Author: Tommy Acosta

Tommy Acosta is the publisher, editor, and lead opinion writer of Sedona.biz, the hyperlocal cyber magazine known as "The Voice of Sedona and the Verde Valley." He writes on local issues, politics, national affairs, culture, and personal reflection, often with a provocative or satirical tone.In addition to his work as a writer, Acosta is a working musician and reflexologist. He has written extensively about the challenges Sedona's musicians face, noting their low pay despite the town's vibrant music scene.Acosta describes himself as a "political actualist," rejecting strict party affiliations and instead focusing on how people are manipulated by political processes. His coverage spans local Sedona issues, tourism, short-term rentals, cultural events, community building, as well as national commentary and critiques of political figures, sometimes through imaginative pieces like "What Would Tommy Do?"Acosta is deeply engaged in Sedona's cultural and spiritual community, advocating for local musicians, artisans, and businesses, and writing about Sedona's unique identity as a spiritual and artistic hub.

By Warren Woodward, Sedona Resident(February 27, 2015) –  Dear Sedona.biz, The corruption at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) continues to unfold. More revealing emails have been uncovered. In the press release from Stop Smart Meters!, you’ll read how the CPUC colluded and conspired with the utilities that the CPUC was supposed to be regulating.

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Monday, March 9th – Sunday, March 15th Sedona AZ (February 27, 2015) – The Sedona Art Museum is proud to present: “Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning: When Surrealism Met The Red Rocks”, a multi-art collaboration running March 9-15, 2015.  The Museum has organized a week of fun and educational events, in partnership with the Sedona Heritage Museum and the Sedona Arts Center, featuring two of Sedona’s internationally famous Dada/Surrealist artists: Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning. Art displays, workshops, poetry readings, dance performances and a new play will celebrate these remarkable artists.

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By Holly Epright, Executive DirectorSedona Main Street Program Sedona AZ (February 27, 2015) – Come celebrate the 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival along Jordan Road on Saturday, March 14th. Both are free to attend and offer a wide variety of free activities from 10:30 am to 3 pm. The Parade will begin at 10:30 am and make its way down Jordan Road starting at Jordan Historical Park to Mesquite Avenue. Bring your own chairs and set up along Jordan Road. Master of Ceremonies, John Conway is lending his talent for announcing the Parade entries from the judging stand…

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Prescott AZ (February 27, 2015) – The family of Kayla Mueller would like to announce a very special memorial service to honor their daughter Kayla which will be held at the Yavapai College Performance Hall in Prescott on Saturday, March 7, 2015, at 10AM. The Mueller family appreciates the outpouring of support from the community they have received over the last several weeks. The candlelight service at the Courthouse Square began part of the healing process for the  family and they are very grateful for the effort from the local churches, schools and community groups who organized that event.  The family would…

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Sedona AZ (February 27, 2015) – Hi! I am Zoot! And I am a GREAT 10 month old male kitty that is real smart and loves to play. Why don’t you come visit me at the shelter? I am sure you will want to take me home and make me your new best friend in 2015. You can see more pictures of me here! Also, time to mark your calendar for the upcoming HSS Auction at the Elks Club in Sedona! Lots of amazing items including vacation and restaurant certificates, wonderful jewelry, antiques, art and more! April 25th, from Noon till…

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Sedona AZ (February 26, 2015) – Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) today announced a program to eliminate Arizona Public Service (APS) fees as a reason for any Sedona resident to unwillingly accept a “smart” meter. The program, called “RF Free,” is designed to match those who can’t justify the monthly opt-out fee with neighbors willing and able to pay the fee for them.

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By Steve HammonsJoint Recon Study Group Phoenix AZ (February 26, 2015) – The audience at the 24th annual International UFO Congress Convention & Film Festival last week near Scottsdale, Arizona, heard some fascinating presentations that were at times both hopeful and frightening. From ancient accounts in Native American lore to ongoing scientific developments, speakers explored many aspects of research about UFOs.

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Camp Verde AZ (February 26, 2015) – While bargain hunters are hurrying to Ruby Road Resale Mall to find unique items and save money,  they are also doing their part to save the environment!  It has been estimated that over 90% of the clothing and other items purchased in the U.S. come from low wage regions of the world such as China.  Imagine the energy and other resources that are used to ship a product around the globe  and finally to a retailer! 

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Flagstaff AZ (February 25, 2015) – Using one of the Department’s Bell 407 helicopters named Ranger 42, a DPS Air Rescue crew stationed in Flagstaff, worked for more than nine hours February 24th to extract 20 stranded Northern Arizona University (NAU) students and staff to safety from the snow-packed Kanab Creek in the North Rim area.

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Sedona AZ (February 25, 2015) – “Peace on this earth requires on a fundamental level, that we have peace with animals, that we have peace on our plates, in our daily meals.” If Will Tuttle, PhD, speaks like a man on a mission, it’s because he is. Winner of the Courage of Conscience Award (along with the Dalai Llama, Mother Theresa and Pete Seeger) he has traveled with his artist wife Madeleine since 1990, sharing a profound and compassionate vision for a “true revolution of non-violence” on our planet.

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Cottonwood AZ (February 24, 2015) – UPDATE – On February 23,2015, the State dismissed the charges against the three juveniles from Mingus Union High School accused of committing kidnapping and sexual assault on January 31, 2015.  They have been released from custody. The investigation by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is ongoing and additional information is expected.  A final charging decision will be made by the County Attorney’s Office when all information is received.  The County Attorney would like to remind the public that these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty in court.

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By Ted Grussing … to skiing the slopes is this (might even be better) … flying the ridge below the top and staying in that beautiful unseen flow of orographic lift coming up the slopes bent from horizontal by the mountain and rising as you go along the mountain. Very anxious to run the slopes with the GoPro mounted out on the wing to get some beautiful video along the sides of the mountains. A lot of snow fell today and more for tomorrow … hoping by Wednesday or Thursday to get back up to the peaks and get some…

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Sedona AZ (February 24, 2015) – The Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA) recognized leaders in the industry during its annual Tourism Unity Dinner at The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch. Each year the tourism industry comes together to celebrate the many positive impacts it has on the state and to recognize individuals and organizations that contribute to furthering the successes of Arizona Tourism.   This year’s Hotelier of the Year Award was given to Sedona hotelier, Lonnie Lillie, the General Manager at the Best Western PLUS Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas.  Mr. Lillie is…

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