A second Navajo casino is coming to the Flagstaff area after the tribe secured legal authority to build a gaming hall on a 13.79-acre site northeast of the city. The casino is planned on property that was home to Horsemen Lodge steakhouse since 1975 and the adjacent Flying Heart Stables. The site is outside the city limits on U.S 89, about four miles north of Flagstaff Mall. In November, the Navajo Nation signed a warranty deed that transfers the land to trust status, meaning it is part of … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Plans Casino on Northeast Edge of Flagstaff
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Arizona’s Winter Wonderland Glistens with Holiday Festivities
It’s hot cocoa season in Arizona’s Winter Wonderland and Flagstaff is anticipating a variety of snow-capped special events to bring together locals and welcome thousands of visitors to our mountain town for the holidays. Following in the footsteps of the fall Leaf-ometer that motivates locals and visitors alike to view the vibrant colors of autumn in select locations, the Snow-ometer is similar and serves as a resource that provides visitors and locals options for responsible snow play. … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Winter Wonderland Glistens with Holiday Festivities
Transit Center Built with Cutting-Edge Timber Frame
Mountain Line bus riders will endure one more winter without an indoor transit center to serve them when cold and snowy weather disrupts their commutes. Mountain Line’s new Downtown Connection Center is scheduled to open in May ahead of hot summer weather and monsoons. The $29.5 million facility will be a hub for Mountain Line riders, drivers, dispatchers, operations and administrative staff. The building is taking shape on the northeast corner of Milton Road and Phoenix Avenue adjacent to the … [Read more...] about Transit Center Built with Cutting-Edge Timber Frame
Route 66 By Design
The City of Flagstaff is enhancing its curb appeal to commemorate the Route 66 Centennial celebration in 2026. Mural Mice, the artists who created the original artwork seven years ago and who have been commissioned to refurbish it, have been working to refresh the iconic street mural painted on the pavement at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. “The mural is such a popular photo opportunity among the city’s five million annual visitors that the artists at times were asked by travelers to stop … [Read more...] about Route 66 By Design
Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
Fat Bagels owner and local restaurateur John Conley has literally gone to great lengths, traveling the country to develop recipes rooted in classic kettle-boiled bagel techniques. Now, he’s bringing that authentic New York-style taste across great lengths. Most recently, he and Kaiti DuPuy, director of operations for Fat Bagels, Fat Olives and Salsa Brava, traveled to the remote grasslands of Babbitt Ranches to serve up gourmet bagels and unique spreads to dignitaries, land managers, renewable … [Read more...] about Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
Flagstaff Minimum Wage to Rise in January
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 and $16.85 for tipped workers. On Sept. 11, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index (CPI) numbers for August 2024. The CPI for August 2024 was 2.5% greater than for August 2023. Accordingly, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025. On Nov. 8, 2016, the voters of Flagstaff wrote and passed The Minimum Wage Act (“the Act”) … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Minimum Wage to Rise in January
Meandering with Music
Julie Sullivan Brace is accustomed to wearing many hats. After 46 years as a highly successful art director and graphic designer, including 35 years in Flagstaff, she is slowly and joyfully easing into retirement from her Shine Creative Industries design and marketing firm, as she builds a new venture, the Musical Meanderings Series, an extension of her Roots and Boots Music Camp (RBMC), started in 2019 and inspired by the bluegrass tradition. This musical move is not a big stretch, as … [Read more...] about Meandering with Music
Puzzle Rides Turns Sightseers into Wild West Crime Solvers and Pirates
What began as a golf cart taxi service that merely broke even has evolved into an award-winning and profitable guided tour adventure that invites Wild West bank robbers, pirates and ghosts along for the journey. And this has Puzzle Rides founder Katie Dufort thrilled. On Friday, Aug. 2, Dufort won the grand prize of $10,000 in the statewide Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour Competition in Cottonwood. She says the award will help her expand the hours of current staff members and hire more tour guides at … [Read more...] about Puzzle Rides Turns Sightseers into Wild West Crime Solvers and Pirates
Making Progress in Affordable Housing
Flagstaff’s housing problem is acute, and I know it can sometimes feel like not enough is being done to address it. I wish we had double the resources to tackle this problem, but we’re making progress – due, in large part, to the partnerships the city has with our non-profit housing partners combined with some smart investments of our resources. Yet, there’s still much work to do. First, I’ll speak to the housing programs led by the city’s housing section and some of the work of our non-profit … [Read more...] about Making Progress in Affordable Housing
Flagstaff’s Culinary Delights: A Local’s Guide to the Food Scene
Flagstaff’s food scene is heavily influenced by Southwestern cuisine, thanks to its location in Arizona. Local restaurants take pride in showcasing regional flavors. You’ll find delectable dishes like chili rellenos, Navajo tacos and prickly pear margaritas on many menus. These dishes are so unique and full of flavor that even Guy Fieri raved about our very own Salsa Brava on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. For an authentic experience, don’t miss MartAnne’s Burrito Palace, a local … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Culinary Delights: A Local’s Guide to the Food Scene
