Mortimer Farms has sweet corn and 50 types of pumpkins available during its month-long Pumpkin Festival in October. While the festival is every day, there are more events on the weekends. Mortimer Farms has 54 vegetables and fruits growing at various times of the year. Mortimer also has an area … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Brings Families to Mortimer Farms
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Flagstaff Considers its Transportation Future Part Two: Onward or Upward?
On June 15, 2021, a Carbon Neutrality Plan was adopted by the Flagstaff City Council in response to its declaration of a climate emergency in 2020. Forty percent of Flagstaff’s carbon emissions come from the transportation sector – mostly from vehicle emissions. The total distance traveled per day … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Considers its Transportation Future Part Two: Onward or Upward?
Sandy Adams is the Georgian Behind Painless Peach Pain Care
According to the great philosopher Aristotle, “The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” As many of us may well know, just going about daily activities can cause soreness, discomfort and pain, and finding relief can be challenging. However, Painless Peach Pain Care owner … [Read more...] about Sandy Adams is the Georgian Behind Painless Peach Pain Care
Scholarships Changing Lives at CCC
She’s dealt with poverty and hunger, abusive parents and the foster care system. Yolanda Yazzie has battled many challenges and hardships, but that did not stop her from reaching for a better life for her own family by making the decision to attend Coconino Community College. Her goal is to … [Read more...] about Scholarships Changing Lives at CCC
Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Award in Prescott
An invisible, yet powerful, thread of overcoming adversity to achieve long-held dreams wove its way through the audience of more than 100 attendees during the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards as women came together to honor and celebrate each other Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the … [Read more...] about Carmen Frederic Receives ATHENA Award in Prescott
Getting Chili
As fall descends upon Flagstaff, changing leaves and cooler temperatures denote signs of the season, but, as many locals are aware, there’s another hint of the season that has them excited: roasted Hatch green chilies. For almost 19 years, this spicy ingredient to savory dishes has been sold … [Read more...] about Getting Chili
Celebrate Fall: Immerse Yourself in Nature, Be Unapologetically Messy
Fall is nature’s beautiful and colorful dance that gently escorts us away from long sunny days. Our aspen trees paint the high elevation mountainsides in gentle hues of autumn. Their delicate leaves float to the ground to create golden pathways that light up the woods. It’s a magical time and humans … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fall: Immerse Yourself in Nature, Be Unapologetically Messy
Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
With the risk of a heart attack for first responders 300% higher than the average person, organizers of the Big Sting country music festival and campout are hoping to raise $200,000 so they can continue to support health screenings and patients in need through money raised at the 9th annual event, … [Read more...] about Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
Purina Donates $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced a donation of $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff to fund the renovation of the main gymnasium and school-aged youth health and wellness programs. Each day, the location engages more than 350 youth and teens in a variety of health-promoting … [Read more...] about Purina Donates $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
Clear Audio Under Dark Skies
For Greg and Janis Crosman, owners of Clear Aire Audio, Flagstaff’s extraordinary dark skies are an important part of their lives. “We built our home in 1999 specifically with the dark skies in mind,” said Greg. “We bought amber lights and shielded them to make sure they only put light on the … [Read more...] about Clear Audio Under Dark Skies