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Eddie Maddock: Sedona Waste Not, Want Not
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...
New preliminary flood maps issued for Oak Creek, Sedona and Cornville
Photo provided by Shannon Benjamin, Owner, Anderson General Tire and Flagstaff resident of a 2021 Flagstaff AZ flash flood
Sedona AZ – Coconino County announced today that updated digital flood hazard maps for Coconino County, Yavapai County, and the city of Sedona sections of Oak Creek, are available for public review and comment. These maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), show...
Eddie Maddock: Sedona Progress or Impediment
SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock looks at the city of Sedona and Village of Oak Creek impediments to local progress on quality of life issues.
Sedona AZ – Admittedly the convenience of modern technology has opened doors our ancestors would never have imagined. Of course, one needn’t go back THAT far – but – has it really been all that long ago when we actually had conversations...
Sedona Museum Free Public Wine and Treats Tour
Sedona Heritage Museum Jordan House
Sedona AZ – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a wine, nibbles and sweet treats reception for anyone interested in knowing more about local history and the museum. The museum is seeking to fill many volunteer positions and will discuss its varied opportunities.
Event RSVPs are appreciated, but unnecessary.
After a special docent led tour of the museum and...
Powerful winter storm hampers travel across much of Arizona
Sedona AZ – Multiple stretches of Arizona’s highways were closed as of Thursday afternoon, February 21, due to a powerful winter storm whose fury continues across much of the state.
With the heavy weather expected to last into Friday and snow forecast to extend into southeastern Arizona overnight, the safest option remains delaying travel to and through higher elevations until the Arizona Department...
Eye on Sedona with Vice Mayor Martinez
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2018) – The following article was submitted by the city of Sedona and written by Vice Mayor John Martinez:
See Something, Say something
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ
Before I begin my City Talk article about something that I am deeply passionate about, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and wishing a fruitful New Year to all. This month’s article...
Sedona Park Ranger Showalter to leave volunteer position
Sedona AZ (December 17, 2018) – After almost eleven years, Jerry Showalter will depart the Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers on December 31 of this year. Bob Huggins, program manager for the rangers, says Showalter’s contributions have been significant.
“Jerry was been with us since almost the beginning of the program and has been a real leader and example for others to follow. He will...
DORR Welcomes Featured Speakers Hobbs and Champion
Sedona AZ (December 13, 2018) – Democrat Katie Hobbs was declared the winner in the race for Arizona Secretary of State ten days after the election, defeating her Republican opponent by 20,252 votes for a 50.4% to 49.6 % victory. She will be the featured speaker at this month’s Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) breakfast on Thursday, December 20. The breakfast will be held at 1405 West SR 89A,...
Departing Sedona Police Chief thanks community
Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ and written by David McGill, Sedona Chief of Police.
Sedona AZ (August 25, 2018) – Over the past several weeks, despite the distraction of my decision to apply to another agency, your police department has continued to provide outstanding service to our community. Although my time here in Sedona will be shorter than anyone expected, including me, I am proud...
Does Sedona Need a Revival?
Sedona AZ (August 20, 2018) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor:
A recent ADOT traffic study found the majority of Sedona traffic backs up for miles only to drive through the city limits on its way north to the Grand Canyon or south to Phoenix.
I remember my first trip to Sedona from Paradise Valley in 1961. Long drive by when the family saw the Red Rocks from a distance……we...