The Northern Arizona Times

08/25/2026

✨🙌🏼 We’re proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Flagstaff Music Festival!

Since 2003, the Flagstaff Music Festival has celebrated the incredible talent that makes up our local music scene, bringing Flagstaff bands together in the heart of downtown while helping strengthen music in our community.

🎻 This year’s festival will once again support an important mission: raising funds and awareness for the Haven Walker Music Scholarship Fund

Flagstaff has something special when it comes to music. With our mountain setting, creative community, local venues, and talented musicians, there is a real opportunity to continue building Flagstaff’s reputation as a musical destination alongside communities known for their music culture, like Austin and Telluride.

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The annual festival on Heritage Square is about more than a great day of live music. It’s about supporting local musicians, bringing people together, introducing visitors to Flagstaff’s creative side, and helping the next generation continue making music.🤍

The Northern Arizona Times, The Flagstaff Times and The Prescott Times are super proud to support an event that celebrates local talent and gives back to the community.

Come out, support local music, support the Haven Walker Music Scholarship Fund, and experience some of the sounds that make Flagstaff such a special place.

📍Saturday, September 12th from Noon-10PM

We’ll see you at the Flagstaff Music Festival!

08/24/2026

Coconino County appoints acting Deputy County Manager

Cynthia Nemeth, Parks and Recreation Director, has been appointed acting Deputy County Manager following the resignation of Eric Peterson.

“Cynthia is well suited for this interim leadership role at Coconino County,” County Manager Andy Bertelsen said. “Her steady, collaborative approach will ensure that we continue to deliver the high-quality services our residents rely on.”

Nemeth has served in her role as Parks and Recreation Director for more than nine years and brings valuable experience, knowledge of our organization and a strong commitment to the people we serve.

She has overseen the acquisition of Gonzalez Ranch, Rogers Lake Natural Area and Matt Ryan Natural Area, added miles and improvements to the trail system and updated both the Parks and Recreation and Fort Tuthill Master Plans.

The Deputy County Manager position will be an open, competitive process for both internal and external candidates.

The opportunity will be posted in the near future at governmentjobs.com/careers/coconino.

For more information about employment with Coconino County visit coconino.az.gov/779/Job-Seekers.

The Prescott Times

08/21/2026

Federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to businesses impacted by Pocket Fire

Coconino County received a Declaration of Economic Injury from the Small Business Administration (SBA) which opens the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to businesses impacted by the Pocket Fire.

The EIDL program provides 30-year loans with an interest rate as low as four percent. Principal and interest payments are not required in the first year of the loan to help businesses survive the loss of tourism. The program is available to all businesses in Coconino County and Yavapai County, as well as neighboring Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave and Navajo counties, San Juan and Kane counties in Utah and Tribal Nations.

The County’s application process began with a sampling of impacted businesses filling out worksheets to show economic injury. This sampling of businesses reported a combined $743,000 in losses between June 19 and July 7, underscoring the Pocket Fire’s significant economic impacts to the area.

In person SBA assistance is available in two locations. Walk-ins are welcome, and in-person appointments can be scheduled in advance at appointment.sba.gov.

Coconino County – Opening Tuesday, August 25
Moonshot Accelerator Building
2201 N. Gemini Dr. Ste. 125, Flagstaff, Az 86001
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Yavapai County – Open now
Sedona Chamber of Commerce
45 Sunset Dr., Sedona, Az 86336
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For a local contact visit coconino.az.gov/economicrecovery.

The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 11, 2027

The Prescott Times

08/18/2026

🌎 Where are all our Wanderlusters?!

If you are looking for your next adventure, you most definitely need to prioritize attending this top of the line, Once a Year, Adventure Creating Event! 💯

Avenues of the World is hosting their 10th annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo, where their team of World Travel Advisors and top tier preferred travel suppliers, are ready to take care of all your vacation needs!

🛳️ Meet face to face with representatives of renowned cruise lines, hotel chains and tour operators to get the inside scoop on all things travel.

Avenues of the World Travel designed this exclusive educational event just for curious travelers like you!

Connect directly with the industry professionals working behind the scenes, ask your burning questions, and explore exciting travel products you might not yet know about. Curious about the hottest destinations for 2027 and beyond? Swing by and get the inside scoop!

Feel free to stroll through the supplier booths for casual chats or join their engaging presentations throughout the evening. The expert Avenues of the World Travel Advisors will be on site to answer all your questions, share insightful tips, and help you start crafting your perfect vacation.

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Enjoy exclusive booking specials available only to attendees, savor a tempting selection of floating hors d’oeuvres, relax with a cash bar, and enter to win fabulous door prizes and much more!

Don’t miss out Flagstaff!

Register for free today (and skip the wait in line!) and step into your next unforgettable journey! ⬇️

https://avenuesoftheworld.com/10th-annual-northern-arizona-travel-expo-registration.html



📍Doubletree by Hilton Conference Center,
1175 Historic Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

🗓️ Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

⏰4:30PM - 8PM

cost: FREE!

The Northern Arizona Times
The Prescott Times

08/18/2026

🌎 Where are all our Wanderlusters?!

If you are looking for your next adventure, you most definitely need to prioritize attending this top of the line, Once a Year, Adventure Creating Event! 💯

Avenues of the World is hosting their 10th annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo, where their team of World Travel Advisors and top tier preferred travel suppliers, are ready to take care of all your vacation needs!

🛳️ Meet face to face with representatives of renowned cruise lines, hotel chains and tour operators to get the inside scoop on all things travel.

Avenues of the World Travel designed this exclusive educational event just for curious travelers like you!

Connect directly with the industry professionals working behind the scenes, ask your burning questions, and explore exciting travel products you might not yet know about. Curious about the hottest destinations for 2027 and beyond? Swing by and get the inside scoop!

Feel free to stroll through the supplier booths for casual chats or join their engaging presentations throughout the evening. The expert Avenues of the World Travel Advisors will be on site to answer all your questions, share insightful tips, and help you start crafting your perfect vacation.

🥙🍷
Enjoy exclusive booking specials available only to attendees, savor a tempting selection of floating hors d’oeuvres, relax with a cash bar, and enter to win fabulous door prizes and much more!

Don’t miss out Flagstaff!

Register for free today (and skip the wait in line!) and step into your next unforgettable journey! ⬇️

https://avenuesoftheworld.com/10th-annual-northern-arizona-travel-expo-registration.html



📍Doubletree by Hilton Conference Center,
1175 Historic Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

🗓️ Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

⏰4:30PM - 8PM

cost: FREE!

The Prescott Times

07/26/2026

For the Flagstaff area!

Coconino County Back-to-School Health Fair 🍎
Join Coconino County, Arizona for fun, games, and back- to-school resources at the Back-to-School Health Fair!

There will be FREE childhood immunizations, low-cost sports physicals, music, games, and more! The first 100 kids to turn in a completed event passport will receive a FREE backpack with school supplies. We hope to see you there.

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug 1st, 2025
Coconino County Health & Human Services at Southern Region Office Parking Lot
2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff

For more details, please call (928) 679-7222 or visit https://www.coconino.az.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3107

The Northern Arizona Times

07/26/2026

Spread the word!

07/25/2026

Sound of the Somme
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The Flagstaff International Film Festival returns August 1-2 at Theatrikos Theatre Company and The Orpheum Theater, showcasing independent films such as “Sound of the Somme,” a 2026 Official Selection.

🎬 Film Synopsis:
The true story of James C. Richardson, a young bagpiper who risked his life to bring a glimmer
of hope amidst the horrors of WWI.

To view the festival schedule and full film lineup, visit their website or Instagram

The Prescott Times