Sedona, AZ — Do you like the rural lifestyle but also love the perks of living in an urban area? Would you like to live on a property in Sedona with enough room for horses and chickens and a fully stocked fish pond? A place that is secluded yet minutes from Sedona’s best dining, hiking, and activities? Add an income-producing guest house, a shared well, RV hookups for your RV, lush gardens, fruit trees, and totally fenced-in 1.16 acres for the ultimate Sedona retreat. Yes, 301 Dream Maker Way is waiting for you! For a bargain price of only $799,000,…
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Verde Valley News – Every event at the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center endeavors through music, song or dance to uplift and transport audience members, if only temporarily, to a joyous, care-free place. A special engagement this spring aims to uplift and inspire the JLLPC audience, with wisdom and the spoken word, to build a more caring community. The wisdom – the sum of a life lived in strikingly different environments and in the shadow of one of the world’s most beloved spiritual leaders – will be delivered by the renowned speaker, educator and Episcopal priest the Rev.…
Yavapai County News – Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane announced that on February 13, 2025, a Yavapai County Jury found Terry Welfenberg, 77, of Ash Fork, Arizona, guilty of Manslaughter, Abandonment or Concealment of a Dead Body, and Tampering with Physical evidence. County Attorney McGrane commended the Ash Fork Postmaster for alerting authorities to Mr. McCabe’s disappearance, and also commended the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office for an excellent investigation. County Attorney McGrane thanked the jury for their careful attention to the facts, and commended prosecutors Matthew Polk and Casey Martin for their hard work in preparing the case for trial.…
By Charlene Roth Sedona, AZ — Starting a small farm is more than just planting seeds and hoping for a good harvest—it requires strategic planning, hard work, and a deep understanding of the land. Whether you’re looking to grow organic vegetables, raise livestock, or create a specialty farm, turning a small farm into a profitable business takes a mix of passion and practicality. While farming can be a rewarding lifestyle, it also presents challenges that require careful financial management, efficient operations, and strong market strategies. By taking a step-by-step approach, aspiring farmers can lay the foundation for a thriving and…
By David Stephen What is the consciousness of an organism, in instances without pain? If pain is a function that can be conscious or not, what other functions can be conscious, aside from pain—or pleasure? What does it mean that a function is conscious in a moment and not, in another moment? What attributes make functions conscious in an organism? Could those attributes be sought—for functions available in—artificial intelligence or say artificial general intelligence [AGI]—for the possibility of consciousness? Assuming the most common definition for consciousness is subjective experience, what is the function and what is the attribute in a subjective experience?…
… time going through older folders again tonight and I’m continually blown away by the quality of the images I shot years ago and generations of cameras ago. The shots tonight were taken with a Canon EOS 1DX and the photos are among thousands of absolutely beautiful shots I took with those camera bodies. Not as many pixels or features as the newer generations of cameras, but no camera body I have used has taken cleaner or sharper images than the 1D-X … I had three of them and miss them, so here are a couple of the fine shots I took…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a FREE concert to celebrate its 31-year anniversary as its way of saying “thank you” to supporters, audience members and sponsors — and the entire Sedona community — for its support for three decades! The Southern California bluegrass band — The Storytellers — will be returning to Sedona to perform this FREE closing night concert as the finale to the 31st Anniversary Festival at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 2. The Storytellers has established itself as a creative force in the Southwest…
Arizona News – Northbound Interstate 17 is scheduled to be closed near Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix this weekend, Feb. 21-24, for pavement and bridge improvements, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider adjusting travel schedules while the following closure is in place: Northbound I-17 closed between Happy Valley Road and Loop 303 from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Northbound I-17 on-ramps at Deer Valley, Pinnacle Peak, Happy Valley and Jomax roads will be closed. Primary Detour: Northbound I-17 traffic will detour on westbound Happy…
Sedona News – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village is dedicated to “Service Above Self,” and our commitment to the community is at the heart of everything we do. To continue funding our vital service projects, we are excited to announce our Rotary Fundraising Raffle, giving participants a chance to win a $5,000 Air Travel Gift Card while making a difference in the lives of others. For just $50 per ticket, you have a 1 in 600 chance to win a $5,000 gift card for air travel on American, Alaska, Delta, or Southwest Airlines—with no restrictions on use! Why We…
Verde Valley News – A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who wants to be a role model for his children, a restaurant manager who wants to improve electric vehicle engines and a student government leader who dreams of going to medical school are among the Yavapai College students tapped for the prestigious All-Arizona Academic Team. A total of five YC students were selected for the prestigious team based on their academic achievements and college and community contributions. The honor bestowed annually on top community college students by the Arizona Board of Regents comes with a tuition-free transfer to an Arizona university.…
Sedona News – Cast members and filmmakers will be in Sedona to host the premiere of “Sweetwater” at the Sedona International Film Festival on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. “Sweetwater” features an award-winning, all-star ensemble case, including Everett Osborne, Jeremy Piven, Cary Elwes, Kevin Pollak, Richard Dreyfuss, Eric Roberts, Robert Richard, Gary Clark Jr. and Jim Caviezel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JmyjKCKWYc Some of the cast members are expected to be here in Sedona for the film premiere, along with director Martin Guigui and producer Dahlia Guigui. Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton (Everett Osborne), makes history as the first…
Sedona News – Yavapai College’s Sedona Center is pleased to present an inspiring art exhibit featuring the works of accomplished local artist, Francis Leon Beegle. The Doorway to Art, opening March 5 and running through May 15, allows visitors to experience the evocative and masterful pieces that reflect the artist’s deep connection to realism and naturalism. Drawn to art since childhood, Francis was first fascinated by pencil drawing. In time, she expanded her repertoire to include oil and pastel painting by studying the techniques of the great masters to better understand atmosphere, light, and color. Frequent visits to museums continue…
… one of my traits is to always go for perfection. When is whatever I am doing good enough? I have a tendency to always strive for perfection. I watched a YouTube video today regarding choices of equipment for faceting and this gentleman who is a noted facetor, explained how he settled his choice of equipment. He is able to facet a stone and get a much higher quality stone than commercially cut stones but less than competition cut stones … better than most, but not perfection … it got me thinking as I spent several hours polishing the table…
Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona (UWoS) will host their next informational meeting on Monday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. when Steve King, Yavapai County School Superintendent, and Genna Adams, VACTE instructor will share the podium to bring the group important insight into some of the most pressing issues of education in the Verde Valley. The program will also include an Opportunity Drawing for dozens of gift certificates and items donated by local businesses. The donations raised will go toward the group’s scholarship fund. Guests to this meeting will be welcomed with free drawing tickets. Steve King will…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College is proud to announce a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to making higher education accessible and affordable for all. The Yavapai College Promise Program has provided over $1 million in tuition reimbursements to students since its inception in 2019, helping more than 600 students graduate debt-free and enter the workforce or pursue further education. The Promise Program, inspired by the Tennessee Promise model, offers tuition reimbursement to eligible high school graduates and adult learners in Yavapai County. Students who complete their associate degrees within two years receive full reimbursement for tuition costs, enabling them to…