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Local OHV regulations still being discussed

Off-highway vehicles are still troubling the U.S. Forest Service, as more regula­tions are discussed for rental companies. On Jan. 26, the Red Rock OHV Conservation Crew held a meeting with eight different off-roading companies in the Sedona area. Mainly, the...

USFS says riparian area grazing will continue

A legal settlement signed last month by Coconino National Forest and two watchdog groups is intended to mitigate damage from cattle grazing on sensitive streamside habitats, but it will also allow USFS to continue managed grazing in several riparian...

A little smoke now prevents smoke later

On Wednesday, Nov. 17, Sedona residents and visitors were beset with a cloud of wildfire smoke that settled over Sedona and the northern Verde Valley late in the evening on Tuesday, Nov. 16. This excess smoke was produced by prescribed...

Sedona letter asks USFS for OHV permit system

The city of Sedona has informed the U.S. Forest Service that regarding powersports on public lands, the city wants to see tighter regulations and not just soft-touch measures like visitor education. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 26, the...

Monsoon storms close forest roads west of Sedona

Following last weekend's downpours, Coconino National Forest closed several forest roads west of Sedona due to significant water damage. The Verde Valley has received 2 to 3 inches of rain in the past seven days. The emergency closures include: ■ Forest...

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Council loosens some ADU rules, others take effect Jan. 1

The Sedona City Council began the process of bringing Sedona’s codes governing accessory dwelling units into conformity with recent...

Georgiana Dawson turns out violin aficionados

Visiting 10-year-old violinist Georgiana “Georgie” Dawson offered Sedona residents a free concert at the Sedona Public Library on Saturday,...
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