The City of Flagstaff has announced the scheduled demolition of the former Montalvo Fire Station Two, situated at 2230 E. Spruce Avenue, to make way for the upcoming Montalvo Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Community Center. According to the city's latest release, the process is set to begin on Oct. 27, 2025, with Loven Contracting, Inc. at the helm of the operations.
Residents in the vicinity should be prepared to quickly adapt to the changes, with demolition-related activities expected to create temporary noise and dust, along with possible minor snags in traffic. Work is scheduled to occur week-long from Monday through Friday, from the early hours at 6 a.m. to the evening at 6 p.m. Officials from Loven Contracting and the City have assured that safety and dust control measures will be in place to alleviate any disturbances caused.
Pedestrians navigating the area should proceed with caution despite sidewalks remaining open throughout the demolition period. The expectation is for the demolition to be completed by Nov. 11, 2025, paving the way for the start of the STEM center construction.
In a nod to the station's past, the iconic mosaic currently residing on the side of the building will not be forgotten. While it proved impossible to preserve the original mosaic, plans include the creation of a new mosaic inspired by the iconic design to grace the side of the future Montalvo STEM Education Community Center. This artistic endeavor aims to maintain "a visual connection to the site’s history," as detailed in the city's announcement. For those seeking more details or wishing to voice concerns, inquiries can be directed to the Project Manager, Jarrett Nelson at [email protected].
