Weeds in Hwy 179 Medians - North view Photo by Brent Geer Maupin I was pleased to see an article in your publication (September 23 2010 Print Edition) by Brent Maupin regarding the current weed abatement (or spreading) program being used on the new Rte. 179 corridor.  Seeing that poor guy out there weed wacking and blowing the mess he created around is an embarrasment.  Anyone who thought that... 

Camp Soaring Eagle moved into the Village of Oak Creek Ranch House Business Square and celebrated its new office with a ribbon cutting, Thursday March 11, 2010.    Sedona, Cottonwood and Flagstaff Chamber of Commerces sent representatives to the ribbon-cutting.   Camp Soaring Eagle Executive Director Jennifer Perry said, “Camp Soaring Eagle is focused on sending kids to camp.”  ... 

Prior to the start of construction of road improvements to the SR 179 corridor, the Sedona City Council directed Community Development staff to allow additional temporary signage for businesses.  The Council felt that allowing additional signage opportunities for businesses would help offset and soften the impact of the road construction.  As a result, many businesses implemented this signage opportunity. As... 

ADOT SR 179 Improvement Project: What to Watch for the Week of March 8:   For a complete listing of freeway and highway restrictions across Arizona visit ADOT’s Travel Information Site at www.az511.com or call 5-1-1. If you have information for the Scenic 179 construction updates, please send it to pr@scenic179.com or fax to 928-204-9835. You can also visit their website at www.scenic179.com.  Read More →

The City of Sedona announces Public Art Competition for State Route 179 Roundabouts at the “Y” and Brewer Road. The City of Sedona, the Arts and Culture Commission, and the Art in Public Places Committee announces a major exterior public art competition for professional artists residing in Yavapai and Coconino counties including, but not limited to, the City of Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood,... 

SPIRIT DANCER FINE ART GALLERY OPENING and BOOK SIGNING ART WALK FIRST FRIDAY Angel Lightfeather’s Sacred Pathways 105 Portal Lane, Sedona Arizona  March 5, 2010 5:00-8:00PM Fabulous Sedona Art Gallery “Spirit Dancer Fine Art” opens in a new to Sedona HOT SPOT.  On the first Friday of March during The Sedona First Friday Art Walk.  Visit Sedona Arizona’s newest art gallery Spirit Dancer... 

Former State Senator Tom O’Halleran will be the Master of Ceremonies at a special “Support the NSA” free public event.  February 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa in the Village of Oak Creek with Special Guest Speaker, acclaimed TV journalist and western lands advocate, Larry Warren.     Warren will address the economics of preservation and focus...