Sedona's ST.com contributing writer, Hollywood Jim, and fan Sedona AZ–I have to give a shout out to the community of Sedona for showing it’s pride and support for the Second Annual Pride-Fest held at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa over the weekend. I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend a Sedona Saturday other than Creekside on a beautiful early autumn day. Pride-Fest began... 

Dear Sedona Times Editor:  Texas’ messing with history is nothing new. The Texas State Board of Education has been trying to re-fight the Civil War and Reconstruction, Indian wars, and the Spanish-American War using textbooks for a long time. I attended Texas public schools from the 50s through 60s. Though I got a good education in some areas, I have profound anger about some of the lies and omissions... 

Camp Soaring Eagle moved into the Village of Oak Creek Ranch House Business Square and celebrated its new office with a ribbon cutting, Thursday March 11, 2010.    Sedona, Cottonwood and Flagstaff Chamber of Commerces sent representatives to the ribbon-cutting.   Camp Soaring Eagle Executive Director Jennifer Perry said, “Camp Soaring Eagle is focused on sending kids to camp.”  ... 

Dear Editor:  I read with great interest and concern, Publisher Robert B. Larson’s editorial, entitled, “Yes vote on Prop. 400 would lead to more consensus”.   Mr. Larson stated in that editorial: “When are we as residents of the most beautiful place in the world, going to understand that everyone has a right to their opinions and deserves to be heard?”.  I’d like to offer my perspective,... 

The City of Sedona announces Public Art Competition for State Route 179 Roundabouts at the “Y” and Brewer Road. The City of Sedona, the Arts and Culture Commission, and the Art in Public Places Committee announces a major exterior public art competition for professional artists residing in Yavapai and Coconino counties including, but not limited to, the City of Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood,... 

If you are unable to attend City Council meetings, you may write the Mayor and Councilors at City Hall, email (addresses below) and or call.     Always Subject an email with a clear indication of its content;  NO Wastewater Rate Increase, YES on Lights 89A, NO on Dog Leash Ordinance and so forth.   If your email is not read, your Subject will convey your message.    City Council email... 

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 →

SPIRIT DANCER FINE ART GALLERY OPENING and BOOK SIGNING ART WALK FIRST FRIDAY Angel Lightfeather’s Sacred Pathways 105 Portal Lane, Sedona Arizona  March 5, 2010 5:00-8:00PM Fabulous Sedona Art Gallery “Spirit Dancer Fine Art” opens in a new to Sedona HOT SPOT.  On the first Friday of March during The Sedona First Friday Art Walk.  Visit Sedona Arizona’s newest art gallery Spirit Dancer... 

Though I don’t know him personally, I am sure the owner of the Red Rock News is an honorable, well-intentioned man and a highly respected member of the community. But I find many of his editorials to be patronizing, and many of his arguments to be specious. There seems to be a Father-Knows-Best theme that runs through the series of his editorials; nobly and consistently he appeals for the healing... 

  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...