Daily Archives: March 14, 2014

Clear days ahead for Williams Weekend of Openings.

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ZiplineWILLIAMS – While high winds are possible Saturday, the weekend will be sunny and warm for your exploration of the businesses which re-opened this week.

treats-01The Zip Line ride will begin operation starting tomorrow. Eventually one of the seats will come down to be shipped to Vermont.

It was reported earlier this week that Maria’s Taco Shop on Fourth street opened. Ivo’s restaurant downtown next to the Addicted to Deals route 66 store has re-opened, as well.

Treats and Treasures at 309 West Route 66 has re-opened with new product. Along with their selection of cane sugar sodas and candy they have added a new Teriyaki Beef soda. They also carry some different souvenirs and collectible coins.

treats-02And, of course, there is Bearizona open through out the week.

Saturday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a north wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Overnight will be clear, with a low around 27. Blustery, with a northeast wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

On Sunday the forecast is for sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Clear, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

The rest of the week looks mostly clear with highs just below sixty and lows in the lower thirties over night.

Multiple Residential Burglaries in Forest Lakes Area

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FLAGSTAFF – Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives are investigating a series of five residential burglaries that were reported during the dates of February 24, 2014 through March 13, 2014. The burglaries have occurred in the Mule Springs area located south of Highway 260 and in the Mineral Loop area north of Highway 260. Residential structures and outbuildings have been targeted in the burglaries.

Method of entry may include both blunt force entry through exterior doors and entry through exterior doors in which the locks have been picked. The suspect or suspects may be targeting construction tools including power tools, air compressors and chain saws. Investigators are looking into the possibility that the burglaries that have occurred in the Forest Lakes area may be related to numerous burglaries that have occurred in the Heber area that are under investigation by the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office.

If you believe you see something suspicious such as a vehicle that you haven’t seen in the neighborhood before, a suspicious person that doesn’t appear to belong in the area, an unoccupied home that does not appear to be secure or any other indicator that a crime has occurred, or if you believe you have information regarding these burglaries, please call the Coconino County Sheriff Office at (928) 774-4523, toll free at (1-800) 338-7888, or Silent Witness at (928) 774-6111.
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ADOT beginning work on US 89 widening project

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Little Colorado River Bridge to be replaced, roadway widened and roundabout installed

FLAGSTAFF – The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun work on a project to expand US 89 from two lanes to four lanes through the community of Cameron within the Navajo Nation, approximately 50 miles north of Flagstaff.

Major work on the $36.7 million project includes widening US 89 to two lanes in each direction between State Route 64 and the Little Colorado River (mileposts 464-467) and removal and replacement of the existing US 89 Cameron Truss Bridge with two new bridges at that location.

Additional improvements on US 89 through Cameron include constructing a roundabout at the existing intersection of US 89 and SR 64, new sidewalks, streetlights, and four pedestrian/livestock underpasses.

Construction is anticipated to be completed in two major phases with completion expected Fall 2016.

Traffic delays may occur during construction with traffic reduced to one lane. Directional signage and flaggers will be present during construction. ADOT advises motorists to be alert for construction equipment and personnel, and to proceed through the work zone with caution.