Arizona News – An overhaul to Flagstaff’s busiest trailhead and a brand-new mountain biking trail are just two recent improvements in the Mount Elden-Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) area. The Mount Elden Trailhead reopened Thursday following eight weeks of construction with a new parking lot designed to accommodate 50 vehicles as well as additional visitor services. “We’ve been working really diligently on improvements in the Mount Elden-Dry Lake Hills area, and we hope that work is apparent,” said Patrick McGervey, Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD) Recreation and Wilderness Staff Officer. “We’re excited for the upcoming projects we have planned in the area for…
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Arizona News – A grant from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety continues support for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s processing of critical crash data submitted by law enforcement. As it has annually since 2014, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded $72,000 to ADOT’s Crash Records section, which is responsible under state law for creating crash data reports that government agencies, nonprofit groups and other entities statewide use to improve traffic safety. The grant funds an additional position within the Crash Records unit that processes crash data, helping ensure that accurate crash information is publicized in a timely…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum proudly presents renowned storyteller Michael Peach in a performance of his original show “Fool Me Twice!” on Saturday, June 1 at 1:30 pm. Peach’s program is inspired by his explorations of Sedona, Verde Valley, and Arizona history. Audiences love his style, which blends cowboy poetry, tall tales, and historical humor as he delves into local mythology and takes a tongue in cheek look at the past. You’ll laugh at outrageous stories glorifying train robbers, fraudulent miners, local pranksters, and a publicity hungry huckster. You might even hear a story about Walt Disney’s connections…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers services and classes which are life-affirming and soul enriching. All are listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. People who cannot attend or who live far away can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services begin on Friday evening, May 24, beginning at 5:30 pm in person and on Zoom led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. Rabbi Magal will chant from the portion for this week: Behukotai, (Leviticus 26:3 – 27:34), the last chapter in the book of Leviticus, dealing with voluntary contributions made…
… it was a day when we were reminded that parents of all creatures have the responsibility to teach their offspring the skills to survive and thrive in the real world … without these skills creatures would perish! When we arrived at the spot where we discovered a Bald Eagles nest, we found it empty, and the kids had fledged! I figured they might be out and about somewhere not too far from the nest, and we found them. The kids are likely female as they are already as big as the dad … females in the world of Bald…
Sedona News – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “The Motive and the Cue” showing in Sedona on Sunday and Wednesday, June 2 and 5. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxM0NT2oGx4 Sam Mendes directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in the fierce and funny new play “The Motive and the Cue”. 1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s…
Sedona News – On June 2, eight families will travel to Sedona as part of the Little Pink Houses of Hope retreat. The nonprofit organization provides free week-long vacations for breast cancer patients and their families to give them an opportunity to reconnect and celebrate life in a relaxing environment. For the past six years, Sedona has welcomed more than eight families as part of the program. All activities and services are provided free of charge so that families can focus on spending quality time together. Throughout the week families will enjoy a variety of activities, including a Grand Canyon trip,…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — AI safety is less of an engineering or technical problem, but more of a neuroscience one. Though the brain is the basis for AI’s neural network, it is yet to have some of the key features of mind against deployment for harm. Arizona lawmakers recently passed Senate Bill 1078, against “fraudulent voice recordings” and House Bill 2394, against “digital impersonation”. The Department of Commerce recently announced that “The U.S. AI Safety Institute will focus on three key goals: Advance the science of AI safety; Articulate, demonstrate, and disseminate the practices of AI safety; and Support institutions,…
By, Mark TenBroek Sedona, AZ — On May 14, 2024 the City Council approved the construction price and gave initial direction on financing for a new Uptown Parking Garage on Forest Road. The discussion on the Parking Garage took over the majority of the 6 hour Council meeting that had some interesting ebbs and flows. At the end of the day, the $23M construction cost, $25M if you include the property purchase, results in a cost of $92,500 for each of the 270 parking spaces. A few residents spoke in opposition to moving forward with the new structure for a…
Sedona News – If you are looking for a good time, dancing and a great Italian meal, enjoy live music beneath the stars at Bella Vita Ristorante with Alex Ogburn and Jerry McFarland performing on the outside patio stage this weekend. On Friday, June 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Bella Vita Ristorante features the marvelous talents of local musician and solo performer Alex Ogburn. This highly talented, multi-faceted singer from Birmingham, Alabama is one of Sedona’s premier performers. A great voice, an ample repertoire of Classic Rock songs under his belt, Alex knows how to engage an audience. He…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “The Old Oak” showing May 31-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Old Oak” won the Directors’ Choice Best Humanitarian Film at the recent Sedona International Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1rbgF4BpJ4 The Old Oak is the last pub standing in a once thriving mining village in northern England, a gathering space for a community that has fallen on hard times. There is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope among the residents, but the pub and its proprietor TJ are a fond presence to…
Sedona, AZ –Prepare to be transported to a realm of musical enchantment as Sound Bites Grill in Sedona proudly presents two unforgettable nights with the legendary guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his dynamic band, Luna Negra. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and get ready to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the captivating sounds of Flamenco. infused with rich Spanish, Mexican, and global influences. Ottmar Liebert, a name synonymous with musical innovation and artistic brilliance, has been a towering figure in the Flamenco genre for decades. With his distinctive…
Verde Valley News – A portion of East Willow Point Road, better know as “Mormon Crossing,” will be closed from June 3-6 to repair the low water bridge that has degraded over the last couple years. Specifically, the road will be closed 100 feet from the centerline from the junction with Stretch Lane to the junction of Blackhawk Drive. Stretch Lane and Blackhawk Drive will remain open during this time. Visit the Forest Orders web page for specific details about the closure order.
Sedona News – This new household hazardous waste drop-off event is for city of Sedona residents and unincorporated Coconino County residents. Date: 06/15/2024 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: 17768 Fairway Drive Munds Park, Arizona 86017 Household electronics, batteries, medical waste, fluorescent bulbs, aerosol cans, and paper documents for shredding will be collected in Munds Park, Arizona on June 15th from 9AM to 1PM. To view a more detailed list of acceptable and unacceptable items, please visit www.coconino.az.gov/2955/EVENTS. For additional information, please contact Coconino County Sustainability Specialist, Marty Johnson, at MJohnson@coconino.az.gov, or call at (928) 679-8853.
Arizona News – In time for the summer travel season, the Arizona Department of Transportation has added a second northbound lane to State Route 64 for travelers approaching the main entrance to Grand Canyon National Park just north of Tusayan. The safety project allowed crews to complete changes in lane stripes and other pavement markings to create a new northbound lane along the often busy half-mile stretch of SR 64 between the Coyote Lane roundabout and Moqui Drive north of Tusayan. “We’ve partnered with Tusayan staff and the local community to get this work done, creating additional traffic capacity that…