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.

Cottonwood AZ (May 5, 2014) – On Saturday, May 3rd, Amigos Del Verde Valley Coalition volunteers sprang into action in response to requests for help from desperate elderly and disabled residents who needed help to remove combustible weeds and brush from their yards during the high fire season.  After the event was postponed one week because of rain, volunteers stretched from Clarkdale to Cottonwood to the Verde Villages to help keep them fire-safe. 

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Sedona AZ (May 5, 2014) – A full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training sponsored jointly by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley, Verde Valley Guidance Clinic, Inc. and Christ Lutheran Church will be conducted Monday, June 16, at the fellowship hall of Christ Lutheran Church at the intersection of Hwy 179 and Chapel Road.  

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Sedona AZ (May 5, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum. “History of the Yavapai – In Their Own Words” will be the subject presented by author Carolina Butler.

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Camp Verde AZ (May 4, 2014) – Spur Ventures, a new venture capital firm based in Camp Verde, is pleased to announce the upcoming topics for their biweekly “Tap Night” program, scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.  Tap Night is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to tap into new ideas, new people and new ventures, found here in the Verde Valley.

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Sedona AZ (May 3, 2014) – On Saturday, May 10th, the day before Mother’s Day, Gardens for Humanity will offer a series of events to honor and celebrate Mother Earth. The day starts at the Sedona Creative Life Center in the Peace Garden at 9:30 am where participants will join in honoring Mother Earth and her life that sustains us. 

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Sedona AZ (May 3, 2014) – Eagle Mountain Construction, in conjunction with the City of Sedona, will begin work in the area of Shelby Drive and Finley Drive on Monday, May 5 with construction to continue through Thursday, August 7, 2014. This work will include construction of a new box culvert to accommodate the storm drainage in the Carroll Canyon Wash (AAA Industrial Park Drainage Improvements).

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Sedona AZ (May 2, 2014) – My name is Ruby, which is such a great name for me because I’m a real gem! If you’re wanting a super sweet, very affectionate, totally gentle and loving kitty, and you’re looking for that one and only indoors kitty, that’s beautiful too, I’m the kitty for you! I’m also special because I have FeLV, probably contracted from kissing another kitty! Oops! There is a very good chance indeed that I will lead a long and happy life, because although I have kitty leukemia, this doesn’t necessarily mean that I won’t live to the…

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Overnight work scheduled Sunday through Thursday nights between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. south of the SR 169 junction Camp Verde AZ (May 2, 2014) – Motorists traveling overnight on Interstate 17 next week, between Cordes Junction and Camp Verde, need to plan ahead due to two projects south of the State Route 169 junction. The overnight work will be from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly.

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Sedona AZ (May 2, 2014) – Sedona Arts Center faculty member, Liz Learmont, LifeMasking Sculptress, presents a museum type exhibition “Be Inspired!” Friday, May 2 – Monday, May 12, 2014 from 10:00 am-6:00 p.m. in the Special Exhibition Gallery, 15 Art Barn Rd., Sedona, Arizona. 

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Sedona AZ (May 2, 2014) – Sedona United Methodist Church will have an All Church Swap Meet tomorrow, Saturday, May 3rd from 8:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. in the church parking lot. No early sales, please.

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Sedona AZ (May 1, 2014) – Continuing from (Monday), 5/5/14 thru (Thursday), (8/7/14), Eagle Mountain Construction, in conjunction with the City of Sedona will begin work in the area of Shelby Drive and Finley Drive. This work will include construction of a new box culvert to accommodate the storm drainage in the Carroll Canyon Wash.

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Camp Verde AZ (May 1, 2014) – The last days of “Meta-paintings” a solo show by local artist Keith Schall, currently on display at White Hills Gallery, in downtown Camp Verde, are here. The exhibit brings together 26 cutting edge abstract paintings with art themes such as literature, poetry, art, jazz, and more.

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Sedona AZ (May 1, 2014) – The Midgley Bridge Trailhead and parking area closure will be extended through May 9th to allow time to complete construction on the accessible trail, gate and other improvements.  A fenced enclosure prohibiting public access exists from Hwy 89A to the parking area in an effort to reduce risk and exposure to construction activities.  During this time, there is no access to Wilson Canyon and Wilson Mountain Trails from Midgley Bridge.

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Robin Dean Salmon and the Blackbird Band Bring Americana Roadhouse Honky Tonk Music to OTCA Cottonwood AZ (May 1, 2014) – Some of Northern Arizona’s best musicians have joined forces, and formed a new band bringing Americana Roadhouse Honky Tonk Music to the Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 PM.

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