Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in second County location

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials confirmed a second mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

The mosquito sample was taken from the Cheshire area in northwest Flagstaff. 

Recently, a mosquito sample from an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff tested positive for WNV. No human cases have been reported in Coconino County since 2010 wh...

Coconino County Health and Human Services awarded national accreditation through the Public Health A

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) has achieved national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).

The national accreditation program works to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, tribal and territorial public health departments.&nbs...

Prepare for 2019 Coconino County Fair Labor Day Weekend

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is hosting the 70th annual Coconino County Fair, on Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 at Fort Tuthill County Park.

The County Fair is a community event where adult and youth exhibit animals and handicrafts, and people can enjoy entertainment acts, carnival rides and games.

The headliner musical acts are:

Friday, Aug. 30 – Big Chad & The Southern Gentlemen

S...

Coconino County offices closed for Labor Day

All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, records will remain open with limited staff from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please dial 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with ...

Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials found mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in an area south of Lake Mary Road in Flagstaff.

This is the first positive WNV in mosquitoes in Coconino County this year.  No human cases have been reported in Coconino County since 2010 when two human cases were identified.

CCHHS staff has applied a non-toxic larvicide treatment to reduce mos...

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...

Health and Human Services offers back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is offering free backpacks (while supplies last) to students who receive back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals.

CCHHS is hosting a back-to-school event from 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Back-to-school immunizations and sports physicals will be available by appointment or walk-in. WIC, oral health and t...

County Superintendent of Schools resigned

Recruitment process started

Dr. Risha VanderWey resigned as the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools. She has accepted a position as the new Superintendent for the Tuba City Unified School District. Dr. VanderWey started her new position on July 29 and will remain as the County...

Arlington appointed County Legal Defender

County Manager James Jayne has named Erika Arlington as the new County Legal Defender.

The Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment during the Aug. 6 board meeting.

Arlington has been serving as the Interim Legal Defender since January. The Legal Defender’s Office fulfills the State's constitutional obligation to provide lega...

Museum Flood Sunnyside Area Open House

Coconino County and the city of Flagstaff are hosting an Open House to answer resident’s questions about potential flooding due to the Museum Fire.

The Open House will be at 5:30 p.m. August 5, 2019 in the parking lot of the Peak School campus on Spruce Avenue (2229 E Spruce Ave.). 

The County’s Flood Control District and city of Flagstaff officials will be available to answer quest...

Mormon Lake north entrance to close

Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only starting Monday, Aug. 5

The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road is scheduled to be closed for several weeks starting Monday, Aug. 5 so that crews can expedite completion of the Mormon Lake Road Reconstruction Project. During this period, motorists will need to access Mormon Lake ...

County seeks Community Action Agency Board applicants

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Community Services is seeking candidates to serve on the Community Action Agency Board (CAAB).

CCHHS Community Services is the designated Community Action Agency for Coconino County and the CAAB is the advisory board to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors.

Individuals should apply if they are interested in helping assist low-income families, wa...

Museum Fire neighborhood alert messages

Due to the Museum Fire, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are preparing the public for a possible flood event in Flagstaff neighborhoods.

During this Monsoon season, Coconino County will issue emergency notifications when the U.S. National Weather Service sends out a flash flood warning over the Museum Fire scar, and rain gauges or other notifications let officials know of impending dangero...

Sandbag distribution sites

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Due to the Museum Fire, the city of Flagstaff and the Coconino County Flood Control District have made sandbags available for residents. The pre-filled distribution location at Coconino High School will close the morning of Jul...

Museum Fire neighborhoods downgraded to “Ready”

The Coconino County Sheriff has downgraded the following neighborhoods and areas from “Set” (pre-evacuation) to “Ready” effective immediately: Christmas Tree Estates and all areas north of Railhead west on Hwy 89.

The only area that remains in “Set” due to the Museum fire is Mt. Elden Estates.

During the Set notification (pre-evacuation), residents are asked to pack any emergency items, be able to sustain for 72-hours and get information on the fire from official re...

Museum Fire neighborhoods downgraded to “Ready”

The Coconino County Sheriff has downgraded the following neighborhoods and areas from “Set” (pre-evacuation) to “Ready” effective immediately: Christmas Tree Estates and all areas north of Railhead west on Hwy 89.

The only area that remains in “Set” due to the Museum fire is Mt. Elden Estates.

During the Set notification (pre-evacuation), residents are asked to pack any emergency items, be able to sustain for 72-hours and get information on the f...

Museum Fire Volunteer Coordination Center

The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA), in coordination with Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff, will open the Museum Fire Volunteer Coordination Center.

The center will open at 8 a.m. Friday, July 26 at the Coconino County Health and Human Services department building (2625 N. King St. Flagstaff). It will be open through the weekend and until further notice.

People who are interested in helping citizens wh...

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...

Museum Flood Area Community Meeting

For Doney Park, Timberline/Fernwood and any unincorporated area around HWY 89 North

The Museum Fire Flood Area Community Meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Cromer Elementary School, 7150 Silver Saddle Rd, Flagstaff.

This meeting is for residents and property owners with questions about potential flooding due to the Mus...

Museum Fire Flood Area Community Meeting

The Museum Fire Flood Area Community Meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24 at Coconino High School Auditorium.

This meeting is for residents and property owners on Paradise Road, Grandview Drive and the following areas within the Sunnyside neighborhood:

o    North of Rte 66

o    East of West Street

o    West of 4t...

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...

City and County declare State of Emergency for Museum Fire

City and County declare State of Emergency for Museum Fire

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Flagstaff’s Mayor Coral Evans and Coconino County Board of Supervisor’s Chair Lena Fowler declared States of Emergency on behalf of the city of Flagstaff and Coconino County due to the impacts of the Museum...

Museum Fire “Go” – Evacuation Notice

The Coconino County Sheriff has issued an evacuation order effective at 6 p.m. until further notice for all persons living, working and accessing a home from Mount Elden Lookout Road.

The Coconino County Sheriff has issued an evacuation order effective at 6 p.m. until further notice for all persons living, working and accessing a home from Mount Elden Lookout Road. All residents east of Weatherford Road with access on Mount Elden Looko...

Museum Fire afternoon “Set” stage update

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The following areas and neighborhoods have been added to the “Set” stage (pre-evacuation): West of Weatherford Rd, North of 180, Peak View Country Store, Magdalena, Kelly McCoy, Forest Hills, Valley Crest and Locket Ranches.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The following areas and neighborhoods have been added to the “Set” stage (pre-evacuation): West of Weatherford Rd, North of 180, Peak View Country Store,

Magdalena, Kelly McCoy, Forest Hills, Valley Crest an...

Museum Fire morning “Set” stage update

The following areas have been added to the “Set” stage (pre-evacuation): West of Hwy of 89 from Railhead north to Townsend-Winona, including the KOA Campground, Christmas Tree Estates and the U.S. Forest Service Peaks Ranger Station Office.

The U.S. Forest Service conducted an aerial assessment of the fire this morning and due to the growth of the fire, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) determined it was necessary to put the Flagstaff neighborhoods on “Set” (pre-evacuation). Accord...

Museum Fire Set Stage (pre-evacuation) orders in place

The following neighborhoods have been identified in the Set Stage (pre-evacuation):

Mt. Elden Lookout Estates, north and west of Hwy 89 and Silver Saddle, Hutcheson Acres, McCann Estates all of Timberline communities including, Black Bill Park, Wupatki Trails and Pine Mountain Estates.

The following neighborhoods have been identified in t...

Museum Fire evening update

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has gone door-to-door to contact people in these neighborhoods.

There has been no changes to the current “Set” (pre-evacuation) notices due to the Museum Fire. The neighborhoods under “Set” are Mt. Elden Lookout Estates, north and west of Hwy 89 and Silver Saddle, Hutcheson Acre...

Museum Fire Set Stage (pre-evacuation) orders in place

The following neighborhoods have been identified in the Set Stage (pre-evacuation):

Mt. Elden Lookout Estates, north and west of Hwy 89 and Silver Saddle, Hutcheson Acres, McCann Estates all of Timberline communities including, Black Bill Park, Wupatki Trails and Pine Mountain Estates.

The following neighborhoods have been identified in t...

County activates Emergency Operations Center in support of Museum Fire

Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) and the City of Flagstaff have activated an Emergency Operations Center in support of the Museum Fire. The center opened at 1 p.m., July 21 and personnel are preparing and coordinating services.

The Museum Fire was first reported by the U.S. Coconino National Forest Service around noon on July 21 north of Flagstaff near Schultz Pass Rd.

An evacuation notice has been issued for the recreational areas of Forest Rd. 420 to Hwy 89 (Mount Elden Lookout...

County appoints Health and Human Services Director

Thomas Pristow has been named the new Coconino County Health and Human Services department Director by County Manager James Jayne.

The Board of Supervisors are expected to confirm the appointment during the August 27 board meeting. Pristow will begin his service on August 26.

Pristow will lead the newly formed Health and Human Services department which merged the Public Health Service...

Siren system test in Oak Creek Canyon

Coconino County Emergency Management, Yavapai County Emergency Management, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Sedona Fire District will test the emergency siren system in Oak Creek Canyon at approximately 10 a.m., Tuesday July 16.

The system notifies Oak Creek Canyon and Uptown Sedona residents of severe emergencies that require evacuation.

During emergencies, sirens will be used when the U.S. National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning for Oak Creek Canyon. If the sirens ...

Coconino County Zoning Ordinance Open House

The public is invited to attend an open house on the updated Coconino County Zoning Ordinance from 3 - 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 at the Thomas Auditorium, 2500 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff.

In June 2017, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors initiated a comprehensive update to the Coconino County Zoning Ordinance. Managed internally by County Planning and Zoning staff, this update has been informed step-by-step by the Community Developmen...

Coconino County offices closed for July 4 holiday

All Coconino County offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, records will remain open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please dial 911 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency ...

2019 Coconino County Fair – Early Bird Ticket Sales Begin July 1

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is hosting the 70th annual Coconino County Fair, on Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 at Fort Tuthill County Park.

The County Fair is a community event where people exhibit animals and handcrafts. There are also various entertainment acts, carnival rides and games.

Starting July 1, fairgoers can purchase early bird Coconino County Fair admission tickets and carnival wr...

Board of Supervisors adopt FY 2020 budget

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s $215 million Fiscal Year 2020 budget during its public meeting June 25

This year’s County budget includes additional investments in capital financing, flood control and forest restoration.  

Some other budget items include:

• Investments in economic development including funds to respond to impacts of the clos...

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler named County Board Chair

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors named District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler as Chair of the Board during the regular meeting June 18.

She replaces District 1 Supervisor Art Babbott.

Supervisor Fowler will serve as Chair for approximately the next nine months.

“I want to thank Supervisor Babbott for his spectacular leadership as Chairman,” said Chair Fowler. “...

Bellemont Area Plan public hearing schedule announced

The Coconino County Planning and Zoning Commission and the County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the draft Bellemont Area Plan in June and August.

The public is invited to attend the hearings.

The Bellemont Area Plan is a 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 busin...

Juneteenth Celebration

The Coconino County African American Advisory Council (AAAC) and the Southside Community Association are proud to present the annual Juneteenth celebration.

The event will be from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave. Flagstaff, Ariz.

Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery. On this date in...

County aligns health and human services into one department

Coconino County will merge the Public Health Services District, Community Services and the Career Center into the Health and Human Services department. The new department will integrate the name, logo and branding alignment on July 1, 2019.

The three departments began planning the service alignment in January 2019 under the leadership of the Director of Special Initiatives Kim Musselman. The department integration will improve service connections, simplify intake processes and improve servic...

Spring Valley Road Project underway

Coconino County contractor, Rummel Construction, has broken ground on the Spring Valley Road Drainage Improvement Project. The project is located about 10 miles north of East Old Route 66 in Parks, Ariz.

The goal of the project is to help mitigate seasonal roadside drainage issues that occur near the intersection of North Spring Valley Road and Pumpkin Center Road. Currently, drainage causes downstream impacts that render these roads impassable during spr...

Multiple Governing Board Seats seeking applicants

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to four school districts.

One seat is open in Coconino Community College District 5 in Page, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District and two seats are open and Maine Consolidate...

Truth in Taxation hearing set

Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected.

Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, in the County Administrative Building Board Chambers, 219 East Cherry, Flagstaff, Ariz. 

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors is notifying its p...

County holds press conference on Health and Human Services department

Coconino County is holding a press conference to announce the formation of the Health & Human Services department.

The new department integrates the Career Center, Community Services and the Public Health Services District. This press conference will take place at 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2019 at the King St. building in Flagstaff.

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Coconino County Legal Defenders Office move

The Coconino County Legal Defenders Office (LDO) will be moving locations on Friday, June 14, 2019.

The LDO will now be located at 220 N. Leroux St., Flagstaff, Ariz. with the entrance on Cherry St. The LDO will be closed on June 14, 2019 due to this move.

The LDO has been in the Ice House for more than a decade. With the increases in attorneys and staff...

Mormon Lake Road Reconstruction Project breaks ground

Crews have broken ground on a $9.5 million project to improve Mormon Lake Road.

The Mormon Lake Road Reconstruction Project includes the mill, overlay and widening of the entire 9.8 miles of roadway, which is located about 30 miles southeast of Flagstaff along the western shore of Mormon Lake.

InterMountain West Civil Constructors, In...

The Trust For Public Land and Coconino County Announce Expansion of Roger’s Lake County Natural Area

The Trust for Public Land and Coconino County announced the purchase of 80 acres at Rogers Lake near Flagstaff today.

The existing Rogers Lake Natural Area, a wetland area surrounded by ponderosa pine and gambel oak forest, was purchased by the County in 2010. 

Since that original acquisition, County Parks & Recreation has established recreational amenities a...

Coconino County Offices closed in honor of Memorial Day

All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019 in honor of Memorial Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be operating under normal schedules. Records will be open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 27. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergenci...

County tests Emergency Notification System

Coconino County Emergency Management is conducting a test of the emergency notification system between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday, May 27. This will help ensure that the system is up to date.

County officials are encouraging all residents to sign-up to receive emergency notifications. During the test, residents should receive a message verifying they have been entered into the emergency notification system. People that did not receive a messag...

Repairs beginning on North Schultz Flood area mitigation measures

Contractors will begin repairs next week to both on- and off-forest flood mitigation measures in the northern portion of the Schultz Flood area.

This is part of the Brandis Way Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) infrastructure that was damaged during a historic monsoon storm last summer. 

Kinney Construction Services, Inc. will conduct repairs to the off-forest flood mitigation measures ...

Public Health Officials urge precautions against rabies

Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Officials are urging people to protect themselves against rabies.

CCPHSD advises individuals to seek immediate medical attention if they are bitten or have had contact with an animal suspected to have rabies. Postexposure prophylaxis, a series of injections, may be recommended to prevent disease. Once symptoms appear, r...

County hosts dedication ceremony for new Medical Examiner’s Office

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is hosting a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new Medical Examiner’s Office.

Proceedings will start at 3:30p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at 4402 E. Huntington, Flagstaff. Tours of the facility will follow and last until 6 p.m.

The previous Medical Examiner’s Office, built in 1979, exceeded its capacity and the Board of Superv...

Superintendent seeking applicants for multiple Governing Board Seats

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to five school districts.

One seat is vacant in the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District, Grand Canyon Unified School District, Coconino Community College District #5 and thr...

Mormon Lake Road north entrance to close - Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only

The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road is scheduled to be closed from Tuesday, April 9 – Thursday, April 11 while crews replace the cattleguard approximately 0.4 miles north of Rockledge Road.

During this period, motorists will access Mormon Lake Road through the south entrance.

Cattleguard replacement is a preconstruction job for the Central Federal Lands’ Mormon Lake Road Reconstruction Project, which is scheduled to break ground thi...

Townsend-Winona Pavement Repair Project breaking ground next week

Repairs to a four-mile stretch of Townsend-Winona Road will start next week.

Coconino County secured a $1.4 million emergency maintenance contract with C & E Paving and Grading for the construction of the Townsend-Winona Road Repair Project.

Funded by Prop. 403, the project was approved by the Board of Supervisors on April 2, 2...