How much wood would a woodworker work if a woodworker could craft wood? Courtney Wilson wasn’t looking for the answer to that question, but she got it anyway when she asked her husband, Chris, to build a wooden mantel over their fireplace. The wooden mantel, plus six pieces of heavy, large … [Read more...] about How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
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Creating a Smart Campus
A Northern Arizona University 10-year development plan calls for building three dorms to house 1,200 students, a new campus gateway and other improvements to usher in a “smart campus” of the future. Building all the projects in the master plan would cost more than $2 billion, said NAU spokeswoman … [Read more...] about Creating a Smart Campus
Maui: An Island in Pain
Reeling from what have been called the deadliest fires in the last century of U.S. history, residents across Maui are hurting. More than 100 people are dead. Hundreds are said to be missing. Survivors say they are in shock. Some weep for a loss that has left many homeless, traumatized and … [Read more...] about Maui: An Island in Pain
OneAZ Awards Thousands to Flagstaff-Area Non-Profits
OneAZ Credit Union is excited to award $40,000 in grants to eight Flagstaff and Sedona-area non-profit organizations as part of its Community Impact Grant program. Each organization will receive $5,000 toward a program or initiative that supports one of OneAZ’s Five Pillars – Children’s Health, Food … [Read more...] about OneAZ Awards Thousands to Flagstaff-Area Non-Profits
Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Once again, Flagstaff’s longest-running Mountain Bike Race, Bear Jaw Groove, got rolling at Arizona Nordic Village with excited faces, colorful jerseys and zippy bikes. “We had our largest attendance ever,” said Bear Jaw Events Coordinator Stevie Sanchez, who, for the first time, rode in the race … [Read more...] about Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Canyon River Outfitters Impacting Local Economy
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
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
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
Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm
Feeling as comfortable on the bench as he does officiating a wedding at the edge of the Grand Canyon, Williams Justice Court Judge Rob Krombeen says he is living the sweet life, literally, tending to Honey Creek Farm. “I feel we are living the sweet life because of the fruitful contributions we … [Read more...] about Williams Judge Takes a Break from Courtroom on Honey Creek Farm