“Runners and cyclists have been coming to Flagstaff to train at high altitude since the Mexico City Olympics in 1968. Since 1982, there’s been a ton of swimmers here. Now that we have the new pool, we can accommodate even more of them,” said Andy Johns, head coach of the Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Pool Broadens for World-Class Swimmers
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Next Generation Leading Mountain Sports Flagstaff
She has been a sternman for a lobster fisherman, river running cook, mountain bike guide, ski instructor, Montessori teacher and self-proclaimed card-carrying gypsy. But the role that is in Lisa Lamberson’s blood is that of an outdoor shop owner. On March 1, Lamberson took the lead at Mountain … [Read more...] about Next Generation Leading Mountain Sports Flagstaff
Navajo Business Promoting Culture through Coffee Mugs
Coffee mugs and license plates sharing information about Navajo clans are gaining popularity. The local home-based online Navajo business, www.dinegifts.com, offers cups with the Navajo clan names in Navajo wording and English on the front, while the back has a brief story about the clan’s … [Read more...] about Navajo Business Promoting Culture through Coffee Mugs
Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Horses and mules of the Grand Canyon are kicking off the National Park Service Centennial. Last month, they made their first 2016 appearance by trotting through the Parade of Roses in Pasadena, California. “Our participation at the Tournament of Roses Parade televised our history and continued … [Read more...] about Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Searching for Water
Is Flagstaff in danger of running out of water in the near future? What about the Verde Valley area? “It depends on who you talk to, and about what kind of water resources,” said Erin Young, City of Flagstaff water resources manager. “We don’t have an issue with water for the City of … [Read more...] about Searching for Water
Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
While the term “win-win” may seem a bit passé these days, here is a situation in which it applies perfectly. At Northern Arizona University, two classes are offered that help businesses with very effective marketing plans for free and help students take what they have learned from their marketing … [Read more...] about Businesses Gaining from NAU Students’ Marketing Research
Exploring Flagstaff’s Forgotten Underground
Filmmaker Nikki Charnstrom first heard about the legendary Flagstaff tunnels last October. But when she started asking around for more information about the maze of passageways under the streets of downtown Flagstaff, she ran into brick walls. “Everyone I asked said no, they didn’t know about the … [Read more...] about Exploring Flagstaff’s Forgotten Underground
Unlocking Potential
The beginning of a New Year is a good time to refocus attention on professional growth and development, especially if you are a member of an organization or in the world of business. Assistance in the form of Lancaster Consulting is available for an individual or a team wishing to be trained to … [Read more...] about Unlocking Potential
Yoga Business Stresses Healthful Living
ESenEM Yoga is a new business that opened at the end of 2015 in the Aspen Place Shopping Center. The business has been a dream of owner Steve Glacy for some time and he is responsible for its name, a phonetic pronunciation for S and M which stands for “sweat and movement,” according to Abby Chan, … [Read more...] about Yoga Business Stresses Healthful Living
Theatrikos, Radio Sunnyside Creating Drama
If you watched it recently, you will recall the scene in “A Christmas Story” (1983) where Ralphie and Randy Parker run to their 1940 Westinghouse radio console in time for the Little Orphan Annie show. The two children listen with rapt attention to the program as we wax nostalgic for … [Read more...] about Theatrikos, Radio Sunnyside Creating Drama