. Gore & Associate’s Keynote … [Read more...] about Tapping into the Superpowers of Science

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Christa Sadler, Community Profile, Flagstaff Festival of Science, Spotlight

Practicing Management by Walking Around

August 6, 2020 By FBN Leave a Comment

Edward Keable has had a lot of switchbacks he has had to conquer as the new Superintendent of the Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP), but without hesitation, he acknowledges that his new position is a “dream job.” “When I was offered this position, it took me less than a second to say yes,” he … [Read more...] about Practicing Management by Walking Around

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Community Profile, Edward Keable, grand canyon national park, Spotlight

Flagstaff Hails Historic Mead Culture

July 4, 2020 By FBN 1 Comment

Originating more than 5,000 years ago, mead belongs at the very beginning of the long history of alcoholic libations enjoyed by humans. Mead is mentioned in history and mythology of the ancient cultures of India, China, Greece and Egypt. Simply put, mead is fermented honey, a honey wine made from … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Hails Historic Mead Culture

Filed Under: FBN Spotlight Tagged With: Community Profile, Mead Hall, Spotlight

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