By Sedona Mayoral Candidate Henry Silbiger. Sedona, AZ — I’m running for mayor because Sedona deserves leadership that listens, acts, and stays true to its roots. My platform is simple: put residents first, protect our small-town character, and make sure every decision reflects the people who live here — not a bureaucratic agenda. That means transparency, accountability, fiscal discipline, and limited government that empowers private initiative and safeguards our quality of life. I was born in Toruń, Poland, and when the Russians began closing the borders in 1956, my parents made the choice to leave our home behind. We arrived…
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By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — Today’s Mother’s Day and naturally I’m thinking about my mother who passed away. What an incredibly strong and beautiful woman she was. She was well known here in Sedona as Mamacita, allthough her full name was Aida Acosta Balbin. She loved going to all of the different events and restaurants when she would come up to visit and spend the weekend. She made friends with everybody. The shop owners knew her the restaurant owners knew her staff knew her, community luminaries knew her, because she was always bubbling charm and beauty even at the…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory One of Health Ledger’s last roles was the Joker in The Dark Knight. There is a scene in it that has been plaguing me, the words niggling at my mind and heart. In the words of Alfred Pennyworth to Bruce Wayne: ‘Some men just want to watch the world burn.’ Is that where we are? Has the bane of living been so intense that those at the top literally want to watch the world burn, that they believe they will feel less pain by inflicting pain on as many others as they can? What brings someone…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — Richard Dawkins is in the news for something like AI is conscious. The interpretation of what he might be trying to pass across is that there is a part of consciousness in language. There is also memory and there is intelligence. Any adult human being can be brought to a memory of cold — with language — even when it is not cold. It is also possible to describe a scenario, and intelligence [or say imagination] will know what it is like, without being there. Consciousness must not involve feelings alone or emotions. Language…
Sedona AZ –The League of Women Voters of Northern Arizona (LWVNAZ) will host a series of candidates’ forums this June for voters in Verde Valley communities ahead of local city and town elections. The public is invited to attend these free events to hear directly from candidates running for local office and learn more about issues affecting their communities. The following forums are scheduled: Sedona Mayor and City Council Candidates Forum Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona This forum is co-sponsored by the Sedona Chamber of…
Sedona, AZ – May is National Historic Preservation Month. The Sedona Heritage Museum will celebrate with an exhibit and special event. For the entire month of May the Museum will have a special exhibit, “Sedona’s Historic Landmarks.” The exhibit shares photos and interesting information about each one of Sedona’s historic landmarks. Among the community’s landmarks are the Chapel of the Holy Cross, the USFS Ranger Station on Brewer Road, a Midcentury Modern home designed by local architect Howard Madole, among many others. You’ll see three historic landmarks during your visit to the Sedona Heritage Museum alone! On May 27 the…
FAMoS (Fine Art Museum of Sedona) is proud to announce the opening of Vibrance, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the life and extraordinary career of the late Jan Sitts. This landmark showcase invites the public to experience Sitt’s mastery of tactile, layered compositions that have captivated collectors around the globe. This exhibit runs through the month of May and is the first exhibit at our new location. A Feast for the Senses Vibrance serves as a testament to Sitt’s unique ability to transform the canvas into a multi-dimensional experience. Known for her sophisticated use of texture, color, and raw emotion, her…
Sedona, AZ- – Keep Sedona Beautiful will host a candidate forum at the KSB EcoHub at 360 Brewer Road in on Thursday, May 21st, from 5pm to 7pm. Two mayoral and four city council candidates will discuss their views, hopes and plans for Preserving the Wonder of our remarkable community. Learn how candidates will help city government serve the natural environment essential to Sedona citizens and visitors. Audience questions will follow the main program. All are welcome, but seating is limited to room capacity, so arrive early to ensure parking and seating. For additional information contact the KSB office at 928-282-4938 or ksb@keepsedonabeautiful.org
EDONA, Ariz. – The city invites the public to its next artist reception on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 102 Roadrunner Dr. to view Ruth Austin’s exhibit, replete with joyful, nature-inspired mixed media collages. Special musical guest will be award-winning Chapman Stick player, Michael Kollwitz. Austin, a native New Yorker, spent her later childhood years in Flagstaff. From a young age, art became an avenue of joy, which is seen now in her blend of graphic design precision with textured mixed media collages. She took every possible art class since…
Download the MazeMap Application to Better Navigate the Campuses Prescott, Arizona — Finding one’s way around Yavapai College’s Prescott and Verde Valley campuses just became much easier with the introduction of digital wayfinding. Students, community members and other visitors may now use their phones to scan a QR code to download the MazeMap application. Multiple outdoor signs will populate parking lots and other locations across both campuses, inviting students and visitors to “Explore YC.” The signs will feature a QR code that, when scanned with one’s phone camera, will invite users to download the MazeMap application for their respective location. Just be sure to initialize location tracking for the application once installed.…
By David Stéphen If those that are suing OpenAI for AI psychosis and delusion can prove in court that artificial intelligence is a digital mind or that AI has some form of awareness, it is likely that OpenAI would lose those cases. While Google also got sued, Google with character.ai, settled a lawsuit regarding a similar case. If Google settles, knowing what might come at them for preponderance of the evidence that AI is a mind, it may pressure OpenAI to settle or have a rougher trial, and then much more cases, maybe. Sedona, AZ — Anthropic has become the only hope…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal Sedona, Az – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, concerts, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, May…
Sedona, meet Tony. He is ready to serve. He wants your vote in the July 21 Sedona City Council election. Sedona, AZ — Friends and neighbors, My name is Tony Hauserman — many of you know me as “Coach Tony.” I’m running for Sedona City Council because service has shaped my entire life… and this will be a new chapter in giving back to the community that has given me so much. I’ve been part of this community for 26 years. I raised my kids here, and I have contributed to the betterment of our town by volunteering for the…
By Rabbi Alecia Magal: Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, concerts, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, May…
SEDONA, Ariz. – Today, the Yavapai County Superior Court ruled against the city in the lawsuit, City of Sedona v. Save Sedona Committee, concerning the proposed Cultural Park Preservation Act initiative. City Council will review the decision in an executive session on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Note: discussion during executive sessions is not open to the public. For more information on the lawsuit, go to https://www.sedonaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6760/473.