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Ron Eland

Sedona City Council advances impact fees

Just call it a bit of spring cleaning for the city of Sedona. For the third time this year, the Sedona City Council — as required by state law — held a public hearing for proposed changes to its Developmental...

City swears in Charles Husted as Sedona’s police chief

It’s now official. During the Tuesday, May 14, Sedona City Council meeting, Charles Husted was sworn in by Judge Mike Goimarac as the city’s newest police chief — which he called the highlight of his career. ...

New program preserves history in Sedona

Albert Einstein once said, “Learn from yesterday, live for today.” Learning from days gone by was on the minds of city officials and members of the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission when they created a new program to recog­nize historical structures...

Posse Grounds Park recycling bins to move

A popular spot to drop off recyclables is moving — but not very far. The city of Sedona announced last week that the bins at Posse Grounds Park will be moving from the current loca­tion near the lower softball field...

City to start Uptown construction June 3

After more than a year of meetings, planning and revisions, the first of several Sedona in Motion projects is set to begin. Construction in Uptown will begin Monday, June 3. Work hours will be Monday through...

YCSO warns of scam for ‘missing’ jury duty

Local law enforcement is warning people of yet another scam to hit the Verde Valley. Last week, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said it and other agencies had received reports from victims of the jury scam. ...

Splash pad at Sunset Park turns 5

It’s been five years since the first screams of joy and laughter could be heard at the city’s splash pad at Sunset Park. This year, the free water park opened May 1 and will be...

City clears air about Sedona Community Plan project

Call it a misinterpreted coincidence. The Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 7. The topic was discussion and possible action regarding a city-initiated request for a minor text amendment to Chapter 9 of...

Chamber to start advertising in Phoenix again

Last summer, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce made the decision to cut all advertising in Phoenix in an attempt to reduce the number of day-trippers. Depending on who you talk to, it either had little...

Resident sues city of Sedona over water tank

A decision by the city of Sedona to allow a 1.5- million gallon water tank to be built in a residential area is being appealed in court. Vincent McGeary, an attorney who lives on Cathedral Rock Trail, filed a complaint...

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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