By Amaya Gayle Gregory “Rage, rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Sedona, AZ — Beautiful words, which once understood are pure bunk. Resist death. Honor life with your resistance. In your resistance you can find meaning in life. Dylan, you are so very wrong. From this premise flows all that is sad and lonely, painful and struggle-filled in life. Rage against those who do not believe as you do. Rage against your inability to get what you want. Rage against life as it is in this moment. Rage against each other. Rage against life. Rage if you must,…
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By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — The war in Iran is the third time in six years after COVID and the war in Ukraine that disruptions would affect energy prices and cause fertilizer shortages. This could mean food insecurity across continents, making it important to explore possibilities for food security with an insurance product. Simply, to get all-important subsidies that farmers would need for agricultural necessities in their countries, it is possible that the population raises capital in a graded insurance model — to keep food supply uninterrupted. There is a new [March 19, 2026] analysis in The New York Times, As Oil…
History’s lesson—from the jungles of Southeast Asia to today’s drone battlefields—is that the world’s strongest military does not always decide how wars end. By Bear Howard and Associates History has a habit of whispering warnings long before nations are willing to listen. For decades the United States has stepped onto the world stage with unmatched military strength—an empire of aircraft carriers, satellites, and weapons capable of reaching almost any corner of the globe. That power has created an enduring assumption: that overwhelming force can compel events to bend toward American will. History, however, tells a more complicated story. The tensions…
Sedona, AZ –Residents who support affordable health care, good jobs for all, protecting voting rights, and ending illegal wars are invited to participate in one of four No Kings events across the Verde Valley on Saturday, March 28. Events are scheduled in Cottonwood, (two locations), the Village of Oak Creek, and West Sedona. In West Sedona, people will gather at 10 am in the parking lot of Sedona High School, before marching to The Commons, on White Bear Road. There, a Freedom Festival will feature speakers, music by local artist Tommy Rocks, and food trucks. The local events are part of a…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ – Mano-a-mano. That’s what the war in Iran is going to come down to, and Kharg Island is where it all happens. This fight cannot be waged by bombers alone, or helicopter gunships, or missiles. The refinery, the oil processing facilities on that island—they’re too valuable. You can’t just bomb it into dust. You can’t destroy everything. So what’s our only choice if we want to take that island without “obliterating” it? Mano-a-mano: Hand-to-hand combat is the only one. Troops are already on their way, sailing inside amphibious assault ships loaded with military hardware—2,500 soldiers,…
Arts Academy of Sedona launches monthly Third Friday series at its NEW theatre space Sedona, AZ — The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) announces the next presentation of its popular Friday Night at The Theatre program on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. The evening marks both a welcoming of spring and the continuation of a monthly cabaret series held on the third Friday of each month, now hosted at AAS’s new theatre space, The New Room (Sedona UMC), located at 110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336. In recognition of the new season, this cabaret-style event, All Things…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at festival theatres Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Turner & Constable”. The film will premiere in Sedona on March 24 and 29 at the festival’s Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iix_08pmBFw Celebrating the 250th anniversary of their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition. Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world…
Public walking trail on Verde Valley Medical Center Campus to remain open during construction VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that after receiving approval from the City of Cottonwood, it will commence construction on March 9 of the new NAH Cancer Center. The construction will impact the public walking trail on the Verde Valley Medical Center campus. The trail will stay open during the entire construction process, although it will be shortened during the lifespan of the project. When the construction is completed, the full walking trail will reopen, and community members will be able to…
By Charlene Roth Sedona, AZ — Sedona residents, Verde Valley commuters, seasonal workers, and busy parents often carry daily mental health stressors that don’t pause for red rock views, tight housing, packed schedules, family needs, and the pressure to “keep it together.” Even visitors can feel it when plans shift, crowds build, or the quiet they came for stays just out of reach. These emotional wellness challenges can show up as irritability, restless sleep, low patience, or a sense of disconnection, even in a place that’s supposed to feel grounding. With a few realistic shifts toward local lifestyle balance and…
Sedona, AZ — The Humane Society of Sedona has launched a new public low-cost spay and neuter program to help make essential veterinary care more accessible for pet owners throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley. Spaying and neutering pets is one of the most effective ways to reduce pet overpopulation, keep pets healthy, and decrease the number of animals entering shelters each year. The program offers affordable spay and neuter surgeries for both dogs and cats performed by shelter veterinarian, Dr. Audrey Yank, and her experienced veterinary tech team. “Spay and neuter is one of the most important tools we…
By David Stephen There is a new [March, 2026] report from United for Medical Research, NIH’s Role in Sustaining the U.S. Economy, stating that, “In Fiscal Year 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $36.58 billion in research grants to organizations in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.” “According to UMR’s analysis, this research funding supported 390,863 jobs and produced $94.15 billion in new economic activity nationwide in 2025. For every $1 invested in NIH research, there was $2.57 generated in economic activity — a 250% return.” “Although total funding remained strong, FY2025 saw significant shifts in how awards were distributed. NIH made expanded use…
By Bear Howard History sometimes leaves behind uncomfortable phrases. Sedona, AZ –After the collapse of Nazi Germany in 1945, historians struggled to understand how a modern society could have allowed such a regime to rise and operate in plain sight. In trying to explain the relationship between ordinary citizens and their government’s actions, a phrase entered the historical record: “the Good German.” The phrase did not refer to the regime’s leaders. It referred to ordinary citizens—the millions who went to work, raised families, and lived their daily lives while their government carried out policies that would later shock the world.…
SEDONA, AZ -— The Arizona Community Foundation congratulates Chelsea Buck-Leilich on her recent promotion to Regional Director in the ACF of Sedona Office. She will focus on sustainable asset development, donor and community engagement, professional advisor outreach, and volunteer development across her region. Buck-Leilich brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience spanning philanthropy, development, marketing, and communications. She most recently served as Regional Philanthropic Advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona, where she worked closely with nonprofit organizations, donors, and community partners to strengthen charitable impact across the Verde Valley. In that role, she successfully demonstrated strong…
Sedona, Az — Noted Mata Ortiz artist Oralia Lopez will bring her own incredible pottery and pottery from numerous other Mata Ortiz artists to the Sedona Heritage Museum on Friday March, 27 and Saturday, March 28. The evening event on Friday, March 27, is a pre-sale and will take place between 4 pm and 6 pm. Guests can RSVP to the Museum by calling 928-282-7038 for a chance to see this beautiful pottery, interact with artist Oralia Lopez one on one, and purchase items before the sale opens to the general public the next day. RSVPs are limited to the…
Sedona, AZ — With Spring Break approaching in Sedona interest for staycations are up, as families and friends look for a home not so far from home. We’ve seen searches for staycations in Sedona increase by 6% among Sedonans As Sedonans consider an Airbnb for their staycation, we’re sharing a reminder of our party policies and booking rules to help encourage responsible stays during spring break. Party prevention: Airbnb has a strict ban on disruptive parties and our reservation screening technology aims to help identify potential higher-risk reservations and help prevent those bookings from being made. Third-party bookings are prohibited…