Coconino County will host a public meeting June 6 to gain input on the Fort Tuthill Master Plan. The County Parks and Recreation Department has initiated a master plan process for Fort Tuthill County Park, which is the County’s signature park facility. The proposed master plan will help guide … [Read more...] about Ft. Tuthill County Park Master Plan Meeting tomorrow
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Street Maintenance Beginning in Flagstaff
Paving work on the City’s annual street maintenance program is scheduled to begin today, May 30, 2012. Streets scheduled for re-paving include: East Old Route 66 from Country Club Drive to Mall Way, Butler Avenue from Continental Drive to Sky View Street, and Fourth Street from Cedar Avenue to … [Read more...] about Street Maintenance Beginning in Flagstaff
Flagstaff Music Festival
The Flagstaff Music Festival will be celebrating its tenth anniversary June 9th and 10th by highlighting some of the region's musical talent. The Brothers Gow, Wade Lashley & the Rounders, and Sambátuque are among the 11 eclectic acts set to perform at the free, family-friendly event on … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Music Festival
Flagstaff Representative Earning Recognition
Rep. Tom Chabin was recently recognized by the Sierra Club of Arizona and the Children’s Action Alliance, awarding the Flagstaff Democrat top scores on the environment and children’s issues for the 2012 legislative session. In the Sierra Club’s annual report, The 2012 Arizona … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Representative Earning Recognition
Flagstaff Getting New Deputy District Ranger
The Coconino National Forest is pleased to welcome Jen Hensiek as the new Deputy District Ranger of the Flagstaff Ranger District. Jen moved from McCall, Idaho where she was the North Zone Recreation Staff for the Boise National Forest with direct oversight of recreation on three ranger districts. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Getting New Deputy District Ranger
Flagstaff Man Wins Economic Development Award
Brandon Kavanagh, a partner with Mangum, Wells, Stoops & Warden in Flagstaff, has been named Member of the Year by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED). Kavanagh was recognized for his contributions to one of AAED’s focus areas: education. In 2011 he led the rejuvenation of … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Man Wins Economic Development Award
Fire Restrictions Underway
The City of Flagstaff would like to remind our residents and visitors that the Coconino National Forest, Coconino County and the City all have campfire and smoking restrictions in place. The City of Flagstaff’s restrictions include a ban on all fire pits and other open flame devises … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Underway
Summer Festivals Bolstering Economy
Website editor's note: Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of festival season in Northern Arizona. In addition to several events memorializing fallen military men and women, there are numerous other events in the high country. Art in the Park is held at Wheeler Park in Downtown Flagstaff and the … [Read more...] about Summer Festivals Bolstering Economy
Largest Forest Stewardship Contract Awarded
Today, the Forest Service selected its contractor for the largest stewardship contract in the agency’s history. The contract will result in 300,000 acres of restoration-based thinning over 10 years, improving forest health, reducing the risk from wildfire to communities, creating jobs, and … [Read more...] about Largest Forest Stewardship Contract Awarded
Another Natural Market Coming to Flagstaff
Sunflower Farmers Market has announced it will open a new full-service grocery store in Flagstaff, Arizona, adjacent to Northern Arizona University, by the end of 2013. The market will join Bookmans, Michael’s, and Pier 1 Imports in the University Meadows Shopping Center located on Riordan Ranch … [Read more...] about Another Natural Market Coming to Flagstaff