Good morning, Flagstaff.

Today at 11:27 a.m., Flagstaff Fire Department, Flagstaff Police, and USFS responded to a wildfire on McMillan Mesa where active flames were seen plus officers warned residents and noted a suspect—a scruffy white male in shorts with a black dog—leaving the scene; later, additional engines arrived to manage the Mesa Fire burning roughly one acre with moderate growth potential while no structures are threatened.

Flagstaff business TechGenie, led by Jay Jones, won the 2025 Innovate Green Challenge held on April 12 at the Moonshot Flagstaff Campus and earned $30,000 for its patent-pending vertical food-growing system that uses 90% less water than traditional farming.

The prize funds will be used to purchase equipment and scale production — a move that underlines the city's support for sustainable local innovation.

Coconino County Parks and Recreation will offer eight weeks of summer camps for kids ages 8 to 15 (each week will have a unique theme) to keep campers engaged (the camps will run this summer).

The Senate passed a bill banning encampments on college campuses to stop temporary shelters from being set up after protests and incidents at local universities, including NAU.

The bill now returns to the House + lawmakers will debate its future amid concerns over free speech and campus safety.

On May 1, Flagstaff residents gathered at City Hall for a peaceful May Day Strong protest supporting workers, immigrants, and civil rights.

Flagstaff Police and volunteer marshals kept order as demonstrators — including students from Northern Arizona University — urged greater public investment in services and job protections.

Los Lonely Boys and Steel Pulse Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets from $67 — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Los Lonely Boys and Steel Pulse in Flagstaff.

Yo La Tengo Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — $38 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening of music with Yo La Tengo in Flagstaff.

Mother's Day Painting Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Brewing Barrel House — $35 — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying a drink.

Palmer Squares Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Yucca North — Cost info not provided — Experience the energetic hip hop vibes of Chicago's Palmer Squares.

Pinyons and Pines 2025

6:00 a.m. — Flagstaff Bicycle Revolution — Entry fee required — Tackle a challenging self-supported bikepacking race through Northern Arizona's stunning landscapes.

Engelbert Humperdinck Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of timeless music from the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck.

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2025

4-8 p.m. — Buffalo Park — Registration fee required — Kids from Pre-K to 8th grade can participate in a fun running program promoting health and fitness.

Bear Jaw & Waterline Hike

10 AM – 3 PM — Abineau & Bear Jaw Loop Trail — Donation-based — Challenge yourself on a scenic hike with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

Bird Walk at The Arboretum

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Pre-registration required — Explore the diverse birdlife with guided insights from Dr. Celia Holm.