Sedona AZ–A Creek runs through it…the Oak Creek Watershed, that is.  Fifty five miles of fresh water perpetually in motion, Oak Creek is the thread that weaves together the fabric of our watershed community, as well as being vital to its economic, recreational and natural future.   Some think that the movement of water represents life itself and has soothing and relaxing properties. ... 

Sedona AZ–Arizona’s Congressional District 1 Representative Ann Kirkpatrick (Democrat) today bitterly condemned a blatantly political maneuver by Washington Republicans, who blocked passage of two of her bills to safeguard unique Arizona treasures while creating jobs in her district. Local support for the NSA designation was bi-partisan but the freshman Congresswoman was unable to garner... 

Sedona AZ (September 23, 2010) – The SedonaEye.com received this Letter to the Editor regarding pending HR 4823 in the United States Congress sponsored by Arizona Democratic Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick, CD-1: Dear Members and Friends!  URGENT REQUEST TO HELP SAVE THE NSA BILL Yesterday, the NSA Designation (HR 4823) was debated on the floor of the House of Congress, under rules of suspension. ... 

Sedona AZ (September 22, 2010) – The following Letter to the SedonaEye.com editor was received from Birgit Loewenstein of Sedona, Arizona. She writes: Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through Partners is the mission of Arizona State Parks. Over the course of the last decade Arizona’s legislature... 

Increased use and abuse of prescription medications, alcohol, and illicit drugs claims lives and destroys communities.  Mingus Center, adult behavioral healthcare, offers hope for recovery and help for addiction.    Our services include residential addiction treatment, crisis stabilization, dual diagnosis and substance abuse detoxification treatment for withdrawal from Alcohol, Opiates, and Amphetamines. ... 

February 27th, 2010 To:  The Editor, the Red Rock News Dear Sir: I was surprised and dismayed to read your Editorial in yesterday’s edition of the Red Rock News.  Yes, your paper has the right and the obligation to encourage our registered voters to vote!  However, I had thought, apparently erroneously, that your paper had clearly stated in the past that, although it would give plenty of space... 

The “Notice of Intention to Increase Wastewater Rates” was approved 7 to 0 by the Sedona City Coucil.  City Hall received many letters in opposition to the proposed increase, but Council chose to ignore the opposition in favor of increased fees.  The next Public Hearing before City Council will be on April 13th.   Read More →

Oak Creek Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010) – Join the Verde River Basin Partnership with Tom O’Halleran on March 31, 2010, at the Olde Sedona Grille in west Sedona for a breakfast hosted by the League of Women Voters. The breakfast is open to the public and the topics of discussion will be water preservation and the action necessary to preserve Arizona water resources. Gardens for... 

  Lawmaker and Foodstamps — An Arizona State Representative wants to mandate how people collecting food stamps should live. His vision includes no expensive cell phones, televisions, cigarettes or alcohol for recipients collecting from the food-stamp program. I have four words for him. Is you crazy foo? I, just like most people out there work for a living and it does become disgusting to see... 

The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition announces that noted Sedona photographer Jim Peterson will be the featured speaker at this month’s membership meeting, February 18th. The public is welcome to this free event.  Pot luck dinner!  Bring a dish to share and a flashlight! Plans for the group’s Fall 2010 show will also be discussed at the Thursday, February 18th meeting.     The public is...