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 … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Winter Wonderland Glistens with Holiday Festivities
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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 … [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 … [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, … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Culinary Delights: A Local’s Guide to the Food Scene
NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
Northern Arizona University is capitalizing on the San Francisco Peaks and surrounding natural beauty, including the Grand Canyon and Sedona, to grow its sports media program. Starting this fall semester, NAU is offering a Sports and Adventure Media undergraduate certificate in the School of … [Read more...] about NAU Adds Sports, Adventure Media Certificate
