Spruce Wash Wedge, NAU Women's Basketball, and the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival | Flagstaff Local Frequency

Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Tuesday, March 25, 2025. We start with some exciting news for music lovers. Tonight, The Jins are set to perform at the Orpheum Theatre. Doors open at 8 PM, and tickets are still available for those looking for a midweek musical treat. In local sports, the NAU women's basketball program is undergoing a significant change. After eight seasons, head coach Loree Payne has announced her departure to take the helm at Santa Clara University. The search for a new coach is expected to begin immediately. For those interested in community involvement, today is the last day to submit applications for the Spruce Wash Wedge public art project. Artists have until 3 PM to apply for this exciting opportunity to create a visually striking installation that will enhance our city's landscape. In weather news, while recent March storms have brought much-needed precipitation to our region, reducing the immediate wildfire risk, we're still well below average for seasonal precipitation. Forest officials urge residents to remain vigilant as warmer temperatures are expected to dry out the forests in the coming weeks. Looking ahead to this weekend, outdoor enthusiasts won't want to miss the Bozo Rail Jam at Arizona Snowbowl on March 29. This freestyle skiing event in the ponderosa pines promises to showcase some of the best talents in the Southwest. For those planning ahead, the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival is set to celebrate its 23rd year on April 5. The event will feature the best in outdoor adventure, cultural, social, and environmental films from around the world. In community news, the City of Flagstaff has partnered with the Water Research Foundation to conduct a national study on at-home water use. Residents are encouraged to participate in this important research to help plan for a sustainable water future. Lastly, a reminder for local green thumbs: community garden plot applications remain open until March 31. This is a great opportunity to secure your own space for gardening this spring and summer. This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.