I hope you all had an amazing 2021! It seems like yesterday our new Flagstaff City Council was sworn into office and I am very happy with what the city has accomplished over the last year. The city’s broadband investment has increased drastically, from $200,000 to $2.9 million in one year, and with new state fiber coming up I-17 to I-40, this new infrastructure will provide a huge catalyst to our economic future. The city has developed a master plan that will connect government facilities in … [Read more...] about Looking Back on Accomplishments, Forward on Projects
Flagstaff Fire
Preparing for Wildfire Season
Last year, after experiencing one of the snowiest winters on record, we experienced three serious wildfires in our area. The first, Eagle Rock, burned north of Parks for several days in mid-June, eventually burning over 3,000 acres and requiring the commitment of hundreds of firefighters to suppress. Then, even as this fire continued, the Hardy Fire broke out here in town, consuming nearly 300 acres right at the back door, literally, of Little America. Despite forcing the evacuation of many … [Read more...] about Preparing for Wildfire Season
Record Temperatures Keep Businesses Busy
Many homes and businesses are drying out from pipes bursting after this year's record cold temperatures. During one firefighting shift last month, the Flagstaff Fire Department responded to about 40 calls of burst pipes, including 21 businesses. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Wheeler says 2011 has been the worst of his 21 years on the department. He estimates crews responded to nearly 250 structures with water pipe issues since the new year. Flagstaff Fire Department Captain Kevin Wilson said the … [Read more...] about Record Temperatures Keep Businesses Busy
