The Gallery in Williams, an artist cooperative, is open for business. The Gallery is located at 309 West Route 66 in Williams next to the Sultana Theater. The co-op features local artists and their wide range of mediums. The artists themselves operate the Gallery, assist customers and … [Read more...] about Grand Opening Celebration at the Gallery in Williams
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Group Supporting Uranium Mining Moratorium
Just days before the annual celebration of National Public Lands Day, 50 Arizona business associations and small businesses have sent a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, voicing support for a proposed 20-year moratorium on new uranium mining near Grand Canyon National Park. The state’s … [Read more...] about Group Supporting Uranium Mining Moratorium
Flagstaff Mosquitos Testing Positive– West Nile Virus
Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials announce today that mosquitoes found in an area southwest ofFlagstaff have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first positive WNV test in Coconino County this year. No human cases have been reported … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Mosquitos Testing Positive– West Nile Virus
Flagstaff’s Carfree Day Underway Today
Several businesses and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Transportation Authority are providing discounts and free bus rides (with coupon available at carfreeflag.com) during today's World CarFree Day. Flagstaff and Northern Arizonans will be participating in World CarFree Day, this … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Carfree Day Underway Today
Constituion Week Being Recognized in AZ
Governor Jan Brewer has issued a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2011, “Constitution Week” in remembrance of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. “The U.S. Constitution was groundbreaking. It not only established a new government but – more importantly – it set forth the very … [Read more...] about Constituion Week Being Recognized in AZ
Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Volunteers are needed to help fill sandbags for the Schultz Flood area. Beginning today, the United Way of Northern Arizona staff will be at the Silver Saddle gas station on the corner of 89A and Silver Saddle Road to help in the process. Volunteers are needed for the next several … [Read more...] about Volunteers Needed at Schultz Fire Burn Area
Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
The Orpheum Theater presents an evening with Dar Williams and Joan Osborne Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Dar Williams and Joan Osborne, two of the most acclaimed female recording artists of the last two decades, are joining forces for a two-week co-headlining tour this fall. Although they both … [Read more...] about Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
Almost everyone wants to see more renewable power generation, but the compromise between conservationists and power companies can be an uneasy one. Just recently, a prairie dog colony was evicted from a site in East Flagstaff, while turbines at the pending wind power generation site near Williams … [Read more...] about Green Energy Generators Reducing Wildlife Collisions
Community Remembering 911
The greater Northern Arizona community gathered at Flagstaff City Hall today to commemorate 911. The National Day of Service events started with an effort led by Northern Arizona University's Civic Service Institute. Volunteers from the Institute, Americorps, NAU, and many community members placed … [Read more...] about Community Remembering 911
CCC Celebrating 20 Years
Officials and community members helped kick off today's year long celebration of CCC, and its many roles in Northern Arizona. A ceremony held on the Lone Tree campus today, celebrated the college's many accomplishments, and speakers talked about the future of the institution. CCC President Leah … [Read more...] about CCC Celebrating 20 Years