By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — The Sedona City Council through a majority consensus voted 5–1 at its Wednesday, August 13, special meeting, to temporarily shelve a controversial auto license-reading surveillance program, with council members Melissa Dunn, Kathy Kinsella Brian Fultz, Derek J. Pfaf and Pete Furman giving a thumbs down, and Sedona Mayor Scott Jablow supporting the cameras. Eleven Automated License Plate Readers have already been placed throughout Sedona, and they will be shut down until the city staff can create a vehicle for the public to examine the program and render suggestions as to how it may be…
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By Joey Best Sedona, Az — For decades, the Bradshaw name has been tied to some of Sedona’s most iconic backdrops—rust-red canyons turned into movie sets, cowboy trails alive with the clop of hooves, and jeep tours that made visitors feel like they’d stepped into the Old West. John Bradshaw grew up in the middle of that stagecraft, helping craft experiences that were larger than life. Now, Bradshaw is building a very different kind of set—one not for tourists, but for the people who keep Sedona’s hotels bustling, restaurants humming, and tour jeeps rolling. His new project, Bradshaw Legacy Living,…
Prescott, Arizona (Aug. 14, 2025) – Yavapai College has hired a new Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Chris Minnick. In addition to overseeing the college’s Marketing and Communications department, Chris will also serve as the Public Information Officer for the Office of the President, Dr. Lisa Rhine. Chris Minnick is an award-winning communications and marketing professional with more than 28 years of experience. Chris began his career in 1997 at the New Mexico Border Health Office, serving as Public Relations Manager. From 2000 to 2001, he worked at New Mexico State University as a Media Relations Manager and News…
Sedona, AZ – The Verde Valley Wine Consortium is proud to announce its participation in the Days of Wine Festival, taking place August 29–31 in Jasło, Poland—Sedona’s Friendship City partner through the Sister Cities International program. The delegation, led by Danusia Szumowski, a member of both the Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the Sedona Sister Cities Association, will represent the emerging Northern Arizona wine region and deepen cultural and economic ties between the two communities. “The shared passion for winemaking unites our regions,” said Szumowski. “We’re excited to exchange ideas with Jasło’s winemakers and showcase the bold, expressive wines that…
Dave Koz and the Summer Horns bring your favorite horn band hits of the ‘70s to Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center Prescott, Arizona (August 13, 2025) – The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center invites you to The Ultimate Summer Party! Dave Koz and the Summer Horns are coming to town to deliver the timeless horn-band hits of the ’70s! From “Earth, Wind & Fire” to “Chicago”, “Tower of Power,” and beyond. Dave Koz is bringing the vintage feel-good horn music to the stage on Thursday night, August 21, at 7 p.m. The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is…
Camp Verde , AZ — On August 11, 2025, at approximately 9:20 AM, the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office responded to a report of a suspicious death at a residence located at 1105 North Dreamcatcher Drive in Camp Verde, Arizona. Investigators and crime scene technicians were on scene conducting a thorough investigation from the time of the initial report until the afternoon of August 12, 2025. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under active investigation by the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office. At this time, no further details are being released. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available and as…
Sedona, AZ — Opening your doors to a new business isn’t just about offering a product or service. It’s about stepping into a rhythm that already exists, a neighborhood pulse that has beat long before you arrived. Becoming a recognized part of that song requires more than flyers and a fresh coat of paint. It asks for presence, patience, and genuine participation. Break The Language Barriers Making your business’s message resonate across language barriers isn’t just thoughtful—it’s essential in a neighborhood where not everyone speaks the same tongue. By sharing community-focused updates in multiple languages, you’re showing that everyone’s voice…
By DS — There is no AI company on earth, currently, that has a Human Intelligence Research Lab. This means a lab that exists just to study and show how human intelligence works. None, zero. Sedona, AZ — This lab would not cost them as much as AI, and could become more important and profitable than their work on AI — given the world’s population. However, they don’t, even the so-called good people doing AI for humanity research. Something like, for all the investments in AI, this fraction must go to outlining [natural] human intelligence. Human intelligence is human jurisdiction. AI, regardless…
Sedona, AZ — To kick-off the 2025-2026 season, The Sedona Women (TSW) celebrate 25 years of Making a Difference on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Community Library Sedona, where TSW programs are scheduled monthly every second Thursday from September through May from 9:30 a.m. to noon. To recognize this milestone of two- and- a- half decades of friendship and service to the community, and making a difference in the lives of women of the Verde Valley, the City of Sedona has proclaimed September 11, 2025, “The Sedona Women 25th Anniversary Celebration Day.” Making a Difference goes to the core of…
September 8, Verde Valley Wood Carvers Sedona, AZ — If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to “Monday at the Museum” at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, September 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There…
Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF), now in its 32nd year, is thrilled to invite submissions for its highly regarded Screenplay Competition. Writers are encouraged to submit original work in one of three categories: Feature Screenplays, Short Screenplays, and One-Hour or ½-Hour TV Pilots. The regular deadline for entries is September 30, 2025, with an extended deadline of November 30, 2025. The festival will take place in Sedona, Arizona, from February 21–March 1, 2026. Winners will receive an impressive prize package that may include: VIP Passes to the Festival Hotel accommodations A live table read by professional…
Festival partners with The Wilde Resort & Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” outdoor films Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with The Wilde Resort in West Sedona to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience — “Wilde Wednesdays” Cinema Under the Stars — every Wednesday in the summer season! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 27 as we present “A Complete Unknown” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. “A Complete Unknown” was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Lead Actor for Timothée Chalamet, Best Supporting Actor…
Sedona, AZ — The Sedona Heritage Museum will host another round of their popular annual local history tours, on September 24-27, visiting historic sites, homesteads, and buildings along the Red Rock Loop Road. “Red Rock” was the original name for the area around the base of Cathedral Rock long before anyone ever heard of the name “Sedona.” Sedona Heritage Museum historians will share stories of early settlers, wine history, homesteading, irrigation and water rights, and so much more. Tour participants will learn about the origins of Red Rock State Park and the House of Apache Fire within the park, built…
Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with the goal of supporting treatment and recovery of substance use disorders, invites you to attend the annual Prescott Recovery Celebration in observance of Recovery Month. Join MATFORCE, Oxford House, DecisionPoint, and Wolf Creek Recovery at the annual Recovery Celebration on Saturday, September 6th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This year’s event will be held at A.C. Williams Granite Creek Park Ramada, located at 554 N 6th Street in Prescott, AZ. Recovery Month aims to raise awareness that individuals can and do recover from substance use disorders. It encourages those in…
By Tommy Acosta — Sedona, AZ — Sometimes we get caught up in life and find ourselves burning the candle on both ends and sometimes even the middle too. There are things we can do to avoid burning out when stress takes over our lives, like tap out, get a massage, a beaty treatment, a facial, energy treatments and exercise. Recently, I found myself in that position from taking on way too many tasks at one time and it was suggested to me that I should get an NAD + Infusion Treatment at NAMTI Spa in West Sedona. NAD+ IV…