Author: Tommy Acosta

Cottonwood AZ (December 19, 2011) – Late last month, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Sunset Drive, Cottonwood, regarding a vehicle burglary report. The victim stated that unknown suspects entered his unlocked vehicle sometime overnight stealing the following items: 1 – “Armstrong” flute – silver, with serial number 4317412 and a value of $250.00 dollars. 2 – Case containing compact discs. The cover has an “old school Metallica sticker” on the front, $800 dollar estimated value. 3 – “Acer” laptop computer, black, with a value of $300.00 dollars. 4 – Black medication bag containing…

Register by midnight December 31 to get the regular rate Sedona AZ  (December 19, 2011) – Time is running out!   The Sedona Marathon regular registration rates expire December 31st at midnight, participants who register after that will be paying the late registration fee.   Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, along with the entire Sedona area, will welcome thousands of runners, their families and friends for a weekend of fierce competition and neighborly camaraderie.  One of the signature community events in Sedona, each year runners and walkers come from near and far to take part in the week-long festivities.

“Double Vision: Real and Imaginary Images” Featured Artist Jim Peterson Sedona AZ (December 19, 2011) – As part of the ongoing Sedona Public Library in the Village Rotating Artist Series, Jim Peterson will be displaying his artwork at the village location in Tequa Marketplace beginning Tuesday, December 20. The photographic images in this exhibit are rendered on aluminum panels, stretched canvas, or traditional inkjet photographic papers. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Wednesday, January 4 from 5 to 7 p.m.

No More Distortions, Just the Facts View all comments Sedona, AZ (December 16, 2011) – In a Letter to the Editor in the Red Rock News and circulated on the internet, Serge Wright  makes the case that Councilor Hamilton is pushing a  lawsuit to challenge the constitutionality of Proposition 411, which was passed in the November 9, 2011 election. At the Sedona City Council meeting held November 10, 2011, the issue of the constitutionality of Proposition 411 was discussed. Note that citizen approval does not make a law constitutional, no matter what the margin might be. The final decision at…

 Sedona AZ (December 16, 2011) – On December 13, 2011, the Sedona City Council appointed John Dansby, Lin Ennis, and Peter Fagan to fill three vacancies on the Budget Oversight Commission.  The seats are for two-year terms, ending December 31, 2013. The Budget Oversight Commission assists the City of Sedona in preparing the five-year capital plan and annual budget. The commission is solely advisory to the City Council but plays a key role in providing important public input on budget policy, including revenue recommendations, capital planning processes and prioritization for continuation or elimination of programming and services in order to…

Sedona AZ (December 16, 2011) – Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps may now be viewed on the City of Sedona website.  Information available includes aerial imagery, 2 foot contours, Capital Improvement Projects, City boundary, Flood Plain, Main Street Character Districts, Parks, and Trail Heads, to name a few. To view, go to www.SedonaAZ.gov, click on Your Government tab, Departments, GIS, and GIS Map Viewers. Tools provided allow you to zoom, pan, identify and search the data.  There is also a GIS Viewer User Guide.

Verde Valley AZ (December 16, 2011) – Enjoy a wildlife-viewing experience and help wildlife conservation at the same time by volunteering to help out in one or more annual Arizona Christmas Bird Counts this month. The count program is a bird population survey that has been coordinated annually by the National Audubon Society since 1900. For each count, volunteers (including those from the Arizona Game and Fish Department) will take to the field for one calendar day between Dec. 14, 2011, and Jan. 5, 2012, to record every bird species and every individual bird sighted within a designated 15-mile diameter…

Flagstaff AZ (December 16, 2011) – Fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are tentatively planning various pile burns the week of December 19, pending favorable conditions. For Monday, December 19. Woody Ridge Project: 100 acres located southwest of Flagstaff, northeast of the Oak Creek Canyon Vista and west of Highway 89A off Forest Road 535. Smoke will rise disperse to the northeast with the forecast winds. Smoke will be noticeable on Hwy 89A. For the remainder of the week, fire managers plan to continue pile burning efforts throughout the Flagstaff and Sedona areas including approximately 65 acres at the…

Sedona AZ (Decdember 12, 2011) – Here’s a great way to start the year 2012 peacefully. The 15th of January marks the first day of the annual 40-day world-wide annual meditation effort The Winter Feast for the Soul and the public is invited to participate in the opening meditation day at the Sedona Creative Life Center. Last year over 10,000 people in over 29 different countries participated in this worldwide event as they committed to a personal spiritual practice for 40 minutes a day for 40 days. The Dalai Lama has endorsed the Winter Feast for four years and Deepak…

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – At their December 13, 2011 meeting, Sedona City Council re-appointed Michael Hadley and Norman Taylor to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission for another three years. The Planning and Zoning Commission plays a critical role in the City’s planning process as they serve as City Council’s advisor on land use planning topics.  The Commission is also involved in important community issues and considers goals and policies for directing and managing future development.  Duties include reviewing, evaluating and making recommendations to the Council on Community Plan and Land Development Code amendments, rezonings and subdivision…

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – At their December 13, 2011 meeting, Sedona City Council appointed Sandy Moriarty and Christina Tucker to serve on the Housing Commission. This seven-member commission makes recommendations regarding housing related matters to the City Council. Specific responsibilities include developing criteria and goals for affordable housing, exploring public-private partnerships, developing specific incentive and regulatory-based strategies to increase, preserve and rehabilitate housing, recommending financing options, listening to recommendations by the public and affordable housing beneficiaries, and considering housing as part of a regional strategy. Housing Commission meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month at…

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – The Department of Parks and Recreation will be conducting over a three-month trial period to allow tennis players to reserve a tennis court at Sunset Park. The current policy for these City-operated tennis courts is that players may use the courts on a first come, first serve basis. 

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – Happy New Year! Rowe Fine Art Gallery celebrates the arrival of 2012 with “New Year, New Location” on Jan. 6 during the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery Tour. Located at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village since 2010, owners Ken and Monica Rowe recently relocated their upstairs site to a larger space directly under Tlaquepaque’s famous bell tower. (The spot formerly housed the Geoffrey Roth gallery for nearly 38 years.) On Friday from 5 to 8 p.m., come visit the new location, sip a glass of wine and enjoy the gallery’s selection of renowned…

Sedona AZ (December 15, 2011) – On December 14, 2011, the Sedona City Council held a work session to discuss the project prioritization process and possible acceleration of the 2005 Storm Drain Master Plan.  The meeting may be viewed on the City’s website at www.SedonaAZ.gov.  Click on the Video button on the home page, go to the City Council tab, and select Special City Council for December 14.