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Ron Eland

Coconino finds West Nile virus

Coconino County officials are encouraging residents to take necessary precautions as a second pool of mosqui­toes has tested positive for the West Nile virus.  The Coconino County Health and Human Services confirmed the second positive mosquito pool sample taken...

Jon Trautwein sworn in as chief

When Sedona Fire District Governing Board Chairman Dave Soto asked those to stand who trav­eled to see the swearing in of the new chief, more than 40 people rose.  A very good sign, Soto noted. ...

City to review busking rules

It’s been nearly four years since the city of Sedona approved a street perfor­mance program in Uptown. So far, the reviews are mixed.  In 2014, members of the artist community expressed interest in expanding the...

City plans SPD renovations

The idea of remodeling or even expanding the Sedona Police Department has been talked about for several years. But soon, that talk will turn to reality. Late last month the city put out a request for quali­fications for the...

Sedona Fire District looks to lease vehicles rather than purchase

It’s rare when the Sedona Fire District’s Governing Board has a split vote on an item but when it comes to a purchase of more than a quarter million dollars, they want to make sure they get it right. ...

Parks & Rec looks to restart youth baseball

The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is looking for children — as well as adults — to step up to the plate in order to gauge the interest of bringing baseball back to Sedona.  This past spring the sounds...

Bike park wins state award

In her submission for a state award, Sedona Parks and Recreation Manager Rachel Murdoch asked why a community with nearly 250 miles of trails needs a bike park.  “While always a tourist destination for hiking and art, Sedona has...

City & county warm up to more ‘tiny homes’

It may still be too soon to deter­mine if it’s a passing fad or some­thing that’s here to stay. In recent years the term “tiny houses” has been added to the vocabulary of many as some homeowners have chosen...

Public invited to meet chief

It’s been nearly a decade since the Sedona Fire District and the community welcomed a new chief. But on Tuesday, Sept. 3, they will be doing just that as they welcome Jon Trautwein to take...

Girl rescued after 75-foot fall

The Sedona Fire District responded to a call on Sunday, Aug. 25 that points out the dangers of walking along State Route 89 in Oak Creek Canyon. At around 12:30 p.m. units from Station 5...

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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