flagstaff az: Ahh, the Monsoon Is Here - 07/07/07 12:16 AM
In many parts of the world, "monsoon" means disaster. In Flagstaff, it means heavenly weather.
After the long-dry, and hot, Spring, somewhere around the 4th of July, the big thunderheads begin to form and most afternoons we have heavy rain showers. It started yesterday and today we're in full monsoon season. After … (10 comments)
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flagstaff az: Another fun weekend in Flagstaff - Coming Up! - 06/21/07 12:54 PM
Another fun weekend in Flagstaff - Coming Up:
Friday, June 22 Movies on the Square, Downtown at Heritage Square, entertainment at 6:00 p.m., movie at dusk, free. Bring blankets and chairs for an evening of family fun under the stars. Happy FeetJune 23-24 Annual Flagstaff Music Festival at Heritage Square, 2:00-10:00 p.m., … (1 comments)
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flagstaff az: Two Important Forums in Flagstaff This Week - 06/18/07 05:45 PM
Two Important Community Forums in Flagstaff This Week:
Forum on Growth, Wednesday night at the Federated Church (Aspen and Sitgreves). 7-9 p.m. This is the second forum on growth issues and is sponsored by the American Association of Univerisity Women and the League of Women Voters. A panel of community leaders will answer questions … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: This weekend in Flagstaff - 06/15/07 04:50 PM
Two great events in Flagstaff this weekend (plus lots of other fun). Here are the two "green" picks:
The Flagstaff Sustainable Living Fair will be a grassroots event focused on community education and fun, an outreach to people of all ages. Renewable energy and sustainability developments are really important for mankind's future … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: June Flagstaff Market Report - 06/15/07 09:20 AM
Here is the Flagstaff market report as included in ou client newsletter, mailed earlier this month:
The number of homes listed for sale in the Flagstaff area continued to rise during the month of May, according to statistics of the Northern Arizona Association of Realtors® Multiple-Listing Service. Nine hundred forty-seven homes … (1 comments)
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flagstaff az: Interstate 17 - Proposed Alternate Routes to Flagstaff - 06/13/07 01:24 PM
Interstate 17 - Proposed Alternate Routes to Flagstaff
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is conducting preliminary studies to determine how to handle traffic on I-17 between Flagstaff and the Phoenix area. The study attempts to look decades into the future and is seeking answers to these questions:
Do current and forecast conditions … (2 comments)
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flagstaff az: FLAGSTAFF COMMUNITY MARKET - Sunday June 9 - 06/09/07 09:15 AM
Another great Flagstaff summer tradition begins this weekend.
The 7th season of the Flagstaff Community Market, our local farmers' market, begins this Sunday, June 10 and runs each Sunday until October 7. The hours are 8:00 am to noon. The market is located downtown, south of the tracks on Phoenix Avenue, just … (1 comments)
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flagstaff az: Flagstaff Historic District Update - 06/08/07 09:30 PM
Flagstaff Historic District Update
This past Tuesday, the proposal to declare the residential area between Thorpe Park and downtown an historic district hit the City Council - again. This was the third time before the City Council as those of you following this thread know. The ordinance would establish certain height restrictions … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Something we all should know - 06/07/07 10:41 PM
Here is something we all should know to help Flagstaff's neighbors on the reservation and our Native American population here in town. Written by one of our fine IHS docs for distribution to as many as possible. Please read and follow the link at the end.
The Congressional funding for the diabetes … (2 comments)
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flagstaff az: Things to Do This Weekend in Flagstaff - 06/01/07 11:21 AM
Things to Do This Weekend in Flagstaff
Friday Evening: First Friday Art Walk, 6:30-9:00 p.m., free. Browse the downtown galleries, meet local artists and enjoy live music and refreshments. Be sure to stop in at Tom Alexander Photography at 427 S. San Francisco Street to catch the amazing new exhibit - starting … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Recollections of the Meaning of Memorial Day from Flagstaff AZ - 05/28/07 02:23 PM
Recollections of the Meaning of Memorial Day from Flagstaff AZ
When I was young, Memorial Day was quite different. This was after the days when everyone walked 10 miles to school no matter what the weather, but we were still in the era of black and white TV where the test … (1 comments)
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flagstaff az: Flagstaff's Country Club Neighborhood - 05/27/07 11:27 PM
Flagstaff's Country Club Neighborhood features two 18 hole golf courses (one members only, one open to the public) and two small lakes (in the midwest, at least one would be considered a pond). Here is Lake Elaine (not the pond):
The Country Club area was developed in the 1970s and then was … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Another Hearing Coming Up on Flagstaff Historic District - 05/27/07 03:44 PM
Another Hearing Coming Up on Flagstaff Historic District
Here's where we are on the do-over on the Flagstaff ordinance to establish an historic district in the area between Thorpe Park and the downtown business district: The Planning and Zoning Commission approved and recommended the ordinance to City Council after a full hearing … (1 comments)
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flagstaff az: Flagstaff Historic Walk -- Sunday, May 27, 2007 - Reservations Required! - 05/23/07 06:34 PM
Flagstaff Historic Walk -- Sunday, May 27, 2007
This Sunday presents a great opportunity to learn some Flagstaff history and take a stroll during a quiet time in historic downtown Flagstaff.
Local historians Richard and Sherry Mangum, dressed in period costumes, will lead a free 90 minute Historic Walking Tour of downtown. … (1 comments)
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flagstaff az: Wacky and Confusing Street Names in Flagstaff, Arizona and elsewhere - 05/22/07 11:11 PM
Wacky and Confusing Street Names in Flagstaff, Arizona and elsewhere
Rumor has it that there is a project in Flagstaff or Coconino County (or both - cooperation!) to change and coordinate street names. This is a public safety issue and not just a matter of convenience. If someone calls "9-1-1" and gives … (2 comments)
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flagstaff az: Flagstaff Mid-Month Market Snapshot -- Heating Up - 05/17/07 11:19 PM
Flagstaff Mid-Month Market Snapshot -- Heating Up
It's heating up in Phoenix and the market is probably heating up here (they seem to go together). Here are the stats on residential properties with Flagstaff mailing addresses as of May 15:
Using the traditional homes for sale divided by homes sold in the last … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Forest Health Oversight Council Public Meeting in Flagstaff - 05/16/07 08:49 PM
Many of Arizona's forests are at risk of unnatural, severe fires because of poor forest health. These fires can lead to skyrocketing costs for fire suppression, pollute surface water and impair watersheds, diminish recreational opportunities, threaten community and biological values, and have a negative impact on tourism and the economies of … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Flagstaff Watering Restrictions - 05/15/07 10:57 PM
With the city's wells pumping at capacity it's well to remember that city water restrictions are always in effect. The Arizona Daily Sun reported this morning that the city is about to begin tapping the very low reserve available in Lake Mary as well as pumping from the Inner Basin of … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Bike to Work Week - 05/13/07 11:18 PM
Various activities every day. Tomorrow (Monday) is the kick-off commuter ride beginning at 7:30 from City Hall -- follow a route though downtown to get into the spirit of the week and learn about the rest of the week's activities. Friday night there will be a celebration and awards event at the … (0 comments)
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flagstaff az: Market Report - 05/06/07 09:17 PM
Overall residential sale prices (median prices) are down slightly from 2006. However, prices of free-standing residential units are up slightly. The overall statistics are weighted down by the condo-conversions that did not even exist as an available product last year. Some of those studio apartments, turned condo, are selling under $125,000 … (0 comments)
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