U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., and Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., have introduced legislation to correct a 40-year-old land-survey error that placed private properties inside the boundaries of U.S. Forest Service property. In 1960, 25 properties were surveyed as part of the Mountainaire … [Read more...] about Mountainaire Residents May Benefit from Legislation
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Economy Showing Signs of Recovery
Government officials say the unemployment rate is evidence of a stronger economic recovery. The jobless rate dropped to 7.7 percent last month, the lowest level since President Barack Obama was elected. The jobless rate improvement and an increase in hiring of 236,000 jobs in the United States … [Read more...] about Economy Showing Signs of Recovery
City Seeking Input on Fourth Street
This Thursday, the City of Flagstaff is seeking input on the look of the Fourth Street Corridor. The city will hold a public meeting/design charrette for the 4th Street Gateway Project on March 14, 2013. The purpose of this charrette is to collect your ideas for what the 4th Street Gateway should … [Read more...] about City Seeking Input on Fourth Street
Recycled Art Exhibit Opening Soon
Flagstaff Cultural Partners and the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff are excited to present the 11th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition featuring work that is made from mainly recycled materials. A free, public opening reception will be held on April 13, 6:00-9:00pm Bring the entire family for an evening … [Read more...] about Recycled Art Exhibit Opening Soon
County Seeks Input on Fee Increases
The Coconino County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on its proposed Cost Recovery Policy and fee changes for county park facilities and amenities. The draft policy and fee changes can be accessed from the Parks and Recreation Department web page … [Read more...] about County Seeks Input on Fee Increases
County Plows Preparing for Storm
Local forecasters predict that significant snowfall will return to the Flagstaff area Friday and Saturday, and Coconino County Public Works crews are again prepared to keep major roads clear and passable. On Thursday, the National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a Winter Storm … [Read more...] about County Plows Preparing for Storm
Flagstaff Home and Garden Show Scheduled
The 20th Annual Flagstaff Home & Garden Show is happening March 22nd, 23rd & 24th. Many people being spring cleaning and property upgrades after attending Flagstaff's Home and Garden Show. For 20 years, it has been a popular springtime event, with hundreds of displays and one of the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Home and Garden Show Scheduled
Mother Road Brewery Being Recognized
Flagstaff's Mother Road Brewery is being recognized by the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network (AZSBDC) at the upcoming 2013 Success Awards Legislative Lunch, March 18. The brewery is one of 14 Arizona small businesses being honored, and the only business from Flagstaff. The … [Read more...] about Mother Road Brewery Being Recognized
Officials Waiting on Cardinals Decision
Flagstaff and NAU officials are waiting to hear final word on whether or not the Arizona Cardinals football team will move their summer training camp to Glendale. Negotiations have been ongoing between team owners and officials in Flagstaff. For most of the past 23 years, the team has practiced … [Read more...] about Officials Waiting on Cardinals Decision
Soldier’s Body Coming Through Flagstaff
The body of Marine Staff Sergeant Jonathan Davis, who was killed in Afghanistan, will be escorted through Flagstaff Friday morning. Davis' body is being flown to Pulliam Airport before being transported to Tuba City. The plane is expected to arrive in Flagstaff at about 8:15 a.m. Northern … [Read more...] about Soldier’s Body Coming Through Flagstaff