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 Tracking Your Ballot

BallotTrax – Track Your Early Ballot

PHOENIX – Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (on July 2, 2026) has launched a statewide PSA campaign reminding Arizona that voters in all 15 counties have the ability to sign up for BallotTrax, the real-time ballot status update system. In tandem, the Secretary has also launched a redesigned Arizona.Vote website, providing voters with an updated, user-friendly destination for official election information and voter services.

The updated website features improved navigation and a mobile-friendly design with easy to access voter registration, election deadlines, voter registration updates, voting information, ballot tracking, and county election office contacts.

“We are making it easier for voters to find the official information and services they need, all in one place. The new Arizona.Vote website puts the experience of voters above all this election season,” said Secretary Fontes. “After creating the BallotTrax program while serving as the Maricopa County Recorder, I am sincerely thankful that now through the Secretary of State’s Office I have been able to provide Arizonans in counties that didn’t already have a ballot tracking system with access to this tool and the peace of mind that our voters deserve.”

Voting by mail is safe, secure, and accessible. For the nearly 80% of voters that choose to vote by mail in Arizona, BallotTrax offers a unique and reliable system that ensures every voter can track their ballot with ease through text and email confirmation.

Arizona.Vote serves as the state’s official voter information website and provides trusted, nonpartisan resources to help voters navigate the election process.

For more information, visit Arizona.Vote. Happy Election Season, Arizona!

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Coconino County seeking bilingual election board workers

FLAGSTAFF — During a recent Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) meeting, representatives from the Coconino County Elections Department and the Coconino County Recorder’s Office provided information on the current hiring effort for election board workers, including the need for bilingual workers. More than 300 workers have been hired to date, with the goal of fully staffing up to about 450 by election day.

Per Coconino County:

“Want to make a real difference on Election Day? Coconino County Elections Department is looking for poll workers! Earn pay, serve your community, and help keep our democracy running strong. Sign up today! 

https://coconino.az.gov/vote 

 #PollWorker#Democracy

Variety of groups preparing to celebrate 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY — From the official acknowledgment of the key role Hispanic/Latino Americans play in the social/economic vitality of the nation, to the official celebration of the independence movement of a variety of Latin American nations and a remembrance of the important history the the local Hispanic/Latino community, residents of Coconino County are preparing to celebrate a variety of events during Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

The first official act will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9 when the Coconino County Board of Supervisors issues its official Proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.

The board’s is scheduled to open at 9 a.m. with the proclamation expected to be read by members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) before noon. Click on image above to see latest agenda.

AmigosNAZ will continue to compile a listing of upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month-related events. Send any update to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com

Other upcoming events include:

Click here to see the entire story and updates on upcoming events on www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC participates in variety of outreach events the summer of 2025

COCONINO COUNTY — From the annual 4th of July Parade in Flagstaff to the 10th Annual Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” and the Coconino County Fair, members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) have been taking part in a variety of community outreach events this summer.

Here are some photos from those events. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / www.AmigosNAZ.com

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2025 Annual Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Nackard Pepsi 4th of July Parade

CHAC current and formers members gather to decorate the CHAC entry which included eight banners remember dearly departed local Hispanic veterans.
Dolores Cordova, left, member of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, and Patrical Garcia, 2025 Chair of CHAC, admire the CHAC entry in the 4th of July parade.

“Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival“

CHAC members gather with community outreach members from the Flagstaff Police Dept. for a group photo.
CHAC member Ruth Eaton scores a raffle prize.
CHAC Chair Patricia Garcia chats with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member Armando Gonzales.
CHAC members Patricia Garcia and Frank Moraga take a spin on the dance floor.

2025 Coconino County Fair

CHAC member Ruth Eaton provides information to the public on CHAC at the Coconino County Fair booth.
Throughout the weekend, representatives from the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the African Diaspora Advisory Council and the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council staffed the Tri-Diversity Council table at the 2025 Coconino County Fair.
CHAC members Frank Moraga and Ruth Eaton provided a variety of information on the Tri-Diversity Councils during their shift at the Coconino County booth during the 2025 Coconino County Fair.

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 and in-person. Call James Orloski at 928-679-8626 or send an email to jorloski@coconino.az.gov for the next meeting date or 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

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 , tanto en persona y por Zoom. Contacte cmendoza@coconino.az.gov  o llame al 928-679-0886 para la próxima fecha de reuniónor 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. 

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.