Eddie Maddock focuses her Eye on Sedona to the plunder and destruction of El Rojo Grande Ranch in the profit versus preservation of Sedona’s ancient Indian artifacts and red rocks, irreplaceable bird and animal habitat, and possible sewage contamination of the Red Wall Limestone aquifer that supplies water to Sedona, Page Springs and surrounding communities when bulldozers arrive to clear pristine... 

Yavapai County Board of Supervisors in session Sedona AZ (November 9, 2018) – On September 9, 2018, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors approved the development of a “Citizens Academy.” The academy, which is currently accepting applications for attendees, will provide Yavapai County residents with insights into how County government works, promote open lines of communication,... 

Sedona AZ (November 9, 2017) – The Superior Court welcomes public comment on four finalists for the fulltime Judge Pro Tem position. This vacancy is created by the appointment of Judge John D. Napper to Division 2 by Governor Doug Ducey. The candidates are Krista M. Carman, Christopher L. Kottke,  and Debra R. Phelan of Prescott, and Linda Wallace of Sedona. Christopher Kottle The Superior Court... 

Sedona AZ (October 13, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Candidates for a Toxin Free RRREMD FACT CHECK 2016 Board of Directors ELECTION ToxinFreeRRREMD.com The following are fact checks on statements made on the campaign website for RRREMD candidates Mark Mumaw, Joanne Johnson and Dave Norton (rrremd2016.com): 1. “Re-elect Mumaw Johnson Norton” FACT: Mumaw, Johnson... 

Sedona AZ (January 26, 2016) – The Arizona Governor’s Office announced new regional public budget hearings around the state to brief the public on the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 executive budget. Next week, Lorenzo Romero, director of the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), will present the budget and take questions in Prescott and Yuma. The meetings will be open... 

Yavapai County Board of Supervisors receive Arizona heritage preservation award Sedona AZ (May 10, 2015) – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors were selected to receive the 2015 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Award for the rehabilitation project on the Yavapai County Courthouse. Bill Otwell, architect for the three year project, nominated the Board for its vision and dedication... 

Chase Bank owned property found in county violation Sedona AZ (April 15, 2015) –  The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor from the office of Yavapai County Supervisor Jack R. Smith: A case was heard before the Administrative Hearing Officer in Yavapai County on April 14, 2015, in regards to a home in the Castle Canyon Mesa neighborhood. Chase Bank was found responsible for the... 

Sedona AZ (March 24, 2015) – The Yavapai County Arizona Board of Supervisors is continuing the annual free slash drop-off program at county transfer stations for two months beginning April 1, 2015, and continuing until June 1, 2015. Yavapai County transfer stations are located in Black Canyon City, Camp Verde, Congress, Mayer, Paulden, Seligman, and Skull Valley. Free slash drop off will be held... 

Joseph R. Walker photo by Matthew Brady circa 1860 led a well-known gold-hunting expedition of 34 men into the mountains of central Arizona, near what is now the city of Prescott. The company struck gold along the Hassayampa River and Lynx Creek bringing subsequent white settlement in the area. The village of Walker, Arizona is named for him. He died at his home in Walnut Creek, California, and is... 

Historic Prescott AZ courthouse Sedona AZ (June 22, 2013) – The iconic courthouse in downtown Prescott, Arizona, will be undergoing major elevator upgrades from June 22 throughout July 8, 2013. The current elevator is aging and maintenance parts are no longer available. Presiding Judge David L. Mackey said, “I appreciate the attention the Board of Supervisors have given to our Historic Courthouse....