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CHAC, other County Diversity Councils celebrate the holiday season by participating in the 2023 Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights

December 15, 2023 C.H.A.C.

District 2 Supervisor, and chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, Jeronimo Vasquez, top row third from left, gathers with members of the Coconino County Diversity Councils prior to the start of the annual Flagstaff Parade of Lights. Photo courtesy District 2 Director Jennifer Dufresne.

FLAGSTAFF — Despite of chilly evening that started in the low ’30s, throngs of families lined the streets of downtown Flagstaff to watch the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights held on Dec. 9, 2023.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade featured more than 60 entries, including Coconino County and members from the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the County’s other Diversity Councils and other supporters.

Banners displayed on the decorated vehicles included those from CHAC, the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council and the African Diaspora Advisory Council.

Please see:

2023 Arizona Daily Sun — Gallery: Parading in the holiday season with the Flagstaff lights parade

See previous Parade of Lights photos:

Please see the 2023 Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights photos below. Click for larger image

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CHAC takes part in 20th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona

October 23, 2023 C.H.A.C.

The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) took part in the 20th annual Celebraciones de la Gente held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21, 22, 2023 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.

CHAC and Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez were the among the Premier Sponsors for the event, which was also supported by the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts and APS.

CHAC members attending the Day of the Dead celebration were CHAC Chair Patty Garcia, CHAC member Sedrick Capp, photo above, and past CHAC Chair Frank X. Moraga, photo below.

CHAC provided an information table with details on the organization and Coconino County.

Celebraciones de la Gente is a partnership between Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona honoring the cultural traditions of the Hispanic/Latino community in Northern Arizona.

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

September 20, 2023 C.H.A.C.

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/

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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 concludes busy summer of 2023

September 20, 2023 C.H.A.C.

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) took part in a number of activities during the summer of 2023.

Events included:

CHAC shared information at the inaugural Celebracíon de NAU held on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at the Field House at Northern Arizona University. Sharing a table with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member Becca Delap, and making paper flowers, was CHAC member Frank Moraga. Click here to see more photos at www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC members and supporters staff the Coconino County information booth at the 74th annual Coconino County Fair. Click here to see more photos at www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC members Sedrick Cap and Frank Moraga staffed the CHAC information table at the sold out Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias show held Aug. 25, 2023 at the Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tutill, Flagstaff.

Staffing the CHAC information booth at the Aug. 12, 2023 Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Mariachi Festival were CHAC President Patty Garcia, former CHAC Presidents Ruth Eaton and Frank Moraga. Helping with the set up was Coconino County’s Brian Harris. Click here to see more photos at www.AmigosNAZ.com

CHAC held its first in-person meeting since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic during a tour of the new Killip Elementary School in Flagstaff on Aug. 2, 2023. Members attending the meeting included President Patty Garcia, Vice President Jose Diaz Aquino, Katie Mommaerts, Frank Moraga, Miguel Vasquez and Sedrick Cap. Also attending the tour by Killip Principal Joe Gutierrez were District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez and Coconino County Diversity Councils Coordinator Areina Contreras.

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CHAC, community celebrates 2023 Flagstaff 4th of July Parade

July 27, 2023 C.H.A.C.

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.