Until recently, most people who required minor hand surgery faced a “traditional” surgery experience: sedation or general anesthesia; no eating or drinking beforehand; pre-op tests such as blood work and EKGs; painful recovery from incisions and the use of a tourniquet; and hours in the … [Read more...] about Doctors Applauding Wide Awake Hand Surgery
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More Women Choosing to Own, Train, Carry Firearms
Carrie Boswell grew up around guns. Her father was a Department of Public Safety officer and hunter. Unlike a lot of women, Boswell was comfortable with firearms and participated in Cowboy Mounted (horseback) Shooting competitions. But it was not until her life was threatened that she realized her … [Read more...] about More Women Choosing to Own, Train, Carry Firearms
Tourism Officials Marking Record Year
At the most recent iteration of Flagstaff’s official welcome to the new year – the Pine Cone Drop – thousands of people stepped out of nearby restaurants, bars and hotels to witness the first of two celebrations centered around the Weatherford Hotel. Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabors addressed the mob of … [Read more...] about Tourism Officials Marking Record Year
Technology Keeps Photographers Shifting Focus
Bill Jay, longtime advocate for photography, famously said, “The best way for photographers to become rich and famous is to go into another field." He probably would not get much of an argument from modern members of this profession, especially in today’s digital world of picture-taking … [Read more...] about Technology Keeps Photographers Shifting Focus
Navajo Woman-Owned Small Business Celebrates 20 Years
Eunice Tso says the key to her success is her background and knowledge of tribal cultures, history, and socio-economic conditions. She is celebrating 20 years with her business, ETD Inc. The company specializes in providing professional support services to Native communities, private firms, federal … [Read more...] about Navajo Woman-Owned Small Business Celebrates 20 Years
Sax Man Bringing Music to the Mountain
New York’s Times Square has the Naked Cowboy, Major League baseball had its Kissing Bandit and Northern Arizona has Sax Man. Among the restaurants, pubs, dog parks and street corners where Randall Boylan plays his saxophone, this avid skier can sometimes be seen and heard at Arizona … [Read more...] about Sax Man Bringing Music to the Mountain
We’re Playing in the Snow at Flagstaff Nordic Center
Cross-country skiers, skate skiers, snow bikers, snowshoers and families are enjoying sunny days and snow-packed forest trails following recent storms that have dumped more than a foot of snow at the Nordic Center. The ski area, 15 miles north of Flagstaff, opened yesterday for the holiday season … [Read more...] about We’re Playing in the Snow at Flagstaff Nordic Center
Couple Encouraging Horseplay
Finally, a holiday toy for your horse Horsing around with America’s favorite pastime yields home runs for thousands of equines worldwide as owners push playing ball with Equi-Spirit Toys & Tools from Prescott to fortify their animals’ minds, bodies and spirits. One horse lover, Tamra, … [Read more...] about Couple Encouraging Horseplay
Goodwill Changing Lives Through Employment
For Alain Carrera, Goodwill may mean Good Jobs. Carrera, his wife, Josefina, and their three children, came to Arizona from California, where he worked in a warehouse. He had a two-hour commute each way to get to work and knew things had to change. He had some experience as a handyman, and a … [Read more...] about Goodwill Changing Lives Through Employment
Navajo Code Talker Wants to Go Home for Christmas
Dan Akee, one of the last Navajo Code Talkers, wants to go home for Christmas. The house that he built in the 1960s has been vacant and uninhabitable for years. When Red Feather Development Group of Flagstaff learned of the war hero’s wish, they set out to do something about it. “All I want to do … [Read more...] about Navajo Code Talker Wants to Go Home for Christmas