U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) news updates for June 2025
Office of U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly News updates for June 2025 Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S. Competitiveness in Space Kelly and Cotton’s Bill to Study Cancer Among Military…
Flagstaff to participate in ‘No Kings Mass Protest’ on June 14
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. We’ve watched as they’ve cracked down on free speech, detained people for their political views, threatened to deport American citizens, and defied the courts. They’ve done this all while continuing to serve and enrich their billionaire allies.
On Saturday, June 14, we’re taking to the streets nationwide. We’re not gathering to feed his ego. We’re building a movement that leaves him behind.
Native Health May 2025 Newsletter
Happy May and Mother's Day! We have been busy in the community. April brought a lot of community events, cultural classes, Traditional Garden programs, a visit from Health and Human Secretary Kennedy, our Grand Opening Community Celebration at our new clinic at NHW Community Health Center, and much, much more! Be sure to check out the celebration photos at the bottom of the newsletter.
As you know from my monthly letters, we're growing and in need of dedicated community members to help guide our way. If you are interested in being a member of our Board of Directors, please consider applying. There is a monthly time commitment, but you can make a difference in the direction of NATIVE HEALTH. For more information, please contact Cherie.
U.S. Sen. Gallego talks trade policies, global energy challenges at McCain Institute Sedona Forum
View this email in your browser By the Office of U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) SEDONA – This weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined the McCain Institute's Sedona Forum for a panel discussion…
Flagstaff continues pressure on Trump administration with May Day Strong Protest at City Hall. With updated local related news stories
FLAGSTAFF — Protesters took their positions again in front of Flagstaff City Hall during the May Day Strong Protest on Thursday, May 1, 2025. KAFF News reported that organizers had expected more than 1,200 protesters to attend the event, which was held between 4 and 6 p.m.. However, those attending said that number was exceeded at the peak of the event.
Video courtesy of Jake Bacon of the Arizona Daily Sun appearing on Women's March Flagstaff showed protesters with signs crowding the corner of the Flagstaff City Hall and stretching down the street.
The Flagstaff protest was part of a national event organized by Indivisible Northern AZ, and co-sponsored by locally by AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, FLAGPAC, and Women’s March Flagstaff.
In Arizona alone, more than 26 other May Day demonstrations were planned, including an event a Jameson Memorial Park in Sedona.
Workers across the United States gathered to demand a country that puts our families over their fortunes—public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness, organizers said.
Arizona Indivisible Groups Join May Day Strong Rallies Across the State and Country to Demand a Fairer Future for Working Families
By Indivisible Northern AZ — FLAGSTAFF — Indivisible groups across Arizona stood shoulder to shoulder with working families on May Day in a statewide show of strength as part of the May Day Strong mobilization. From Flagstaff to Phoenix and beyond, community members gathered to declare that it’s time to put people over profits and take back power from the billionaires and politicians who are dismantling our livelihoods.
The Flagstaff protest drew over 1200 people. A bigger-than-life sized puppet paraded up and down the sidewalk and was a highlight of the day. Protest signs reflected a wide variety of concerns, from the destruction of jobs, gutting of public resources, and higher cost of living— all for the benefit of billionaires.
Protesters were joined by NAU students who gave speeches about the importance of supporting workers’ rights, affordable education, and a stronger social safety net.
Flagstaff was just one of over 800 cities across the country to join the mass mobilization that was attended by hundreds of thousands of protestors.
LULAC commemorates Cinco de Mayo by calling on all Americans to defend the Constitution and uphold civil rights
Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Honors the Lessons of History and Urges the Nation to Stand Against Injustice in All Its Forms *** Washington, D.C. – On this Cinco de Mayo, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) commemorates the historic victory of the outnumbered and outgunned Mexican forces who, against all odds, defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Their triumph was not merely military. It stood for national dignity, justice, and self-determination despite overwhelming power. Today, LULAC calls upon every American to reflect on that legacy and its enduring meaning for our nation at this pivotal moment.
Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar provides update to community on impact of Trump administration funding cuts
Using a powerpoint presentation and her own personal experience working with Latino governmental leaders nationwide, Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar made a powerful case that local leaders and residents should be prepared for a number of local impacts coming out of the Trump Administrations funding cuts to governmental programs nationwide.
Benatar made her remarks on April 21, 2025 at the Indivisible Northern AZ Community Gathering in Flagstaff.
She started her presentation with the impact Trump's Tarriff Tax will have on local government and consumers. Quoting former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, "It's the worst self-inflicted wound that I have ever seen."
In her power point she said: "The real damage has already been done. This back-and-forth has shaken confidence in the U.S., left lingering uncertainty, created volatility in the markets, and left the world rattled."
Sen. Gallego Visits Northern Arizona, Phoenix, to Address Medicaid Cuts, Tariffs, VA Layoffs, and More
ARIZONA – Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) took his fight against Republican-led cuts to Medicaid, the Trump Administration’s cuts to the VA, and the impacts of Trump’s ongoing trade war home to Arizona.
Over the last two weeks, Senator Gallego embarked on a statewide town hall tour to address the real-world consequences of this administration. He visited Flagstaff, the Yavapai Apache Nation, and Phoenix, where he heard directly from Arizonans on how the chaotic and detrimental decisions from the Trump Administration are impacting their daily lives.
While in state, the Senator also participated in a bipartisan panel discussion hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, visited small businesses impacted by Trump’s tariffs, and underscored his commitment to fighting for legislation that prioritizes Arizona.
‘DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE’ exhibit offered haunting images of missing lives at Culture Connect AZ in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — As visitors walked into Flagstaff's Historic Ice House and strolled down the hallway they were quickly greeted with beautiful yet heart-rending images that lined the corridor. There were mothers clutching photos of their sons or daughters, young women holding photos of their boyfriends, a brother holding images of his two siblings. All had one thing in common. All those pictured had disappeared.
The images were part of the bilingual exhibition "Disappeared: Portraits of Absence, Songs of Resistance," part of an evening of powerful music and art dedicated to honoring the victims of forced disappearance and the global movements seeking justice, held on Friday, April 4, 2025.
The images were first displayed at the Coconino Center for the Arts and at the NAU Riles building in 2024. During the reception visitors had a chance to view the images up close, read the information, listened to a variety of music and share their thoughts with others gathered at the event. The exhibit, which focuses on the mothers of “disappeared” people in Mexico, was presented by Culture Connection AZ and the Martin-Springer Institute at NAU.
Northern Arizona Interfaith Council scheduled to hold meetings on May 8
FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is scheduled to hold meetings on May 1 and 8.
Send email to confirm event at naic.iaf@gmail.com
Large group of protesters at Flagstaff City Hall joins National Day of Action on April 19. With updated related news stories
FLAGSTAFF — Local residents once again turned out in force during a National Day of Action rally held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Flagstaff City Hall.
With a crowd that easily exceeded 1,000 people, local residents once again assailed the Trump administration with an event that coincided with the anniversary of the first shots of the American revolution in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, along with weekend activities designed to recognize Earth Day, which will be officially to be recognized on April 22.
To recognize those events, a number of protestors carried "No to Kings" signs, as well as a variety of climate change banners, signs and Earth Day flags.
The local event was initially promoted by the Coconino County Democratic Party, with additional support from a variety of groups from Indivisible of Northern Arizona, 50501, Catch Fire Movement, Women's March and others.
Capacity crowd turns out for Arizona Attorney General’s Flagstaff Town Hall on April 15. With updated related news stories
FLAGSTAFF — With issues ranging from federal funding cuts to local health care, highway construction, homeless shelters, food services, wildfire and flooding prevention projects to staffing cuts at local universities and national parks — Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she wanted to hear it all so she can include the feedback of myriad lawsuits being filed by nearly two dozen state attorneys general against the Trump administration.
Coconino County residents provided that information and much more during Mayes's Flagstaff Town Hall held on April 15, 2025, at the Coconino Center for the Arts. With a capacity-stretching standing-room-only crowd approaching 300, local government officials, former government workers, community service providers and others shared a variety of stories on how the administration financial cuts and funding delays have impacted the region.
The most heart-wrenching stories came from local residents and veterans who are on the verge of or have lost their government jobs and are forced to fend for themselves as they try to pay for housing, food and medical services, with many saying they will be forced to leave Flagstaff and region to find jobs elsewhere.
LULAC newsletter: April 11, 2025
Dear LULAC Members,
Now more than ever, staying informed is empowering. Despite the challenges our Latino community faces, we continue to make strides together. From national policies to local victories, let’s celebrate our resilience and stay engaged in the fight for our rights.
This newsletter is your resource to stay engaged, empowered, and inspired. Juntos, seguimos adelante – together, we move forward.
Thank you for being part of the LULAC familia and for all you do to advance our cause.
¡Adelante!LULAC National
Busy signal? Many callers not impressed with Rep. Eli Crane’s ‘Telephone Town Hall’
NORTHERN ARIZONA — Many constituents were not happy with the process of Rep. Eli Crane's (R-Ariz.), “Telephone Town Hall,” held live on April 9, 2025 from Washington, D.C.
In his Facebook page, Crane stated "Thank you to the more than 8,000 constituents who took the time to join me for tonight's Tele-Town Hall. It's an honor to represent you in Washington, DC." However, even Crane admitted there were problems with the effort.
"For anyone who wasn’t able to join, here is a full unedited recording."
Those who couldn't get into the Tele-Town Hall voiced their displeasure on his Facebook page
"We have also called multiple times saying it wasn’t active, I gave up after 30 minutes. I don’t even believe you held this. How long was the town hall? 10 minutes? Or zero minutes. You are a fraud and don’t represent anyone but MAGA voters. That isn’t your job, you represent all of us. You are what is wrong with this country right now, blindly following Trump and letting our country be trashed!"
Rep. Eli Crane to hold ‘Telephone Town Hall’ on April 9. Separate alternative live town hall with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes set for April 15 in Flagstaff
COCONINO COUNTY — Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., announced this week he will hold a "Telephone Town Hall" from 5 to 8.m. Wednesday, April 9 live from Washington, D.C.
"When the event starts, call (888) 886-6602 to ask questions, share comments, vote in polls, or just listen in!," Crane stated on his Facebook page.
After receiving harsh pushback from constituents — with video clips shared on national media — Congressional Republicans nationwide have be urged to either avoid live town halls altogether or use video/telephone town halls so they can better control who is asking questions.
As a result, many have opted to hold empty-chair town halls in Republican districts.
Most of Crane's Facebook page respondents were quick to criticize the virtual event with some using chicken images.
More than 2500 protest against Trump/Musk in Flagstaff
Northern Arizona community declares “Hands Off” to Trump and Musk
By Indivisible Northern AZ
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — More than 2500 Northern Arizona residents had one simple message for President Trump and Elon Musk: keep your hands off the programs that middle class families rely on. They gathered in Flagstaff Saturday (April 5, 2025) to protest against the administration’s overreach.
Local co-sponsors were: 50501, AZ LD7 Democrats, Arizona List, AZPAC, AZ Students Association, Catch Fire, Coconino County Democratic Party, Indivisible Northern Arizona, and Women’s March Flagstaff.
Sherrie Smith said, “The Trump regime is killing our democracy. We have to be vocal and visible in our disapproval. We must stand up for those he is trampling, disappearing and cheating. I will continue to engage in protest.”
HANDS OFF Flagstaff! — Largest protest in city’s history jam downtown Flagstaff City Hall
FLAGSTAFF — Protesters (estimated between 2,000 and 2,500) flooded the zone in downtown Flagstaff for the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally, part of a national day of protest held on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
The Arizona Daily Sun and KNAU put the estimated crowd at 2,500 people, who surrounding City Hall from the corner of Humphrey Street and Aspen Avenue south to Route 66 and west to Milton Road. The crowd size exceeded the 2,000-person Jan. 21, 2017 "March For Love" protest during the first Trump administration.
A small overflow crowd could be seen across the street from City Hall, with others protesting from the traffic islands at the Santa Fe Avenue and Milton Road exits.
Carrying a variety of signs reflecting the organizer's multi-issue event, protesters took aim at everything from Hands Off Medicaid to Medicare, Social Security, Our Jobs, Our Wallets, Our Books, Fair Elections, Personal Data, Public Lands, Veteran Services, Cancer Research, NATO, Consumer Protections, Clean Air, Schools, Libraries, Free Speech, LGBTQ+ Rights, Immigrants, Courts and other issues.
Hands Off Flagstaff! protest — Signs of the Time
FLAGSTAFF — There were no shortages of signs during the "HANDS OFF! Flagstaff AZ Fights Back!" rally on Saturday, April 5, 2025. With an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 protesters, here are just a few of the creative, handmade or professionally designed protest signs.
Coconino County Democratic Party to take part in Nationwide Protest rally at Flagstaff City Hall on April 19
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Democratic Party has announced a National Day of Protest rally will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Flagstaff City Hall.
Bring your kazoos and tambourines, drums and friends, creative signs and FRIENDS!
About this event
The calendar date is meaningful. The American Revolutionary War began on April 19, 1775 with the “shot heard ’round the world” in Massachusetts.
The date is also important for another reason. The current administration has been threatening to use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to declare martial law to shut down dissent and protest nationwide. Unconfirmed reports say they might announce it on April 20.
Know this; we will not cede power to the administration that they do not have.