I have not seen more columns of light, but I did see a valley that glowed at Secret Mountain Wilderness.  As I walked the Labyrinth, I gazed at the red rock walls that surrounded me. This time, a giant red rock perched atop a red column drew me closer and after climbing the rock, I turned around and could see Bell and Cathedral rocks.  The sight took my breath away.  I closed my eyes and after opening... 

by Mike Raber, Sedona Senior City Planner:The City of Sedona is in the process of updating its Community Plan, which is required at least every 10 years by state law.  The Sedona Community Plan is the City’s state-mandated general plan that guides the City in making decisions on future development and land use regulations, initiating specific planning programs and priorities and funding.  Although... 

SEDONA, AZ (June 9, 2010) – The City of Sedona is in the process of updating its Community Plan, which is required at least every 10 years by state law.  The Sedona Community Plan is the City’s state-mandated general plan that guides the City in making decisions on future development and land use regulations, initiating specific planning programs and priorities and funding.  Although the... 

Recently, there have been many questions and comments from the community concerning the privatization of Sedona Fire District’s ambulance services. The question is what is best for our community, financially, and the level of service needed for a positive patient outcome. I have contacted approximately 25 fire departments, fire districts, and dignitaries to discuss Ambulance Services. My goal was... 

The Sedona Times reprints this communique of March 12, 2010 for context. “For The Facts, Ask the Fire Chief” The Sedona Fire District has 115 professional members that are assigned to an Executive Team of three, overseeing 12 divisions. The District is comprised of one appointed official, the Fire Chief, 71 Firefighters, and 44 non-emergency personnel. The District protects approximately... 

A municipal fire department is one department, among many departments, within a city. A fire district is its own self-contained government entity. A fire department has the support of the general government services within the municipality’s structure. A fire district must maintain its own general government services internally. For both fire departments and fire districts to operate, these government... 

Sedona AZ June 10 2010: Breaking new update on this story!   Joining Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick in Washington DC for a Congressional subcommittee hearing today were Sedona Mayor Rob Adams and City Councilmember Barbara Litrell, both testifying of the economic need to preserve the Red Rocks with the NSA designation.  Future action is uncertain at this time.  The Coalition for the Sedona Red... 

SPIRIT DANCER FINE ART INTERNATIONAL ART GALLERY SINCE 1977 NEW YORK* PARIS* MADRID* SEDONA A Unique Art Gallery in The magical Land of Sedona Mayor Rob Adams cuts The Ribbon at Spirit Dancer Fine Art Gallery June 4th 5-8 PM at Angel Lightfeather’s Sacred Pathways 105 Portal Lane in Sedona. Spirit Dancer Fine Art International Gallery Officially Opens during first Friday Art Walk June 4th! World... 

If you appreciate the current level of service provided by the Sedona Fire District for Emergency Medical Services, now would be a very good time to speak up.  Read More →

According to Rosemary LaBonte (and David), “Some [Ellis Island immigrants]would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss the ground.”  Remember that if some of the Mexican immigrants got down on their hands and knees and kissed the ground, they would be kissing the ground that only a few short years ago (historically speaking) belonged to them — their long lost country. To...