As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the highway’s cultural legacy. In Flagstaff, that means a new generation of businesses is keeping the spirit of the Mother Road alive, blending nostalgia with modern flair. Take it Easy in a Retro Revival After several years of renovations that kicked off slowly during the COVID pandemic, the iconic Whispering Winds Motor Hotel along Route 66 is set to reopen later this month. Newly designated as a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Businesses Lean into the Sweet Nostalgia of Route 66
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Strengthening the Native Vote
Jaynie Parrish is on a mission to register Native American voters and bring awareness to the issues that affect them and the voting process. Parrish, a member of the Navajo Nation, is the founder and director of Arizona Native Vote, a non-partisan nonprofit organization aimed at boosting Native American civic participation. She is proud that the organization is making a difference in voter registration and civic knowledge among the Navajo, Hopi and White Mountain Apache communities. “We … [Read more...] about Strengthening the Native Vote
Heartland Ranch to Host Fundraising Event to Help Children Who Have Been Trafficked
Heartland Ranch works to help children who have suffered from trafficking and abuse. Currently, the nonprofit organization is calling on the community for support in the form of event sponsors, donations for live and silent auctions and table sponsors as it plans the 2nd Annual Hope for Little Hearts Fundraiser, 4-8:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at Heartland Ranch in Mayer. Heartland Ranch is a sanctuary dedicated to restoring safety, dignity and hope for children who have endured unimaginable … [Read more...] about Heartland Ranch to Host Fundraising Event to Help Children Who Have Been Trafficked
A Return to the Rim
When Fabienne Swann’s grandfather accepted a position at the Grand Canyon as an engineer for Fred Harvey in the early 1960s, it was a move that eventually stirred interest in the family to purchase property on the outskirts of this world-renowned chasm. The private land on the southwestern outskirts of the Grand Canyon has been in the family for more than 50 years and was home to Fabienne until she was 18. She attended Grand Canyon School and enjoyed life around the South Rim village. After … [Read more...] about A Return to the Rim
A Wondrous Roadside Stop
About 53 miles north of Flagstaff, at the southern boundary of the Navajo Nation, travelers stop for gas, food, lodging and the famous Cameron Trading Post. The Founding Story Established in 1916, the trading post offers a vast variety of Native American arts and crafts, including rugs, pottery, blankets, jewelry, dolls, baskets and clothing. Brothers Hubert and C.D. Richardson claimed 112 acres on the south side of the Little Colorado River and built a shack to serve as a trading post. At … [Read more...] about A Wondrous Roadside Stop
Governor Recognizing Healthcare Worker Crisis with Proclamation
In response to concerns related to Arizona’s future, Governor Katie Hobbs declared this Wednesday Healthcare Workforce Wellbeing Day. A proclamation will be read on the house floor at 1:15 p.m. Arizona’s Wellbeing Collaborative will recognize Hobbs and several lawmakers at an event from 11-1:00 p.m. in the Arizona State Capitol, Basement Room. The state is facing a critical need to hire and retain healthcare workers. In 2025 and 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs proclaimed March 18 as Health … [Read more...] about Governor Recognizing Healthcare Worker Crisis with Proclamation
Major Excavation Clears Way for New Flagstaff RV Development
Nearly 18 million tons of red rock were excavated and repurposed within about a mile of historic downtown Flagstaff as part of the development of the new Flagstaff Mountain RV & Campground. The four-acre hospitality project sits below the southwest edge of McMillan Mesa along historic Route 66. 108 Excavating and Highland Excavating removed the material and reused it entirely on site, primarily for backfill supporting campground pads, road loops and landscaping. According to project … [Read more...] about Major Excavation Clears Way for New Flagstaff RV Development
Community Rallies for Families of Fallen DPS Officers
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 32 and the Arizona State Troopers Association sponsored a barbecue fundraising event outside Flagstaff City Hall to honor the lives of Arizona Department of Public Safety Ranger 56 Pilot Robert Skankey and Trooper-Paramedic Hunter Bennett who died in the line of duty Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, when their helicopter crashed earlier this month. “This fundraiser was not only about financial support, though that support is vital. It’s about wrapping our arms around … [Read more...] about Community Rallies for Families of Fallen DPS Officers
Tillman Honor Run Returns to Flagstaff Supporting Scholarships for Veterans
The Tillman Honor Run returns to Flagstaff 10 a.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Flagstaff Extreme Adventure Course at Fort Tuthill County Park. Participants of all ages are invited to run or walk the 4.2-mile course to honor the life and legacy of Pat Tillman and support scholarships for veterans and service members. The Flagstaff event is part of a national series of Tillman Honor Runs hosted by Arizona State University alumni chapters. These 4.2-mile runs take place in communities across the … [Read more...] about Tillman Honor Run Returns to Flagstaff Supporting Scholarships for Veterans
Caduceus Cellars Ventura Room Offers Estate Wines, Farm-Driven Pairings
While touring the world with his bands – Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer – Maynard James Keenan developed a taste for wine. Sampling varietals from renowned wine regions across the globe, he absorbed those influences and later brought them home to Arizona, translating them into vineyards, farms, restaurants and a private tasting room above Old Town Cottonwood known as the Ventura Room at Caduceus Cellars. From the curved vantage point of the Ventura Room, guests look out over cascading … [Read more...] about Caduceus Cellars Ventura Room Offers Estate Wines, Farm-Driven Pairings