Arizona Snowbowl is opening earlier than ever before with the addition of a new six-pack chairlift. Many of the ski resort’s 500 employees, along with a team of contractors, have been preparing for opening day on Nov. 11. The most significant effort is focused on the addition of the Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about Ski Season Arriving Early in Northern Arizona
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Boosting Biocrust
Most of us look at the ground and notice dirt, but soil scientists see a whole micro world of organisms that make up what they refer to as “Earth’s living skin.” “We call that very thin layer on the surface of the soil ‘biological crust,’ or ‘biocrust’ for short,” explained Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Boosting Biocrust
Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Regular commuters on Flagstaff’s east Route 66 may well miss seeing the vibrant colors of Viola’s Flower Garden. In June, Viola’s owners Robyn Walters and Art Escobedo were told the property had been sold and they needed to find a new location. Although this was not the first time the couple had to … [Read more...] about Viola’s Flower Garden Transplanting to Highway 89A
Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
A surprising sign of development, its sleek profile rears up from a wide-open landscape dotted with desert grassland and chaparral. The structure is the brand-new Camp Verde Campus of Northern Arizona Healthcare. Located at the intersection of Highway 260 and Finney Flat Road in the town of Camp … [Read more...] about Innovative New Medical Facility Rises up in Camp Verde
Sonesta Invites Guests to Stay Awhile
When Phoenix temperatures are in the triple digits, Mark Price, general manager of Sonesta ES Suites Flagstaff, can’t seem to work fast enough to settle the influx of guests. Maybe it is because travelers going to tripadvisor.com will see that Sonesta is rated No. 1 of 63 hotels in Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about Sonesta Invites Guests to Stay Awhile
Signs of Entrepreneurial Skills
They look like they have been out in the forest for decades, but “new” rustic wooden signs are in big demand designed for places like Arizona Nordic Village, vacation rentals, visitor centers and individuals who want a reminder of some place important to them, like Imogene. Popular as they are, … [Read more...] about Signs of Entrepreneurial Skills
FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Members of the Sechrist family joined in a Flagstaff Medical Center celebration on Thursday, Sept. 29, that honored the late Charles W. Sechrist, M.D., who started the hospital as a 25-bed facility 80 years ago with just two physicians. “It was nothing short of a miracle. My grandparents arrived … [Read more...] about FMC Celebrates 80 Years of Care, Milestones, Pioneering Doctors
Feeding Northern Arizona’s Future
As parents, Mike and Colby Miller know the expense and challenges many families face when it comes to keeping food on the table and providing healthy meals for children. In summer 2014, they became more aware of the need after hearing a presentation at a local church about “food insecurity” facing … [Read more...] about Feeding Northern Arizona’s Future
Business Leaders Debating Proposed Grand Canyon National Monument Status
Last month, two Flagstaff businessmen traveled to Washington, D.C., to show their support for the proposed Greater Grand Canyon National Heritage Monument. “We went to Washington because usually it is the environmentalists who support this sort of thing. We wanted to show support from the business … [Read more...] about Business Leaders Debating Proposed Grand Canyon National Monument Status
Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Supports CCC Override
The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Proposition 410, which will be on the upcoming Nov. 8 ballot. Prop 410 asks voters to help the Coconino Community College fund programs for vocational skills and replenish staff numbers through a property tax increase. “We are absolutely … [Read more...] about Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Supports CCC Override