NAFB volunteers cutting firewood for distribution Sedona AZ (July 18, 2013) – Northern Arizona Food Bank (NAFB) has been helping low income families, seniors, and disabled individuals with free firewood during the winter months. There are many families in Northern Arizona living without plumbing and electricity dependent on firewood for heating and cooking needs. NAFB works hard to fill this... 

Sedona AZ (June 27, 2013) – As Coconino County has moved into heightened fire danger season and into greater fire related restrictions, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department, and the U.S. Forest Service are offering a Woods Watch Training and Orientation program. This northern Arizona volunteer program, similar to Neighborhood Watch, is of vital importance in residential... 

Sedona AZ (June 22, 2013) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher and his Command team, along with Tony Sciacca’s Doce Fire Incident Management Team, are pleased to announce the evacuation order has been lifted along the Williamson Valley corridor as of 5 PM today. This order pertains to RESIDENTS ONLY:   The checkpoints will remain in place and residents must show proof of address to gain... 

Picture Canyon – A massive restoration project has been underway for the past 2 years, removing Scotch Thistle, realigning the stream, and removing the dike alongside the stream, adding a pond, and planting native vegetation. This work was directed by the engineering firm, Natural Stream Design, and financed by a $350,000 grant. Ongoing help is needed to control invasive species. Sedona AZ (June... 

Sedona AZ (February 15, 2013) – Coconino National Forest Supervisor Earl Stewart recently signed the Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on February 6, 2013, for the Clints Well Forest Restoration project. Stewart selected Alternative 2: Proposed Action, authorizing a combination of forest restoration treatments including vegetation thinning, prescribed burning, road... 

Cononino Forest prescribed burn Flagstaff AZ (October 2, 2012) – The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is notifying the public of an October 2, 2012 prescribed burn in the Coconino National Forest: In northern Arizona, we love our forests. Our forests are the setting for various recreational activities and provide the backdrop for our community. But, while it may not always... 

Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Four Paws Up Pet Columnist Sedona AZ (September 30, 2012) – In the words of Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Paws Up Star Columnist, the autumnal equinox is upon us and, therefore, time to review fall fire safety tips. “Regardless of the time of year, Arizona fire safety is a primary concern,” reminds Harley McGuire, sage pet columnist. “Our... 

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  Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Eye columnist writes a Community Plan opinion column TO: Kathy Levin, City of Sedona Associate Planner FROM:  Eddie S. Maddock, Sedona Registered Voter   The reason for this communication is because you were listed as a contact in a recent column in the Sedona Red Rock News relating to the revision process of the Sedona Community Plan. Within that article, eight... 

Sedona AZ (December 9, 2011) – The City of Sedona is working with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in offering an environment-friendly way of recycling your Christmas tree. Mark your calendars. From Monday, December 26, 2011 through Tuesday, January 24, 2012, the City of Sedona will be accepting Christmas trees for recycling into wood chips. Trees may be dropped off in the...