Sedona AZ (May 30, 2014) – The following news issued by Arizona U.S. Senator John McCain’s office: 2014 Sierra Vista Memorial Day celebrationThis month brought Memorial Day, a sacred observance in America’s democracy on which the nation honors and thanks those who have worn the uniform of the United States and have served and sacrificed in its defense. It is therefore the height of... 

Sedona AZ Slide Fire…Some people are?Sedona AZ (May 28, 2014) – The following is from the Slide Fire (Sedona, Arizona) Southwest Incident Management Team: Greetings readers, We’re posting to provide some insight from the Incident Management Team’s perspective. It’s unfortunate that even though camping and fires are ALWAYS banned in Oak Creek Canyon (outside of the developed recreation... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2014) – The following is the ORDER SLIDE FIRE EMERGENCY CLOSURE COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST: Order Number: 04-14-05-F Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai County in the state of Arizona. The restricted area is depicted on 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... 

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...