Flagstaff airport officials are facing headwinds in their efforts to lure airlines and more travel routes to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. They have been working to bring additional service to Flagstaff one year after United Airlines discontinued its flights between Flagstaff and Denver. American … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Airport Officials Aiming to Land More Airlines
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Legendary Navajo Rug on Display in Winslow
One of the world’s largest Navajo rugs is back home in Winslow after changing hands seven times and disappearing for decades, including being stored in a pickup truck in Flagstaff. The magnificent Hubbell-Joe Rug is on display at Winslow’s Affeldt Mion Museum. An exhibit of the 86-year-old rug … [Read more...] about Legendary Navajo Rug on Display in Winslow
Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Moonshot, an entrepreneurial and workforce development non-profit organization, is unveiling its inaugural two-year campaign, aimed at advancing its mission to bolster startups and foster economic prosperity across rural Arizona and beyond. In 2017, Moonshot embarked on a profound rebranding … [Read more...] about Moonshot Launches Campaign to Propel Future Missions
Homebrewers Across the Four Corners Region Rely on Adam Harrington
If you’ve ever had the gut feeling that fermented food is good for you, you’re right. Recent studies have shown that kimchi, tepache, cider and sourdough are healthy for the tummy and surprisingly, even a beer a day can be beneficial. What’s really cool is these are all do-it-yourself (DIY) … [Read more...] about Homebrewers Across the Four Corners Region Rely on Adam Harrington
A Postcard from Camp Colton
Winnie Hanseth says, “If they ask me for anything, I’d do it.” “They” refers to Friends of Camp Colton, non-profit partner with the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) that operates the environmental education facility and program that has hosted 47,000 students in 52 years. Winnie and … [Read more...] about A Postcard from Camp Colton
Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona
Last month, Ed Kron and his friend, Joe Caruso, decided to take a drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff in Kron’s new electric Lucid sedan. “This is the first time I’ve driven an electric car up here, and I was a little nervous,” Kron said. “They tell you one thing [about the range], but it’s another … [Read more...] about Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona
Standing for Renewable Energy
Stretching across miles of historic grazing land, 53 wind turbines are being lifted into place on Babbitt Ranches north of Flagstaff. They are scheduled to be operating in early 2024, delivering enough wind-generated electricity to power 40,000 Arizona homes. For Babbitt Ranches Community members on … [Read more...] about Standing for Renewable Energy
Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Flagstaff’s budding restaurant scene is at a crossroads. A number of local restaurants and chefs are gaining national acclaim at the same time economic conditions — inflation, higher wages and prices — are creating headwinds for operators. “People are paying more for their food than they ever … [Read more...] about Restaurant Reputations Rise Along with Operating Costs
Fall Harvest Brings Families to Mortimer Farms
Mortimer Farms has sweet corn and 50 types of pumpkins available during its month-long Pumpkin Festival in October. While the festival is every day, there are more events on the weekends. Mortimer Farms has 54 vegetables and fruits growing at various times of the year. Mortimer also has an area … [Read more...] about Fall Harvest Brings Families to Mortimer Farms
Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
With the risk of a heart attack for first responders 300% higher than the average person, organizers of the Big Sting country music festival and campout are hoping to raise $200,000 so they can continue to support health screenings and patients in need through money raised at the 9th annual event, … [Read more...] about Ned Ledoux, RaeLynn Headlining at Big Sting Country Music Festival
