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Flagstaff, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Flagstaff! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Flagstaff change with ICE opening an office nearby?
- How new amber highway lights will change Flagstaffās night sky
- Could your Flagstaff neighborhood be without APS power today?
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very windy; hazy sun, with a high of 63 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 62, low: 31.
- Friday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 61 and low of 38 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. ICE opening a new office in Flagstaff: Residents worry about tactics, tourism, and terror (gilaherald.com) ā A new ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations office is opening on South Plaza Way in Flagstaff, sparking intense concern and organizing among immigrant advocates, students, and some longtime residents. Community members are distributing āknow your rightsā packets, debating public safety, tourism, and student impacts, and pressing city and county leaders over how closely local law enforcement will cooperate with federal agents. 
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2. ADOT will install dark sky friendly lighting along Flagstaff highways (kjzz.org) ā ADOT is about to swap 370 highway lights in and around Flagstaff on I-17, I-40, and Route 66 for amber LEDs to better protect the cityās dark skies. Working with the city and Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition, the agency says the new fixtures cut upward brightness while maintaining needed roadway lighting. Ā Ā Ā
3. Flagstaff Prepares for Possible APS Power Shutoff (signalsaz.com) ā Parts of east Flagstaff could lose APS power as early as 9 a.m. today, and affected customers are being told to prepare for 12ā24 hours without electricity. City water and fire response will continue as normal, though some streetlights and recreation services may be temporarily impacted, with updates posted at Flagstaff.az.gov/PSPS. Ā Ā Ā
4. CHA Pet of the Week: Heart (azdailysun.com) ā Flagstaff-area animal lovers can meet Heart, a 2-year-old affectionate rescue dog available for adoption through the Coconino Humane Association. Sheās spayed, loves people, may do best as an only dog, and you can browse more local adoptable pets on the shelterās website. Ā Ā Ā
5. Billy Currington Live in Flagstaff: A Mother's Day Weekend to Remember (cowboylifestylenetwork.com) ā Flagstaff is hosting a Billy Currington concert at Pepsi Amphitheater on Saturday, May 9, 2026, pitched as a centerpiece for a full Motherās Day weekend getaway. The piece highlights the outdoor venue, ticket prices, and a sample three-day Flagstaff itinerary featuring local trails, downtown dining, and nearby scenic spots like the San Francisco Peaks and Walnut Canyon. Ā Ā Ā
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Tengo Suerte (AZ Indie / Alternative) Live at The Hive Flagstaff ā April 24
The Hive Flagstaff, 2 S Beaver St Ste 190, Flagstaff
6:30 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Library Board Meeting
Flagstaff Calendar , 300 West Aspen Ave. , Flagstaff
1:00 pm -
Housing Commission
Flagstaff Calendar
1:00 pm -
Tourism Commission Meeting
Flagstaff Calendar , 211 W Aspen Ave , Flagstaff
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Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting
Flagstaff Calendar , 211 W Aspen Ave , Flagstaff
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Sustainability Commission Meeting
Flagstaff Calendar , 211 W Aspen Ave , Flagstaff
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Drama Performance
SMS Auditorium
5:00 pm -
Open Spaces Commission
Flagstaff Calendar , 1702 N Fourth St , Flagstaff
4:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Monday April 27
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š Events Nearby
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Drama Performance
SMS Auditorium
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Educators Night Out
Museum of Northern Arizona , 3101 N Fort Valley Rd , Flagstaff
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CHEVELLE: LIVE AT PEPSI AMP
Pepsi Amphitheater , 250 Garrison Rd , Flagstaff
4:00 pm -
Sinagua Pre-Harvest Festival
Wanderlust Brewing Company , 1519 N Main St #102 , Flagstaff
12:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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- Visiting Little Italy in San Diego and I dream of a day when we could redevelop 4th Street to include a plaza where you could sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine.
On Sunday, there would be a Farmerās Market. In winter, a holiday village and ice skating. (Nextdoor Bushmaster Park) - Well the Road Trip for Arizona's Family - 3TV & CBS 5 kicked off today in Kingman!
Please PLEASE tell me Discover Flagstaff and the town have something ready for them! I am working to make sure that they can stop at the Museum Clubā¦ (Nextdoor Forest Springs)
- Troon Golf, L.L.C. posted a job opening for Greeter | Summer Seasonal in Flagstaff. Apply here.
- Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Server Assistant - Busser in Flagstaff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flagstaff here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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