County Adult Probation Department to unveil community mural

Coconino County Adult Probation Department (CCAPD) and Creative Spirits partnered with area agencies, including Coconino County Victim Witness, to develop 252-square-feet of art murals that promote healthy relationships.

The art project that addresses social change and intends to reduce recidivism, will be mounted on the exterior of the County Adult Probation Office in Flagstaff.

The murals were created by Coconino Adult Probation clients and are representative of the key ...

Coconino awarded rural broadband development grant

The Arizona Commerce Authority awarded Coconino County with a $50,000 Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant to accelerate the enhancement of broadband infrastructure to support economic growth and improve quality of life for Arizona’s rural residents.

Coconino County will use the grant dollars for a feasibility study to validate the need for high speed internet connectivity to underserved areas within northern Arizona. The study will also help determine how to plan for future middle mile and/or last mi...

County offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be open from 8 a.m.  – 4 p.m. on Monday Jan. 20 with limited staffing. Please dial 9-1-1 for em...

Tuba City Unified School District seeks Governing Board applicants

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment to the Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board.

Currently, one seat is vacant.

Applicants must be registered voters of Arizona and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment. Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district.

Application inform...

County seeks sculpture proposals for multicultural park

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals from Arizona artists, or artist teams, for large-scale, three-dimensional sculptures.

Awarded sculptures will be a part of a public exhibition at Sawmill Multicultural and Nature County Park in Flagstaff.

Sawmill County Park is located on a brownfield where one of Flagstaff’s first sawmills operated from 1908 to 1993. The...

Coconino County offices closed for winter holidays

All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be open until noon on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and open Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. &am...

Business Plan Development Training begins open enrollment

The Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) is accepting applications for the next Basic Business Empowerment Business Plan Development Training.

Training will start on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 p.m., Jan. 14 - March 31 at the Health and Human Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff.

The CCHHS BBE Business Plan Development Training has assisted people in starting or expanding a small busine...

Coconino County Offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be closed on Thursday and open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, with limited staffing. Please dial 9-1-1 ...

Cosnino Road railroad crossing closure due to BNSF repairs

The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) will be closing the Cosnino Road railroad crossing located just north of Interstate 40.

The closure is expected to take place from 5:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. and motorists will be diverted to other I-40 access points. 

This five-day closure is necessary for BNSF crews to replace the Cosnino Road railroad cross...

Health officials urge food safety this holiday season

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions in handling, preparing and cooking foods during the upcoming holiday season.

 To ensure that the holiday foods are safe, follow these basic safety steps to avoid foodborne illness:

• Clean: Wash hands and food-contact surfaces often. Bacteria and other organisms can spread from contaminated hands and other surfaces throughou...

Skunk tests positive for rabies

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials
confirmed that a skunk found in the Baderville community, northwest of Flagstaff, has tested positive for rabies. No human or domestic animal exposures have been reported.

CCHHS reminds people to use caution to protect against rabies exposure when hiking, camping or in situations where wildlife may be present. Health officials recommend the following precautions to protect against rabies: 

• Avoid wildlife, especial...

Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year nominations extended

The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations have been extended to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2019.

Superintendent Lewis formally invites the public to nominate outstanding teachers in Coconino County. Nomination forms can be found on the Superintendent’s website at www.coconino.az.gov/celebrate. The awards are a distinguished countywide event created t...

Board taps Navajo Nation educator for County Superintendent of Schools

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected Dr. Tommy Lewis as the new Superintendent of Schools.

The Board confirmed the appointment during the regular Board meeting on Nov. 5 and Dr. Lewis will begin his service on Nov. 18.

Dr. Lewis replaces Dr. Risha VanderWey, who began serving as the Tuba City School District Superintendent in August. Dr. Lewis&a...

Coconino County Offices closed Veterans Day

All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will conduct business as usual. Records will be open from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, d...

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance public hearing scheduled

The public is invited to attend a hearing on the updated Coconino County Zoning Ordinance.

The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers located at 219 E. Cherry Ave. Flagstaff.

In June 2017, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors initiated a comprehensive update to the Coconino Count...

City and County to hold joint meeting

The Coconino County Board of Supervisor and the Flagstaff City Council will hold a joint meeting to have a Museum Fire debriefing, talk about the upcoming 2020 Census efforts and have a roundtable discussion. The meeting will be at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. ...

County Winter Parking Ordinance begins Friday, Nov. 1

Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11 will be in effect between Friday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

The ordinance requires parking restrictions from County maintained rights-of-way during snow season and for the enforcement of parking restrictions either by citation or towing. 

Between Nov. 1 – April 1 of each year, motor vehicles must...

County Finance Officer and Deputy Manager accepts position with PSPRS

Flagstaff native Mike Townsend to leave County after 20 years of service

Coconino County Deputy Manager and Chief Financial Officer Mike Townsend has accepted the position of Administrator of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) for the State of Arizona. The PSPRS Board of Trustees voted to appoint Townsend Mo...

Stronger as One Coalition membership meeting

Coconino County, and the community partners that form the Stronger as One Coalition, invite the local media to a membership meeting to discuss updates on recent accomplishments, impacts on first aid training and other topics related to mental health.

 Media are invited to attend the meeting from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 in the commons area of the Lone Tree Campus of the Coconino Community College.

The Stronger as One Coalition is a group comprised of community leaders, ele...

Mormon Lake Road north entrance closed

Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only

The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road, which is located just off Lake Mary Road (near the scenic overlook) about 30 miles southeast of Flagstaff, will be closed for several weeks to repair a cattleguard on Mormon Lake Road. During this period, motorists ...

2020 Coconino County Teacher of the Year nominations open

The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations are open.

The awards are a countywide celebration that honors and recognizes full- time teachers. 

The Coconino County Education Service Agency invites the public to nominate outstanding teachers in Coconino County. Nomination forms can be found on the Supe...

Coconino County confirms first flu cases of the 2019-20 season

People are reminded to get yearly flu vaccination

 Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials announced the first case of influenza for the 2019 – 2020 flu season in the County. The individual has recovered from the illness. 

Due to the case, public health offi...

2019 Sustainable Building Tour

The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program Sustainable Building Tour will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff.

The Coconino County Sustainable Building Tour is hosted in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and is a part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science and the American Solar Energy Society&a...

Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services

The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff.

Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted as availability permits. Call the CCHHS Clinic at 928-6...

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance public hearing set

The hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 with the Planning and Zoning Commission, at 219 E Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Ariz.

The public is invited to a public hearing regarding the updated Coconino County Zoning Ordinance. 

In June 2017, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors initiated a comprehensive update to the Coconino County Zoning Ordinance. Managed internally ...

Bellemont Area Plan public hearing schedule announced

A public hearing for the draft of the updated Bellemont Area Plan is scheduled with the Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission. The public is invited to attend.

The Bellemont Area Plan is a land use planning document that will guide land use and development in Bellemont for the next 20 years. Over the past 24 months, a committee of Bellemont residents, property owners and business owners have worked to develop th...

Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center Grand Opening

The center will host a Grand Opening event at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14 inside the NGS PERA Club 445 Haul Rd Page, Ariz.

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Career Services, in partnership with the Salt River Project, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) PERA Club and other community organizations, will provide re-employment services at the Northern Ar...

Protective measures against wildfire smoke impacts

Smoke from the Museum Fire is impacting several Flagstaff communities.

Coconino County Health and Human Services is encouraging individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects of wildfire smoke.

Anyone who can see, taste or smell smoke, including healthy individuals, should limit outdoor activity...

County flood analysis completed

No impact from current Museum Fire conditions in Doney Park, Timberline-Fernwood area

Coconino County Flood Control District officials have completed a flood analysis and the effects of the Museum Fire on the Burris Watershed. The analysis shows that the watershed will not experience increased flooding due to the Museum Fire at this time.

T...

Increased flooding risk due to Museum Fire in Flagstaff neighborhoods

Coconino County and Flagstaff City officials are asking people to be prepared for potential flooding in the Mount Elden Lookout Estates, Paradise Road, Grandview Drive and Sunnyside neighborhoods.

Elevated concerns are a result of the Museum Fire and U.S. Weather Service forecasts.

The majority of the Museum Fire is within the Spruce watershed and flood waters may flow through those areas. Beginning today and through the weekend, National Weather Se...

Museum Fire Community Meeting

A Community Meeting for the Museum Fire will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 at Flagstaff High School Auditorium 400 W Elm Ave, Flagstaff, Ariz.

All residents in the “Set” (pre-evacuation) and “Go” (evacuation) stages are encouraged to attend but everyone is welcome.

The Southwest Type I Management Team will give an update on the most recent fire activity. Co...