FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The 2024 General Election is just a week away and Coconino County would like to remind voters to have a plan when they arrive at the polls. This is especially important this year because the ballot is the longest in the history of Coconino County. Along with the elected official races, the […]
Fire managers considering managing lightning-caused fire south of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2024 — Fire managers with the Coconino National Forest are currently monitoring a lightning-caused wildfire that was reported the morning of October 25 approximately 11 miles south of Flagstaff on the west side of Interstate 17 near the Newman Park exit. The Smith Fire is currently 55 acres within the burn […]
Coconino County Health and Human Services Issues Warning on Unlicensed Food Vendors
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Environmental Health has noted an increase in unlicensed food vendors throughout the County. These vendors pose a high risk of serious foodborne illness due to unsanitary conditions and should be avoided. The vendors in question are generally set up near sidewalks, in parking lots, and […]
Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045 60-Day Public Review now open
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County invite the community to participate in the 60-day public review of the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045 by reading the draft, submitting comments, and attending events from now until Thursday, Dec. 19. Visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/regionalplan2045 to read the draft, as well as information about the […]
Winter Parking Ordinance Begins Friday November 1
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2022-06 goes into effect next Friday, Nov. 1. The ordinance, which will remain in effect through Tuesday, April 1, 2025, prohibits vehicles, trailers, and storage containers from being parked in County-maintained rights-of-way at all times during snow season. Between Nov. 1 – April 1 of each […]
Prescribed burn southwest of Lynwood and Cheshire neighborhoods planned for TODAY
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – A prescribed burn will be conducted by the Flagstaff Fire Department southwest of the Lynwood and Cheshire neighborhoods on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The burn will target approximately 36 acres within the Jesse Gregg RX Units. Resources on scene will include the City of Flagstaff Wildland Fire Management Module and representatives from the […]
Arrest Made in a Flagstaff Murder That Happened Earlier This Month.
Homicide Update – Case P2413193 FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — October 1, 2024 at approximately 3:00 PM, officers from the Flagstaff Police Department responded to reports of a man placing an unresponsive female into a vehicle in the 2300 block of S Beulah Blvd. Dispatch provided a description of the vehicle, which was located and stopped at […]
Press Release – Full closure of portion of Zuni Drive scheduled for reconstruction project
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – A full closure of Zuni Drive between Leupp Drive and Lone Tree Road will begin on Wednesday, Oct 23 for two to three weeks as part of the City’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety Program. While it was previously communicated that this project would reduce Zuni Drive to a single lane […]
Winter Weather Advisory for Kaibab Plateau
* WHAT…Snow is expected above 7500 feet. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE…Kaibab Plateau. * WHEN…From 11 PM Thursday to 11 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel is not recommended as heavy snowfall […]
Prescribed burn planned on Coconino NF this week
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2024 – The Coconino National Forest plans to conduct the following prescribed burn project, beginning tomorrow for the next two days. UBC 2 (Upper Beaver Creek) Project Dates: 16-17 Location:16 miles southeast of Munds Park, near Stoneman Lake. Size:500 acres. Type of burn:Initial entry, broadcast burn. Initial entry burns mean fire has […]
Put your waste in the right place during the Fall of Reuse!
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office invites you to prevent waste from going to the landfill throughout October and November by joining upcoming events, including Drop-Off Day, Fix it Clinic, and Pumpkin Drop-Off. Drop-Off Day Bring those old aerosol cans, batteries, lights and more to the bi-annual drop-off event for proper disposal. […]
Coconino County Property Tax Relief Workshops
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Are you interested in learning more about property tax relief programs available through Coconino County? The County Assessor’s Office will hold three Community Information Workshops in October for residents to find out about qualifications, programs, and how to apply. Qualifications include being a homeowner living on a limited income, and one or […]