The past few months have seen major increases in visitation to unique educational experiences provided by the Verde Valley Archaeology Center (VVAC) in the heart of Camp Verde. Executive Director Monica Buckle attributes much of that increase to the “phenomenal” new location of the center in its … [Read more...] about New Archaeology Center Becoming Popular Attraction
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Blazin’ M Ranch Offering Holiday Hoedown
Crisp fall days and evenings illuminated by bright moons of harvest season make fall holiday celebrations especially memorable in the greater Verde Valley. Adding to the magic of the season is the Blazin’ M Ranch in Cottonwood, where actors are delivering the “Holiday Hoedown” from Nov. 29 through … [Read more...] about Blazin’ M Ranch Offering Holiday Hoedown
Senior Dogs Find Care at Camp Golden Years
Camp Commander Joel Rockey calls Camp Golden Years in Dewey a veteran-operated Senior Dog Rescue with a mission to “Give Old Dogs a New Mission.” “We do this by rescuing, rehabbing and rehoming homeless senior dogs. Being a veteran-founded organization, our primary focus is taking on seniors … [Read more...] about Senior Dogs Find Care at Camp Golden Years
Arizona Nordic Village Sets the Stage for Premiere Dark Skies Destination Event
The vision began in the living room of Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition member William Seven in fall 2019. It would be a destination dark skies event, drawing people from around the region with a captivating world-class speaker, a talented quartet filling the night air, telescope viewing under the … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Sets the Stage for Premiere Dark Skies Destination Event
Best of Business: Honoring Excellence
In keeping with a significant and meaningful Flagstaff Business News tradition, businesses and business owners in the region are being recognized for excellence in the annual FBN Best of Business awards. Voting is open now through Jan. 15. “We are honored to have been chosen for the Best of … [Read more...] about Best of Business: Honoring Excellence
Health First Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships
Health First Foundation Northern Arizona has awarded more than $400,000 in grants and scholarships to improve health and well-being in the region. As part of its annual Northern Arizona Community Health Grant cycle, the foundation awarded grants to four non-profits for initiatives demonstrating a … [Read more...] about Health First Foundation Awards Grants, Scholarships
Jail Tax Funding Programs Aimed at Reducing Repeat Offenses
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Coconino County voters will be asked whether to extend the existing half-cent Jail District Excise Tax. The Jail Tax is collected on the same taxable purchases – goods and services including lodging and restaurant charges – as the Arizona state sales tax. The half-cent Jail … [Read more...] about Jail Tax Funding Programs Aimed at Reducing Repeat Offenses
Happy Jack Lodge Providing RV Sites, Amenities, History
Julie Pendergast walks through the scenic beauty of Happy Jack enjoying the stately old growth ponderosa pines, gnarly oak trees and an abundance of wildlife like red tail hawks, hummingbirds, deer, elk and squirrels. As the manager of Happy Jack Lodge & RV, located on Lake Mary Road halfway … [Read more...] about Happy Jack Lodge Providing RV Sites, Amenities, History
Navajo Power Selected for Apple Program to Help Develop Green Technologies
Apple, the company known for iPhones and Macs, has just introduced its 2022 Impact Accelerator (AIA) program that will provide instructional classes to 16 Black, Hispanic/Latinx and indigenous-owned businesses that are helping to speed the transition to a green economy. The new class will include … [Read more...] about Navajo Power Selected for Apple Program to Help Develop Green Technologies
Pure Wafer Expanding Microchip Wafer Production
Spurred by the passage of the $280 billion bipartisan bill to boost domestic investment and expansion of high-tech manufacturing and production, executives at Pure Wafer, a Prescott-based leader in silicon wafer, thin film deposition and wafer reclaim services, have announced plans for further … [Read more...] about Pure Wafer Expanding Microchip Wafer Production
