PRESCOTT AZ (June 4, 2012) – Due to increased fire danger, Prescott National Forest will implement Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM.  These additional fire restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.  The following fire restrictions will be in effect for the entire... 

Cottonwood AZ (October 6, 2010) – Over 110 volunteers, 19 teachers and 436 local elementary students participated in the 4th annual Verde Valley Water Festival at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood today. The Water Festival is part of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), a free teaching and learning resource for all 4th grade students and teachers in the Verde Valley. This... 

Sedona, AZ (August 10, 2011) – In response to recent concerns regarding wildland fires and smoke management in the Verde Valley, the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the City of Sedona will be available to citizens during an Open House at the Sedona Council Chambers, August 23, 2011. Fire Managers from the Coconino, Prescott and Kaibab National Forests and Arizona Department of Environmental... 

Sedona AZ (November 15, 2010) – In a Letter to the Sedona Times Editor, Candace Delaney of Sedona, Arizona, writes the following about an attempt by the U.S. Forest Service to install a million gallon plus tank in site of Sedona subdivisions without proper notice. She writes: Good Morning all.  And its the last day to send off our letters regarding the water tank. If you haven’t, please... 

Sedona AZ (October 19, 2010) – The U. S. Forest Service has sent out a letter to some residents in the Chapel and Broken Arrow area to announce a public meeting October 21, 2010, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Red Rock Ranger Station to present its decision to install a 1.5 million gallon water tank in the Little Horse area of the Coconino National Forest. There has been no local news media...