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Southwest Climate Change Projected

MOAB, Utah — Drier conditions projected to result from climate change in the Southwest will likely reduce perennial vegetation cover and result in increased dust storm activity in the future, according to a new study by scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of California, Los Angeles.   The research team examined climate, vegetation and soil measurements collected over a... 

U.S. Congressman Gosar to Speak in Sedona

Sedona AZ (March 21, 2011)  – U. S. Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, Representative from Arizona’s First Congressional District, will be speaking at the Verde Valley Republican Women’s April meeting. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at the Los Abrigados Resort and Spa located at Hwy 179 and El Portal Lane in Sedona. This is a combined meeting with the Verde... 

Sedona Fire Chief Responds to Dave Norton, VEA Manager Email

Residents, Please see below.  These are my responses to Mr. Norton’s circulating email.  I also encourage everyone to attend the meeting. Mr. Norton, ·         Education taxes are higher than our Sedona Fire District taxes – the school district is higher on its own, plus Yavapai Community College is within a few dollars of SFD.  Overall, education is certainly much higher. ·        ... 

Sedona City Attorney Opposes Vote on 89A

Sedona AZ (March 21, 2011) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: The city of Sedona continues their best effort at shutting down the voice and will of the people to no avail. After a lengthy testimony Judge declines to rule on legal merits of our case which does not deter us or the will of the people. The residents of Sedona have come out in unprecedented numbers and will... 

Verde River Clean Up Event

Sedona AZ (March 21, 2011) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:   Hi Everyone, We will be having a river clean up event at the headwaters near Paulden, Arizona. Space is limited, so please let me know as soon as possible. See below: Selena Pao, Verde Restoration Coordinator The Nature Conservancy/AmeriCorps Volunteer   The Nature Conservancy’s Upper Verde River... 

Arizona Centennial Writing Project for Schools

PHOENIX, Ariz. (March 20, 2011): K-12 students in afterschool programs across the state – the generation that will shape Arizona’s future – will outline their vision for the state by participating in Voices of Afterschool: An Arizona Centennial Writing Project. Sponsored and organized by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence to celebrate the Arizona Centennial and the national Lights... 

Sedona 2010 Census Numbers Released

Sedona AZ (March 10 2011)–According to the 2010 U.S. Census numbers released today, the City of Sedona population divided by the two counties of Coconino and Yavapai stands at 10,031. Most of the area’s Coconino county growth was centered in the city of Flagstaff which grew slightly less than 25% since the 2000 U.S. Census. Yavapai County grew slightly more than 25% reporting a... 

Yavapai County Unsung Heroes

It is spring; the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the volunteers are abundant in the Verde Valley. Once again, the monthly Yavapai County Unsung Heroes Volunteer Award is a couple’s game. Terry and Carla Trujillo have been the sun in many people’s lives through their volunteer work with the Special Olympics, coaching basketball. Nominated by John and Sherry Herring, the Trujillo’s... 

Dear Editor: Litter Recovery Challenge

Gary Chamberlain on west to east cross country bike trip 2010 Folksville USA is a virtual town of real riders! As a former 1990 Triathlon Today “All American” I know about workouts and that sound that goes “Pssssssssss” is either something natural or unnatural that has just invaded my bike tire, and interrupted my workout. You see, I am now one of many “Old Dogs” who still ride 100-200... 
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