By Ted Grussing… a spring morning is a lovely time of day to fly in Sedona, and with the sun coming from the east, the red rocks take on new and rich colors … an ominous sky to the west north west adds the drama and light and shadow everywhere as beams of sun pour through gaps in the cloud cover. This is a much different perspective than the shot from last night as I am at 6088′ msl and only about 1200′ above the airfield … about 1,800′ above the ground where I am.
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By Eric JorgensenADOT Motor Vehicle Division DirectorPhoenix AZ (April 7, 2020) – The mission of the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division is to get Arizona out of line and safely on the road and over the past several years we’ve made great strides doing that. But there’s another step to take, and it will cause a brief, but profound disruption to our services.Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 21, MVD will be shutting down every part of our operations. This includes MVD offices, ServiceArizona.com and the MVD services we provide through Authorized Third Party offices.Simply put,…
Jon TrautweinFire ChiefSedona Fire DistrictSedona AZ (April 7, 2020) – The Sedona Fire District wants to assure the community that we continue to focus on responding to and mitigating all-hazard type incidents in the District. We are continuing to manage the COVID-19 pandemic from the emergency medical service perspective with the goal of making our community as safe as possible.We would like to remind you of the following:
Don’t respond to calls, texts, or emails asking for personal information to get economic impact fundsPhoenix AZ (April 7, 2020) – Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants Arizonans to be on the lookout for scams related to the recently-enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Scams are emerging where con artists falsely promise early access to CARES Act impact funds or seek consumers’ personal information as prerequisites to receiving government funds. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) wants to stop fraud before it occurs and encourages consumers to protect themselves by recognizing and avoiding scams upfront.Fraudsters may pretend to be from the government or…
Covers shipments of medical equipment, safety gear, food, morePhoenix AZ (April 7, 2020) – Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation today took action to help ensure critical supplies and goods Arizonans rely on can be transported more easily by temporarily waiving certain commercial vehicles regulations. Under new guidelines issued by ADOT, commercial trucks with gross weights of up to 90,000 pounds will be allowed to operate without overweight permits, an increase from the current limit of 80,000 pounds. The new guidelines align with federal guidance and will help ensure Arizona’s groceries, pharmacies and medical providers remain fully supplied.
Prescott AZ (April 7, 2020) – As the coronavirus spreads, healthcare workers have become our front-line defenders – waging war against COVID-19 in emergency rooms, triage centers and screening locations across the United States. At Yavapai College, instructors at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) are using equipment and ingenuity to give those health care workers more to fight with. “We have all this capability,” YC’s Matt Mintzmyer said. “Why not try to help?”
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2020) – To protect citizens and city staff from the spread of COVID-19, the city of Sedona extended its policy to close in-person access to city facilities and continue with virtual and phone services until further notice. This will be reevaluated by April 30, 2020.
Make Sedona My Home advanced to Innovator/Silver level Sustainable Business Certification from the Sustainability Alliance. Sedona AZ (April 7, 2020) – During the pandemic, this is a tough time to be a realtor. So Wally Reule and Jan Bigelow with Make Sedona My Home used this downtime to see if they could upgrade their Sustainable Business Certification. They were able to achieve Innovator/Silver. As Reule explains, “Sustainability is a key element of who we are and the service we provide; we’re committed to integrity and creating a better environment.”
By Ted Grussing… the final glide back to Sedona on silent wings … no sound of an engine, only the slight whoosh of air disturbed as I pass overhead. The light was quiet too with almost pastel colors and light … a sight I can spend time looking at, remembering where I have been and planning the landing at Sedona … the airport is just above the nose in this photo.
By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (April 6, 2020) – In recognition of 50th anniversary of Earth Day, why not join your neighbors reversing the climate crisis. Try out two food-related personal behaviors that have a big positive impact on the climate: eating less (or no) animal products and composting. A simple calculator will show you how much of a difference you can make if you commit for a day, week or month. Take the Pledge.
Phoenix AZ (April 6, 2020) – Just because Arizona Theatre Company’s (ATC) production of The Legend of Georgia McBride was postponed because of the coronavirus doesn’t mean the show can’t be seen and experienced.ATC took the forward-thinking step of recording the show, with support and collaboration from cast, crew and unions representing the artists involved, and is offering a limited-time opportunity to view the show through April 15 through the video-streaming company Vimeo and its on-demand function.
I-17 Christensen, I-40 Parks facilities reserved for commercial vehiclesFlagstaff AZ (April 5, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation has temporarily reopened two long-shuttered northern Arizona rest areas to support truckers hauling essentials during the current public health situation.The Parks Rest Area along Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff (milepost 182) and the Christensen Rest Area on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff (milepost 324) offer parking, portable toilets and handwashing stations exclusively for commercial vehicle drivers.
FB LIVE! April 11 at 3PMCottonwood AZ (April 5, 2020) – Mark Troksa is a recent and passionate convert to the desert southwest. He and his beloved wife Sky recently relocated to Cottonwood, and they are thrilled to be a part of the Verde Valley community.
Sedona AZ (April 3, 2020) – The Governor’s Office today released additional guidance on essential services and recreational activities.“During these unprecedented times, providing clarity for small businesses and employers is an important measure to ensure we protect our citizens, slow the spread of COVID-19, and protect this critical part of our economy,” said Governor Doug Ducey. “As guidance from public health officials evolves, we will continue to release information and direction.”On March 23, 2020, Governor Ducey issued an Executive Order defining essential services. On March 30, 2020, following new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…
By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (April 3, 2020) – During WWII, citizens were encouraged to plant a Victory Garden. Since we’re moving into spring, this is a great time to start a Virus Victory Garden. You can stay at home but get outside, while providing healthy food for you and your family. You could have lettuce or spinach in a couple weeks.