FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2024 — A project scheduled for later this month will improve an important gateway trail between the City of Flagstaff’s Buffalo Park and the Coconino National Forest’s Mount Elden- Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) trail system. The realignment and reconstruction of a three-quarter-mile portion of Oldham Trail from north of Buffalo Park […]
NEWS RELEASE: Firing operations near wildfire to begin east of Clints Well
CLINTS WELL, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2024 — Fire managers are preparing to conduct firing operations on several hundred acres of land around the Tango Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire first reported last week and located 8.5 miles northeast of Clints Well. Fire managers are planning to begin firing operations the morning of Aug. 15 and plan […]
NEWS RELEASE: Volunteers sought for replanting trees on SF Peaks
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2024 — Tree planting has begun on the east side of the San Francisco Peaks across approximately 380 acres, and volunteers are being sought to help in the replanting efforts on Saturday (Aug. 17) from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The planting is taking place between Schultz Pass Road and Waterline […]
NEWS RELEASE: Mechanical thinning to begin along Snowbowl Road
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 12, 2024 — A mechanical thinning project along Snowbowl Road, the latest effort to reduce the risk of unwanted wildfire and restore Coconino National Forest lands to a resilient condition, will begin tomorrow. As part of an ongoing project to reduce hazardous fuels along Snowbowl Road (Forest Road 516), contract crews will […]
Newly Constructed Flood Mitigation Tested by Post-Wildfire Flooding in Coconino County
FLAGSTAFF, AZ – On August 7, 2024, Post-wildfire flooding from the Pipeline Fire burn scar was successfully contained by the Copeland Flood Mitigation System that was completed about a month ago. As one of seven post-wildfire flood mitigation systems recently constructed by the Coconino County Flood Control District, the Copeland system integrates over 50 acres […]
Coconino County Elections Department Completes Canvass of July 30 Primary Election
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors completed the July 30, 2024, Primary Election canvass. The official canvass, finalized on August 9, 2024, confirms the accurate tabulation of all votes cast during the election. Twenty-six thousand three hundred and thirty-five (26,335) voters across Coconino County participated in the Primary Election. That’s a 31.22% voter turnout, higher […]
FREE POST: The July 30, 2024, unofficial election results are posted now.
The July 30, 2024, unofficial election results are posted now. LINK: https://results.arizona.vote/#/featured/46/3 These results include Early Ballots received from the County Recorder’s office. No Election Day ballots are included in these totals. We will continue to tabulate and update the results with Election Day ballots.
Full closure of Aspen Ave between Humphreys St and Beaver St scheduled for July 31
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – A full closure of Aspen Ave between Humphreys St and Beaver St is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31 so that crews can replace asphalt in the area. Work hours will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and local traffic will be allowed to enter and exit the Residence Inn parking lot. […]
Coconino County Primary Election Day Information, Procedures, and Contact Information
The Primary Election is tomorrow Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The Coconino County Elections Department is setting up 38 polling locations, including 15 vote centers, staffed by 362 Election Board Workers. Polling places will be open on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. The Navajo Nation is on Mountain Daylight Time. We […]
Election Day is Next Tuesday, July 30
Let’s prepare for Election Day! The Coconino County Elections Department encourages all voters to make a Plan to Vote in the Primary Election next Tuesday, July 30, 2024. 38 polling locations across the County, with 15 vote centers, will allow voters access to participate in this important democratic process and exercise their right to vote. […]
UPCOMING SANDBAG REMOVAL AND OPERATIONS SCHEDULE
The culvert at US Hwy 180 is now open and residents impacted by post-wildfire flooding from the 2022 Pipeline Fire can begin moving their sandbags to the curb for August pickup. City of Flagstaff employees cannot go onto private property to remove sandbags, so residents are urged to ensure their sandbags are placed in City […]
Fire Restrictions Lifted For Coconino County, Coconino NF, and Kaibab NF
In cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service on the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests, at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, Coconino County will downgrade from Stage 1 fire restrictions in place since June 28 in unincorporated communities and recreation areas in the County. Residents and visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant as even […]