At an auction held this afternoon on the steps of the Coconino County Courthouse, the City of Flagstaff successfully bid on the acquisition of Observatory Mesa, located in west Flagstaff. The minimum bid started at the appraised value amount of $11.6 million. The City of Flagstaff bid the minimum … [Read more...] about City Acquiring Observatory Mesa
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Best Retrofit for Navajo Generating Station Could Get Better
If proposed changes to the “Best Available Retrofit Technology for Navajo Generating Station” were accepted by the Environmental Protection Agency, fewer emissions would be released into the air. So says a team of experts at a recent Museum of Northern Arizona forum. The Flagstaff museum hosted a … [Read more...] about Best Retrofit for Navajo Generating Station Could Get Better
Navajo Nation to Consider Alcohol Tax
This week, the Navajo Nation's Law and Order Committee received a report regarding a proposed alcohol sales tax that would help fund the Navajo Nation’s public safety and social services programs. According to the Office of the Navajo Tax Commission executive director Martin Ashley, the proposed … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation to Consider Alcohol Tax
MNA President Receiving Honorary NAU Degree
An anthropologist whose leadership helped the Museum of Northern Arizona regain national accreditation and build one of the greenest collection centers in the world, will be honored during Northern Arizona University’s fall commencement ceremony. Dr. Robert Breunig, president and chief … [Read more...] about MNA President Receiving Honorary NAU Degree
Veteran Educator Leading Accommodation District
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty announced the promotion of David Roth as superintendent of the County Accommodation Schools District (CCASD). Roth, whose promotion became effective Nov. 1, has served as principal of Ponderosa High School since July 2010. Roth will maintain … [Read more...] about Veteran Educator Leading Accommodation District
Eva Putzova Running for Flagstaff City Council
Eva Putzova announced her candidacy for Flagstaff City Council in the 2014 elections. “When people prosper, the City prospers,” says Eva–a Flagstaff resident of 13 years and a passionate advocate for an environmentally sustainable and socially and economically just community. During the … [Read more...] about Eva Putzova Running for Flagstaff City Council
MountainLine Offering New Year’s Eve Transportation
For the first time ever, Mountain Line buses will be rolling through town past midnight to offer Flagstaff residents and visitors a safe and reliable New Year’s Eve transportation option. Regular weekday service typically ends around 10 p.m., and that will be extended by three hours on … [Read more...] about MountainLine Offering New Year’s Eve Transportation
Mystery Surrounds Old Bones in the Attic
They have come to be known as the “bones in the attic,” and after more than 50 years, they have still gone unidentified. But now, because of new technology, the bones may stand the best chance they ever had of finding their way home. “These cases revolve around DNA,” said Casey Rucker, the … [Read more...] about Mystery Surrounds Old Bones in the Attic
Sedona-Phoenix Shuttle Becomes Arizona Shuttle
As the old saw goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same. That's the message coming out of Arizona Shuttle, whose Sedona-Phoenix Shuttle brand is being retired to make room for new company branding statewide. According to Arizona Shuttle Marketing Director Fred Gould, "What we … [Read more...] about Sedona-Phoenix Shuttle Becomes Arizona Shuttle
Big Plans for Little America – Council Update
Update on zoning change from Flagstaff Councilman Jeff Oravits. Little America 495 acre expansion PASSES 5-2 Evans and Barotz opposed. I am pleased with the outcome of this vote. As it was, Little America had the right to develop hundreds of single family homes on 1 acre parcels. Last nights … [Read more...] about Big Plans for Little America – Council Update