Friends of the Verde River Receives $40K from the 4Rivers Fund to Protect the Verde

Friends of the Verde River has landed one of the first ever grants from the brand new 4Rivers Fund in May 2021. Friends of the Verde River works collaboratively for a healthy, flowing Verde River system. The Verde River flows through the center...
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Coconino National Forest Reopens with Stage 2 Restrictions

The US Forest Service has reopened Coconino National Forest following recent rains, though officials caution that Stage 2 Fire restrictions are in place. Stage 2 restrictions prohibit: + Igniting fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, smudge pots and wood stoves (except using...
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Summer 2021 Travel Tsunami something Sedona Can’t Control

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 11, 2021 A new normal?  Nationally, 8.1 million more hikers hit the trails in 2020, a 16.3% jump from 2019, according to the Outdoor Foundation’s recently released report....
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Chef Daluz Delights – Executive Home Dining

My name is David Daluz known as “DD”. I have lived in Sedona for over 26 years and worked in the culinary and hospitality industry for over 45 years. I was fortunate to be mentored by a top graduate of...
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Sedona Historical Society to Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy with a Sedona Film

The Sedona Historical Society will celebrate National Day of the Cowboy with a vintage western film made in Sedona, ‘Broken Arrow’, on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The afternoon of cinematic excellence and Sedona movie...
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The Surge in Traffic, Trash in Sedona Reflect the Pandemic, New Social Trends

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 4, 2021 For years, the City of Sedona and the Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has sought a sustainable Sedona, focusing on destination management and growing the...
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Johnson Insurance Services announces merger with Crest Insurance Group

May 24, 2021 Noreen Johnson, President of Johnson Insurance Services, and Cody Ritchie, President of Crest Insurance Group, are proud to announce the merger of their two agencies. “We are excited for this opportunity as we continue to strive for...
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Forbes “3 States Offer $1,000, $1,200 And $2,000 Return To Work Bonuses As More End $300 Unemployment Benefit”

This article is an edited version from Forbes, May 18,2021 By Shahar Ziv, Contributor $2,000 Bonus In Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on May 13 that Arizona would no longer take the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefit. “In Arizona,...
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Red Rock Heirloom Recipes

May 13, 2021 Sedona Heritage Museum Publishes New Recipe Book The Sedona Heritage Museum announces the release of their latest publication, this time a small collection of recipes discovered in the drawers and trunks of Sedona area pioneer families. “Red...
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2021 Business Survey

The Yavapai SBDC, the City of Sedona, Arizona Public Service (APS) and the Sedona Chamber are working together to help our local businesses. We appreciate your time taking our Business Survey, and want to share some results and let you...
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Leaving for the Summer? Home Tips & Suggestions before you go…

May 7,2021 As the warmer summer temperatures rise many Sedona residents will be departing for cooler places.  As Sedona’s only nationally accredited home watch professional, I’m glad to provide the following tips and suggestions regarding closing up the home before...
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Makeover of a Lifetime Winner

April 26, 2021 Body Bliss™ Intentional Aromatherapy®, a manufacturing and sales company, is selected as the next Makeover of a Lifetime winner with the Yavapai College SBDC, Small Business Makeover Program. Body Bliss™ owners Pamela Sculthorp and Jennifer Rivera were...
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