Arizona News – The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is excited to announce the launch of dedicated social media accounts for the Highway Patrol Division on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook. These new platforms, in addition to the department’s existing accounts, will serve as vital tools to provide real-time traffic updates, safety information, and insight into the division’s mission of protecting Arizona. The Highway Patrol Division focuses on the enforcement of impaired drivers, restraint usage, collision-causing hazardous violations, commercial vehicles, criminal interdiction, and actively managing traffic incidents. By expanding its digital presence, the division aims to enhance communication…
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By Jeremiah Perez Sedona, AZ — There is a dark scepter descending upon this planet, and the sorrow it brings is unfathomable. So deep. So thick, like a black hole sucking out what is left of our humanity. One can see it, shrouding everything in a cloak of dismal despair. For those who once believed in making the world a better place and fighting, for a better tomorrow, the war is over. Every day the hopeful’s dreams are dashed as the somnambulists are programmed into acceptance of a tomorrow that will strip the planet of what goodness, is left. The…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory What does it mean to not mind what happens? We humans have so many stories about it. Does it mean that we think pain and suffering are just fine, or that folks that hurt children aren’t doing something bad? Does it mean that we’re okay with poverty and war, with human trafficking, rapists and murderers? Maybe it means that we sit back and simply watch as politicians run amok, keeping our smug mouths shut in a state of calm disconnection. It could mean any and all of those things, but it doesn’t to me and that’s…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “There’s Still Tomorrow”, showing March 21-27 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “There’s Still Tomorrow” is an Italian box office phenomenon and winner of six Italian Academy Awards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5hAvdF6xQA In this moving comedic drama set in postwar Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while facing abuse at the hands of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she discovers the courage to change the circumstances of her life. Tragic, romantic and very, very funny.” —…
Sedona News – The Sedona Sister Cities Association (SSCA) and Community Library Sedona volunteers successfully partnered to support shared library exchange projects between Sedona and its Friendship City, Canmore, Alberta. During the recent Banff Mountain Film Festival in Sedona, volunteers sold raffle tickets for a luxurious two-day stay at Canmore’s elegant Malcolm Hotel. Thanks to the generosity of festival attendees, the raffle raised $2,390, which will directly fund planned library exchange initiatives between the two communities. Upcoming projects include a local author and book exchange between the Sedona and Canmore libraries, as well as shared art displays featuring works from…
Verde Valley News – On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) will host an informational presentation by Chris Kuzdas PhD the Arizona Water Program Director for Environmental Defense Action Fund. Chris will discuss local community efforts seeking local control and self-determination over groundwater supplies across rural Arizona over the last several years, and the barriers communities face in our state legislature. The presentation will feature stories from across the state. Chris also will speak about specific water bills and what we can do moving forward. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. Please…
Sedona News – The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College is honored to present The Journey Beyond: Understanding Death, Bardo & Rebirth, a profound exploration of life’s ultimate transition through the Tibetan Buddhist perspective, Monday, April 14, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Yavapai College’s Sedona Center, 4215 Arts Village Drive, in Sedona. The presentation is free. This special event will be led by Venerable Geshe Phuntsho, a highly respected Buddhist scholar and teacher, who will guide participants through the philosophical and practical aspects of preparing for death, navigating the Bardo – the intermediate state between life and…
By Bear Howard Bear Howard Chronicles Talk to any longtime resident of Sedona, and you’ll probably hear the phrase, “Remember when?” They reminisce about the small market on Highway 179, the Flicker Shack, and the funky Mars/Alien burger stand on 89A in West Sedona. They recall fights over streetlights on 89A and debates over whether a CVS should be built at the corner of Airport Road and 89A. Change has always been part of Sedona’s story, but something about this latest shift feels different—and not in a good way. Sedona is losing its middle class, the backbone of any real…
By David Stephen March 10-16 is Brain Awareness Week for 2025. Sedona, AZ — It is possible to have AI chatbots provide categorizations to shape the relationship of individuals with sleep. Why is sleep important? What is asleep? Why does good sleep feel refreshing? What makes sleep sometimes easier after fatigue? What should be understood about sleeplessness? These are not questions for obvious answers like sleep is for rest, or others, but to explore conceptual brain science, for the foundation of sleep by the human mind. It is theorized that the human mind is the collection of all the electrical and…
… although I travel around the state to different lakes and wild areas, home is source of an abundance of wildlife, birds and critters. Above is a North American Cardinal perched on a street sign close to home, perhaps further instructions are needed? Below is a Coopers Hawk, just taking off from the top of a pine tree in the back yard … these are fearless hunters that thrive on smaller birds, reptiles and others as necessary … it is a joy to watch them engage in aerial combat … and again, in my backyard. Into the weekend and some pretty sloppy weather…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to welcome back award-winning comedian Rita Rudner for a very special benefit performance — “An Evening with Rita Rudner” — live on stage at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 27 at 7:30 p.m. A successful actress, author, playwright, and screenwriter, Rita Rudner’s epigrammatic one-liners have filled the London Palladium, the Sydney Opera House, and Carnegie Hall. Now, Sedona will have the opportunity to experience her icepick-sharp timing and trademark clever observations up close and personal. Rudner’s unmatched humor and enduring charm will leave you in stitches. Don’t…
Arizona News – In April 1925, Arizona’s State Highway Department launched a monthly magazine “devoted to the interest of good roads.” The 16-page first edition of Arizona Highways included an article explaining the use of expansion joints on bridges, advertisements from companies involved in road construction and a few so-so photos, each showing a section of road. Today, with Arizona Highways kicking off a yearlong centennial celebration, print and digital subscribers around the world are treated each month to award-winning photography and articles showcasing our state’s scenery, culture and history. The goal: promoting Arizona as a place to visit and explore. “We are sincerely…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College’s HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Certification Program is making waves in the Verde Valley and beyond, as students not only gain cutting-edge skills but also secure jobs in the industry before even graduating. This hands-on program, located at YC’s Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale, is helping students transform their lives by preparing them for high-demand careers in the HVAC field. Under the guidance of James Morales, a veteran HVAC professional and passionate educator, the program has become a beacon of opportunity for students of all ages and backgrounds. Combining state-of-the-art facilities with real-world…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “There Is Another Way”, showing March 21-27 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39n7iOd8Qo4 “There Is Another Way” tells the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence and injustice, and in doing so show that another path is possible — for them, for us, and for all humanity. As we are all faced with essential questions about who we are, will we choose collective liberation, where the needs,…
Verde Vallley News – With summer fast approaching, the permit season for visiting Fossil Creek will begin soon which allows individuals a chance to reserve a parking space at this popular destination on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between the months of April to October. Fossil Creek will be closed Mondays through Thursdays. Permit sales will begin online at 8 a.m. on March 16 at recreation.gov. At that time, a parking space reservation can be secured for one day among the dates of April 4-6 or April 11-13, as the maximum allowed for an individual is one permit per person per calendar month. Each permit is…