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Ron Eland

Charles Husted, new Sedona police chief, takes helm

 As he walked down the halls of the Sedona Police Department, reality was settling in for Charles Husted. He was hired as the department’s new chief in March, but Monday, April 22, was his official first day on the job.  ...

Sedona City Council adds $1 million to affordable housing fund

Next to traffic, one of the most talked about topics in Sedona is affordable housing and the lack of it due to high costs and the proliferation of short-term vacation rentals. It’s also become one...

Sedona Head Start director Mary Kay DePoe to retire after 35 years

When Mary Kay DePoe walked into the Head Start program in Cottonwood, her first thought was, “I give it two weeks — tops.” That was 41 years ago. But now, at the age of 80,...

36 apply for Sedona Fire District chief job

 With two weeks left to apply for chief of the Sedona Fire District, the response has been a good one but officials are hoping for even more. SFD’s Governing Board was updated on the hiring...

52-unit apartment complex proposed

More than 50 people turned out at the Sedona Public Library to hear a proposal regarding an apartment complex off Andante Drive. Most of those who came on Tuesday, April 16, were opposed to a two-story, 52-unit complex being...

Sedona public transit program could cost up to $47 million

Talk about sticker shock. As part of its ongoing Sedona in Motion trans­portation program, the city of Sedona is looking seri­ously into transit options to help get people off the roadways, especially during the busiest times of the...

Crime map program shows residents calls in their neighborhoods

Sedona is known for its low crime rate but it does happen. So, if you have ever wondered just how much and where it’s occurring, the Sedona Police Department has a tool to answer those questions. ...

Council approves Sunset Community Focus Area by a 4-3 vote

It’s rare when a Sedona City Council decision comes down to a swing vote. But considering the topic, didn’t come as a big surprise to those in attendance. By a 4-3 vote, council approved the...

Sedona City Council approves vehicle fleet lease contract

The city of Sedona will soon be doing something a little different in the way staff gets around town. The Sedona City Council approved a master equity lease agreement and related maintenance agreement with Enterprise...

Every 15 Minutes event shows teenagers risks of drunk driving

It’s one of those things where your mind tells you it’s not real, but your eyes and ears tell you otherwise. The nationwide Every 15 Minutes program — designed to bring awareness to the consequences...

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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