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Juliana Walter

Police chief to retire in July

The city of Sedona will lose its police chief after Charles Husted announced his retirement in mid-July after three years in Sedona and an overall 34-year career. “I’ve come to understand over the years that serving and protecting others through...

Father and son team up for food delivery service, ‘Hey Erik’

Erik Trujillo is leading the way for sustainable food delivery in Sedona. Just six months ago, Trujillo and his dad, Terry Trujillo, decided there was a big hole around the Sedona area for food delivery. With limited services like Doordash...

Poco closes its golf course

The Poco Diablo Resort is closing its golf course after underuse caused a burden for the resort’s administration. “When we purchased the property, it had been in decline for I’d say probably the last 20 years, not a lot...

Afghan student at VVS rescued by cycling

She left everything behind when the Taliban took over her village in Afghanistan, but now Afsana Nawrozi is moving on to her next chapter of her life. Like many of the opportunities that has come her way, biking brought her...

Zero STR bills become law

Since the state-protected short-term rental rights with Senate Bill 1350 in 2016, Arizona municipalities have been searching for an answer to the complicated STR issue that has taken over the cities and towns that tourists love so much all...

Mother brings baby home

It was an extra special Mother’s Day for Rachel Retegan, Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital’s first kidney transplant patient to give birth post-transplant. Retegan has called the Verde Valley home her whole life, even meeting her husband at a grocery...

VVS students help Sanctuary

The Verde Valley School hosted its first Move-A-Thon to raise money for the Verde Valley Sanctuary. Florentine Appelhans, a junior at Verde Valley School, organized the entire event with help from her teachers. “‘ Int imate par tner violence’ is a...

County cuts wastewater investigations

The Yavapai County Development Services, which heads up the county’s Environmental Unit, has stopped program­ming for both recycling and Wastewater Site Investigations on the same day. On May 2, the contract between the county and Sedona Recycles for the recycling...

City preps for emergencies

The city of Sedona is revamping its emer­gency processes as more residents voice concerns over increased wildfire dangers. At a special meeting on Thursday, April 27, Sedona Police Department Chief Charles Husted and Deputy City Manager Joanne Keene updated the...

West Sedona trail shuttle lot officially opens

The Sedona Shuttle’s second parking lot opened up last week after delayed construction. The West Sedona-based shuttle currently runs to Soldier Pass and Dry Creek trailheads. Starting on Thursday, May 12, the shuttle will also be running to the newly...

About Me

Juliana Walter was born and raised on the East Coast, originating from Maryland and earning her degree in Florida. After graduating from the University of Tampa, she traveled all over the West for months before settling in Sedona. She has previously covered politics, student life, sports and arts for Tampa Magazine and The Minaret. When she’s not working, you can find Juliana hiking and camping all over the Southwest. If you hear something interesting around the city, she might also find it interesting and can be contacted at jwalter@larsonnewspapers.com.
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