Sedona, AZ (February 5, 2012) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) announced today that a scientific Social Survey, designed to obtain opinions on human behaviors affecting the water quality of Oak Creek, is being mailed to over 1200 randomly selected residents in the Oak Creek watershed.  The Survey solicits residents’ help in order to discover how best to inform other members of the... 

Sedona AZ (February 1, 2012) – On Saturday, April 7, 2012, the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will host the Fourth Annual Celebration of Spring event. Businesses and organizations that focus on recreation, outdoor activities, education, family services, physical fitness and or environmental topics are encouraged to participate as exhibitors or sponsors of the event. Hundreds... 

Sedona AZ (January 31, 2012) – SedonaEye.com editor writes, “Marvel Warren Sr. is a Sedona resident and writer who has contributed to the SedonaEye.com. Take time to review this video and report any information that you may have about this case to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Watch the video for further information.” Below is an email from the reporter who covered... 

Sedona Marathon runners Sedona AZ (January 28, 2012) – The Sedona Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K event will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 beginning at 8:00 a.m. with temporary road closures scheduled during the days event. This year, the City of Sedona will be closing down one lane of westbound SR 89A from Calle del Sol to Dry Creek Road. Businesses and residences on the north... 

Sedona AZ (January 27, 2012) – The City of Sedona is holding its 2012 Primary Election on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 and its General Election on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, if necessary. Three council seats are available for a four-year term and the Mayor’s seat is available for a two-year term. The Sedona City Clerk’s office received candidate packets from six individuals by the December... 

Eye on Sedona Real Estate columnist, Sean Baguely Sedona AZ (January 25, 2012) – I always like to start with the table below. It shows the Median Prices for closed sales of Residential property only, in the whole of Sedona, quarter by quarter, and gives a fair indication of the levels of activity and of home prices. I think, taken overall, the Sedona market is pretty stable at this lower level,... 

Sedona AZ (January 22, 2012) – New changes to the Red Rock Pass Program area become effective February 1, 2012. As a result, the public will note fewer areas where a Red Rock Pass is required. The new Red Rock Country Recreation Guide and trail maps will also be available February 1 to provide more information about local recreation opportunities, or online at www.redrockcountry.org. In addition,... 

PHOENIX AZ (January 20, 2012) – A child’s most important developmental years are those leading up to kindergarten, and First Things First is using a recent report to remind Arizonans that kids 5 and younger face significant challenges in getting ready for school. “This publication is a must-read for anyone interested in helping young kids,” FTF Chief Executive Officer Rhian Evans Allvin said.... 

Dear Sedona Eye Editor,   The SFD Governing Board has adjourned into Executive Session many times during the last few months.  Yet even the Board, with all its secret stuff going on behind closed doors — stuff to which the public is not so privileged to witness — manages Executive Sessions in the ever-available meeting room at Station #1, bearing no public expense.   Not so,... 

Interstate 17 closed for 30 minutes at Cordes Junction late Monday night Northbound and southbound traffic will be stopped for blasting  Interstate 17 will be closed in both directions for up to 30 minutes at 11 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2012 as crews perform blasting operations near Big Bug Creek along I-17 in Cordes Junction, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The on-ramp...