Flagstaff, AZ: On April 29, 2023, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Cinder Hills OHV area north of Flagstaff to investigate a report of a sexual assault of a minor. Sheriff’s deputies, along with officers from multiple other agencies, conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Flood Control District (District) recently completed upwards of $35 million in on-forest watershed restoration and neighborhood flood mitigation in five flood corridors including Phase 1 of the Schultz Creek on-forest measures. The Wupatki Trails and Brandis Way watersheds experienced 100-year rainfall events today, July 30, with a total of […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 25, 2023 — The Kaibab and Coconino national forests are seeking public comments about a proposal to install up to three new wildlife highway crossings in northern Arizona, pending funding availability. The goal: keep motorists safe and allow wildlife to safely cross interstates. The proposal, brought forward by the Arizona Game and Fish […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Public Works recently kicked off a project to inventory the condition of over 300 miles of paved roads that are maintained by Coconino County. To accomplish the data collection component of this project, the County retained the services of Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS), a firm that provides professional asset […]

Schnebly Hill Road (Forest Road 153) will temporarily close to the public beginning July 24 for construction work. A closure order has been issued for public and construction worker safety while the Coconino National Forest partners with Pink Adventure Tours to regrade road surfaces and improve road drainage. The closure will end either Friday, July […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A new and improved Rio de Flag crossing at Slayton Ranch Road opened to traffic today less than four months after the old crossing was washed away by heavy snowmelt flows. The $552,000 Slayton Ranch Road – Rio De Flag Crossing Improvement Project features an upsized drainage structure to better accommodate future […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new paid parking system, accompanied by the opening of the Economy Lot. The additional parking capacity aims to provide a smoother and more convenient experience for travelers, offering ample parking space and affordable rates. The opening of the additional Economy […]

WHAT: Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar will testify before the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy during a hearing entitled, “Climate-Risk: Are Financial Regulators Politically Independent?” The hearing will examine recent actions by federal banking regulators to incorporate climate-related financial risks into financial institutions’ risk management frameworks and to monitor and guide those […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 14, 2023 — The Flat Fire located north of the San Francisco Peaks and 4.5 miles west of U.S. Highway 89 (GPS: 35°28’04.0″N 111°39’16.3″W), began Monday, July 10, was caused from an individual burning grass trimmings. The fire is currently estimated to be 32% contained at 156 acres and started from a private […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — At their upcoming meeting August 8, 2023 the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) will hold a third public hearing followed by a vote on the final draft of a County-wide ordinance aimed at regulating the operation of short-term rental properties in unincorporated neighborhoods of Coconino County. If approved by the Board, […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The creation of a new County-maintained natural area is one step closer to fruition, as an agreement between the owners of Gonzalez Ranch and Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit organization, to donate a 488-acre property and permanently preserve it as recreational open space, is expected to move forward in […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Recently, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff completed a successful test of the flash flooding siren system along Spruce Wash. This test ensured that critical system enhancements functioned properly prior to the 2023 monsoon season. In 2022, the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County Emergency Management, and Coconino County Flood Control District […]