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ADOT, Flagstaff team to improve traffic flow on US 180
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2016) – Flagstaff residents and visitors will be able to spend more time enjoying the attractions of northern Arizona and less time getting there, thanks to an upcoming Arizona Department of Transportation project designed to reduce congestion in the heart of that city.
ADOT and the city of Flagstaff are teaming to add turn lanes where North Humphreys Street (US 180) meets...
Another Sedona Monumental Mistake
Sedona AZ (May 9, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
After a nice “vacation” from last year’s environmental absurdity… it looks like the National Monument advocates are STILL planning to turn this area into a Federal prison.
At the end of this email is a link to the Verde Independent article (5/7/2016) about how the local national monument mental...
American Legion Fundraiser in Cornville
Sedona AZ (May 9, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
American Legion Post 135
PO Box 172
Cornville, AZ 86326
The American Legion Post 135 in Cornville, Arizona, will host a multifamily garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, May 14, starting at 9:00 a.m. at White Bear Cornville Self Storage, 10994 East Cornville Rd., Cornville.
Proceeds are projected for an immediate,...
Missing ASU Professor Found Deceased
Debra Schwartz found deceased in canyon
Sedona AZ (May 8, 2016) – Today at approximately 11:10 in the morning, the body of missing hiker Debra Schwartz was located in an unnamed slot canyon below the rim of Oak Creek Canyon. A three member technical rescue team that was tasked with checking the slot canyons located her.
On this third day of this intensive search for the missing ASU Professor,...
Pettiness of Resentful Republicans
Sedona AZ (May 8, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
Editor,
It just dawned on me this morning the reason for the supposed change of heart or reversal of direction and contention of the so-called “Solid Conservative” Republicans.”
I want to briefly revisit a few of these “Solid Conservatives”:
Paul Ryan—It appeared as though he was almost begged to accept...
Local Fire Agencies Prepare for Fire Season
Sedona brush fire in the Village of Oak Creek in April 2016. One home was lost as a result of the fire. Photo by Robert Wooten.
Sedona AZ (May 7, 2016) – On Friday, May 13, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Sedona, Montezuma-Rimrock, and Verde Valley Fire Districts, in cooperation with the City of Cottonwood and City...
New Poll Shows Majority of Arizonans Oppose National Monument
Sedona AZ (May 7, 2016) – Today, Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04) released the following statement after a new scientific poll conducted by Coleman Dahm & Associates found that 71.6% of Arizonans are opposed to the ongoing effort by special interest groups to lock up 1.7 million more acres in Northern Arizona by presidential executive order under the Antiquities Act:
“The latest polling numbers...
Woman Missing in Oak Creek Canyon
Debra Schwartz missing in Sedona area
Sedona AZ (May 6, 2016) – The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating an Arizona State University professor reported missing in Oak Creek Canyon.
Debra Schwartz of Tempe, Arizona, was last seen camping by herself the morning of May 4 at Pine Flat Campground. According to the Sheriff’s Office, she was supposed to...
Sedona Chooses Eco-friendly Weed Barrier Solution
Overgrown weeds along Red Rock Scenic Highway. Photo exclusive to SedonaEye.com.
Sedona AZ (May 6, 2016) – A dual layer weed barrier in the area between the curb and sidewalk on State Highway 89A will be installed by a construction contracting company beginning at 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, through Thursday, June 23, 2016. Work will begin on the south side of SR 89A at Dry...
Students Win With Seal of Biliteracy Legislation
AZ School Superintendent Diane Douglas
Sedona AZ (May 5, 2016) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today celebrated the Arizona Legislature’s final passage of Senate Bill 1239, which creates a Seal of Biliteracy to help recognize the achievements of multilingual students.
“This bill’s successful passage is a victory for students in Arizona who deserve recognition...