Sedona, AZ … An Editorial by Tommy Acosta… Talk about naïve perspectives. Why would those on the council against paying a new city manager up to $180,000 think they could prevail against those who want to go up that high? The budget, the current economic situation, reason — none of these mean anything. What really matters is that it’s always going to be a 5-2 vote no matter what... 

Sedona, AZ – Editorial — By Tommy Acosta… Could this true? If it is, then the beginning of Sedona’s reign as a global-destination point is soon coming to an end. I’ve just received unconfirmed reports that two major resorts/time share establishments in Sedona laid off more than 100 employees between them – one, laying off 70 percent of its work force. What is even more alarming... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… Sometimes it can be a challenge wearing two hats, one as an editor and the other a reporter. As a reporter, you just want to get to the truth and get it out there come hell or high water. As an editor, you have to temper the zeal of your reporters and make sure what you print is fair, thorough and will not lead to legal repercussions. There are different kinds... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta A few people commented I should voice more editorial opinion on national and international issues as well as local events. OK. Let us start with the latest crisis in the Mid East. Israel and Hamas are at it again. More death, destruction, etc. for the world heaped upon the death and destruction it already has on the table. Looking at the conflict from a strict-political/business... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… Where’s the snow!!! Haven’t much to say save Merry Christmas and thank you all for the gift of your support and readership through our first year of the paper’s existence. It’s been quite a ride and it was my extreme pleasure to print the work of some of Sedona’s finest writers. I promise a lot more of the same over the coming year and look very... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta … Last night I went to the movies and saw a commercial titled “Citizen Soldier” played on the big screen prior to the start of the feature film. It was a commercial encouraging youth to join the National Guard. I watched with curious, detached interest marveling how far the military has come in producing really slick propaganda designed to get the minds, hearts... 

Sedona, AZ – By Tommy Acosta… Having spoken over the Thanksgiving weekend with a number of community luminaries it became even more painfully apparent that the division in the community over the 76 or more lights for 89A continues to fester. The bitterness is deep and many are walking wounded feeling they have been let down by their elected representatives. Complaints have been filed with the Attorney... 

Sedona, AZ — By Tommy Acosta… One can always find something wonderful about human nature, something that reminds us we are all part of the human family and that there are those of us who will put others above themselves when the need arises. The plane crash that occurred Nov. 13 near Sedona is one fine example of people coming together In the face of tragedy and doing what they can to negate... 

Sedona, AZ — I think cracks are beginning to appear in Obama’s Knight-In-Shining-Armor image. What’s this jive about him not moving forward to prosecute those in our government that legalized torture and virtually destroyed our reputation as a civilized nation in the world?   I’m not sure but I’m beginning to think what we were sold was not what we expected and maybe Obama is not the...