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Mural highlights library’s birthday

A blank wall at the Sedona Public Library was too much to resist for a group of Sedona Red Rock High School art students.

Free golf programs begin in June

Gary Pearce, the head golf professional at a golf course in the Village of Oak Creek, is leading the charge to bring more people to the game of golf, and he’s doing it for...

Festival marks end of film school’s year

It’s a little like Hollywood, but in Sedona.

‘Hoophouse’ creates hoopla

While working gardens aren’t always pretty to look at, they perform a necessary function.

Dr. David Ruben aims to end rhetoric, bring civility & sanity to U.S. Senate

In his campaign to be Arizona’s next U.S. senator, Dr. David Ruben said he wants to talk about issues, not rhetoric. “People tell me that they just hear platitudes...

Warm weather may mean bad conditions

Dry conditions, warm temperatures and gusting wind have created all the right conditions for a potentially dangerous fire season in Northern Arizona. That was

Tell us which stories you want to see on pages of our paper

In every issue of the Sedona Red Rock News, we bring you stories about the city, Sedona Fire District and the lives of your neighbors. Some of those stories come from a meeting...

Wildcats gain experience in ’12

Having won only two games this season, the Sedona Wildcats softball team is looking at other ways to show success from the 2012 season.

Summer program keeps children reading

The Sedona Public Library wants to keep kids excited about reading while they are out of school for the summer with its Summer Reading Program.

Medevac helicopter damaged by Molotov cocktail

A man in Cottonwood stands accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at a Verde Valley Medical Center medevac helicopter.

Sedona Rangers look to finish above .500

The Sedona Rangers are looking forward to finishing above .500 in the regular season this year with two games left on the schedule. Sedona, which plays in the Sedona Little...

Where did the time go?

Time sure flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? It also flies when you’re working on hard deadlines, major projects and when you’re just trying to...

Fire destroys two VOC homes

The cause of a Friday, May 25, house fire that destroyed two homes in the Village of Oak Creek’s Big Park neighborhood remains under investigation.

Red Sox continue to improve despite record

With three minors level teams playing in the Sedona Little League, the Red Sox and manager Tony De Luz have found ways not to focus on the losses, but rather on the gains.

Memorial Day holiday slow for police & SFD

Following a double house fire in the Village of Oak Creek, the remainder of Memorial Day weekend was a quiet one for emergency crews. The traffic on Saturday, May 26, backed up...

New SFD Governing Board tackles FY 2012-13 budget

Members of a largely new Sedona Fire District Governing Board tackled the 2012-2013 fiscal year budget during their meeting May 23. While a decision wasn’t reached on the...

Village fire flashes us back to 2006, a bad wildfire year

The heart of the Village of Oak Creek is pounding after a fire destroyed two homes, displacing those residents. Disaster struck Friday, May 25, when high winds carried flames...

Book banned in three other states flies off the shelves in Sedona area

The book has a way of getting people hot under the collar — in more ways than one.

Hayman to play 100 holes for charity at Sedona Golf Resort

When 35-year-old Jeremy Hayman takes to the first tee at the Sedona Golf Resort at 4:50 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, a 12-plus hour golf bonanza will begin.

Northern Arizona band returns to bluegrass festival

A popular, local bluegrass band, Muskellunge Bluegrass, will return to the Sedona Bluegrass Festival after four years.

Residential trail access is for light use

Access points to public lands from within the city of Sedona are numerous, but those in residential neighborhoods are typically reserved for light foot traffic. With trail access...

Swordfish begin 2012 summer season

The 2012 summer swimming season is just around the corner, and the Sedona Swim Team is ready to dive in and carry on the success it experienced in 2011. “This is going to...

Bear Wallow: This camp is for imagination

Kids love to use their imagination, and Camp Bear Wallow will give them a chance through the summer months to really run with it. The art camp for kids starts Monday, June 4, and...

Multiple houses on fire in VOC; residents evacuated

Multiple homes caught fire in the Village of Oak Creek after noon on Friday, May 25. Sedona Fire District Public Information Officer and Fire Marshal Gary Johnson said residents...

New City Council members sworn in

The face of Sedona City Council changed Tuesday, May 22. Councilman John Martinez and Councilwoman Jessica Williamson were sworn in, while Vice Mayor Cliff Hamilton and Councilman...

Fifth motorcycle crashes

Two vehicles and a motorcycle were involved in a collision Tuesday evening, May 22. SFD crews responded to another collision involving a motorcycle Saturday, May 19, Read more...

Sedona woman runs for state seat

Sedona resident Angela LeFevre has thrown her hat in the ring for Arizona House of Representatives’ Legislative District 6. “Most of the districts are in and around...

Charges possible in fatal crash

Police are still investigating a May 10 crash involving a motorcycle that took the life of 67-year-old Sedona resident Des Havasi. Havasi, operating a dirt bike, was not believed...

Commercial properties still suffering from recession

While indicators appear to show Arizona’s economy is slowly improving, commercial properties are still suffering from the Great Recession. Tequa Festival Marketplace, the...

Car hits 15-year-old boy

A 15-year-old Sedona boy was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to cross State Route 89A around 8 p.m. Monday, May 21. Sedona Fire District Fire Chief Kris Kazian said the youth...

Couples Championship tees off Saturday at VOC country club

A select group of couples are ready to compete in this weekend’s annual Couples Championship tournament at the Oakcreek Country Club, which tees off Saturday, May 26. The...

Memorial Day 2012 in Yavapai County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Yavapai County, AZ. Find the area Sedona events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites are in...

A Day to Remember in Sedona

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Sedona marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Sedona sends 12 to Meet of Champions

Members of the Sedona Red Rock High School track and field team traveled south May 16 to participate in the annual Arizona Meet of Champions. At Brophy College Preparatory in...

NAWBO highlights women in business

The National Association of Women Business Owners Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter recognized nine area women business owners for their contributions at its ninth annual...

Emerging filmmakers roll their clips

After months of writing, planning, casting, shooting, directing, editing and dozens of other tasks, Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Filmmaking students are ready to show...

Oestmann qualifies for Great Southwest invite in June

By the time 18-year-old senior Chris Oestmann walks across the stage next week for graduation, he will have accomplished so much during his four years at Sedona Red Rock High...

Senate bill protects funding for state parks

After a decade of cuts, funding for Arizona State Parks may have a reprieve in the upcoming fiscal year. Sponsored by Arizona. Rep. Karen Fann [R-District 1] Arizona House Bill...

Thrifty tourists visit for more than just the red rocks

While it isn’t high on the list for why people come to Sedona, perhaps it should be. Thrift stores Read more...

Chip Davis: This will be last supervisor term

rlo G. “Chip” Davis, Yavapai County’s District 3 supervisor for the last 16 years, says this next term will be his last. Davis said he plans to spend more time...

Eaton doing OK one year after accident

Just over a year ago, the student body at Sedona Red Rock High School was stunned to find out one of its own had been badly injured while spending the afternoon at a local...

Program focuses on vets’ needs

Troubled by the fact that more than 67,000 United States veterans are homeless, Operation: Desert Storm veteran and former U.S. Marine Gary Rideout started a campaign to help...

Fire bans now in place all across state

As temperatures continue to rise, so does the threat of fire. Fire restrictions for state lands in every Arizona county became effective Read more...

Cooperman, Hazime and Schoen win

Votes have been tallied in both Coconino and Yavapai counties for the Tuesday, May 15, Sedona Fire District Governing Board recall election. Cooperman Read more...

Tour offers a rare peak inside the homes on Jerome's Cleopatra Hill

Visitors will get a rare peek into some of the most storied structures in Jerome during the 47th annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May...

Hazel Buffaloe

Hazel Buffaloe Feb. 8, 1920 — May 12, 2012 Hazel Buffaloe, 92, of Sedona, died May 12. She was born Feb. 8, 1920 in Franklin County, Ark., the daughter of William and Bonnie...

2nd man dies in motorcycle crash

The second fatal motorcycle crash in as many days occurred in Sedona on Thursday, May 10. The May 10 incident, which occurred in West Sedona near Read more...

Strickling named boys basketball coach

Sedona Red Rock High School Athletic Director John Parks officially announced Thursday, May 10, the Scorpions have their man, 32-year-old Gregory Strickling will be Sedona’s...

Air quality still ‘good’ despite Gladiator Fire

Air quality in Sedona appears to be affected from Northern Arizona fires, but the actual effects are negligible. As of Tuesday, May 15, air quality continued to remain at a level...