Rising insurance premiums, canceled policies, concern about Flagstaff’s water supply and quality, and risk of catastrophic wildland fire have been on our minds lately. City of Flagstaff leadership, including its fire department, have been concerned and active in strategies to prevent, or at least lessen the severity, of catastrophic fire since 1997. In 2012, Flagstaff voters gave these efforts a boost when they approved a $10M bond to create the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP). … [Read more...] about Keeping Our Focus On Forest Health, Watershed Protection, Homeowners Insurance, Federal Funding Help
USDA
$235 Million Rural Development Loan will Improve Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Arizona Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly and Arizona Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to award the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) a $235 million Rural Development loan for critical improvements to utility services on the Navajo Nation. “The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is critical to providing reliable electricity, water, and gas to the Navajo Nation. Today’s funding ensures the Navajo Tribal Utility … [Read more...] about $235 Million Rural Development Loan will Improve Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
Archuleta for Agriculture
It has been a rapid slide into home base for Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta of Flagstaff. Archuleta, the distinguished Coconino County District 2 Supervisor for 24 years, resigned her position on Tuesday, Feb. 2. By Thursday, Feb. 4, she was fully engaged in her new post in the Biden-Harris administration as director of Intergovernmental Affairs in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). “I am very excited to serve at a national level and bring my perspective and experience as … [Read more...] about Archuleta for Agriculture