The City of Flagstaff has been awarded the prestigious Dark Sky Place of the Year award from DarkSky International. This recognition follows more than six decades of intentional stewardship of the city’s night skies, beginning when Flagstaff created the world’s first outdoor lighting ordinance in 1958. Following a proposal from the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition to create the program, Flagstaff was designated the world’s first International Dark Sky City on Oct. 24, 2001. Today, Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Wins Dark Sky Place of the Year Award
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Nutcracker Snowglobe Experience Returns to Inspire Joy and Hope
Born from pandemic ingenuity, the Nutcracker Snowglobe Experience is returning to Prescott for the sixth year, 6-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20, at Lessons by Lexe Dance Studio in the Pine Ridge Marketplace. A Pivot and a Pop Up When COVID-19 caused much of the world to shut down in 2020, holiday magic seemed to disappear with it. For dance instructor and studio owner Alexes “Lexe” Hudson, whose Lessons by Lexe Dance Studio traditionally filled December with parades, senior-home … [Read more...] about Nutcracker Snowglobe Experience Returns to Inspire Joy and Hope
Chef Andrew Raab Brings Big-City Experience to Camp Verde’s Bullpen Grill
After serving as vice president of culinary operations at the Urth Caffé in Los Angeles, Chef Andrew Raab moved his family to Sedona, seeking a slower pace. “We had four Urth Caffés to start and ended up with 10 locations,” he said, noting the business is now international. Born in Maryland, Raab ran three successful restaurants for 10 years before moving to the West. Upon landing in Sedona, he served as chef at René at Tlaquepaque for two years. “Andy did me a big favor coming to work … [Read more...] about Chef Andrew Raab Brings Big-City Experience to Camp Verde’s Bullpen Grill
Where Chocolate Comes to Life
Since its roots in ancient Mesoamerica, chocolate arguably has been the queen of decadent desserts. And now, Shari Flam, owner of Living Chocolate in Sedona, is exposing cacao, the natural form of chocolate, as a vital nutrient. “Cacao in its natural state is a superfood and new studies have shown it can prevent dementia, stimulate stem cell growth and, combined with vitamin D3 and K2, can move calcium out of the arteries and build up bones,” she said. Flam explained the importance of keeping … [Read more...] about Where Chocolate Comes to Life
Muralist Claudio Valdez Revives Camp Verde History at Stage Stop Trading Post
With rollers, brushes, aerosol spray paint, scaffolding and a whole lot of talent, muralist Claudio Valdez is at it again. The renowned artist was hired by Rick and Jaynell Chambers to paint a mural on the outside of their Stage Stop Trading Post in Camp Verde. “The purpose behind the mural was a love for the historic Main Street of Camp Verde,” said Rick, “something that visitors and locals can stop and view and think of days gone by.” Titled “Onward! Ho,” Valdez says the mural … [Read more...] about Muralist Claudio Valdez Revives Camp Verde History at Stage Stop Trading Post
Meet Dr. Eamonn Mahoney: Innovating Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Northern Arizona
Dr. Eamonn Mahoney is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, caring for patients through the Spine and Pain Specialty Center. He completed his spine fellowship at SpineCare Medical Group, residency at Yale University, and earned his M.D. from New York University and B.S. from Fordham University. With more than 13 years of experience in surgical and non-surgical spine care, Dr. Mahoney is recognized for his expertise in advanced, … [Read more...] about Meet Dr. Eamonn Mahoney: Innovating Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Northern Arizona
Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes Nancy Rubalcaba to Sleep Clinic
Nancy Rubalcaba, PA-C, has joined the Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) Sleep Clinic. She joins Blirjon Baxhija, MD, a board-certified doctor who specializes in internal medicine and sleep medicine, and George Rodway, NP, a clinical sleep nurse practitioner. Rubalcaba is currently accepting new patients. “We are so pleased to welcome Nancy to the Sleep Clinic at NAH in Flagstaff,” said NAH Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “We know the importance of expanding our specialty services … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes Nancy Rubalcaba to Sleep Clinic
Finding Inner Peace, Standing in Chaos
During this joyous holiday season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But audiologist Dr. Karon (Lynn) Lobrovich can help us still our minds and find inner peace. In her profession, she helps others hear, but she also invites us to listen to our “Soul Self.” She has authored two books, “Inner Peace: The Soul Self Remembered” volume 1 and 2, and hosts the Inner Peace Place podcast on YouTube. Hear tips for staying calm in the holiday storm from Dr. Lobrovich on Zonie Living at Star Worldwide … [Read more...] about Finding Inner Peace, Standing in Chaos
Moonshot State Pitch Winner Drills Down to Help Arizona Mines Boost Productivity
While studying how pathogens move through water systems in hospitals, lakes and wastewater plants for her graduate research at Arizona State University, Ashley Heida, Ph.D., had a breakthrough idea. The same mathematical models she used to simulate disease spread, she realized, could be applied to mining operations to improve efficiency and sustainability. That insight led to the creation of Analytical Mineset, a startup designed to help mining companies turn their existing operational data … [Read more...] about Moonshot State Pitch Winner Drills Down to Help Arizona Mines Boost Productivity
North Rim Recovery Opens Options for New Lodge
A section of the fire-ravaged North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park reopened last month as park officials move to recover from the destructive Dragon Bravo Fire. Public access will continue for daylight hours through Nov. 30 or earlier if a major snowfall hits. The National Park Service opened the roads to Point Imperial and Cape Royal on Oct. 1. “Reopening portions of the North Rim allows visitors to once again experience some of the park’s most scenic areas while we continue to assess … [Read more...] about North Rim Recovery Opens Options for New Lodge
