Some dreams make no sense. Under dark of night and beneath closed eyes, apparently random events cascade in unintelligible, albeit entertaining, succession. On the other hand, there are wide-eyed dreams that, while brazenly imaginative, are coolly calculated and strategically executed – those of … [Read more...] about Market of Dreams Awakening to Promising Reality
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Making Trax at Fourth
Residents and visitors in Flagstaff may not be able to help but notice the earth-moving equipment and chain-link fence adorned with big signs at the intersection of Route 66 and Fourth Street. Under the shadow of the Fourth Street bridge, The Trax is a high-profile project owned by Evergreen … [Read more...] about Making Trax at Fourth
New Purpose for Old Home
Six decades ago, the sounds of school-aged children playing emanated from the home and the backyard of the Bledsoe home at 323 N. Leroux St., at Dale Avenue north of downtown Flagstaff. James (Jim) Babbitt of the pioneer family, spent his childhood living two houses north of the Bledsoe home and … [Read more...] about New Purpose for Old Home
NAU Hosting First Tribal Economic Conference
A spinoff of last fall’s Economic Outlook Conference conducted at the High Country Conference Center is the Tribal Economic Outlook Conference. This new event reveals what economists are predicting for the 2015 impact of tribal tourism on the state. “I think it’s imperative for a state university … [Read more...] about NAU Hosting First Tribal Economic Conference
Tusayan Feeling Left Out of Flagstaff Discussion
A recent resolution by the Flagstaff City Council opposing Tusayan’s plans for development has left Tusayan officials scratching their heads. Tusayan Mayor Greg Bryan and Town Manager Will Wright said they were never invited to participate in the conversations about the resolution, which they found … [Read more...] about Tusayan Feeling Left Out of Flagstaff Discussion
Arizona Snowbowl Finishes Winter Season with Music, Family Fridays, Big Air
March skiing and Spring Break at Arizona Snowbowl brings a packed calendar of family-friendly events. From live music to slope-side entertainment, there’s something fun for everyone. Alice Cooper Competition Winners to Perform in Flagstaff March 6 & 7 In partnership with Alice Cooper’s … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Finishes Winter Season with Music, Family Fridays, Big Air
NAU Contributes to Flagstaff and State
Northern Arizona University contributes nearly $2 billion to the Arizona economy each year, according to a new study conducted by the Arizona Rural Policy Institute, a unit of NAU’s Alliance Bank Outreach Center. The study shows that NAU contributes $1.85 billion in economic activity, which … [Read more...] about NAU Contributes to Flagstaff and State
Firefighters Preparing for Fire Season
Up until the recent heavy winter storm that hit in early March, Northern Arizona was experiencing an unseasonably warm and dry winter, causing some concern about the upcoming fire season. “The storm brings us closer to the normal range of conditions for moisture, but the severity of fire season … [Read more...] about Firefighters Preparing for Fire Season
Flagstaff Cool Zone: A Refreshing Experience Beyond the Red Zone
With more than one million people expected to attend upcoming Super Bowl activities in the Valley, planners anticipate a major financial boon that could exceed half a billion dollars state-wide. Locally, the Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (FCVB) is leading efforts to tap into that influx … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Cool Zone: A Refreshing Experience Beyond the Red Zone
QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service
What started as a nugget of a good idea in 2006 has grown through the years to a full-blown model of how to run a successful non-profit. Quality Connections is the brainchild of Armando Bernasconi, and his wife, Melissa, who started the agency 15 years ago while sitting at their dining room … [Read more...] about QCOffice Award Expands Employment and Service