Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Wednesday, January 7th.
Folks, Flagstaff is buzzing with that fresh winter energy today, and weve got plenty keeping our mountain town on its toes. Starting with city hall, heads up if youre planning to catch the next council meeting: metal detectors are now in place at the chambers, a smart upgrade funded from this years budget to boost security like they do in Phoenix and Tucson. Public Works director Scott Overton says its just best practice for those heated debates, swapping out hand searches for high-tech OpenGate scanners, so plan for a quick pass-through next time youre voicing your thoughts on local issues.
In other big moves, the council unanimously ditched the Flock Safety contract after months of resident pushback, pulling the plug on those automated license plate readers that had privacy hawks fired up. And speaking of privacy, the citys calling for applicants to join the new Technology Privacy Task Force, tackling everything from street cams to dronesyour chance to shape how Flagstaff stays ahead in this tech whirlwind. Meanwhile, were soaking up one of the wettest water year starts on record, per the National Weather Service, which means fuller reservoirs and happier forests after all that recent precip.
Outdoors, keep an eye on the Coconino National Forest today: theyre gearing up for three prescribed pile burns near Mormon Lake, weather pending, at spots like Bonita piles 16 miles southeast of us, Mayflower 14 miles south, and Archies 20 miles out. Expect some smoke if it goes ahead, so check AirNow for air quality, especially with that 50 percent chance of rain or snow kicking in later. On a brighter note, ADOTs over halfway through that wildlife overpass on I-17, set to let deer and elk roam safely without highway drama.
For family fun, scoot over to the Downtown Library this morning at 9:15 for Toddler Time, packed with stories, songs, and games to spark those little imaginations before the day ramps up. Tonight, unwind with live tunes: catch the NAU Faculty and Friends Jazz Quartet at 1899 Bar and Grill from 6 to 8, with food and drink specials starting at 3, no cover, reservations smart. Or head to Dark Sky Brewing Beer Garden for Wing Wednesday vibes, perfect for kicking off the evening.
Looking ahead, Snowbowl kicks off Family Fridays next week from January 9th, with lift tickets and rentals as low as 20 bucks from 2 to 5pm, free tips lessons, cookies, cocoa, and beginner lifts open lateperfect for after-school snow adventures thatll have kids hooked. And mark January 11th for a Terrarium Workshop at the Beer Garden, crafting mini ecosystems over brews.
Stay safe out there, Flagstaff, and dive into what makes our town thrive. This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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