Grand Canyon National Park Supervisory Park Ranger Lisa Hendy was awarded the National Park Service’s (NPS) 2011 Harry Yount National Park Ranger Award for excellence in the field of rangering. The award is named after the nation’s first park ranger (hired in Yellowstone National Park in 1880) and … [Read more...] about Canyon Ranger Wins Prestigious Harry Yount Award
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County Appoints Interim Manager
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected Mike Townsend to assume the position of Interim County Manager, following the retirement of long-time County Manager Steve Peru. Peru announced his retirement on October 7, after 32 years with Coconino … [Read more...] about County Appoints Interim Manager
Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Partnership
Lowell Observatory announces that Boston University (BU) has signed a long-term agreement to become a partner for the Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT). The agreement in perpetuity grants BU astronomers use of the world-class, four-meter telescope for 40 or more nights each year. “Lowell … [Read more...] about Lowell Observatory’s Discovery Partnership
FMC’s Trauma Services Director Wins Award
The Donor Network for Arizona (DNA) recently awarded Flagstaff Medical Center’s Trauma Services Director Bill Ashland, R.N., the Outstanding Hospital Leader award. Ashland received the award for his role in promoting and facilitating organ and tissue donations at Flagstaff Medical Center … [Read more...] about FMC’s Trauma Services Director Wins Award
County Supervisor Celebrating Indian Country
Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler found a new way to celebrate old values at the 43rd Annual To’Nanees’Dizi Western Navajo Fair here Saturday. This year’s fair theme honored the memory of Chief Manuelito, one of the Navajos’ principle war chiefs and a signer of the Treaty of 1868 … [Read more...] about County Supervisor Celebrating Indian Country
County Seeking Centenarians for AZ Centennial
February 14, 2012, will mark the 100th Anniversary of Arizona Statehood. Coconino County is proud to launch its Centennial celebrations with a commemorative website showcasing people, history and culture in Coconino County. The webpage is located at http://www.coconino.az.gov/centennial" The … [Read more...] about County Seeking Centenarians for AZ Centennial
Controversy Over Uranium Mining Heightened
SENATORS AND CONGRESSMEN INTRODUCE THE NORTHERN ARIZONA MINING CONTINUITY ACT Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and U.S. Congressmen Trent Franks (AZ-02), Rob Bishop (UT-01), Jeff Flake (AZ-06), Paul Gosar (AZ-01), David … [Read more...] about Controversy Over Uranium Mining Heightened
Report Released on Sustainable Community Indicators
The much anticipated Sustainable Community Indicators Report has been published by SEDI (Sustainable Economic Development Initiative). The report provides over 100 metrics that demonstrate the integration of sustainability concepts and practices into community culture. Metrics within the report … [Read more...] about Report Released on Sustainable Community Indicators
Flagstaff Welcoming Martina McBride
Country music star Martina McBride signed autographs and met with members of the Flagstaff community as part of her Eleven Across America tour. She stopped at the Flagstaff Amtrak station and met with some of her Northern Arizona fans yesterday. The Martina McBride Eleven Across America Tour … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Welcoming Martina McBride
County Manager Announces He’s Retiring
Coconino County Manager Steve Peru is announcing his retirement from Coconino County after thirty two years of public service. Peru began his career at Coconino County in 1979 and has held a variety of positions within the county, including Interim County Manager prior to being appointed County … [Read more...] about County Manager Announces He’s Retiring