Author: Tommy Acosta

7 to 9 Fires Possibly Human Caused Flagstaff, AZ (June 9, 2011) – General Status: Combination of seven to nine fires that began simultaneously in the Turkey Hills area. Currently 20 percent contained. Fire crews optimistic for full containment of the fire by late tonight. Location: Approximately 8 miles east of the center of Flagstaff and 2 miles north of Interstate 40 in the Turkey Hills area. Size: 50 to 100 acres total. Reported: 4 p.m. today by Mt. Elden Lookout Tower Cause: Human; Currently under investigation. Current Resources: 14 engines, 4 crews (2 more en route), 5 water tenders,…

Finance 101 – How is the City Doing and What Can I Expect Next Year? Sedona, AZ (June 8, 2011) – You may have read recently that the City of Sedona is projecting about a $1 million surplus in the general operating fund of the City. At the same time, you are probably seeing more dreary stories that show continued slashing of city budgets across the country. So you might ask, “what really happened in order to make the financial picture work?” Since about 2000, the City steadily received revenue in excess of expenditures. While revenues were growing, some new…

Local Artist Alan Wolton Celebrates at Exhibit Sedona, AZ (June 14, 2011) – Sedona based landscape oil painter Alan Wolton, a founding member of the Oil Painters of America (OPA), will celebrate the organization’s 20th Anniversary with representation at the OPA National Juried Exhibition opening reception on Friday, June 10 at Devin Galleries in Coeur d’Alene, ID June 10 – July 9, 2011 The exhibition will display the finest representation of draftsmanship, color, and composition. OPA’s mission is to preserve and promote excellence in traditional, representational fine art and the lasting value of color, composition and the appreciation of light.…

First Time Speech by Mayor Adams Sedona, AZ (June 8, 2011) – Mayor Rob Adams will present the 2011 State of the City address on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sedona City Hall Council Chambers, 102 Roadrunner Drive. In his first State of the City address, Mayor Adams will share Sedona’s accomplishments from the year, which sets the stage for the City’s future. The free event is open to all residents. A reception with the Mayor and City Council prior to the speech will commence at 5 p.m. and light refreshments will be available. For more…

Computer Model is one of the most important tools Cottonwood, AZ (June 6, 2011) — The United States Geological Survey (USGS) will give a presentation on its recently released “Northern Arizona Regional Groundwater-Flow Model” on Thursday, June 16, 2011, from to 2 pm to 4 pm, at the Verde Valley Campus of Yavapai College. Don Pool, the model’s primary developer, and Jim Leenhouts, Associate Director of the USGS Arizona Water Science Center, will educate the public on this important water-resource decision-making tool. The event is being sponsored by the Verde River Basin Partnership with contributing organizations the Verde Watershed Association,…

or Kill Your TV? by Melvyn R. Copen Sedona, AZ (June 5, 2011) – Television may be the greatest civilization-altering invention to date. It has changed our perception of the world around us – as an entertainment, an educational and a communications medium – and of the way we think and behave. But this is not a one-way street! Society, in turn, has exerted its influence on the way the medium is employed. The way we use and treat the technology provides an interesting insight into the changes that are taking place within our minds and society as a whole.…

High Fire Danger Means Use Caution Flagstaff, AZ (June 4, 2011)  – The Coconino National Forest will implement fire restrictions, beginning 8 a.m. tomorrow (June 4), due to increasing fire danger. The restrictions prohibit fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves outside of developed campgrounds and limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters meeting safety specifications will continue to be allowed. Violations of restrictions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. Fireworks are always prohibited…

Airport Manager Mac McCall Gives the Back Story on the Incident Sedona, AZ (June 2, 2011) – An aviation accident occurred at Sedona Airport on May 27, 2011, at approximately 3:00 p.m. when a landing private  jet over ran the runway, crashed through a fence, slid down the hillside and came to rest approximately 300 below the end of the runway. The passengers and pilot suffered minor injuries, while the aircraft was severely damaged. No one at the airport was injured and there was no fire. The plane sat in the brush below the end of the runway for 6…

Sunset Wine Tasting and appetizers Sedona, AZ (June 3, 2011) – Please Join us for a festive Wine Tasting at the Aerie Friday, June 10th for a Sunset Wine Tasting and appetizers. Event begins at 6:00 p.m. You are invited to experience the wonder of The Aerie, located minutes beyond Sedona’s world-class Enchantment Resort. The Aerie is the last significant collection of land in Sedona, now the most desirable community in which to create a residence in harmony with the natural splendor of this unique landscape. A limited number of two- to four-acre homesites are now available, ranging from the…

Check Red Rock Pass Area Proposals Online Sedona, AZ (June 2, 2011) – The Forest Service would like to receive comment on two area proposals that would change which sites require the Red Rock Pass. Proposal A is a combination of smaller areas with multiple sites, and single sites along the main travel corridors near Sedona. Proposal B consists only of single sites along the same corridors. Details of both proposals, along with maps and comment forms are available on the Red Rock Area website at www.redrockcountry.org. The proposals will also be on display at the Red Rock Visitor Center…

Mary Cravets Featured Speaker Sedona, AZ (June 2, 2011) – The Sedona – Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) meeting on Thursday, June 9 th at 11:15am at Poco Diablo in Sedona will be devoted entirely to business networking. Sedona-Verde Valley NAWBO member, Mary Cravets, will be the guest speaker this month. Mary, a Business Mentor, has studied and taught effective networking for close to a decade. Mary will cover how to prepare before a networking event, tips for meeting more people at networking functions, and the all important aspect of follow up. As an…

Sedona’s Independent Film School Shines Bright By Julie Lehr Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – The Zaki Gordon Institute, (ZGI) held the 11th annual Short Film Festival screening Memorial Day weekend. The production at the Zaki Gordon Institute is produced each year followed by award ceremonies. Upwards of 30 films were screened at both ZGI theaters.

“Mysteries of the Muggy Own” at Museum June 11 Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of “Mysteries of the Mogollon (or Muggy Own)” at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11 at the Sedona Heritage Museum. This date is a change from usual performance date. “A man may work from sun to sun, and woman’s work is never done, and there’s no rest for the wicked ’til the grave. But if you die in Arizona – just in case nobody warned ya – those just might not be the rules by…

American Cancer Society Gala Event at Sedona Rouge Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) –  The American Cancer Society Present a Gala Event at Sedona Rouge Resort on July 9, 2011. Music will be by Eric Miller and there will be a live auction.

New Orleans Style Jazz and Blues with the Andy Frasco Band at Marketplace Cafe Sedona, AZ (June 1, 2011) – Andy Frasco, a twenty-two blues/jazz musician hailing from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California, is nothing short of an enigma. Influenced by Damien Rice, Sam Cooke, Van Morrison and Tom Waits, Frasco’s style is as uninhibited as those artists who inspire him. Within the past two years alone, Frasco has trekked over 90,000 miles, performed over 500 shows, and spanned the country at least six times. Frasco’s journey, however, is just beginning. This revolutionary is on a mission to…