Smart Meter National GridSedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Industry mouthpiece SmartGridNews finally admitted today that “smart” meters are surveillance devices. Of course they didn’t quite put it that bluntly. In fact, they celebrate the ability of utilities to know what appliances people use as another tool to help craft the... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona. The restrictions take effect just as the busy Memorial Day weekend begins on Friday, May 23. Fire danger conditions, local closures and restrictions are subject to change. Many of the... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – A community meeting will be held at the Sedona Red Rock High School Performing Arts Center, SR 89A, west Sedona at 4:00 p.m. today. The Slide Fire, reported just before 4:00 p.m. May 20, 2014, is burning in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park. Closures include AZ SR Highway 89A from Sedona to Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff, and Forest Road 535 off SR Highway... 

Sedona AZ (May 22, 2014) – The American Red Cross Grand Canyon Chapter had 18 evacuees overnight in the Flagstaff shelter located at the Sinagua Middle School at 3950 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, Arizona. The shelter is part of the integrated response to the Slide Fire and is being staffed by Red Cross workers from throughout Arizona. Meals at the shelter are being provided by The Salvation... 

Sedona Fire Chief Kris KazianSedona AZ (May 22, 2014) – A Letter to the Community from Sedona Fire Chief Kris Kazian: Good Morning Sedona: Today, our community woke up to a blanket of smoke covering the area. This is due to the shift of winds and a weather inversion. We expect this condition to lift out of the area by late morning and have a likelihood of continuing to follow this same pattern... 

Collins Rhōg Sedona AZ (May 21, 2014)– The following has been randomly taken from Collins Rhōg’s private journal, and reproduced exactly as it was written, by his own hand. The date has been omitted, at his request, but Collins view is always captivatingly honest, full of depth and color, heart, love, and perseverance in times of struggle. Collins spills his soul and captures his feelings... 

Sedona AZ (May 21, 2014) – SedonaEye.com photos of the Slide Rock Fire burning since May 20 in the Oak Creek Canyon area, Sedona, Arizona captured from Arizona Interstate 17 (top) and AZ State Route 179 (center) and Sedona staging area (last photo courtesy of USFS) at approximately 2:30 PM. The Slide Rock Fire has burned over 1000 acres and is expected to reach 5000 acres within 24 hours due... 

SedonaEye.com columnist Eddie Maddock Sedona AZ (April 24, 2014) – Yes, the party’s over for another year. As reported by both Sedona City Councilmen Mark DiNunzio and John Martinez at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, the annual event at the Posse Grounds over the weekend was a smashing success – which quite possibly had something to do with eggs? Hmm . . . In the... 

View of Slide Rock fire from Village of Oak Creek in Sedona at 6:45 PM photo credit SedonaEye.comSedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – The Slide Fire, reported just before 4:00 p.m. today, was estimated initially to be 20 acres but not contained, is burning on the north side of Highway 89A in Oak Creek Canyon near Slide Rock State Park, Sedona, Arizona. Acreage estimates and fire fighting operations will... 

This article submitted by the City of Sedona AZSedona AZ (May 20, 2014) – The City of Sedona, Arizona, is seeking applicants for an Engineering Supervisor staff position. The following is the advertised job description: Engineering Supervisor Posted Date: 5/20/2014 Expire Date: 5/20/2014 – 6/13/2014 Job Type: Full Time Job Salary: $62,413 – $90,002 The City of Sedona is accepting...