Sedona AZ (November 3, 2010) – Nearly 4,500 arts patrons, collectors or just those who like to spend time strolling through 160 artist tents attended the 2010 Sedona Arts Festival, an estimated 20 percent increase over 2009 says festival organizers. “We knew we had a great field of artists for the Festival, and the weather couldn’t have been better,” said Executive Director Lori Reinhart. “It... 

Sedona AZ—Just in time for the gift giving season, the Verde Valley Sanctuary, a private, nonprofit, northern Arizona organization that provides emergency shelter to abused women and their children, has launched a new fundraising initiative. 365 Days of Hope: A Raffle Benefiting the Verde Valley Sanctuary is a yearlong raffle contest featuring a variety of beautiful and valuable prizes. Between... 

On October 27, 2010, the City Council provided staff direction to move forward with soliciting proposals for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan once the Parks and Recreation Commission approves the final bidding document. Funding for this project will come from a dedicated funding source, Parks and Recreation Development Impact fees.  The current balance of funds available for projects totals $1.8... 

Sedona Heritage Museum Sedona AZ (November 3, 2010) – The annual Sedona Heritage Museum Veterans Day event is scheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2010 beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the museum grounds in Jordan Historical Park, uptown Sedona Arizona. The 2010 Veterans Day program will honor Veterans and active military service people. The museum’s annual event has evolved to be the Sedona... 

Election Results from CAWP:  Republican Women Follow Winning Trend  Election results compiled by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) for U.S. Senate and House and governors show that Republican women matched winning patterns of Republicans overall, and some notable firsts were achieved. Republican women’s gains in the U.S. House were offset by Democratic women’s losses;... 

Turn lanes at SR 89A and Airport Road on schedule Traffic signal installation scheduled The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed the first phase of improvements at the intersection of State Route 89A and Airport Road in Sedona. The construction included a right turn lane on State Route 89A, a left turn lane on Airport Road , and drainage improvements. A new traffic signal will be installed... 

The Sedona Fire District has been the subject of much controversy in the last few years. This has been the result of an antagonistic culture between the district and some members of the board, as well as some misinformed but very vocal members of the community–including some of our current opponents in this election. This has resulted in problems with district operations, declining morale, and... 

Dear Voters: There has been trouble at the polls statewide today as voters intending only to vote for a Democratic candidate in the state legislative district are receiving a disturbing message from the automated voting machines: “Your vote has not been casted.” This “safety” measure, the result of the Ken Bennett Secretary of State’s office, has led voters to think... 

Projected Winners: Governor: Jan Brewer, R Senate: John McCain, R CD1 Congressional Representative: Paul Gosar, R Legislative District One:  Andy Tobin, R and Karen Fann, R Other mid-term election results will be updated.  Read More →

Folksville USA Rusty's Morningstar Ranch "hands" Cottonwood AZ (November 3, 2010) – Panda Express joined the Folksville USA anti-litter effort and will reward Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch for autistic adults, Arizona Department of Transportation Adopt-A-Highway permittees, local businesses and residents with a free meal in its Cottonwood Arizona restaurant with proof of participation...