On behalf of the Flagstaff Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation we wish to thank you for your support for our upcoming banquet being held this June 10th at the Elks Lodge here in Flagstaff. We truly appreciate your time and generosity in supporting this event. All monies raised help the MDF and other conservation groups meet our mission of conservation of mule deer and their habitats here in our beloved home state of Arizona. Proceeds raised at this event will go towards such projects as water … [Read more...] about Mule Deer Foundation Upcoming Banquet
Construction Underway on Babbitt Ranch Energy Center North of Flagstaff
With a passion to move the state forward with renewable energy while protecting open space, creating jobs, boosting the Northern Arizona economy and planning for generations of Arizonans to come, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, SRP, Babbitt Ranches and the Arizona State Land Department have announced that construction is underway for the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. The 161-megawatt (MW) wind project, featuring 50 wind turbines across 669 acres on the CO Bar Ranch about 25 miles north of … [Read more...] about Construction Underway on Babbitt Ranch Energy Center North of Flagstaff
Hilton Garden Standing Out Among Hotel Chain Properties
It’s only been open for a few years, but Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Prescott is already earning national attention. The property is one of seven hotels out of 800, and the only one in Arizona, to win the international 2022 Conrad Achievement Award from the renowned hotel chain. “It is quite an honor to achieve this award,” said General Manager Marci Hurlbert, who oversees five hotels, with two in Flagstaff, two in Show Low and the Hilton Garden Inn. She says the recognition came because … [Read more...] about Hilton Garden Standing Out Among Hotel Chain Properties
Chino Valley Applauds Outstanding Individuals, Businesses, Organizations
About 70 business owners and community members attended the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Recognition Awards ceremony Friday, March 31, at the Prescott Centennial Center. The Business Recognition Award, also known as the BRA award, went to Tom Payne and Wendy McManigal of Tom’s Print and Sign. The Hall of Fame Award went to Julia Ammons of Essence Kitchen and Bar. The Community Service Award went to Sandy Jones of Chino Valley United Methodist Church, and the Business Excellence … [Read more...] about Chino Valley Applauds Outstanding Individuals, Businesses, Organizations
Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Mondays can be quiet in small towns, but for Ruby Road Vintage Mall in Camp Verde, the start of the work week is bustling with business. Packed with 60 vendor spaces, the store sells a mix of estate treasures, trendy home goods, repurposed furniture, new items and more. The staff at Ruby Road Vintage Mall totals about a dozen people who work part-time. “Most everyone that works here also sells here and it’s a great advantage for them,” said Ruby Road Vintage Mall Owner Pamela … [Read more...] about Ruby Road Vintage Mall Offers Upcycled Treasures
Bird Watching and Feeding from The Lookout
The Lookout, formerly known as Jay’s Bird Barn, has opened a bigger store, offering more bird products, optics and Hallmark products. “My name isn’t Jay. We don’t sell birds and we’re not in a barn,” said Eric Moore, joking about the reasons for the name change. Moore owns The Lookout with his wife, Gay. He said the store has 11 workers, including his wife and himself. “We are family and knowledge-based, and emphasize customer service,” he said. His son, Jay, was working with the business … [Read more...] about Bird Watching and Feeding from The Lookout
Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Maintaining the vision that “anything is possible with the right amount of education and determination,” Theara Founder and CEO Renee Rosales has set out to build a better way for the neurodiverse (ND). “Neurodiversity is the belief that neurological disabilities and differences are not the result of faulty biology but rather the result of natural neurological variation,” Rosales said. “Conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder … [Read more...] about Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
Bluegrass is on fire, says Flagstaff Roots and Boots Music Camp founder Julie Sullivan, and it’s lighting up the nation. “Everyone wants to know how to play it. It’s very accessible and people can identify with the music and the instruments. We’ll hear, ‘I have a banjo that was my dad’s.’ Or, they play guitar and plunk around at home. What I’ve found is almost everyone who has an instrument wants to play, sing and work out songs with other people to create that communal, tribal quality. That’s … [Read more...] about Roots and Boots Music Camp Inspired by Pickin’ in the Pines
A Lifeline to Recovery
Sometimes, life’s struggles can seem insurmountable. This is especially true when an individual is drowning in problems created by the ravages of addiction or mental illness. Help might seem just out of reach as families struggle to afford effective treatment for loved ones who are suffering. However, a private non-profit, Onlife Foundation, was founded in Flagstaff about a year ago to help soften this dilemma by raising funds and creating a network of partnerships that can provide innovative … [Read more...] about A Lifeline to Recovery
Painting a Picture of Health
If you were to paint a picture of your health right now, would you put a fuzzy cloud of purple over your head or maybe a circle of red dots around your face? Would you see lines of magenta in your throat, splashes of yellow in your heart or blue squiggles in your abdomen? Katie Beecher might. Katie is a licensed professional counselor and medical and emotional intuitive with more than 30 years’ experience as a healer. Strongly influenced by the work of psychologist and founder of analytical … [Read more...] about Painting a Picture of Health