Samples of copper wiring stolen from highway light poles Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – On February 10, 2014, YCSO deputies met with representatives of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and were informed that unknown suspects had stolen copper wire from more than 20 light poles positioned on the east side of the on-ramp to Arizona Interstate 17 south from State Route 69, Cordes... 

The ACC is tasked with the responsibility to protect AZ ratepayers by weighing the costs and benefits of all state utility requests. Sedona AZ (February 13, 2013) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Massachusetts’ largest electric utility company has recently declared that: There are no cost savings to be had from “smart” meters. “Smart” meters do not reduce... 

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SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (February 12, 2014) – SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock examines City of Sedona government inconsistencies when implementing its voter mandated Community Plan: SEDONA, ARIZONA website, Home Page, states the following: “The mission of the City of Sedona government is to provide exemplary municipal services that are consistent with our values,... 

Sedona AZ (February 11, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: The City of Sedona Arizona has a population slightly less than 10K Thank you Eddie Maddock for accurately reporting the state of Sedona. You are my hero! The City of Sedona is very young in regards to being incorporated. I have lived and operated businesses in the City limits for over 20 years. My husband and... 

Verde River Basin Partnership and The Nature Conservancy irrigation techniques and agreements yield positive returns for Verde agriculture, fish and wildlife (Photo: Cheryl Zook, National Geographic) Sedona AZ (February 11, 2014) – On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at 10:30 a.m., the Verde River Basin Partnership (Partnership) is sponsoring a presentation by Kim Schonek of The Nature Conservancy,... 

Sedona AZ (February 11, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: By now you have received the publicity pamphlet for the New Community Plan. I urge you not to rely on this pamphlet for your sole source of information in helping you decide your vote. I recommend you take the time to read through the Plan and come to your own conclusions. (You probably read about mine in the... 

Sedona AZ (February 11, 2014) – The Arizona and Nevada departments of transportation are offering an online opportunity through the month of February for anyone interested in providing feedback on the latest Interstate 11 and Inter-Mountain West Corridor Study results.  Today a public feedback period is being launched at www.i11study.com to provide an opportunity to comment on the Level 2 Analysis,... 

Sedona AZ (February 10, 2014) – On February 8, 2014, just before 6 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic accident on Fossil Creek Road, approximately 19 miles from State Highway 260, in Camp Verde. A 2001 white Isuzu Rodeo SUV was found about 100 feet from the dirt road down a hillside. Camp Verde Fire Department personnel were already on scene and informed... 

Sedona AZ (February 10, 2014) – The City of Sedona received the following information from Arizona Public Service Company (APS) regarding their plans for the installation of “smart meters” in Sedona: Deployment of “smart meters” in Sedona is scheduled to begin on March 9, 2014. Homeowners will receive a letter from APS approximately three weeks in advance of the deployment, with information...