This article written and submitted by the City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (May 3, 2010) – The City of Sedona’s employees are the most valuable resource we have in providing quality customer service to the public. However, they also represent 65% of the City’s operating costs. When revenues decline at the rate they have over the past 24 months, the only option for a reasonably balanced budget... 

Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer this unique first time event for our community on Friday, June 4 at 6:00 p.m.  For only $15 per tent, you will be allowed to camp at beautiful Sunset Park!  Join us for a night of camping under the stars, informative lectures, telescope star viewing, and a guided hike.  This event is great for first time campers as well as seasoned campers that want to enjoy... 

This article submitted by City of Sedona staff Sedona AZ (May 3, 2010) – The residents of the City of Sedona are invited to an overview presentation on the update to the Community Plan at three upcoming meetings.  Residents will also have an opportunity to discuss the issues that are most important to them and to Sedona. These Community Plan meetings are: Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m.      Sedona... 

Austrian Physician Talks of Miracle Healings in Phoenix (see press release) attached Flyer for Medical Tour–Phoenix April-May 2010.doc (61 KB) Visit http://www.bruno-groening.org/english/default.htm for more information.  Read More →

The controversy with the Sedona Fire District Expenditures is tackled by former TIME/LIFE Correspondent and author of a dozen books, Robert S. Wood, in the May 6 2010 newstand edition of the Sedona Times.   Sedona Fire District Chief, Nazih M. Haizme, responds.  Pick up and read the best local newspaper covering in-depth community events delivered to your mailbox and made available about the... 

          Mark you calendar for Wednesday, May 19th, at 11:30 am for a fabulous lunch with the Verde Valley Republican Women at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Hwy. 179 and El Portal Lane, Sedona.           Continuing our mission to educate the public about the many candidates seeking elected office this year, we are pleased to host two speakers this month.  Joe Jaraczewski, candidate... 

Sedona AZ (April 27, 2010) – The Sedona City Council meeting was standing-room only as concerned citizens flocked to protest the terminations of two Sedona police sergeants with a combined 40 years experience. The Acting Police Chief and the recently hired City Manager terminated two senior police officers, without notice, the morning of April 9, 2010, saying that the officers were “paid... 

Dear SedonaEye.com Editor, I haven’t attended regular board meetings for almost six months because my blood pressure just couldn’t take it. I see a far more adversarial attitude towards staff from one particular board member. I see a lack of respect and trust from the majority of the board towards the most professional and efficient Fire Chief that we have ever had in our district. Instead of letting... 

SEDONA AZ  April 27, 2010–Retired WWII Air Force Captain Edward R. Betts has loaned a small collection of historic ship models to the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, from now until the afternoon of May 13, 2010.  Betts, the father of Sedona local Dr. Ellen S. Betts, built the models during his early retirement in the 1980s and into the 90s.   Noteworthy vessels in the collection... 

This article is authored by Vice Mayor Cliff Hamilton and submitted by the City of Sedona. Sedona AZ (April 28, 2010) – A paradox is a contradiction that also happens to be true. We have several here in Sedona. One paradox is our notion that Sedona is just a small town. We talk about small town character and small town feel. In so many ways, however, we are not a small town at all but a much...