When Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly toured Timberline Firearms & Training earlier this year, he saw more than an impressive indoor shooting range. He saw a solution to a long-standing training challenge facing Northern Arizona law enforcement — one that would have cost millions to replicate from the ground up. For years, Flagstaff officers relied on an outdoor range tucked deep in the forest. Connolly described it as a site that required “dropping a pin to locate the facility in the … [Read more...] about Ready, Aim, Win
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Coconino County Celebrates Flagstaff’s International Dark Sky City of the Year Recognition
Coconino County is celebrating the City of Flagstaff’s recognition as International Dark Sky City of the Year, an honor that reflects decades of community leadership, policy commitment and resident participation in protecting Northern Arizona’s night skies. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors formally recognized the award during a recent meeting, joined by members of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, community advocates and county staff who have helped advance dark sky protections across … [Read more...] about Coconino County Celebrates Flagstaff’s International Dark Sky City of the Year Recognition
OneAZ Legacy Grant Supports Fort Tuthill Revitalization Project
Coconino County elected officials, County Parks and Recreation staff, OneAZ Credit Union representatives and Friends of Coconino County Parks members gathered to celebrate a shared commitment to enhance public spaces and improve the quality of life in Northern Arizona. Fueled by a three-year, $140,800 Legacy Grant from OneAZ Community Foundation to the Friends of Coconino County Parks, Phase 1 of a multi-faceted revitalization project was celebrated at Fort Tuthill Tuesday morning, Aug. 19. The … [Read more...] about OneAZ Legacy Grant Supports Fort Tuthill Revitalization Project
Overland Expo West Highlights Flagstaff as Premier Outdoor Destination
Overland Expo West, the highly-anticipated everything-you-need-for-the-outdoors tradeshow, returned to Fort Tuthill last month, attracting an estimated 28,000+ attendees. “Flagstaff offers a unique combination of accessibility, scenic beauty and proximity to iconic overland routes throughout the Southwest,” said Overland Expo Director of Marketing Alli Jackson. Campers, sleeping platforms, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, motorcycles, suspensions, shock absorbers, tires, outdoor gear … [Read more...] about Overland Expo West Highlights Flagstaff as Premier Outdoor Destination
The Guidance Center’s Moms and Babies Program Supports Pregnant Women Living with Substance Use Disorders
Getting sober is difficult for anyone. Add pregnancy or being a new mom to the picture while facing an especially high cost of living, and the challenge seems insurmountable. At The Guidance Center, we’re seeking to engage women who may benefit from a pilot program called Moms and Babies. In partnership with Arizona Complete Health and AHCCCS, the program covers expenses related to therapy, housing, childcare, peer support and other needs. We want new and expecting mothers to feel truly … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center’s Moms and Babies Program Supports Pregnant Women Living with Substance Use Disorders
Babbitt Ranches Calls Wind Farm a ‘Promise for the Future’
As crisp white wind turbine blades rotated gently against a clear blue Northern Arizona sky, more than 100 people, representatives from Salt River Project, NextEra Energy Resources, Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Coconino County and Babbitt Ranches, along with dignitaries, business owners, consultants and scientists, gathered to celebrate the completion of Arizona’s newest wind energy center and the meaning behind the steel. “When I consider the future of … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Calls Wind Farm a ‘Promise for the Future’
Andy Bertelsen Brings Experience, Perspective, Love for Parks and Open Space to Coconino County
It’s hard to believe that Coconino County is larger than Switzerland, but according to Coconino County Manager Andy Bertelsen, it is! Bertelsen recently stepped into this position with the retirement of long-time Coconino County Manager Steve Peru, to oversee county services across more than 18,600 square miles, from Grand Canyon to Sedona. “This is a dream in the making,” he said. Bertelsen is not new to Northern Arizona. He served as an intern for the Coconino County Board of Supervisors 25 … [Read more...] about Andy Bertelsen Brings Experience, Perspective, Love for Parks and Open Space to Coconino County
Growing Your Business with City’s Retention, Expansion Incentive
Thirty thousand dollars are up for grabs to expand your business. The Business Retention and Expansion Incentive competitive grant program is open. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 31. Find the program and the application at ChooseFlagstaff.com, then submit your application to [email protected]. The program is designed to provide businesses with additional funding that will result in an expansion of the business’s facility, market share, or employment – or all three – and … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business with City’s Retention, Expansion Incentive
Construction Underway on Babbitt Ranch Energy Center North of Flagstaff
With a passion to move the state forward with renewable energy while protecting open space, creating jobs, boosting the Northern Arizona economy and planning for generations of Arizonans to come, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, SRP, Babbitt Ranches and the Arizona State Land Department have announced that construction is underway for the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. The 161-megawatt (MW) wind project, featuring 50 wind turbines across 669 acres on the CO Bar Ranch about 25 miles north of … [Read more...] about Construction Underway on Babbitt Ranch Energy Center North of Flagstaff
Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Lowell Observatory, scientists and guests officially dedicated the Tombaugh Telescope during the fourth annual I Heart Pluto Festival, Feb. 18-20. Two pre-festival events – a Cheers to Pluto/Astronomy on Tap program at Mother Road Brewing Company and a Pluto Pub Crawl involving 10 bars and brewhouses – also received strong participation. The keynote Night of Discovery event at the Orpheum Theater featured Astronaut Nicole Stott and a space art display by the International Association of … [Read more...] about Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
