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Ron Eland

Police open up on Peace Day

When they are not at work, they are simply known to family and friends as Charles and Stephanie. And while they are known as Chief Charles Husted and Lt. Stephanie Foley at work for the Sedona Police Department, they want...

New Sedona city attorney takes helm

Sedona’s new city attorney Kurt Christianson had always planned to go to college and get a business degree. But that all changed thanks to one college instructor. “In my senior year I had a professor who had a law degree...

Trautwein marks first year as Sedona fire chief

As the old saying goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” And for Jon Trautwein, the past year has been a unique one, leading through a pandemic as the chief of the Sedona Fire District. Trautwein took part in his...

Sedona P&Z looks into ‘glamping’

Glamorous camping — or “glamping” as it has come to be known — was the topic of the day for the Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission as it tried to decide whether or not it is appropriate for a...

Spring Creek Ranch owners pull zoning change application

A much-discussed housing development proposed off of State Route 89A is on hold for now but the owners said they plan to move forward again after the first of the year. Spring Creek Ranch, a 280-acre project that is seeking...

Old West is in Kurz’s blood

Name: Gene Kurz Title: Community Services Officer Years with SPD: 8 Q: What inspired you to become a police officer? I’ve always respected the police and have always wanted to be an officer. Q: What was it about Sedona Police Department that made you...

Day of Peace event coming to Mary D. Fisher

For many, the 2020 International Day of Peace is coming just at the right time. This year’s event — set for Monday, Sept. 21 at Mary D. Fisher Theatre — will feature a collabora­tion of local organizations dedicated to helping...

Sedona launches short-term rental complaint site

When it comes to short-term vacation rentals in Sedona, feelings are greatly mixed. And while they are legal to own and operate under state law, not every guest abides by the rules. Now, the city has a better way of...

Sedona City Council debates new lighting code

In many towns and cities, lighting codes are often pushed to the far back burner of a very large stove. But Sedona is different. As one of the first dozen communities and areas in the world recognized by the International...

COVID cases still decreasing

While experts are unsure of what COVID-19 statis­tics will look like as the fall and winter approach, the state of Arizona — as well as many other states — are currently seeing dramatic decreases across the spectrum. During his regular...

About Me

Ron Eland has been the assistant managing editor of the Sedona Red Rock News for the past seven years. He started his professional journalism career at the age of 16 and over the past 35 years has worked for newspapers in Nevada, Hawaii, California and Arizona. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, sports, photography and time with his family and friends.
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