The Flagstaff Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Management Division plans to conduct a 40 acre prescribed broadcast burn tomorrow at the US Naval Observatory located approximately 5 miles west of downtown Flagstaff (T21N, R6E, Sec. 22). Ventilation is forecast to be “Very Good” and smoke is expected to disperse north with the forecasted winds. Little smoke […]
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Officials Declaring Monsoon Awareness Week
Even though Arizona’s weather is still dry and springlike, state officials want Arizonans to prepare for the upcoming severe afternoon thunderstorms which can produce dangerous lightening, high winds and flash flooding. A proclamation by Gov. Jan Brewer designates June 10 to 15 as “monsoon awareness week.” The Arizona Division of Emergency Management is suggesting residents identify a […]
Bear Aware Week Underway in Northern Arizona
May 1st-May 7th is Bear Aware Week at Bearizona Wildlife Park. During Bear Aware Week, the park provides information to visitors about how to live and recreate in areas that are inhabited by black bear. The first 100 people to download and complete the Bear Aware Quiz from our website before they visit the […]
Constituion Week Being Recognized in AZ
Governor Jan Brewer has issued a proclamation declaring September 17-23, 2011, “Constitution Week” in remembrance of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. “The U.S. Constitution was groundbreaking. It not only established a new government but – more importantly – it set forth the very framework of limited federal government and American liberty guaranteed […]
Leaders Recognize National Small Business Week
Each of the past 48 years, the U.S. President has proclaimed this: National Small Business Week. The contributions of small business owners are also recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration. President of the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Julie Pastrick, called small business the backbone and character of every community. “Some feel that big […]
Bike to Work Week
May 15- May 21 Flagstaff Bike to Work Week. Annual event for commuters to ride their bikes to and from their places of employment. For more information go to flagstaffbiking.org
Bike to Work Week Benefits Health and the Economy
As warmer temperatures slowly make their way into Northern Arizona, the frozen roadsides of winter will finish melting away and cyclists will begin the spring ritual of dusting off their bikes and enjoying the roads and trails in and around Flagstaff. In an effort to encourage more citizens to embrace bicycles as transportation during the […]
NAU Students Help Green Hands USA
Green Hands USA is mobilized Americans on National Green Volunteer Day, April 16. Green Hands USA is a green event company committed to helping local communities advance their green projects and improve the health of all the country’s local environments. Arizona is already joining in and doing its part. On National Green Volunteer Day. The […]