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 new building at 460 W. Finnie Flat Road in the middle of town. “We ran out of space at our past site, so local donors have been exceptionally generous in helping us fund the new museum … [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 Dec.30. “It will be an unforgettable holiday experience,” said owner Ryan Glass, who promises to have the appealing Western Fronter town in full service, including a saloon, shops, wagon rides, … [Read more...] about Blazin’ M Ranch Offering Holiday Hoedown
Asking Voters to Decide
Council salaries are on the table for discussion right now. The proposal would increase councilmember salaries from $25,500 to $63,800 in just two years. Mayor pay would increase from $38,500 to $70,180 in the same timeframe. Personally, I believe an increase of this magnitude should not be decided by Flagstaff City Council. In any regular job, you have to go to your boss to ask for a raise. The people are the boss, and I believe that this should go to the voters for a decision. Thankfully, we … [Read more...] about Asking Voters to Decide
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 belonging to veterans facing homelessness or in hospice, but when space and resources allow, we can take in senior shelter dogs as well,” he said. Camp Golden Years has the capacity to support up to 22 … [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 darkest of skies, a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind artwork and experiences, original specialty brews crafted in Flagstaff and the kind of creative, delectable food local chefs are known … [Read more...] about Arizona Nordic Village Sets the Stage for Premiere Dark Skies Destination Event
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 positive and sustainable impact on community health in the region. Grants of up to $100,000 each went to: Red Feather Development Group for clean water access and hygiene solutions in Hopi and … [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 Tax, which has been in effect since July 1, 2007, funds most of the operational costs of the Coconino County Jail and in-jail programs that: Treat mental health conditions and substance abuse; … [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 abundance of wildlife including red tail hawks, hummingbirds, deer, elk and squirrels. As the manager of Happy Jack Lodge & RV, located on Lake Mary Road between Mormon Lake and Clints Well, Pendergast calls out to recreationists by name and asks about their spouses and grandchildren. “People love it here,” she said. “Many store their RVs and enjoy the cool … [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 Navajo Power, a renewable energy company in Flagstaff, represented by Brett Isaac, a co-founder and the executive chairman of the company. Navajo Power is a majority Native-owned public benefit … [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 expansion. Ardy Sidhwa, Ph.D., Pure Wafer vice president of operations, in exclusive comments to Flagstaff Business News, said the company is making a multimillion-dollar investment in finding better, … [Read more...] about Pure Wafer Expanding Microchip Wafer Production
