Verde Valley AZ (March 13, 2015) – On Thursday afternoon at about 15:55 hours, the Montezuma Rimrock, Sedona, and Verde Valley Fire Districts were dispatched to a report of a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 17 just south of the Sedona/Highway 179 Interchange. The incident involved a tractor/trailer rig that ended up perched on a berm in the median. The Arizona Department of Transportation was conducting roadway improvements and had a lane restriction in place at the time of the incident. Fortunately, despite the heavy damage sustained by two of the four personal vehicles involved, plus the big rig, none of…
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Sedona AZ (March 13, 2015) – Hi my name is Oakey! I am a fine young gentleman. Aged to the perfect year of 6, I’m a divine young man who likes to go for walks and cuddle on the couch too! I love children and will make the PAWFECT family addition?! Come on down and visit me today at the Humane Society!! Please help control our shelter population and SPAY & NEUTER your pets! WOOF! www.HumaneSocietyOfSedona.org • 928.282.4679
Sedona AZ (March 13, 2015) – In honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month the fourth annual Explore Ancient Wonders of Sedona events are presenting two days of special activities. Keep Sedona Beautiful is hosting free talks by Susie Reed and Jerry Ehrhardt on March 16th and there’s a special, extended Honanki Heritage Site Pink Jeeps tour and Goldenstein Gallery reception with flute music by Jesse Kalu on March 19th.
Verde Valley AZ (March 12, 2015) – PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – Just before 6 PM on March 11, 2015, YCSO deputies were dispatched to an incident involving an injured hiker located 5 miles up from the Bull Pen camping area along West Clear Creek, east of Camp Verde in Yavapai County. The subject has been identified as 22-year-old Rhishav Choudhury whose home country is India. Initial reports from those who knew Rhishav indicated he had wandered away by himself from a group and apparently fell an estimated 100’ from a rocky area adjacent to a trail. The group consisted of students from…
Clarkdale AZ (March 12, 2015) – Work by early Made In Clarkdale artists David Boles, Marsha Foutz and the late Eleanor Mead and Made In Clarkdale newcomers Sam Hightower and Becky Russell will be on display at Made In Clarkdale’s Corner Gallery from March 14 through May 1, 2015.
Verde Valley AZ (March 12, 2015) – Registration is now open for the 13th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference will take place May 13-15, 2015 on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, emphasizing the theme “Paths to Preservation.” The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, the Arizona Preservation Foundation, Arizona State Parks, and the City of Flagstaff invite you to join them at the 13th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference. The goal of the conference is to bring together preservationists from around the Southwest to exchange ideas and success stories, to share perspectives and solutions to preservation issues, and…
A New Play from Red Earth Theatre Sedona AZ (March 12, 2015) – A theatrical re-imagining of the world of Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning, the play loops back and forward through time and space, challenging us to stay in the moment and allow their unlikely love story to emerge from the pieces. 34 years in 90 minutes – from New York, to the inspirational rocks of Sedona, and in France where Loplop departs this reality – you will be inspired and moved by the shared odyssey of these two remarkable artists who loved their art and each other.
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (March 12, 2015) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause!
Camp Verde AZ (March 11, 2015) – On March 9, 2015, at approximately 3:30 AM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to suspicious activity on I-17 south of Camp Verde, Arizona. The reporting person told deputies he picked up a stranded motorist who had passed him on I17 and then pulled over as if in some type of trouble. The reporting person stopped to assist and agreed to take the man, identified as 28-year-old Darrin Miles, to the nearby Comfort Inn hotel as requested by Miles. During the ride, Miles was speaking incoherently while mentioning his dark colored pick-up had run out…
Cottonwood AZ (March 11, 2015) – This month’s contra dance is Saturday, March 21st at the Cottonwood Civic Center, 805 N. Main St. in Old Town. Dance to the tunes of Chupacabras, a Prescott contra dance band, with calling by Steve Elliott. Arrive for the lesson at 6:30 PM, then dance 7-10 PM. Bring friends or come alone; no experience or partner is necessary. Contra is high energy FUN so wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Snacks to share are always appreciated. Donations are $9 per dancer and $7 for students. Contact Mark Alexander for more information: 928-699-5456 or mtalexander@yahoo.com.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2015) – In the foreground of the awe-inspiring view of spires, buttes and mesas of Sedona’s red rocks and forest are native plants often overlooked by tourists and first-time visitors. A goal of the 36th Annual Native Plant Workshop sponsored by Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) set for Saturday, March 28 is to cast a spotlight on the integral role of native plants in sustaining the natural environment of the Sedona area.
By Ted Grussing … leaving on trip to California tomorrow or early Wednesday morning and likely will not be getting the missives and photos out every night for a week or so, but will try … have the nav lights on and a few more things too, none of which make Mariah fly any better, but neat things to have. With the added navigation features it will make for more pleasant cross country flights under power … nothing but nothing beats the pure soaring flight though … that is just pure joy! Tonight’s photo was taken last week before I…
Cottonwood AZ (March 10, 2015) – The Cottonwood Community Band’s 2015 concert season begins with a concert that is sure to please audiences of all ages. The concert will be held on Sunday March 22 at 3 PM at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 South 6th Street, off 89A, in Cottonwood. It will be repeated on March 29 at 3 PM at the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, 390 Dry Creek Road, off 89A, in Sedona. Best of all, the concerts are free.
Verde Valley AZ (March 9, 2015) – In the last several days, YCSO has received numerous reports regarding IRS tax scams. The most common complaint involves scam artists acting as IRS agents and calling to demand money or indicate a tax refund is due as a means to obtain personal information. When the scam concerns the claim of an overdue tax payment, the scammers will demand the taxpayer send cash via prepaid debit cards. The calls are also intimidating because many of the scammers already had specific knowledge regarding victim identities.
By Ted Grussing … bad guys … my friend Rich along with Brent & Gary stopped in Sedona on the way back to California with the newest tool in the CHP’s arsenal in crime fighting and apprehending the bad guys. The ship is a Gipps Aero GA8 -TC 320 Airvan and has an impressive array of optics and electronic surveillance equipment on board. At night it is possible for them to see a suspect toss a gun from 6,000’ AGL and two miles away.