Sedona AZ – The 2023 Independence Day weekend of June 30 to July 4 culminated with a significant increase in service calls and outdoor activity incidents around northern Arizona, per the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office activity report. CCSO Deputies worked closely with officers from the United States Forest Service, National Park Service, Arizona Game and Fish, and other Northern Arizona... 

This article submitted by the city of Sedona. Sedona AZ – In an effort to protect the welfare and safety of both the public and wildlife, on April 11, 2023, the Sedona city council passed a new wildlife feeding ordinance intended to provide guidelines and rules for the safe feeding of wildlife. Highlights of the ordinance include: • It is unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly... 

This return to Set! evacuation notice issued by the city of Sedona. Stay alert! Sedona AZ – With Oak Creek water levels lowering, the GO! status evacuation alert issued earlier today by the city of Sedona has been lifted, and a return to Set! status issued for the following neighborhoods: All residents may return home while remaining in Set! status; Oak Creek water levels are still high. Once the... 

A GO! evacuation notice has been issued by the city of Sedona for the listed neighborhoods: Go! Seek shelter! Sign up for alerts!  Sedona AZ – If you haven’t left already and similar to last week, due to elevated water levels in Oak Creek, the following Sedona areas are in GO! status. Evacuate immediately: · Trails End · Trails End Lane · Blackhawk Lane · Newcastle Lane · Oak Creek Mobilodge ·... 

Sedona AZ – The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has received several concerns from citizens reporting an apparent phone scam with the caller identified as “Captain Smith of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office.” The Sheriff’s Office does not employ a “Captain Smith.” The scammer poses as local law enforcement, contacting victims and accusing them of failing to appear... 

Sedona AZ – With Oak Creek water levels lowering, the GO status issued last night, March 15, 2023, to evacuate certain neighborhoods has been lifted. All residents may return home and are reminded to be in ready status and watch for changing weather. The areas in the ordered evacuation included: Trails End Rd Trails End Ln Blackhawk Ln Newcastle Ln Oak Creek Mobilodge Copper Cliffs Dr Copper Cliffs... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie S. Maddock welcomes 2023. Sedona  AZ  – Sure enough, the page has been turned on at least a few of the many calendars generally distributed prior to the end of a year. Not only have we changed calendars, but in just a few short days January will become history. Even under stressful conditions relating to predicted economic uncertainties, City Council members are... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie S. Maddock discusses Sedona Sustainability and Home Rule and encourages city voters to sustain the voice of their power by voting August 2, 2022 in the Primary. Sedona AZ – Recently there’s been considerable discussion and emphasis placed on the subject of “sustainability” which is not a new concept. For example, is anyone still around who might... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie S. Maddock suggests the Sedona mayor know the limits of Sedona as he steps into the Council role. Sedona AZ – Two major political parties have dominated election policies since shortly after establishing the “republic” of the United States. Since the 1850’s they have been known as the Democratic Party and the Republican Party. Social, cultural,... 

Sedona AZ – Yavapai County hired Asphalt Paving & Supply company to perform asphalt overlay roadwork on Red Rock Loop Road in Sedona, Thousand Trails and Warriors Run in Cottonwood, and East Kings Way and Mesquite Drive in Black Canyon City. Construction will begin September 6, 2022, and continue through October 20, 2022. The scheduled road construction will consist of asphalt overlays, shoulder...