Camp Verde, Az –Tucked in the heart of Camp Verde, Ruby Road Vintage is giving Arizona locals, travelers, and day-trippers a fresh reason to slow down, shop local, and enjoy the thrill of finding something nostalgic and unique. Located just off Highway 260, Ruby Road Vintage is an 8,000-square-foot vintage mall that blends the curated feel of a boutique with the variety and discovery of a multi-seller marketplace. Inside, shoppers can explore more than 60 unique sellers offering everything from vintage clothing and home décor to gently used furniture, accessories, gourmet treats, artisan goods, handmade items, and unexpected treasures. What…
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A closer look at what research tells us about handguns in the home. By Bear Howard and Associates Sedona, AZ — There is a curious contradiction at the heart of American life. More firearms are owned in the United States than in any other nation, and millions of those are handguns purchased for one simple reason: protection. For their owners, a handgun often represents peace of mind. It is a tangible answer to an uncertain world. It sits in a bedside drawer, a closet, a safe, or beneath a car seat as reassurance that, should the unthinkable happen, they will…
Sedona, Az — I am immensely proud to be a resident of Sedona. What an amazing election race this has been..Together, along with the Residents First Slate, we made this an exceptionally close contest and demonstrated the real power of community involvement. The residents of Sedona are clearly seeing what has been going on behind closed doors and are ready for meaningful change. Moving forward, my hope is to see even higher voter turnout in future elections—let’s ensure our collective voice is never muted due to low participation. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the residents who poured…
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — The Cottonwood Community Band is pleased to announce Philip Blackwell as its new conductor. Blackwell, a longtime music educator and Director of Bands and Orchestra at Bradshaw Mountain High School in Prescott Valley, brings more than two decades of teaching, performance, and ensemble leadership experience to the community ensemble. Since beginning his career in music education in 2004, Blackwell has served as a brass coach, assistant band director, and director of bands, focusing on ensemble excellence, student growth, and meaningful performance experiences. Originally from Monrovia, California, he began performing at an early age and appeared with the…
Sedona, AZ — The ballots have been counted, the speeches delivered, and campaign signs will soon disappear from our roadsides. But long after the election is over, the decisions made by Sedona voters on July 21 will continue shaping this community for years to come. This was never simply a contest between personalities. It was an election about trust, priorities, and whether City Hall has been listening to its citizens. Mayor-elect Brian Fultz defeated Henry Silbiger by a relatively narrow margin, receiving 1,698 votes (52.25%) to Silbiger’s 1,549 (47.66%). On the City Council, Jean-Christophe Buillet, Tony Hauserman, and incumbent Melissa…
Special screening kicks off Living with Purpose: Why Are We Here? series The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the ‘Living with Purpose: Why Are We Here?’ film series at the Mary Fisher Theatre — every Thursday in August. Every human wonders why they are here. There are those who believe we are born with a plan, and that our lives, challenges, and relationships are meant to teach us lessons of compassion, perseverance, and patience. Others believe that life is a random occurrence without meaning. This series explores the meaning of life, and our purpose here on earth.…
Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization in Yavapai County, AZ, that is dedicated to stopping youth drug use before it starts, has announced the August continuation of its virtual learning series, “MATFORCE Messages.” The series features presentations from subject matter experts designed to build healthier communities. On Thursday, August 27th, 2026, at 11:00 am, Amanda Hoskin, Director of Metro Phoenix Partners in Prevention, will present Kratom & 7-OH: Understanding the Risks. This session will provide essential facts regarding kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). It will address their physical effects, clarify why they are frequently misinterpreted as safe, and…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Now don’t get pissed. Guessing a few of you will, but oh well, this is what’s coming through today. Each of us is a master storyteller living our own unique version of life. We think that our story is THE story, that our truth is THE truth. It isn’t. It is just our version of how to do life. If you’re religious, fundamental or progressive doesn’t really matter. That’s the story and being a believer means sticking to it. In one of these stories a man named Jesus died for your sins and you get to…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal 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, July 31 at 5:30…
By David Stephen What are the strengths of China in AI in July, 2026? Top-level math, coding, and access to near latest GPUs. This means that if U.S. labs are depending on those alone to stay ahead of China, the gap would continue to thin. What is the biggest weakness of China in AI development, lack of thorough theories in brain science to predicate AI model advancement. So, what should U.S. labs do to be unmatched at consequential advantages, take off where China has a limited path? China is closing in on the United States in capabilities of AI models because…
By Steve Segner– Sedona, AZ — If you spend much time reading posts on Nextdoor, you begin to notice a recurring theme. According to many commenters, every city council is either corrupt or incompetent. They don’t listen to “the public.” Every contract is overpriced, unnecessary, or over budget. Every new project is labeled a “Taj Mahal”—too expensive, poorly designed, and poorly engineered. City staff is described as lazy or inept, and supposedly, they, not the elected council, are really running the government. I think you get the picture. Before we critique every city decision, let’s clarify a few key facts…
Sedona joins theatres around the world for global music documentary premiere event Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe for the worldwide premiere of “WHAM! 10 Days in China” showing July 28-30 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. https://youtu.be/buJaVlIE2_k?si=A1_-janoDagbO0xZ Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch…
Sedona, AZ – July 15th, 2026 – Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of art, music, and collective connection. The Fine Art Museum of Sedona (FAMoS) and Sedonya Conscious Living Center joyfully invite the community to Oneness Weekend on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, 2026. Built on the beautiful truth that we are all interconnected, this unique two-day gathering fuses visual art, live music, storytelling, and delicious food into an unforgettable community experience. Attendees won’t just view the art—they will actually become a part of it. SATURDAY EVENING: Mastery in Motion & The Tree of Oneness August 1…
By David Stephe The World Federation of Neurology declared July 22 as the World Brain Day for 2026. Sedona, AZ — Last week, there was news that Chinese startup Moonshot AI had released a major new open model, Kimi K3. There was a lot of discussion about China overtaking the United States in the AI race, even though Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and OpenAI’s GPT 5.6 are said to be the fiercest closed models on Earth. There seems to be a growing Chinese scare of sorts in the United States, similar to the Red Scare, in terms of AI, since the technology…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal 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, July 24 at 5:30 pm…