We’re entering day 4 of this massive 14,000 acre fire. It might be another two weeks before it’s fully contained. Thanks to Charlie McCallie for this beautiful time-lapse video.

Today, finally, all of Flagstaff wants the Peaks saved.

If you’ve lived in northern Arizona for a few years, you’ll know Katie Lee as a household name. My interview with her was first published last October in High Desert Journal – out of Bend, OR. Part one, republished by The Noise, hit the streets a few days ago, and part two will be in the July issue.

This must be, what, the third new location opening for the Taala Hooghan Infoshop? Another opening party! Sweet. This is a great space, in a neighborhood that really needs a working, all-ages, community space. About a month ago, I spent a day digging out plumbing and pouring concrete to secure the foundation. I haven’t been back since Liberate Earth Day workshops, but I know everyone has been working hard, dry-walling, wiring, painting. I’m looking forward to saturday to see how it’s all progressed.