Sedona AZ (January 28, 2014) – With this new con, scammers are banking on the fact that many consumers don’t check their credit card statements all that carefully. Don’t fall for it. Review your recent statements for unexplained charges of $9.84 (or other small amount) and contest them with your bank or credit card issuer (call the number on the back of your card).  How the Scam Works: You... 

Sedona Marathon event held February 2, 2013 Sedona AZ (January 28, 2014) – Angered that the City of Sedona and Sedona Chamber of Commerce failed to consult or notify the community, the following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor from a Sedona resident and city voter protesting the Sedona Marathon route change: January 28, 2014 Dear Mayor Rob Adams and City Councilors,   I just found... 

Hand sketch of stolen jewelry from a Cordes Lakes home now sought by YCSO Sedona AZ (January 28, 2014) – On January 19, 2014, Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 20500 block of East Parkview Lane, Cordes Lakes, Arizona, regarding a residential burglary. The deputies discovered the victim had been away from the location for two weeks and upon returning found the home burgled... 

Peregrine Falcon in flight, California Sedona AZ (January 24, 2014) – Folks have one weekend for climbing opportunities before Prescott National Forest officials implement restrictions on climbing and other activities on the cliff faces of both Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte starting Saturday, February 1, 2014. For Granite Mountain, the closure will be the same as it has been for the past nineteen... 

Sedona AZ (January 28, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun a six-mile repaving project this week on AZ State Route 87 between the junction of SR 188 and Rye (mileposts 235 to 241). The work will include a new layer of smooth rubberized asphalt, guardrail improvements, new signage and turn-lane enhancements. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.... 

Sedona AZ (January 27, 2014) –Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to start ignitions on the Tex Canyon Project beginning Wednesday, January 29, 2014, and continuing over the next two weeks. Specific days to burn will be determined by current and expected weather patterns allowing fire managers to make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to nearby communities. Tactics to keep... 

Dr. David Strather dies in Arizona base jumping accident Sedona AZ (January 27, 2013) – At 5:30 p.m. on January 24, Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies received a report of a possible base jumping fatality near the confluence of Little Colorado River and main Colorado River channel. Friends had spotted the parachute of jumper David Strather approximately 2000 feet from the top of the canyon... 

Sedona AZ (January 27, 2014) –  The Arizona Association of Counties (AACo) has adopted a resolution urging Congress to fully fund the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program for FY 2014. AACo, the only statewide organization representing leaders of each of Arizona’s 15 counties and the governments they serve, comprises 332 county elected officials statewide. Collectively, this bipartisan group... 

City of Sedona article submitted by staff Sedona AZ (January 27, 2014) – The City of Sedona (Arizona) is accepting applications to fill three expired terms on its Board of Adjustment. The term of service for these voluntary positions is three years. The terms begin immediately and end on December 31, 2017. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona... 

City of Sedona article submitted by staff Sedona AZ (January 24, 2014) – Sealed bids for the construction of the AAA Industrial Park Drainage Project will be received in the Office of the City Engineer/Public Works, located at 104 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, Arizona 86336 until 2:00 p.m. local time, February 20, 2014. At that time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the Public Works...