ADOT closes one lane of 89A starting Tuesday

06/13/11 Expect some delays Tuesday and Wednesday, June 14 and June 15, while driving on State Route 89A just west of the city of Sedona. Arizona Department of Transportation crews plan to spend Read more...

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County Clipboard: Barracudas set 10 records

06/13/11 Ten club records were set by the ConKohrs Barracudas Swim Club, including three by Parker Costa. Costa established standards in the 11-12 boys 1,500 meter free (20:07.31), 800 free (10:55.30) and the 200 butterfly (2:59.21). Teammate Brandon Kim set marks in the 13-14 boys 400 free (4:36.

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ARIZONA ONCOLOGY PARTICIPATES IN FIRST RANDOMIZED PHASE 2 CLINICAL TRIAL FOR CHONDROSARCOMA PATIENTS

06/13/11 PHOENIX, Ariz. June 13, 2011 Arizona Oncology, in cooperation with Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Clinical Trials in Scottsdale, Ariz., is enrolling patients in a randomized, double-blind Phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of IPI-926 compared to placebo in patients with metastatic or locally advanced, inoperable chondrosarcoma. IPI-926, an inhibitor of the Hedgehog...

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Worst wildfires in Arizona history

06/13/11 Loading list... The Dude Fire quickly overwhelmed the Mogollon Rim and led to the deaths of six firefighters. Nearly 24,000 acres burned and about 60 homes were destroyed, including author Zane Grey's historic cabin.

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Juried competition at Gallery Up

06/11/11 Gallery Up's fourth annual juried art competition, 30 Small Works, returns to Old Town Rock Hill from Wednesday through July 29. The artist reception, from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23, is free and open to the public and includes a cash bar.

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Arizona Philanthropist, Max James

06/10/11 Camp Soaring Eagle is extremely proud to announce that our Founder Max F. James has been named the recipient of the Air Force Academy's Distinguished Graduate Award for 2010. The award recognizes Academy graduates whose singular and distinctive contributions to our society and nation have set them apart from other graduates. Max was joined by General Ralph E. "Ed" Eberhart as the 2010 recipients ...

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Prosecution rests in sweat lodge case

06/03/11 The trial could end early next week if the judge grants a defense motion for acquittal of James Arthur Ray.

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Calling all forest 'diplomats' in Flagstaff

06/02/11 A new trail ambassadors program has volunteers serving as the eyes and ears of the Forest Service.

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Councilwoman Litrell defends position on 89A

06/01/11 Sedona City Councilwoman Barbara Litrell spoke out recently concerning her thoughts on State Route 89A and recent accusations leveled against her. In a recent email statement the group Save Sedona Now accused Litrell of insinuating that those who signed a recent petition for a referendum election on the question of who should own State Route 89A would be guilty of a misdemeanor. The May 23 ...

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Will Tapia chosen to paint the Grand Canyon

06/01/11 Sedona painter Will Tapia recently experienced a first although he has painted at the Grand Canyon for years. The National Parks Service chose Tapia to be the South Rim Artist-in-Residence in March, which made him the first Read more...

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Saying goodbye to the Sedona RoadRunner

06/01/11 Despite a catchy name, ridership for the Sedona RoadRunner transit service never quite lived up to expectations. The service will make its final run Sunday, June 5, before it is discontinued. RoadRunner vehicles will be transferred to the Arizona Department of Transportation and Lake Havasu City for their use. The RoadRunner service is offered by the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public ...

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Flagstaff's backyard view tower

05/31/11 As the summer mercury rises at lower elevations, a climb to the top of Arizona is a welcome alternative to Sedona or the Grand Canyon. The Humphreys Peak Trail is right in Flagstaff's back yard and gives hikers a chance to play with snow even late in the summer.

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Sedona's Kokopelli Suites Helps Seriously Ill Children

05/31/11 The staff, management and owners of Kokopelli Suites, a Best of Sedona hotel winner for three years in a row, are pleased to announce that Sedona-based nonprofit, Camp Soaring Eagle CSE, is Junes charity of choice for the 12 Months of Giving Campaign. Through the campaign, Kokopelli Suites will donate one dollar for every new Facebook Like www.facebook.com/kokopellisuites[[[SHIFTIN ...

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Street Savings Announces Mobile Coupons & Rewards That Can be Redeemed through Existing Equipment and Technologies

05/25/11 Street Savings Mobile Coupons and Rewards Move Value And Can Be Redeemed on Widely Available Terminals

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SEDONA ADVENTURE TOURS OUTDOOR ADVENTURE COMPANYS FACEBOOK FANS ENTER GIVEAWAY TO WIN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AND HOTEL STAY ...

05/25/11 05.25.2011 Phoenix, AZ Adventure lovers and Facebook fans of Sedona Adventure Tours are invited to enter Sedona Adventure Tours newest giveaway. The company, which offers unforgettable outdoor tours of the Verde Valley, is giving away a trip for two to experience its Classic Water to Wine Tour and one night at the Sedona Rouge Hotel Spa.Richard Lynch, owner of Sedona Adventure Tours,...

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Athletics: Athlete News And Musings

05/19/11 HELEN CLITHEROE (GBR), the European Indoor 3000m champion, will make her 10,000m debut at the European Cup 10,000m in Oslo on June 4, according to U.K. Athletics. Her best time for 10 kilometers on the road is 31:45, run in Manchester last Sunday.

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Dahn Yoga Benefits Enhanced with Position Therapy Workshops

05/14/11 Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc. continues its special Position Therapy workshops to supplement the benefits of its classes and exercises. Position Therapy is a self-healing method with the same holistic origins as Dahn Yoga with simple and easy to learn techniques.

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Vandals strike shrine at Masons' cross

05/13/11 Suspects pull down podium, break flagstone Vandals caused between $1,000 to $3,000 in damages to the Shrine of the Red Rocks sometime between May 1 and Saturday, May 7, according to a report from the Sedona Police Department. The podium, located at the popular tourist spot on Airport Mesa, was destroyed as a result of the incident, according to reports. Chalk graffiti was also reported found in ...

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Late rally lifts Bulldogs over Scorpions at state playoffs

05/11/11 When senior Addy Lines crossed the plate in the sixth inning Friday night, it was a mixture of celebration and relief for the Safford softball team.

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Bulldogs one step closer to title

05/11/11 For at least a few moments Saturday, Aundria Zuniga-Romero and her teammates felt some vindication. Then it was quickly back to focusing on the task at hand.

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