Cornville AZ (August 4, 2020) – On Monday August 3, 2020, at approximately 8:30 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to the report of a wildland assignment in the 5000 block of Homestead Trail.VVFD was dispatched to the report of a yard on fire and spreading. On arrival crews deployed hand lines to the fire in order to control the fire’s spread. The fire was controlled and extinguished with hose lines and hand crews. Nearby organizations, Cottonwood Fire and Medical and Verde Valley Ambulance Company sent crews to help with suppression activities. One person at the scene was evaluated…
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[NOTE: The sewage spill occurred on August 4, 2020. Information from the City of Sedona was first made available on August 5. Updates appear below with the original story.]Thursday, September 3 update on sewage spillSedona AZ (September 4, 2020) – Water quality counts taken between 8:40 and 10:01 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2020 show E.coli levels at all test sites remain below the state and federal water quality E.coli limit of 235 Colony Forming Units (CFU)/100mL of water for recreational swimming. It takes approximately 24 hours to receive test results, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 235 CFU/100 mL Beach…
“Let Your Voice Be Heard – Vote” Election Day is tomorrow – Tuesday, August 4, 2020Prescott AZ (August 3, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 is Election Day… “Let Your Voice Be Heard – Vote”.All registered voters are eligible to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. Emergency Voting is available today Monday, August 3, 2020 at the Yavapai County Recorder’s Offices 1015 Fair St. RM 228, Prescott and 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood through 5pm.
Dealers beware, you never know who is watching …Cottonwood AZ (August 3, 2020) – On July 28, 2020, around 5:15 PM, detectives from the Partner’s Against Narcotics Trafficking Task Force (PANT) observed 30-year-old John Gonzales in the Cottonwood area and saw him eventually stop in the parking lot of the Cottonwood Walmart. Detectives know John for his involvement in the use and sale of fentanyl. He is usually associated with a dark brown GMC 2500 truck. John exited his truck and quickly jumped into a gold Mercury passenger car that had pulled up next to his truck. Based on this…
Cottonwood AZ (August 1, 2020) – On Saturday August 1, 2020, at approximately 1:00 AM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to the report of a Wildland fire threatening structures in the 2000 block of S. Eastern Dr. in the Verde Villages.On arrival crews found 2 separate fires burning, one in vacant land spreading into the wash nearby and the other in a residence front yard that was immediately threatening the structure. Verde Valley Fire District crews deployed attack lines to both fires and were able to knock the fires down before it damaged the residence or spread into the…
Sedona AZ (August 1, 2020) – Shungopavi Village is under covid lock-down restrictions. This village, the most traditional one at Hopi, has almost 1,000 people and about 110 covid cases as of July 29. Gatherings are not allowed. School this fall will most likely be by remote learning. Hopi families welcome in-home learning enrichment supplies. Crossing Worlds Hopi Projects invites tax-deductible donations for learning enrichment support for 280+ Shungopavi youth ages 3 to 18 during the coming school year. CWHP is communicating with the village administration on needs of the youth.
Cottonwood AZ (July 31, 2020) – Due to lack of precipitation and high temperatures, Verde Valley Fire District will continue to enforce the burn restrictions. These restrictions prohibit all open fires, fire pits and campfires. However, this does not include cooking on propane grills and use of charcoal barbecue grills that have covers. Residents are still encouraged to exercise caution and good judgment.Please contact Verde Valley Fire District Fire Chief Joe Moore or Fire Inspector Kyla Rolfes at 928-634-2578 if you have any questions.
By Leslie M. Hoffman, Yavapai County RecorderPrescott AZ (July 31, 2020) – All 25 Vote Centers are scheduled to be open on Election Day, August 4th at 6 am and will remain open until 7 pm. Any Yavapai County voter can choose to vote at any Yavapai County Vote Center. There is no assigned place to vote. A list of Vote Centers can be found on our website at: .We are supplying each Vote Center with a “hygiene kit” which contains:
By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (July 31, 2020) – There’s no better time to read than the present. In fact, many people have shared that they have been reading more than ever during the pandemic. When picking up his holds at the Village library, one patron commented, “I have never read so many books in my life!”If you need a good read, look no further than these recommendations offered by library patrons.
By Ted Grussing… the northeast side of the San Francisco Peaks on a beautiful October morning. The aspen groves on the mountain were at peak color and the air crisp and clean … ahead and to the right of the mountain, about 10 to 15 miles out is Kendrick Peak which was also in full color … lesser volcanoes dot the landscape of an area known as the San Francisco Volcanic Field … home to more than 600 volcanoes, the most recent of which is Sunset Crater and only around 900 hundred years old. Sunset Crater is behind and to…
Mudflow that closed SR 188 near Roosevelt Lake shows intensity of runoffPhoenix AZ (July 30, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is prepared to respond quickly to intense flooding out of areas burned by wildfire, including a mudflow that overwhelmed two culverts and closed State Route 188 early Tuesday near Roosevelt Lake.Because of the extent of the Bush Fire, those using SR 188, along with other highways and roads near burned areas, should be aware of the potential for flooding, debris flows and closures.
The last day to vote early in-person or vote a replacement ballot is Friday, July 31, 2020By Leslie M. Hoffman, Yavapai County RecorderPrescott AZ (July 30, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce that the last day to vote early in-person or vote a replacement ballot is Friday, July 31, 2020.Voters may vote early in-person or vote a replacement ballot at the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office 1015 Fair St. Rm 228, Prescott or 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Proper identification is now required.
By Ted Grussing… there is a small finger of water that goes back into a little valley on the south side of Lake Mary where one of the Osprey nests are. As we slowly entered the far end of the water we saw a great blue heron perched on a rock near the shore and he was highlighted by a shaft of light that was passing through the forest canopy. Eventually we drifted a little too close to him and he flew, but for a good minute we had the opportunity to shoot portraits of this regal creature. We needed…
Sedona Fire District (SFD) lifts fire restrictions previously in effect for all portions of the fire district effective July 28 at 6:00 pm.Sedona AZ (July 29, 2020) – Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moistures and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered, but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages everyone to be responsible when working with or around fire. Residents and visitors are reminded they can be held legally responsible for causing wildfires and are asked to use caution when using equipment or items that can spark a fire. They are also…
Sedona AZ (July 29, 2020) – The city is accepting applications to the 2020 Citizens Academy, where participants will not only receive a holistic understanding of how local government functions but also learn about how the city is tackling big, community topics like affordable housing, sustainability, traffic, land use planning and more. With presentations from City Council and each of the city departments, the academy is a free, nine-session program held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 16. to Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 5 at City Hall.