It’s a niche Flagstaff industry that does much of its work navigating the Colorado River rapids of Grand Canyon. The outdoor-adventure outfitters who guide 20,000 passengers annually through the canyon’s whitewater turbulence also generate hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars for … [Read more...] about Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy
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Babbitt Ranch Energy Center Praised as National Model in Collaboration
Calling the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center a national model for how successful collaboration can lead to results on the ground, Coconino County officials hosted Congressional staff members, White House representatives and National Association of Counties (NACo) members on a field trip to the site where … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranch Energy Center Praised as National Model in Collaboration
E-Bikes Gaining Traction
Flagstaff has an average of 1.9 bicycles per household and now, e-bikes are becoming an increasing part of the cycling scene. When the State of Arizona passed a law in early 2019 to define classifications of e-bikes, municipalities were allowed to adjust their codes. “After a public process … [Read more...] about E-Bikes Gaining Traction
NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Northern Arizona University is capitalizing on the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon and Sedona, to grow its sports media program. Starting this fall semester, NAU is offering a Sports and Adventure Media undergraduate certificate in the School of … [Read more...] about NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Jeenah Park Gets College-Bound Students Noticed
This fall, Elizabeth Cervantes Roman will be studying political science on a full-ride scholarship to Dartmouth College. It’s an achievement she claims would not have been possible without the services of Jeenah Park of Evergreen Educational Consulting. “I was so nervous about the college … [Read more...] about Jeenah Park Gets College-Bound Students Noticed
FHS Girls Score with Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport
With financial support from the National Football League, Flagstaff High School will have the chance to compete for a state title in Girls Flag Football this fall. On Dec. 12, 2022, Arizona became the sixth state to sanction Girls Flag Football as an official sport. It was on a bus in the … [Read more...] about FHS Girls Score with Flag Football as Sanctioned Sport
Authenticity is Like Matzo Ball Soup for Your Business
In the heart of the business district of downtown Buffalo, New York, Risa Paonessa serves up all the comfort of her Italian Jewish heritage to professionals and tourists who are lucky enough to find her generously prepared signature corned beef sandwiches stacked between Jewish rye and nestled into … [Read more...] about Authenticity is Like Matzo Ball Soup for Your Business
Clear Title a ‘Top Company to Work for in Arizona’ Again
Capitol Times, Best Companies Group and Best Companies AZ has announced that Clear Title Agency of Arizona has earned a spot on the list of 2023 Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the 11th consecutive year. This list is the result of anonymous and comprehensive employee surveys measuring … [Read more...] about Clear Title a ‘Top Company to Work for in Arizona’ Again
Teen Equestrians See Their Future Riding on Hashknife Horses
At 16 years old, Grace Copeland of Flagstaff knows what she wants. A year ago, she started to ride horses and fell in love with everything equestrian, from running barrels to cleaning stalls. Her goal is to have the whole experience of raising and training a horse. So, with $5,000 she earned from … [Read more...] about Teen Equestrians See Their Future Riding on Hashknife Horses
Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
After years of serving as a sheriff’s deputy, police patrol officer and SWAT team member, Julie Jones has given a lot of thought to lives that ended early, dreams that never got started and destinies left unfulfilled. “It was really heartbreaking to deliver death notifications to the loved ones of … [Read more...] about Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
