Author: Tommy Acosta

Continuous Roadway Lighting May Yet Become a Reality on 89a Sedona, AZ (June 22, 2011) – At the June 17, 2011, the State Transportation Meeting in Chinle, Arizona, voted to let the contract between the City of Sedona and the Arizona Department of Transportation expire. The contract, negotiated in the Fall of 2010 and Winter of 2011, was approved by the Sedona City Council on February 22, 2011. Subsequently, a group calling itself Let The People Vote on 89a circulated petitions to have the issue placed before the voters. The referendum qualified for election and effectively placed a hold on…

Mike Peach Spins Tales of Early Arizona Sedona, AZ (June 21, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of “Mysteries of the Mogollon (or Muggy Own)” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2 at the Sedona Heritage Museum. “A man may work from sun to sun, and woman’s work is never done, and there’s no rest for the wicked ’til the grave.  But if you die in Arizona – just in case nobody warned ya – those just might not be the rules by which the game gets played,” quotes award-winning actor and playwright Michael…

July 1 Is the Date New Rates Begin Sedona, AZ (June 21, 2011) – Wastewater rates will increase on July 1, 2011, as adopted by Sedona City Council on April 13, 2010. For more information regarding the rate increase, please visit: www.SedonaAZ.gov/wwratestudy.

Sedona, You’re Getting Lights Sedona, AZ (June 21, 2011) – At the Friday, June 17, 2011 State Transportation Board meeting in Chinle, AZ, the Board discussed the issue of the SR 89A Route Transfer Agreement. They voted unanimously to move forward with the installation of continuous roadway lighting after the agreement expires on June 30, 2011. Director John Halikowsky cited two reasons for his recommendation: 1) installation of the lighting should proceed due to safety concerns; and 2) Sedona needs to decide who has the power to approve a route transfer agreement, the City Council or the voters. According to…

Freshman State Legislator, Veteran Environmentalist Prescott, AZ (June 21, 2011) – What’s it like to be a new state legislator? How does the political system really work at the State Capitol? Is there any chance the Arizona Legislature will ever unify management of surface water and groundwater rights? What happened to the rainwater harvesting bill? Will the legislature ever establish minimum streamflows to prevent the loss of our remaining streams and riparian habitats? Do the legislators even talk about such things?

Well Red Coyote Offers More than Books Sedona, AZ (June 20, 2011) – The third annual Sedona Book festival will be held on Saturday, October 1, from 9 am to 5 pm, on the beautiful Sedona Center for Arts & Technology, Yavapai College, located at 4215 Arts Village Drive in Sedona. International bestselling author, Diana Gabaldon, will be the festival’s keynote speaker. Gabaldon is the author of the popular Outlander series and will be celebrating a special 20th anniversary edition of the first book in her epic series.

Is Sedona’s Beauty Being Used Up? Reprinted from Paul Gilding, The Australian Sedona, AZ (June 20, 2011) – As we in Sedona face the looming possibility of installing 108 35 foot tall lights on the main artery running through town, we must consider the context of this decision and ask ourselves: are we using up our our scenic vistas for the urbanization of Sedona? Is this the tradeoff for perceived safety? The Earth is full. In fact our human society and economy is now so large we have passed the limits of our planet’s capacity to support us and it…

Red Rock Fee Program Has Benefits Sedona, AZ (June 20, 2011) – On June 14, 2011, the City Council voted to adopt the following position on the Red Rock Pass Fee Program in response to the U.S. Forest Service’s request for a formal position on the Program. • Support the purpose of the Program, • Recognize the benefits the program has provided to the Sedona area during the time this program has been in effect, • Understands the need for dependable funding the Program provides to maintain and protect the natural, cultural and recreational values in the forest lands in…

Roy Juda Appointed Sedona, AZ (June 20, 2011) – The Sedona City Council recently appointed Roy Juda to the Parks and Recreation Commission. He will serve finish an existing term that expires in December 2011 and extend to an additional three-year term. Commissioners serve as a communication link between citizens, the Parks & Recreation Department and the City Council. They are responsible for supporting the City’s goals and objectives and for providing useful, accurate, and timely information to the staff and City Council regarding public open space, trails, City parks, and recreational opportunities. Commission meetings are held on the fourth…

‘Everything Must Go’  Cinema Under the Stars Sedona, AZ (June 19, 2011) – Enjoy the Northern Arizona premiere of Will Ferrell’s new film at outdoor event June 21. The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Cinema Under the Stars” at Tequa featuring the exclusive Northern Arizona premiere of the new indie comedy/drama “Everything Must Go” on Tuesday, June 21. There will be one screening of the film outdoors at the Tequa Marketplace courtyard in the Village of Oak Creek.

Canyon Moon and Marketplace Team Up Tonight Sedona, AZ (June 16, 2011) – Canyon Moon Theatre and Marketplace Cafe present a Mystery Dinner June 16, from 6-9pm    $39.99 per person, includes show and 4 course meal. You’ll have the crime of your life.

Remembering a Day at Saratoga By James Bishop Sedona, AZ June  16, 2011) – Watching the powerful mares and stallions hurtling by during the early morning workout their hooves digging up clumps of red dirt in perfect rhythm, their jockeys were singing Spanish songs. As the thoroughbreds breathed harder and harder, our hearts beat with excitement, our ears were crowded with sounds of pounding hoof beats.

What Issues Are on Your Mind? Sedona, AZ (June 13, 2011) – Please join Mayor Rob Adams for lunch and to talk about issues you think are important for the City Council to consider. The date:  June 15 at Heartline Café – Main Dining Room, 1610 W. State Route 89A in West Sedona. Lunch is Noon to 1 p.m. This is a no-host lunch and those joining the Mayor will be responsible for their own lunch costs. However, lunch is optional, so feel free to join the informal lunch with the Mayor. For more information, please call the City Manager’s…

ADOT Board Chair Bill Feldmeir Requests Discussion by Marlene Rayner Sedona, AZ (June 10, 2011) – At Wednesday night’s City Council “Listening Session” in Uptown, City Manager, Tim Ernster, noted that he had just been notified that a discussion of the 89A Route Transfer Agreement was being scheduled for the June 17th agenda of the ADOT Board. This item was being scheduled at the request of the present ADOT Board Chair Bill Feldmeier. This meeting will be in Chinle, AZ and both the City Manager amd City Attorney will attend to answer questions if needed.                                                 [Watch video]

Academy Award, Golden Globe-winner for Best Foreign Language Film in Tuesday Cinema Series Sedona, AZ (June 10, 2011) – “In a Better World” — winner of the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film — makes its Northern Arizona premiere in Sedona on Tuesday, June 14. This one-night special engagement is presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. “In a Better World” — from Denmark — has also garnered major awards as well as audience and critical acclaim…