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Spirit of Cooperation Among Ariz. Tribes High

By Associated Press on September 4, 2010

FLAGSTAFF (AP) — The debate over snowmaking in this mountainous region, if nothing else, united American Indian tribes on a single issue, and they say that cooperation will go far in the effort to protect sacred sites in the future.
No winner emerged from the City Council’s decision this week to stick with its original contract [...]

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Snowbowl Snow-Making Contract Decision Postponed

Snowbowl Snow-Making Contract Decision Postponed

By Associated Press on August 31, 2010

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Hundreds of people filled a school auditorium Monday for a hearing on what has become one of the most contentious issues in this mountain city — producing artificial snow.
But as the hourslong debate drew closer to midnight, councilors agreed to take up a vote at a different date. By that time, [...]

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Flagstaff Water Commission Votes For Use of Either Reclaimed or Recovered-Reclaimed Water at Snowbowl

Flagstaff Water Commission Votes For Use of Either Reclaimed or Recovered-Reclaimed Water at Snowbowl

By Patrick Walker on July 29, 2010

FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– The Flagstaff Water Commission has voted to support a contract giving Snowbowl the option to use reclaimed or recovered-reclaimed water  for snowmaking.
Four options were discussed.  One of the options was to simply do nothing and let the Flagstaff city council decide on their own what water would be provided to Snowbowl.  The [...]

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Last Minute Spring Break Vacation Ideas

Last Minute Spring Break Vacation Ideas

By Lane Torsy on March 9, 2010

With spring break only a few days away for NAU, many people are looking for fun and cheap last minutes trip ideas.
A popular place for the college scene is Lake Havasu, but there are deals for the whole family too. The Days Inn at Lake Havasu has specials ranging from $100 and $175, which includes [...]

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Forest Service Delays Snow Making

By Kevin Boughton on November 25, 2009

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says it’s delaying permits needed for a northern Arizona ski resort to install snowmaking equipment while American Indian tribes talk with resort owners about their concerns.
The Forest Service acknowledged the delay this week, after Sen. John McCain and other Arizona congressional delegation members pressured the agency [...]

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Navajo Council Postpones Snowbowl Plans

By NAZ Today on October 22, 2009

FLAGSTAFF (AP) – Navajo lawmakers held off Thursday on a vote to secure an appraisal for an Arizona ski resort that operates on a mountain the tribe considers sacred.
The bill’s sponsor, Raymond Maxx, says wording to purchase the Arizona Snowbowl outside Flagstaff drew concern from delegates.
The Tribal Council voted 41-27 to refer the legislation to [...]

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