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CHAC presents public meetings first Wednesday of every month*

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FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) holds public meetings at 5:30 p.m. the first Wednesday* of every month  via Zoom. Contact Areina Contreras at acontreras@coconino.az.gov or call 928-679-0886 for more information.

*Meetings are subject to change due to holidays, annual board retreat in January**. Notification of changes will be announced 24 hours before the meeting. Contact Areina Contreras at acontreras@coconino.az.gov or call 928-679-0886 for the next meeting date.

Download agendas, minutes HERE

CHAC serves as an official liaison and communications link between the Hispanic community and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, so please bring any concerns you may have about equal education opportunities, fair employment, juvenile justice, political representation and other issues.

CHAC is a supporter of the Ballet Folklórico de Colores — Flagstaff, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, the Hispanic Convocation at Northern Arizona University, the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff and other organizations.

** In lieu of a meeting, CHAC will hold a planning retreat in January

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FLAGSTAFF — El Consejo Asesor Hispano del Condado de Coconino (CHAC) celebra reuniones públicas a las 5:30 pm el primer miércoles de cada mes normalmente en el Edificio de Administración del Condado de Coconino, Junta de Supervisores Cámaras, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff.

Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, las reuniones de CHAC se llevarán a cabo virtualmente a través de Microsoft Teams. Llame al 928-679-7135 o envíe un correo electrónico a Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov o visite https://cchac.wordpress.com para más información.

* * Las reuniones están sujetas a cambios debido a días festivos, retiro anual de la junta en enero **.  Notificación de cambios se darán a conocer 24 hours antes de la reunión. Llame al 928-679-7135 o envíe un correo electrónico a Susie Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov para la próxima fecha de reunión.

CHAC sirve como enlace oficial y nexos de comunicación entre la comunidad hispana y la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Coconino, así que por favor traiga cualquier preocupación que pueda tener acerca de la igualdad de oportunidades de educación, empleo justo, la justicia de menores, la representación política y otros temas.

CHAC es un partidario del Ballet Folklórico de Colores – Flagstaff, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, la Convocación Hispana en la Universidad del Norte de Arizona, la Asociación de Vecinos de Sunnyside de Flagstaff y otras organizaciones.

** En lugar de una reunión, CHAC llevará a cabo un retiro de planificación en enero.

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Coconino County, City of Flagstaff proclaim Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month

FLAGSTAFF — At their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 12, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Coconino County.

The proclamation, drafted by County Human Resources staff and members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), reads in part “Hispanics and Latinos are some of the earliest native residents of the southwestern United States and Hispanics in Coconino County were amongst the first pioneers in Flagstaff and Coconino County. Many working in the sawmill and railroad industry as an integral piece of establishing our mountain town of Flagstaff and the continued development of Coconino County.”

“It’s always our great pleasure to help celebrate the great diversity of Coconino County,” said Jeronimo Vasquez, Chair of the Board and Supervisor for District 2. “Being Latino, I’m proud to be a part of this tradition and feel it’s very important to take time to learn about the contributions of Latinos and Hispanics in the county throughout our history.”

The full proclamation can be read online here.

An annual Hispanic Heritage observance first began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting September 15 and ending on October 15 each year. Nationwide events honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month can be found online:https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/

Para encontrar este comunicado de prensa en español, por favor visite https://coconino.az.gov/  y ‘Select Language’ en la esquina izquierda del sitio web, y haga clic en Noticias del condado para la publicación reciente.

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City of Flagstaff Proclaims Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff — Office of the Mayor, has proclaimed Sept, 15 through Oct. 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

“The City of Flagstaff observes, embraces, respects, and celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month also called “Yes de Herencia Hispana”, is celebrated nationwide from September 15th through October 15th each year to commemorate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx peoples whose ancestors originated the Caribbean, Central and South America, Mexico, and Spain. …”

Click on image to see the entire proclamation.

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CHAC, community celebrates 2023 Flagstaff 4th of July Parade

FLAGSTAFF — More than 90 entries took part in the annual Flagstaff 4th of July Parade presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s festivities began in the far northern reaches of Beaver Street, through downtown and up through San Francisco Street.

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) once again took part in the annual event, participating with the Coconino County entry.

The parade included school children from Flagstaff Unified School District, the Flagstaff Police and Fire Departments, numerous business and community non-profit and government organizations.

Photos by Frank X. Moraga/AmigosNAZ.com © 2023

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Flagstaff High School celebrates 2023 Hispanic Convocation

By http://www.AmigosNAZ.com

Flagstaff High School celebrated its 2023 Hispanic Convocation with the largest group of students in recent memory on Wednesday, May 10. Nearly 90 students took the stage to receive their colorful sarape sashes from new United Way of Northern Arizona President and CEO Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta, FHS Principal Libby Miller; Assistant Principal Trish Eberlein, Assistant Principal Matthew Barquin and Athletic Director Jeannine Brandel.

Archuleta, who provided the keynote address, urged the students to consider themselves as leaders, envision their successful futures and remember they belong in the room and the conversation as they move ahead in their careers.

She drew upon her personal story, as a child whose parents attended FHS, as an NAU graduate, a former Coconino County Supervisor and her recent role as a member of the Harris-Biden Administration. She recently began her service as the head of the United Way of Northern Arizona.

Principal Miller and the administration also thanked in the program Susan Mendez, Ellie Rodríguez, Jeannine Brandel in the program, along with special thanks to Mike and Sarah Cromer.

Click here and here for short videos of the event.

The event is one of a number of Hispanic Convocation celebrations this month which included the Coconino High School Hispanic Convocation and the Northern Arizona University Convocation.

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13th Annual Small Business & Community Health Fair to be held April 7

By North Country HealthCare

FLAGSTAFF — Join us for the 13th Annual Small Business & Community Health Fair from 7 a.m. to noon Friday, April 7 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth St. Open to the public, the health fair features free health screenings, fitness advice, health insurance and wellness information, healthy snacks from local businesses and much more.

Each year over 400 participants attend to receive free health screenings and to learn about health and wellness services in northern Arizona.

The Small Business & Community Health Fair is sponsored by North Country HealthCare, and the purpose of the event is to create healthier communities by offering free health and wellness services to the greater Flagstaff community – all in a fun, interactive environment.

Event Services Include:

  • FREE health screenings, including a free baseline blood test (while supplies last)
  • FREE diet & fitness advice
  • Natural & alternative care
  • Insurance options & alternatives
  • On-site mammography (928.522.9404 to schedule)
  • Information about free or low-cost wellness programs & much more!

Each participant will walk away with a goodie bag filled with valuable giveaways.

Walk-Ins Welcome for the FREE baseline blood test !

*If already scheduled be sure to check your appointment confirmation & arrive 15 minutes early!

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Bilingual report — Can you tell which pill contains a deadly dose of Fentanyl?

By  Coconino County Health and Human Services 

Every day, Arizona youth are buying counterfeit pills laced with Fentanyl through social media and they’re overdosing at an alarming rate.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Here’s what you can do to stop it:

1. Talk with your child about NEVER taking a pill that’s not prescribed to them.

2. Monitor your child’s texts and social media.

3. Get the FACTS on Fentanyl at TalkNowAz.com

4. Get free Narcan (naloxone)—a medication that reverses opioid overdoses—and learn how to use it from Coconino County Health & Human Services. Call 928-679-7279. Visit https://bit.ly/3muyxXT for more information.

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Por Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Coconino

Todos los días, los jóvenes de Arizona compran pastillas falsificadas con fentanilo a través de las redes sociales y sufren sobredosis a un ritmo alarmante.

No espere hasta que sea demasiado tarde. Esto es lo que puede hacer para detenerlo: 1. Hable con su hijo sobre NUNCA tomar una pastilla que no le hayan recetado.
2. Supervise los mensajes de texto y las redes sociales de su hijo.
3. Obtenga los HECHOS sobre el fentanilo en TalkNowAz.com

4. Obtenga Narcan (naloxona) gratis, un medicamento que revierte las sobredosis de opioides, y aprenda cómo usarlo de los Servicios Humanos y de Salud del Condado de Coconino. Llame al 928-679-7279. Visita https://bit.ly/3muyxXT para más información.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council