Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities south of Flagstaff are uneasy as local fire departments reallocated funds from the 20-year-old Bear Jaw fire prevention crew. Shelby Erickson’s final day is today (residents in Mountainair, Munds Park, and Kachina Village worry this change may boost fire risks). AZ Family
- ➤ Flagstaff residents saw the Taylor House kitchen dedicated to Nackard Pepsi (a nod to local tradition) in a small ceremony. The venue will host community gatherings and culinary events in the coming weeks. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is continuing its community cleanup event for residents in Kachina Village, Mountainaire, Munds Park, and Pine Del — an effort to clear debris and support environmental care. Arizona Daily Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Free ponderosa pine firewood is available near Canyon Vista Campground five miles southeast of Flagstaff along Lake Mary Road for permit holders, and 300 cords of logs between 10 and 14 feet long are stacked near Sandy Canyon Trailhead + permits are issued at Flagstaff Ranger Station or Forest Headquarters. KAFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coconino County is hosting Roadway Safety Summit community meetings to discuss roadway safety improvements (meeting details including dates and venues will be confirmed soon). Arizona Daily Sun
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Creed Fisher Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Yucca North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful melodies of Creed Fisher as he performs tracks from his latest album.
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GOF West 2026
12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Flagstaff — Registration fee applies — Celebrate MG culture with car displays, rallies, and technical sessions in the beautiful mountains of Arizona.
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Struggle Jennings Live at Yucca North
8-11 p.m. — Yucca North — Ticket prices vary — Experience the outlaw vibes of Struggle Jennings, a descendant of country legends.
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High Country Humane Pet Adoption Event
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Flagstaff Mall — Adoption Fee Applies — Find your new furry companion at this heartwarming pet adoption event.
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