The public is hereby notified that the Coconino County Elections Department will conduct the Logic and Accuracy (L&A) Tests of the ballots, tabulation equipment, program, and accessible voting equipment to be used for the July 30, 2024, Primary Election. The L&A Tests are mandated by Arizona law before each election and will be held at […]
Early Morning Roadway Striping Near Bellemont Roundabout Planned for Wednesday
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County’s contractor is preparing to conduct early morning roadway striping operations in Bellemont tomorrow, Wednesday June 19 in the roundabout area of Shadow Mountain Drive. Traffic Safety, Inc. is scheduled to work from 1:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m.; however, this schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen […]
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to Begin Friday in Coconino County
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Although there is potential for precipitation this weekend, fire danger in Coconino County remains significantly high. Representatives from both Coconino and Kaibab National Forests have indicated their intent to move to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday, June 21 at 8 a.m. Per Coconino County Ordinance 2024-01, Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) will […]
Press Release – Police Chief Musselman to be recognized during June 18 Council Meeting
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Members of the public are invited to attend a recognition event for Flagstaff Police Chief Dan Musselman during the Tuesday, June 18 Council Meeting. The meeting will start at 3 p.m. and will be held at City Hall (211 W Aspen Ave). Light refreshments will be served. Chief Musselman began working for […]
Large prescribed burn project next to Timberline community planned for this fall
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 13, 2024 — Coconino National Forest fire managers will begin preparing this summer for the upcoming Timberline prescribed burn project adjacent to the Timberline community northeast of Flagstaff, which burn will be conducted at later dates between mid-October and mid-November. Residents will begin to see dozers and personnel working in the forest […]
Thorpe Park Closures Due to Flagstaff PRIDE Event This Weekend
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Due to Flagstaff PRIDE in the Pines event this upcoming Saturday, June 15th, the following areas of Thorpe Park will be closed from Saturday at 5:00AM to Saturday at 10:00PM: Areas within Thorpe that will be closed: Thorpe Softball Complex – all 5 Fields Disc Golf Course Thorpe Bark Park Thorpe “mini” […]
Coconino County Supervisors Survey $60 Million of Post-Wildfire Flood Mitigation Progress in Pipeline Fire Flood Area
Flagstaff, AZ – The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently toured the Pipeline Fire Flood Area to observe the progress of post-wildfire flood mitigation in the eight fire-impacted watersheds. In the fifteen months since the receipt of federal funding, the Coconino County Flood Control District (District) has implemented over $60 million worth of mitigation, including […]
Fire restrictions begin today on Coconino NF
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 4, 2024 — Due to forest conditions and a number of key factors being met, Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions begin 8 a.m., Thursday, June 6, across the entire Coconino National Forest. Under Stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, wood stoves, and smudge pots are prohibited, except within a developed […]
Flagstaff Police Department Dispatch Center to launch Automated Messaging and Feedback Collection Program
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- On June 11, 2024, the Flagstaff Police Department Dispatch Center will launch the SPIDR Tech customer service program, which enhances communication with those who call requesting Police services. After calling or using Text 911 for Police Services through the Flagstaff Police Department Dispatch Center, the SPIDR Tech program sends automated SMS and/or email […]
Superintendent of Schools Asks for Public Input on Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board Candidates
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.– Cheryl Mango-Paget, Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, invites the public to provide input on candidates for the open seat on the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. An advisory committee, consisting of district residents and a current board member, conducted interviews, and provided recommendations to Superintendent Mango-Paget. To ensure a comprehensive selection process, […]
PRESS RELEASE | Truth in Taxation Notices for Coconino County
In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, Coconino County is notifying its property taxpayers of Coconino County’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. Coconino County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $217,699 or 2.0%. For example, the proposed tax increase will cause Coconino County’s primary property […]
PRESS RELEASE: Forest restoration work to begin northeast of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., May 31, 2024 — A new fuels reduction project, slated to begin next week, will work to protect communities northeast of Flagstaff from future catastrophic wildfire while restoring forest land to a healthier condition. The Coconino National Forest’s Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD) will begin work on the Timberline Wupatki Trails Hazardous Fuels Reduction […]
