Health officials recommend taking preventative measures to prevent measles

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Measles is a highly contagious viral illness spread through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing. The illness has seen a resurgence in the United States. As of June 24, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total of 1,227 confirmed measles cases in 37 […]

Board of Supervisors Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2026

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a budget of $443,009,427 for FY26, which runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The budget process with the Board of Supervisors began on May 5, with a budget development presentation, followed by department presentations, public input, board discussions, and tentative adoption, […]

City flood control project receives national and statewide recognition

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – The City of Flagstaff received three awards last month from national and Arizona state organizations for the Schultz Creek Drainage Improvements Project at US Hwy 180. The project, which was completed in Fall 2024, saw the installment of a box culvert under US Hwy 180 and was the last piece of post-wildfire […]

Parks & Recreation Commission Seeking New Members

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Commission in Districts 2, 4, and 5. The Parks & Recreation Commission serves as a citizen advisory body, providing valuable input on the development and operation of county parks, trails, recreation programs, and events. Commissioners […]

Coconino County Announces Eric Peterson as New Deputy County Manager

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Manager Andy Bertelsen has appointed Eric Peterson as deputy county manager. This appointment follows Deputy County Manager Kim Musselman’s retirement announcement. Musselman will retire on Aug. 1 after nearly thirty years at Coconino County. Peterson will start on July 1. “I am excited to introduce our new deputy county manager, […]

Offender Notification 31022209

FLAGSTAFF, Az. – The Flagstaff Police Department is requesting your assistance in completing a community notification related to convicted sex offender residing in our community. This notification is being made pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offender Law. The individual listed in the attached electronic flier has been convicted of […]

Stage 1 fire restrictions expanding to additional areas of western Coconino County; rest of County remains in Stage 2 fire restrictions

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County will expand fire restrictions in coordination with the Kaibab National Forest. Stage 1 restrictions will take effect on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. for all unincorporated areas within the boundaries of the Tusayan Ranger District and North Kaibab Ranger District. All other areas of the County will remain […]