New Horizons Disability Empowerment Center

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

This is a cool, ongoing project with NCIL

NCIL’s Oral History​ Project is a video series preserving the stories, lessons learned, and institutional memory of the National Council on Independent Living and its central, catalyzing role in the...

04/28/2026

How to Spot and Avoid Publishers Clearing House Scams | Security.org

The Publishers Clearing House scam involves fraudsters impersonating PCH to steal money or personal information, often targeting older adults with fake prize notifications and requests for fees.

What the Scam Is

Scammers contact victims via phone calls, emails, text messages, social media, or even letters, claiming they’ve won a large PCH prize. They often request payment for taxes, processing fees, or delivery costs, or ask for personal information like Social Security numbers, bank details, or credit card numbers. Sometimes, fake checks are sent, instructing victims to deposit them and wire back a portion, which ultimately results in financial loss when the check bounces.

How to Spot a PCH Scam

Unsolicited contact: PCH never calls, emails, or texts winners for large prizes; notifications are made in person or via certified mail for smaller amounts (under $600).

Requests for money: Any demand for fees, gift cards, or wire transfers is a scam.

Prize for contests you didn’t enter: Legitimate PCH prizes require entry; unsolicited wins are fraudulent.

Pressure or secrecy: Scammers often create urgency or ask you not to tell anyone.

Fake social media or websites: Scammers impersonate PCH employees or Prize Patrol members online.

04/22/2026

Extreme, dry conditions and high winds prompt temporary safety power outage on April 22

04/21/2026

APS May Activate Public Safety Power Shutoff in Flagstaff Area to Help Prevent Wildfires; Customers Asked to Stay Prepared and Informed

For safety due to extreme fire risk, APS may need to temporarily shut off power tomorrow, April 22 as early as 9 a.m., in limited, high fire-risk communities located in the Flagstaff area to help prevent electrical equipment from starting or contributing to a wildfire. APS meteorologists and fire mitigation specialists are tracking extreme, rapidly changing weather and fire risk conditions and have determined that extreme winds, with gusts nearing 70 miles per hour, coupled with dry terrain and other factors, pose elevated wildfire risk.

Who will be impacted?
APS continues to monitor as weather patterns may change. For safety, a limited and targeted group of approximately 5,800 APS customers may experience a temporary, planned safety outage Wednesday, April 22. Customers who would be impacted are in eastern Flagstaff and some surrounding areas in the following communities:
Doney Park
Timberline
Fernwood
Mormon Lake
Cosnino
Sunset Crater
Walnut Canyon
Valle

APS is providing advanced notifications to these customers to their preferred method of contact selected on their account. We are also sharing information on how to prepare and stay informed. If weather conditions improve, the planned safety shutoff may be canceled. APS will keep potentially impacted customers informed. We are also working closely with local emergency management.

Customers can monitor the APS Outage Map tomorrow for outage times. It’s important to note, weather conditions can change and affect restoration if APS power lines and equipment are damaged and repairs are necessary. Location maps, community resources and other information for PSPS customers can be found at aps.com/psps.

Extreme, dry conditions and high winds prompt temporary safety power outage on April 22

04/20/2026