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🌱 Key road to Sunset Crater from Flagstaff closing for a month

Flagstaff, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Flagstaff? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Key road to Sunset Crater from Flagstaff closing for a month
  • How a Flagstaff traffic stop led to a major abuse conviction
  • Puppet theater plans more shows and workshops for Flagstaff kids

Also on today's calendar: Kashmir - Led Zeppelin Tribute and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny with a t-shower, with a high of 86 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 56.
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026-08-24 FS-545-Road-Closure (nps.gov subscription) — If you’re heading from Flagstaff toward Sunset Crater Volcano, expect Forest Road 545 to be closed to vehicles Sept. 21–Oct. 21 for culvert work tied to post‑fire flooding damage. The monument will stay open via a longer detour through Wupatki on unpaved Forest Road 776, so plan extra time and avoid taking RVs or trailers on the detour.
   

• Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of abuse in Arizona after girls discovered in trailer (dailynews.com) — A high‑profile polygamous sect leader is set for state sentencing after a 2022 Flagstaff traffic stop where officers found three girls, ages 11 to 14, in a stifling, poorly ventilated trailer. He’s already serving 50 years in federal prison, and now faces additional mandatory prison time on three Arizona child abuse counts.
   

• Theater founder returns, leads expansion (northcentralnews.net) — A Phoenix-based puppet theater is expanding its touring shows, school programs, and workshops to reach Flagstaff and other Northern Arizona communities year-round. With its founder returning as interim executive director, the organization plans more performances in local schools, libraries, and community venues while strengthening its statewide presence.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • Kilip Elementary Open House
    Flagstaff Unified School District (Flagstaff) Flagstaff, AZ 86004
    3:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Nathan McEuen →
    Coconino Center For the Arts, 2300 N Fort Valley Rd, Flagstaff
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Ranger Cabin Guided Hike
    Walnut Canyon National Park Interested participants should meet the ranger leading the hike at the Walnut Canyon Visitor Center.
    9:00 am
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Coconino High School Open House
    Flagstaff Unified School District (Flagstaff) Flagstaff, AZ 86004
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found male cat in Boulder Pointe.
    Message me if he is yours. No chip. Super friendly. (Nextdoor Boulder Pointe)
  • Looking for the people that live at the Arbors in this apartment(or know the apt).
    My package was the blue box that was delivered on the 12th. I was hoping someone recognizes the plants. The items are expensive and only fit me… (Nextdoor Woodlands Village)
  • Raley's Supermarkets posted a job opening for 018 - Bashas' Meat Cutter l - Woodlands Village in Flagstaff. Apply here.
  • Brakes Plus, Inc. posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor in Flagstaff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flagstaff here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Amtrak Is Offering Up to $500 Off These National Park Train Trips—With Stops at Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon (travelandleisure.com)

Ok Flagstaff! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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