Situated in the heart of the Verde Valley wine region, this free event offers the perfect pairing of fine art and wine. COTTONWOOD, Ariz. – The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is pleased to announce its next juried fine art and fine craft fair, taking place over the weekend of March 6–8, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday), at Old Town Activity Park in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood. Organized and promoted by Jerome-based artists John and Lauri Maeder (doing business as PBSW Events, LLC) and hosted by…
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Prescott, Arizona (Jan. 15, 2026) – Prior to joining Yavapai College in 2023 as a Professor of Accounting, Dr. Fahim Mazumdar, who holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting, managed 19 separate operations for major fast-food restaurants and drugstore chains across New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He also taught and mentored undergraduate and graduate students at Rivier University in New Hampshire. Dr. Mazumdar also served as one of the elected Board Directors for the New Hampshire Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he was also elected to be the Chair of the Professional Development Committee for the professionals dedicated…
Sedona, AZ — Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series event on Wednesday, January 21 at 5:00 pm. This month’s speaker is Ed Mezulis, Chief of the Sedona Fire District. He will discuss the services provided by the Sedona Fire District and will provide some context to the area served by the Fire District. He will also review Firewise, how to create Firewise homes, and how to protect the broader community. Chief Mezulis will also provide printed material on his topics. The event is free, open to the public and will be held at KSB’s…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory There is only one insight worth the trouble, but that is the one that finds you, not one you can find. Anything short of that realization will ultimately be unsatisfying regardless of how awesome it feels in the moment of recognition. All but one insight dims. Most make room for the next, opening up the craving, the space for more of the same, or simply more. As long as you believe that you can do something to get somewhere, struggle will continue. It doesn’t matter if that somewhere is a bigger bank account, a new lover,…
By RabbiAlecia Magal Sedona, AZ – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, January 23 at…
VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is proud to announce that Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) has achieved certification as a Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital. This certification recognizes our health care team members’ commitment to best practices in infant safe sleep, ensuring the highest standards of care for our youngest patients. Cribs for Kids® is a national safe sleep initiative dedicated to reducing infant mortality. By earning this certification, VVMC demonstrates adherence to rigorous guidelines established by the Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program. “Sleep related deaths are the number one reason we lose our…
Sedona, AZ — February 8, 2026–Sedona MUFON will feature noted researcher Ronald Regehr, whose forthcoming book, Revealed: Secrets of the Roswell Photographs, is set for publication in February 2026. Regehr’s work offers a bold reexamination of the legendary 1947 Roswell incident, challenging long‑standing official explanations and bringing new evidence to light. Drawing on the efforts of an international team of investigators, Regehr presents a detailed analysis of the only known photographs taken of the debris recovered in New Mexico. Their research disputes the claim made by Lt. Gen. Roger M. Ramey that the material was nothing more than a weather device—a statement…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — There is a recent announcement, “The Annual Meeting 2026 of the World Economic Forum will take place at Davos-Klosters from 19th to 23rd January. Theme: A Spirit of Dialogue.” There is a recent feature in Scientific American, The next AI revolution could start with world models, stating that, “Why today’s AI systems struggle with consistency, and how emerging world models aim to give machines a steady grasp of space and time. A simple way to understand world modeling is through four-dimensional, or 4D, models (three dimensions plus time). Starting in 2020, NeRF (neural radiance field) algorithms…
By Bear Howard Sedona, AZ –Good evening, Americans. Relax—this isn’t an intervention. It’s a note on the fridge from the rest of the world. Written in Sharpie. With a smiley face that still feels judgmental. Six or seven billion people are standing here, wearing the same red hat. Americans taught the world to notice red hats. This one reads: Make America Go Away. This isn’t hate. Hate takes effort. This is exhaustion—the tone reserved for the loud, overbearing father who never leaves the room, never stops talking, and insists his way is the only way. Eventually, Mom divorces him. The…
Sedona AZ — Looking for a Valentine’s date that actually hits all the right notes? Skip the boring dinner and head to the Ranch! On February 14th, we’re kicking off the 2026 Blazin’ M Signature Series with a powerhouse tribute to the women who built country music! Starring the phenomenal Victoria Fairclough, this isn’t just a concert—it’s a journey through the greatest hits of the genre’s biggest icons. With uncanny vocals and stunning costume changes, Victoria brings the legends to life right before your eyes! ✨ The Royalty Lineup: Dolly Parton: All the sparkle, wit, and hits like “Jolene” and…
And So Does Your Conscience! By Bear Howard Sedona, AZ –January 6, 2026, marks the fifth anniversary of the day the President of the United States, Donald L. Trump, still insists on calling a series of “peaceful riots.” Five years on, the language has calcified, the excuses have hardened, and the consequences—political, economic, and moral—are no longer theoretical. They are lived realities. This essay makes a simple challenge to anyone who remains an avid supporter of Trump, his administration, and the worldview that surrounds them: watch this January 6 video (4 mins.) to the very end. Watch it without commentary,…
Showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the Kendal Mountain Tour showing Jan. 16-22 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DASAQNlVbmw Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour comes to life! Join us on a cinematic journey through the world’s most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award-winning films showcasing the year’s most daring feats of courage and tales of human resilience. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or simply someone who appreciates the…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Sedona, AZ — A friend once told me that my practice was a type of self-soothing. It pissed me off. To my mind, the deep shadow work, the search for truth was anything but soothing. I wasn’t trying to feel better, or so I thought, I was after the big prize: Truth with a capital T. I’d sat in enough groups that if enlightenment could be earned, I’d already paid my dues. 🤣 I don’t why spiritual devotees sit around in a circle talking about awakening to the reality of nonduality. Hey, it’s something to do.…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, January 16…
By David Stephen — Sedona, AZ — There is a recent [January, 2026] story on FOX 10 Phoenix, Arizona lawmakers weigh legalization of psychedelics for mental health treatment, stating that, “Arizona lawmakers are crafting legislation to expand the use of psychedelic drugs for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.” “Substances such as ibogaine, MDMA, and psilocybin are currently illegal in Arizona and classified as Schedule I controlled substances. However, some researchers argue that scientific data is encouraging for the use of these substances to treat alcohol abuse, anxiety, and depression.” “Arizona state senators held a committee meeting Tuesday to lay the…