Public Meetings Set for Proposed Increases to County Fair Fees

Parks & Recreation is hosting public meetings about the proposed Coconino County Fair fee updates. Two meetings have been scheduled for the public to hear the presentation, ask questions, and inform the Department of any concerns they may have.

Those meetings are scheduled for Saturday, March 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and on Wednesday, March 22 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will be held in person at the Fort Tuthill County Park Mess Hall Conference Room and online through Microsoft Teams...

Ramada Rentals Now Available at Coconino County Parks

The Coconino County Parks & Recreation Department is now offering ramada rentals for the 2023 season. Ramadas are available seven days a week for full or half days. Rental rates range from $46 to $114.

Ramadas are perfect for gatherings of many sizes, with the smallest ramada serving up to 20 people and the largest up to 125. They may be used for birthday parties, reunions, get-togethers, and other gatherings. 

Ramadas are available at Fort Tuth...

Coconino County Officials Remember Navajo President Peterson Zah and State Senator Jack Jackson Sr.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the County Manager’s Office were saddened to hear of the recent passing of two Navajo lawmakers who made lasting contributions to the Navajo Nation and Arizona over their long careers of public service.

Former Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah passed away Tuesday evening at the age of 85. Zah served as Chairman of the Navajo Nation from 1981 to 1987. In 1985 he worked with the Council to create the Navajo Nation Permanent Trust Fund, an investment tha...

Board of Supervisors Approves Proclamation Designating March as Women’s History Month

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) unanimously approved a proclamation on at their March 7 regular session designating March 2023 as Women’s History Month in Coconino County.

“Coconino County is proud to join the nation’s celebration of Women’s History Month,” the proclamation reads. “The 2023 theme ‘Celebrating Women who Tell our Stories’&...

Extreme Snow Loads Creating Danger of Roof Failure

Significant snowfall and resulting snow loads have caused several roofs to collapse within the Flagstaff area. The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County are encouraging residents to check structures for signs of damage or stress.

These signs can include:

• Sagging ceiling tiles or boards, ceiling boards falling out of the ceiling grid, and/or sagging sprinkler lines and sprinkler heads
• Sprinkler heads deflecting below suspended ceilings
• Popping, cracking, and creaking noises
• Sagging roo...

Flood Control District Board Approves Two Essential Funding Sources for County Flood Mitigation

At this week’s special session of the Flood Control District Board of Directors they approved acceptance of two new Federal grants that will enable the District to immediately proceed with the first phase of long-term flood mitigation projects.

The Schultz-Pipeline Flood Area is defined as the neighborhoods downstream of nine major watersheds damaged by the Schultz Wildfire in 2010 and the Pipeline Wildfire this past year. The District, along with several engineering partners, have determined th...

New Short-Term Rental Ordinance Under Consideration by Coconino County Board of Supervisors

Public Hearing: February 28, 6 p.m. via Zoom

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is considering a new ordinance that would regulate short-term rental properties in Coconino County. 

There will be a virtual public hearing about the ordinance on February 28 at 6 p.m. via Zoom followed by ...

New Final Flood Maps Issued for Oak Creek Canyon in Coconino County

On September 21, 2022, Coconino County announced that updated digital flood hazard maps for the portion of Oak Creek Canyon in Coconino County would become effective March 21, 2023.

The flood maps are known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). They show the extent to which areas recently re-mapped in Coconino County’s portion of Oak Creek Canyon are at risk for flooding. These flood maps are used to help determine flood in...

2023 County Spelling BEE Winner and Runners-up Announced

Cheryl Mango-Paget, County Superintendent of Schools, would like to announce Coconino County’s 2023 Spelling BEE winner is Calliope Hill from Montessori School of Flagstaff.

Calliope was determined the winner upon spelling the word “trilby” correctly after battling through the last few rounds with runner up Ember Evans from Flagstaff Christian School and third place winner, James Janik from Mount Elden Mid...

Board of Supervisors Approves Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan

At their February 6, 2023 special session, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved the Coconino County Parks and Recreation Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan.

In the fall of 2022, the public was able to provide comment on the draft of the Fort Tuthill County Park Management Plan, which were factored into the final draft. The plan’s table of contents include the natural environment of the park, cultura...

Public Comment Period for Proposed County Fair Fee Changes is now Open

The public is invited to comment on proposed Coconino County Fair admission fee changes until April 11, 2023.

The proposed recommended fees affect admission prices for adults, seniors, and active-duty military/veterans as well as the parking fee. Youth ticket prices would not change for the 2023 Fair but would change in 2024. Attendees ages 5 years and younger wi...

Coconino National Forest Representatives Present Proposed Changes to Fire Restrictions to Board

Representatives of the Coconino National Forest are planning community meetings to solicit public input prior to implementation. Should the proposed fire restriction changes be adopted, they will be in place by April 2023.

Coconino National Forest Representatives Present Proposed Changes to Fire Restrictions  to Board of Supervisors 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. —The Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD) of the Coconino National Forest is consider...

BOS Approves Grant Match Totaling $12 Million to Secure Federal Funding for Flood Projects

By establishing a committed fund of $12 million, the Board creates assurance that the District can meet the required match to continue implementation of projects in the Schultz/Pipeline Flood Area.

County Board of Supervisors Approve Grant Match 

Totaling $12 Million to Secure Federal Funding for 

Schultz/Pipeline Flood Mitigation Projects

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) approved...

Board of Supervisors Recognizes Survivors and Victims of Holocaust with Official Proclamation

At their first meeting of the new year the Coconino County Board of Supervisors took time to acknowledge the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

At their first meeting of the new year the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) took time to acknowledge the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2023 and unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind proclamation to recogniz...

Coconino County Flood Control District Approved For $90 Million in Federal Funding

The $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Bill was passed by Congress today, expected to be signed by President Biden tomorrow.

Congress acted today to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which includes funding for federal programs that support post-wildfire watershed restoration and flood mitigation. The legislation includes an overall $925 million for the U...

Board of Supervisors Appoints Page Justice of the Peace

Maia Rodriguez will take office on January 3, 2023

At the final Board of Supervisors (Board) meeting of 2022, the Board completed the weeks long process of appointing a candidate to fill the vacant office of Justice of the Peace for the Page precinct, selecting Maia Rodriguez to serve through 2024.&nb...

Winter Parking Ordinance Takes Effect November 1

Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance goes into effect on November 1, 2022.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance goes into effect on November 1, 2022. The ordinance, which will remain in place until April 1, 2023, prohibits vehicles from parking along county-maintained right of ...

Fraudulent Scam Targeting Individuals in Coconino County

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam with the caller identified as “Captain Smith”  of the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. &n...

Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) 2023 Sign Up and Training Information

Contact Jon Paxton for more information on this exciting opportunity to volunteer in community emergency response. 

928-821-1022 or jpaxton@coconino.az.gov 

Coconino County Sheriff Jim Driscoll Receives Sheriff of the Year Award

Flagstaff, AZ – 

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Sheriff Jim Driscoll recently received the “2023-2024 Sheriff of The Year” award from the Western States Sh...

Located SAFE: Missing Person KODY HILPP

Located safe and in good condition. 

DATE: 02/28/2023 DEPARTMENT REPORT #: S2300631

NAME: KODY HILPP

RACE: WHITE

GENDER: MALE

AGE: 64

HEIGHT: 6’ 0”

WEIGHT: 170 pounds

EYES: BLUE

HAIR: GREY

FACIAL HAIR: MUSTACHE

DESCRIPTION: KODY HILPP WA...

Upcoming CERT Training 2023

       COCONINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE    

        COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE  

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CCSO Investigates a Death Near Sunset Crater National Monument

MEDIA RELEASE

Flagstaff, AZ – On February 24, 2023,Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a location just south of Sunset Crater National Monument, north of Flagstafffor the report of a deceased individual. D...

Vehicle strikes Propane Truck closing Portion of Townsend Winona Road

For Immediate Release

Contact: Jon Paxton

Date: January 31st, 2023

Phone: 928-821-1022

SUBJECT:

Vehicle strikes Propane Truck closing Portion of Townsend Winona Road

Flagstaff, AZ -

UPDATE: 2:30 pm Townsend Winona Rd. has limited reopening at this time. The prop...

Coconino County Winter Parking Information

Before you visit Coconino County to recreate in the winter months, please be aware of Ordinance 2022-06 which can be viewed here: 

https://coconino.az.gov/1945/Winter-Parking-Information?fbclid=IwAR3NfT4mDQLLwBRof_UQ5JOp_yUF80rhAE0S7uF3cSxMr3fmCeJ...

Winter Weather Advisory From Tue 12 am until 2 pm MST