Arizona News – Adopt a Highway volunteers continued making a big difference for Arizona during 2023. Representing 850 volunteer groups that have adopted state highway miles, nearly 9,000 of these dedicated individuals filled more than 15,000 bags with roadside litter, mainly outside of Arizona’s metropolitan areas. That works out to 103 tons – as much as 653 National Football League linemen. The dollar value of these volunteers’ work, $674,000, demonstrates the great impact and saves the Arizona Department of Transportation money that can be committed to other critical needs. “We are so grateful to the many Arizonans who help keep…
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Verde Valley News – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization focused on stopping youth drug use before it starts, has many events open to the community this February and March. MATFORCE Messages The next presentation in the MATFORCE Messages virtual learning series is titled, “The State of the Union of Illicit Substances in the US.” Doug Dolan, Chief Operating Officer for Recovery in the Pines, and nationally renowned speaker will offer a deep dive into the factors contributing to the prevalence of illicit substances in the US. Discover what is fueling this issue and gain insight into the complex nature of…
Sedona, AZ –Modern warfare has made killing so easy. Young, computer game savants man screens thousands of miles away from the people they kill with drones and other remote-operated weapons. Compact rockets, anti-tank shoulder-mounted missiles, sniper rifles that can kill from a mile away, precision explosives that can take out people riding in the driver’s side of a car while leaving those on the passenger side unscathed, are but a few of the inventive ways one can engage in long-distance killing. Of course, this makes killing much easier. One is not really killing flesh and bone humans from such distances,…
Sedona News – Members of the community are invited to join the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona to visit and learn about the important work of local nonprofits. To view the schedule and to register for any of the free, informational site visits, go to acf.cventevents.com/sedonasitevisits2024. The next site visit will take place at Camp Verde High School’s Jobs for Arizona Graduates (JAG), a statewide nonprofit that partners with local school districts and organizations to help young people stay in school and acquire necessary skills to be successful upon graduation. This site visit takes place Wednesday, February 14 from 1:20 to…
Arizona News – Three new names will soon be placed on some of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s snowplows after Arizonans submitted about 3,400 entries last month in ADOT’s second Name-A-Snowplow Contest. Starting today, the public can go to azdot.gov/NameAPlow to vote for their favorite names. The three names that receive the most votes will be crowned the winners and placed on the driver’s side of snowplow cabs. Voting is open through Thursday, Feb. 15. The 10 finalists are: Blizzard Buster Cinder Claus Fast and Flurryous Flake 48 Mogollon Monster Plower Express Scoopacabra Scooperstition Snowbi-Wan Kenobi Squall-E “Arizona drivers participating in this…
By Cadu Medina Marketing Specialist, Yavapai College Marketing & Communications Verde Valley News – We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Vincent Redgrave as the new Executive Director of the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College. With an extensive background in economic and workforce development, as well as 15 plus years of senior level leadership, Vincent brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering economic growth within our community. Vincent has been an invaluable member of our Yavapai College community, serving as the REDC Corporate Liaison. His exceptional skills in fostering partnerships and driving economic…
Arizona News – The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors are pleased to announce grant and scholarship distributions for the first quarter of its fiscal year. Between October 1 and December 31, 2023, a total of $27,378,166 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide regional offices in: Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma. The $27.4 million in both discretionary and advised grants and scholarships were awarded in five strategic priority areas: Health Innovations, Community Improvement & Development, Environment & Sustainability, Arts & Culture, and Quality Education. Health Innovations: A total of…
… come Sunday when things clear up around here there will likely be some spectacular views to be seen and captured. The photo above is from the SW side of the San Francisco Peaks after a storm … in the foreground is the ridgeline between Agassiz and Humpherys Peak … to the right of Humphreys Peak is Aubineau and then Reese’s Peak. The inner basin is buried in clouds and the shadow from Agassiz is laid out on the clouds in the inner basin … in the distance the Painted Desert is showing through a thin cloud layer. The photograph…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the 2024 Oscar Nominated Documentary Shorts Feb. 17-22 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. Now an annual film festival tradition, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast on March 10. A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and now the world), don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. All of the Documentary Short Film nominees will be featured in this program. The Oscar-nominated Documentary Shorts Program…
Arizona News – The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development is proud to announce the 2024 Class of Native American 40 Under 40 Award Winners. Nominated by members of their communities, this prestigious award is bestowed upon American Indians (including Canadian First Nations), Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians who are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication while making significant contributions in their professions and communities. This year’s class includes an Oscar nominee, a White House advisor, tribal government and business leaders, attorneys, a journalist, and several working in Native American food and agriculture.…
Verde Valley News – The Yavapai County Recorder’s office has recently been contacted by registered voters who have received spam text messages stating they are not registered to vote. You may check your status here: https://my.arizona.vote Yavapai County Recorder is your trusted source for verifying your voter registration status. Please take a moment and visit their webpage at https://www.yavapaivotes.gov/Home. Here you will find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines, early voting information, voter education videos and much more!
Verde Valley News – The NEW! Practical Nursing Fast Track Certificate program offered by Yavapai College Allied Health provides CNAs, LNAs and MMP with the theory and skills required to practice as a practical nurse in acute care, extended care, and intermediate care settings. The program of study combines nursing theory lectures with clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings including hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare agencies. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the Arizona State Board of…
Sedona News – Award-winning, renowned tribute artist Kenny Jones brings his acclaimed live production “I Gotta Be Me: A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.” to Sedona when he performs at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two performances Feb. 16 and 17, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. When gifted singer, songwriter, musician and recording artist Kenny Jones moved to Las Vegas in 2005, he very quickly became the most sought-after Sammy Davis Jr. impressionist in town, being hired by every Rat Pack and “Legends” production show looking for a “top notch” Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator. After…
Verde Valley News – 2023 was sadly coveted as “the year of the loneliness epidemic” by The Week as “fighting loneliness became a global health priority in 2023. In the past year, USA Today cites that “an alarming 77% of Americans have experienced feelings of loneliness.” While most of us think of loneliness as “just a bad feeling,” USA TODAY says that “loneliness has far greater implications for our health” Arizona wellness coaches, Noelle Creamer and Cassie Carpenter, once struggling with autoimmune diseases, decided to do something about it. “We saw the great cost of neglecting human connection in the healing process and identified an opportunity…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the 2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts Feb. 16-22 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. Now an annual film festival tradition, Sedona audiences will be able to see all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards before the Oscar telecast on March 10. A perennial hit with audiences around the country (and now the world), don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. All of the Animated Short Film nominees will be featured in this program. The Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts Program…