“Flagstaff is a fantastic place to be for planetary science,” said Justin Hagerty at the U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology Science Center. “The [geologic] features that are here in Flagstaff can be seen on other planets and the moon,” the research scientist explained, noting the area’s volcanic … [Read more...] about The Moon is No Longer Sinagua
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Gosar Listening to Business Leaders
Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) held roundtables in Prescott, Cottonwood and Prescott Valley yesterday to discuss the government slowdown, the debt ceiling, Obamacare and other issues with local business leaders. The events were attended by business owners, leaders from local Chambers of … [Read more...] about Gosar Listening to Business Leaders
Supervisors Setting Priorities
Working with county leaders from across the state, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors gathered in Payson for the Ninth Annual Legislative Summit of the County Supervisors Association (CSA). During the summit last week, the Board and dozens of Arizona's other county leaders established a … [Read more...] about Supervisors Setting Priorities
Kirkpatrick Hosting Grant Workshop Wednesday
U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., is pleased to announce that her grants specialist, Cathy Melvin, will host three workshops in the next three weeks. The first will be in Flagstaff this Wednesday, followed by Oro Valley and then Safford. The public is invited to attend and learn about best … [Read more...] about Kirkpatrick Hosting Grant Workshop Wednesday
Convergence Featured This Weekend
The play, Convergence, written by Seth Mueller of Flagstaff will debut at Theatrikos, the Flagstaff Community Playhouse. Convergence features a young woman, Mara, drawn deeply into the spiritual teachings of a man who calls himself Taalius. Similar to James Arthur Ray’s sweatlodge, … [Read more...] about Convergence Featured This Weekend
Gosar on Reopening of Government
The House of Representatives passed 14 bills with bipartisan support over the last 10 days to fund critical functions of the government, many of which are a matter of life and death. Yet, Senate Majority Leader Reid and President Obama still refuse to take up most of these funding bills. Below is a … [Read more...] about Gosar on Reopening of Government
Doney Park After Fire and Floods
When the Shultz fire ripped through the forest near Flagstaff on Father’s Day in 2010, it burned 15,000 acres and forced the evacuation of hundred of homes. If that were not enough, the effects of a badly damaged watershed resulted in heavy flooding following the fire, causing those who had the … [Read more...] about Doney Park After Fire and Floods
Evolving Universe Featured at Lowell
Lowell Observatory is announcing a new traveling exhibit, The Evolving Universe. This exhibition, developed by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, reveals … [Read more...] about Evolving Universe Featured at Lowell
County Selects New Chief Health Officer
After a thorough interview process, including more than 50 applicants, Coconino County selected Marie Peoples to serve as the organization's next Chief Health Officer over the County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD). Peoples joins the County from Cole County, Mo., where she most recently … [Read more...] about County Selects New Chief Health Officer
CCC Hosting Open Houses
Coconino Community College will host an informational Open House in Flagstaff, designed to answer questions about the College's finances and upcoming override initiative on the Nov. 5 election ballot. "The Open House is an opportunity for community members to learn more about the … [Read more...] about CCC Hosting Open Houses