Willard Springs Green Waste Site Reopens Saturday, April 1 for Free Green Waste-Only Disposal

Coconino County Public Works will reopen the Willard Springs Green Waste Site on Saturday, April 1, 2023 for free green waste-only disposal all season long to support residents' efforts to clean up their properties for wildfire season.

Residents will be allowed to dump acceptable green waste such as pine needles, branches, leaves, and brush free of charge with no load limits on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through the end of the season on Saturday, October 28, 2023.

Willard...

One Arizona Agreement Designates CCHHS as Lead Agency for Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

National opioid settlement funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors are being allocated to states, counties, and municipalities, including Coconino County.

Ninety Arizona cities and towns and all 15 Arizona counties signed onto a framework in August 2021 called the One Arizona Memorandum of Understanding, now known as the One Arizona Agreement. 

The current settlement involves opioid distrib...

Coconino County Responds to Damaged Road in Doney Park Neighborhood

This morning water flows compromised the culvert at the Rio de Flag crossing of Slayton Ranch Rd. These river-like flows caused a portion of the roadway to collapse at this location.

At approximately 7 a.m., a Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) school bus drove over the area and broke through the roadway surface. According to FUSD officials, no students were on board the bus at the time and there were no injuries reported to the...

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 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...

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 ...