Paul James Babbitt, Jr., died at home at 10:08 a.m., April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family and listening to the Tennessee Waltz, following a long battle with cancer. He was 83. His family says, “He left as he lived, gently, gracefully and thoughtfully. Without fuss.” Mr. Babbitt was committed to a life of public […] The post Paul James Babbitt Jr. 1941-2024 appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

When Texas businessman John W. Weatherford opened the doors of his grand hotel, a Victorian marvel, among the shanties in downtown Flagstaff on the first day of the new year of the new century, he created volumes of interest from a cast of characters who were writing new chapters in the Arizona Territory. Presidents, scientists, […] The post Wednesdays at the Weatherford appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has recognized Grand Canyon Railway as its Green Business of the Year. The recently presented award, now in its third year, recognizes local businesses and non-profits that reduce operational impacts on the environment. “We hear from our business community frequently about how much they’re doing to preserve our environment […] The post GC Railway Honored as Flagstaff’s Green Business of the Year appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

Liz Grobsmith of Flagstaff was very pleased. Master Chorale of Flagstaff had just presented Judas Maccabaeus, an oratorio in three parts composed by George Frederic Handel, in concert March 2 in Northern Arizona University’s Ardrey Auditorium. “I sang like a bird,” recalled Grobsmith, an alto who has sung with Master Chorale for 21 years. “I’m […] The post New Hope for Pulmonary Patients appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

Realtors and real estate brokers are striving to understand and prepare for the impact of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) agreement that will change the way homes are bought and sold starting in July. Previously, sophisticated homebuyers and sellers understood the rules: Real estate agents on each side of the transaction would be paid […] The post Realtors Navigating a Change in the Real Estate Landscape appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

Positioned atop the mountains in Hassayampa Prescott, an 8,639-square-foot estate is being called “the epitome of elegance” by realtors at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, with “every window offering breathtaking views, and every room exuding comfort through elegant design,” says the promotional material. “Hassayampa Masterpiece,” as it’s being called, is “the star” of the firm’s […] The post Realtors Promote Prescott’s ‘Most Picturesque Estate’ appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

An encounter with mules on the Grand Canyon trails is like finding yourself in the middle of a Western movie.  But for the wranglers, it’s the real deal and a job they wouldn’t trade for anything. Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP) Animal Packer Matthew Joseph says, “I love it! I get to be in the Grand Canyon, […] The post Grand Canyon Wrangler Moves Mule Trains through All Seasons appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

While this year has not been anything like last year’s “Snowmageddon,” in early February, two feet of snow fell on Flagstaff in one day, and that was on top of around a foot-and-a-half of fresh powder that had fallen the day before. With an average annual snowfall in the Flagstaff area of 108.8 inches and […] The post Flagstaff Snow Removal Impacted by Crew Shortages appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

Catapulted into a whirlpool of hopelessness is a tough dark place to find oneself. Climbing out is even more of a challenge, but a 29-year-old single mother of two, “June” (not her real name), found hope and a whole new life in a town she didn’t even know existed. Serving women across Arizona for 40 […] The post Hope Women’s Center Supports Women through Challenging Times appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more

The announcement of a $100,000 grant from The NARBHA Institute to expand youth programs and the promise that graduates of the popular KinderCamp program can earn a degree from Coconino Community College free of charge were the highlights of the United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) Annual Campaign and Community Impact Luncheon. “As you know, […] The post Major Expansions in Youth Program Unveiled at UWNA Event appeared first on Flagstaff Business News ..read more