Sedona AZ–At their September 28, 2010 Council Meeting, Sedona City Council unanimously approved changes to the City Code which allows residential property owners who received notice of sewer availability after November 1, 2007 to defer connection to the system for up to 10 years.   The new ordinance will not be effective for 30 days.  During that time staff will finalize instructions for affected... 

The greatest inconvenience of people and nations is the laziness with which they attempt to find the solutions to their problems. There’s no challenge without a crisis. Without challenges, life becomes a routine, a slow agony. There’s no merit without crisis. It’s in the crisis where we can show the very best in us. Without a crisis, any wind becomes a tender touch. To speak about a crisis... 

March 9, 2010-Sedona AZ–Mayor Rob Adams won a hard fought re-election campaign and celebrated tonight with supporters after the election results were announced.   Mayor Adams credited his wife, Christine, and family with being his strength and support during his initial term and during a difficult second campaign.  Mayor Adams acknowledged and thanked the cadre of supporters who knocked... 

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,... 

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... 

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... 

Sedona AZ (February 23, 2010) – The Sedona Times newspaper editor, Tommy Acosta, wrote a front page article in its January 2010 print edition about the following. Acosta’s article is readable in full on this website’s Sedona Eye eMag LIVE! newspaper/Home Page (Web Archives): City Council candidate Mike Ward’s comments are below and, in the interest of full public access,... 

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...