For people suffering with cow’s milk allergies or who just want to eliminate dairy from their diet, there’s good news! You can now have your cheese and eat it, too! Moving from Las Vegas for the town of Clarkdale, Virgin Cheese founder and owner Jodi Paige is excited to share her plant-based fermented, all organic cheeses that have fans from around the nation raving. This dairy-free all organic cheese factory was nominated for best artisanal vegan cheese in the country by VegNews … [Read more...] about Jodi Paige Brings Award-Winning Vegan Flavors to Clarkdale
Tourism
Sky-High Celebration: Flagstaff Trades Fireworks for Drones
With 300 drones, Flagstaff celebrated Independence Day with its first-ever light show that illuminated dark skies over McMillan Mesa for 23 minutes and replaced the red, white and boom fireworks display of the past. Growing concerns about wildfire dangers and noise issues led to a switch to an aerial drone display. Flagstaff officials appear likely to continue with a drone show next Fourth of July, despite some traffic snarls. “Overall, the community seemed pretty happy, and we’re always happy … [Read more...] about Sky-High Celebration: Flagstaff Trades Fireworks for Drones
North Rim in Flames: Region Reels from Loss and Heartbreak
With tired legs and cherished memories, Maraka Oltrogge, vice president of philanthropy at Northern Arizona Healthcare, spent the last night of her hiking trip with her dad and friends, basking in the beauty of the mixed conifer forest and camping just outside the National Park boundary on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. At 11:15 p.m., Thursday, July 10, she was awakened by a bright light and an urgent message. “A Game and Fish officer introduced himself and kindly explained that we needed … [Read more...] about North Rim in Flames: Region Reels from Loss and Heartbreak
Chef John Conley and Son Release YouTube Cooking Series: ‘Raid The Kitchen’
Having proven himself as a success with three popular Flagstaff eateries – Salsa Brava, Fat Olives and Fat Bagels – Arizona chef, restaurateur and Food Network regular John Conley (AKA “Johnny Brava”) has created a new YouTube cooking series with his son, Adam (AKA “the Leftover King”) titled “Raid The Kitchen.” Each episode begins with John and Adam playfully arguing over what they’re going to make for dinner before ultimately coming to an agreement involving some kind of mashup of their … [Read more...] about Chef John Conley and Son Release YouTube Cooking Series: ‘Raid The Kitchen’
Siblings Bring Puebla’s Culinary Soul to Route 66
Inspired by their grandmother Domingo’s cooking, siblings Edgar, Mauricio and Norma Rodriguez are thrilled to bring their Puebla style cuisine to Flagstaff. Puebla Sunrise Café, at the corner of Route 66 and Beaver Street, just south of the railroad tracks, fills the space that was formerly the home of Altitudes Bar & Grill since 2003. Known for its rich history, Puebla, Mexico’s culinary legacy stretches back to the Mesoamerican age, according to SeriousEats.com and is known for mole, … [Read more...] about Siblings Bring Puebla’s Culinary Soul to Route 66
The Creative Casita Brings a Pop of Personality to East Flagstaff
Behind white pillars at Fourth Street and Seventh Avenue in Flagstaff is The Creative Casita, a new boutique-style market filled with unique gifts, vintage finds and homemade goods. Owner Adriane Murphy, a longtime Flagstaff resident with 15 years of experience in craft fairs and outdoor markets, has created a shop that brings together local vendors offering handmade jewelry, home décor, fresh tortillas, scratch pastas, soap, candles and more. “The store is bright and cheery and so … [Read more...] about The Creative Casita Brings a Pop of Personality to East Flagstaff
A Romance with Photography
Shane Knight’s mom loved yard sales, and at age 15, he joined her and was excited to find two camera lenses he could afford. “I tried to sell them, but I learned only an idiot buys lenses without a camera,” he said. “I saved up and purchased a matching Olympus OM-PC SLR at a camera shop in the city. I ran a test roll through it and instantly fell in love. I never sold the camera.” Thus began Knight’s lifelong devotion to a career in photography, specifically, fine arts photography rendered … [Read more...] about A Romance with Photography
Route 66 Goes On the Air
There will be a major pileup in the Flagstaff area in September. Fortunately, it won’t be on the highways, but rather on the airwaves. A unique international amateur radio event, “Route 66 On The Air,” sponsored by the local Northern Arizona DX Association (NADXA), will be coming to town Sept. 6-14, and will welcome more than 10,000 amateur radio operators to connect across continents to celebrate Route 66. Marking its 26th anniversary, this special … [Read more...] about Route 66 Goes On the Air
Babbitt Ranches Colts Support Champions, Build Ranches, Heal Hearts
On a breezy, blue-sky July morning, 18-year-old Taylor Goin, quietly moved about the serene pastures of Spider Web Camp north of Flagstaff. With her right arm in a sling from a recent horse-riding incident, she carefully studied Babbitt Ranches mares and their new colts with the eyes of an experienced equestrian. A cowgirl, born and raised in Valley View, Texas, Taylor is valedictorian of the 2025 Valley View High School graduating class and headed to Texas A&M this fall to become a large … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Colts Support Champions, Build Ranches, Heal Hearts
Back2Basics Celebrates Fifteen Years of Lighting the Way Forward from Addiction
Back2Basics is marking 15 years of helping young men recover from addiction through its Flagstaff-based substance abuse treatment center that includes outdoor adventure as a healing component. Founder and CEO Roy DuPrez says the program continues to grow, and this summer, Back2Basics added a new business hub and licensed residential facility for clients near the Rio de Flag and Flagstaff Urban Trails System. “We’ve been up and running for about a month,” said DuPrez of the new Back2Basics … [Read more...] about Back2Basics Celebrates Fifteen Years of Lighting the Way Forward from Addiction
