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Ron Eland

Big storm causes sewage spill

The city of Sedona and state of Arizona are continuing to monitor a sewer spill in Sedona created by heavy rains. According to a city press release, at around 4 p.m. on Friday, July 23, rain­water inundated the city of...

State ups tourism spending by $101M

Last week, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the release of $101 million in federal funds to help jump-start the state’s tourism industry, which was hit hard during the pandemic. And, Sedona plans to get in on the action. Thanks to...

Sedona City Council looks at redistricting

As the 2020 census nears its public release, the state is again looking at political redistricting and the city of Sedona plans to weigh in. The Independent Redistricting Commission is currently working to redraw Arizona’s Congressional and Legislative districts to...

Sedona adopts climate plan

Let the countdown begin. The Sedona City Council approved the city of Sedona’s first-ever Climate Action Plan on July 14. Now, implementation of some lofty goals is under way. According to a city report, the Climate Action Plan is a comprehensive...

$287K given to Sedona nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations are the back­bone of many cities and Sedona is no exception. More than 20 nonprofits are much happier this week thanks to funds being distributed through the city of Sedona’s Small Grants Program. The funding was approved by Sedona...

Sedona City Council OKs a tentative budget of $71.6M

Compared to most cities and towns during the pandemic, Sedona was an anomaly in the amount of sales and bed taxes brought in during that time. The city’s budget reflects that. By a unanimous vote on Tuesday, July 13, council...

Sedona teams up with developer on housing

Sedona City Manager Karen Osburn said she couldn’t remember the last time she was so excited to present an item before the Sedona City Council. That same excitement was expressed by several council members during their meeting Tuesday, July 13. The...

Foley promoted to SPD deputy police chief

It was standing room only — and then some — as family, friends and colleagues turned out to honor a first-ever for the city of Sedona. Stephanie Foley was offi­cially sworn in on Monday, July 12, as the city’s first...

Phoenix firm looking to develop Sedona Cultural Park

The privately-owned Sedona Cultural Park has sat vacant for more than a decade and with each passing year specula­tion — and rumors — increase as to what may some day become of the property. In late 2019, the 40-acre parcel...

Former SFD assistant chief killed in crash

Although he was with the district for just two years, Jeff Piechura — affectionately known as Chief Pie — left a lasting impres­sion on those he worked with at the Sedona Fire District. And now, his SFD brothers and sisters...

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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