If two Prescott entrepreneurs fulfill their lofty ambition, they will soon be flying high – literally and figuratively – from Ernest A. Love Field in Prescott to destinations in 13 communities in three states. The two – Henry Gellerman, a semi-retired film, TV and financial manager; and Paul … [Read more...] about Charter Air Passenger Service Pending in Prescott
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NAU President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes receives CCC Distinguished Service Award
Northern Arizona University President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Service Award at Coconino Community College. "Dr. Hughes' strong sense of service to the community and his steadfast belief in the power of education … [Read more...] about NAU President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes receives CCC Distinguished Service Award
Largest Forest Stewardship Contract Awarded
Today, the Forest Service selected its contractor for the largest stewardship contract in the agency’s history. The contract will result in 300,000 acres of restoration-based thinning over 10 years, improving forest health, reducing the risk from wildfire to communities, creating jobs, and … [Read more...] about Largest Forest Stewardship Contract Awarded
Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis today released the Green Parks Plan to focus the bureau on sustainable management of national parks and key environmental issues ranging from reducing energy and water consumption to limiting waste to lowering emissions of … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2012: Green Parks Sustainability
Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park is eliminating the in-park sale of water packaged in individual disposable containers within 30 days under a plan approved today by National Park Service (NPS) Intermountain Regional (IMR) Director John Wessels. Free water stations are available throughout the … [Read more...] about Sale of Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Canyon
Art Babbott Running Board of Supervisors
Art Babbott has declared his candidacy for District 1 Coconino County Board of Supervisors and officially resigned from the Flagstaff City Council. “I look forward to sharing my vision for an innovative, vibrant and sustaining future with District 1 residents. Listening to citizen’s … [Read more...] about Art Babbott Running Board of Supervisors
Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs
While it is the busiest time of year for the U.S. Postal Service, the federal agency continues to lose money. Next month, the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission plans to review 3,653 post offices for possible closure. Those potential closures could significantly change postal service in the United … [Read more...] about Post Office Adjusting to Changing Needs
Matt Ryan Testifying in Washington D.C.
Hoping to gain federal support to allow several Coconino County residents to retain property they’ve lived on for years, County District 3 Supervisor Matt Ryan testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee on Friday morning. Supervisor Ryan urged members of the Subcommittee on … [Read more...] about Matt Ryan Testifying in Washington D.C.
Driven to Make Customers Happy
Heath Harris, the owner of Heath’s Auto Service in Flagstaff, calls himself a classic overachiever. He may be right. He starts his day five days a week weightlifting. “I do it every morning at 5:00 a.m. to get my whole day in focus. It sets the pace and the intensity,” he said. Then he goes … [Read more...] about Driven to Make Customers Happy
AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
A team of young adults has been working in Northern Arizona, restoring the apple orchard at Slide Rock State Park. Upon arriving from their headquarters in Denver, this AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team received training to identify which species needed to be removed and … [Read more...] about AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
