AZ Gov. Ducey issues guidance for stay-at-home statewide Executive Order to stop the spread of COVID-19. Sedona AZ – To continue to limit the spread of COVID-19, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey extended his stay-at-home order for all of Arizona until May 15, 2020. The order says Arizona residents must limit time away from the house except: To conduct or participate in essential activities. For employment,... 

Sedona AZ – On April 22, 2020, the U.S. Marshals Service led Arizona WANTED Violent Offenders Task Force, working in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), arrested a dangerous fugitive and recovered a missing child in Golden Valley, Arizona. “Armed fugitives that have abducted a child and is defiant to lawful orders places the community and law enforcement... 

Sedona AZ – The Coconino County Page Holding Facility recently had one confirmed COVID-19 positive inmate in custody. This individual was booked into the Page facility on April 9, 2020. Thankfully, the individual advised jail staff of possible exposure and infection. All safety precautions and protocols were instituted and used during the booking process. The individual was housed in an isolation... 

Sedona  AZ – On April 12, 2020, Coconino County deputies were called to Burris Lane in Flagstaff after a report of a possible stolen dump truck in the area. Arriving deputies were told by the reporting party that the dump truck was stuck in the mud near the east end of Burris Lane, and that it was occupied by one man. Deputies located the truck and made verbal contact with the male driver who refused... 

Sedona AZ – On April 9, 2020, the 161st Air Refueling Wing of the Arizona National Guard transported approximate 20,000 pounds of medical Personal Protective Equipment material from North Carolina to Arizona for local vendors to manufacture into PPE gowns for community healthcare worker in the fight against COVID-19. The Arizona Air National Guard has three main bases across the state, located... 

Sedona AZ – As the COVID-19 health crisis continues to evolve, the Courts in Yavapai County remain open while keeping the safety and well-being of court staff, judicial officers, attorneys and members of the public a top priority. Pursuant to Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Order 2020-60, the Courts continue to operate as necessary to serve the public, while encouraging telephonic or... 

Sedona AZ – An online petition had 5803 signatures as of March 31, 2020, asking Arizona Public Services (APS) to eliminate its peak hour billing during the coronavirus pandemic. In petitioner Brian Martin’s words, “I want APS to eliminate peak hours during this pandemic situation. Why is this important? During the holidays, APS is known to turn off peak hours so we can enjoy our holidays... 

Sedona AZ – More than 25 Citizen-Soldiers responded to a request from the Navajo Nation yesterday to establish a medical care facility and to augment healthcare planning needs. This effort is a pivot from the initial response of the Arizona National Guard’s stand up of troops in response to the COVID-19 threat and expands the organization’s use of capabilities into the medical realm. “This... 

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs Executive Order on March 23, 2020, prohibiting the closure of essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sedona AZ – On March 23, 2020 Governor Douglas A. Ducey issued Executive Order 2020-12 Prohibiting the Closure of Essential Services (https://azgovernor.gov/executive- orders) which establishes the Arizona Courts as Essential Government Functions. Therefore,... 

Sedona AZ — Coconino National Forest has closed its developed recreation and day-use sites indefinitely to protect public and employee health, as well as align with state and local measures already in place to lessen the impact of COVID-19. The vast majority of the forest is still open to visitors who want to spend time outdoors participating in recreational opportunities that support social distancing,...