Glendale AZ (May 29, 2012)  – Manuel Cruz filed over 1400 nominating petition signatures for the mayoral office of Glendale Arizona today.  “Our campaign is focusing on jobs, education, and accountability, and the people of Glendale are getting plugged in and fired up,” said Cruz. “People know we can’t go on like nothing’s wrong. City Hall has to manage its... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 28, 2012)  – Arizona Interstate 17 and its frontage roads are scheduled to be closed over two weekends in early June 2012 as crews set the spans for a new pedestrian bridge just north of Jomax Road. The closings will be during the night and in one direction at a time to lessen impact on interstate travelers. What to expect: ● Northbound Interstate 17 closed between Happy Valley... 

Department of Corrections map of Arizona private prisons Dear SedonaEye.com Editor, I believe Arizona has private prisons because of large campaign contributions from prison corporations like GEO Group and Corrections Corporation of America. Then through ALEC, these corporations help write legislation like SB 1070 and three strikes that keeps Arizona’s prison population soaring at an unsustainable... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 25, 2012) — Blowing dust and reduced visibility are currently being reported by drivers in regions across the state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation and the National Weather Service. Drivers are urged to be extra cautious as they head out on this Memorial Day Weekend.  The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory until 8 p.m. today. Strong... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2012) – At the May 22, 2012 City Council meeting, Sedona City Council approved a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at $36,469,809. This budget cap includes $100,000 for the purpose of allowing the new City Council the opportunity and flexibility to consider new destination marketing opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year. With this approved budget cap, only changes... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2012) – On Friday, May 18, 2012, the City of Sedona Employee of Year award was presented to Donna Pflueger as part of the employee recognition event held at City Hall.  Donna began her career with the City of Sedona in September 1998 in the Waste Water Department. Since December 2009, she has been working in the Public Works Department as the Public Works Administrative Supervisor.  Donna... 

Sedona AZ (May 24, 2012) – A prayer vigil service to support American Catholic nuns whose work and progressive thinking are being attacked by Vatican officials in Rome will be held Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Sedona Creative Life Center Peace Garden, 333 Schnebly Hill Road, Sedona, Arizona. The 6:00 PM vigil service is sponsored by a group of local Catholic and non-Catholic women.  Women... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2012) – Some fifteen years ago, the voters of Sedona Arizona approved bonds to finance the wastewater system that runs underground for nine miles from the Chapel area to the treatment plant west of town on SR 89A. The original cost was somewhere between $75 (seventy-five) million and $90 (ninety) million dollars. This debt is now around $60 (sixty) million dollars. For a city... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2012) – In celebration of National Trails Day and Get Outdoors Day, the Red Rock Ranger District will waive Red Rock Pass day-use fees for the first two Saturdays in June, including June 2 and 9, 2012. The public is encouraged to get out and explore over 15 miles of new multiple-use trails now available in the Dry Creek area, Soldiers Wash area, and west of State Route 179 near... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2012) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Chess Club for adults and children during the 2012 summer months. Experienced chess players will enjoy the camaraderie of others in this intricate game of strategy, while new players will have the benefit of learning from those with experience. Former City of Sedona Councilman Dennis Rayner will be...