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Published September 25Journalist Annette McGivney revisits the sweat lodge deaths near Sedona in 'Plastic Shaman'
In her latest book, McGivney recounts how a 2009 retreat led by rising New Age star James Arthur Ray ended with three people dead after hours in a haphazard sweat lodge.
Slide Rock reopens for fall
Waters open for swimming, but not recommended by state park officials “Slide Rock State Park is completely open,” Arizona State Parks & Trails spokeswoman Michelle Thompson said Friday, Sept. 18. “There’s no closures at all.” Swimming in Oak Creek at Slide Rock State Park…
Sedona Police Department hosts community event Oct. 3
It’s nearly time for the Sedona Police Department to fire up the grill for its Community Outreach Event at the Sedona Posse Grounds Hub, located at 525 Posse Ground Road, on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 5 p.m. “It was formerly known as ‘National Night Out’ in Sedona. It’s very…
Verses in the Village Poetry Reading returns
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. the Verses in the Village poetry readings resumes at Tlaquepaque in Patio las Campanas with a show featuring powerful local poet Michelle Barry, Phoenix area poet Shawnte Orion, and snatches of song from Village of Oak Creek musicians the Village…
UPPER SULLIVAN CANYON PERMANENTLY PROTECTED
Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the Town of Chino Valley, Prescott Climbers Coalition, and Yavapai County, announced the permanent protection of Upper Sullivan’s Canyon ...
New Monsoon and Storm Safety Page Now Available
Monsoon season has arrived, and the Town of Chino Valley has launched a new Monsoon and Storm Safety page to help residents stay informed and prepared.
Jerome State Historic Park to host annual Bat Walk Sept. 26
Jerome State Historic Park, 100 Douglas Road, will host its annual Bat Walk at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The gate opens at 6:15 p.m. The event gives visitors a chance to see, hear and learn about the bats that call Jerome home. Four species regularly hunt the park’s grounds…
VSAR’s 2026 mission count as of August surpasses all of 2025
The Verde Search and Rescue Posse, which assists the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and other first responders in search and rescue operations in Sedona and the Verde Valley, has surpassed its 2025 mission count of 84. ■ Mission 82: Saturday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m. Aerie Trail.…
ICE agents arrest 2 in Sedona
The Sedona Police Department was notified at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in the city to arrest two men in West Sedona, city spokeswoman Julie Graham said. ICE agents took both men, ages 44 and 52, who live and work in…
Sedona residents create a rec center wish list
65 people turned out for the city’s second Community Conversation The general sentiment from the 65 people who came out to Sedona City Council’s second Community Conversation at Community Library Sedona on Wednesday, Sept. 9, is that residents would like an indoor pool if a…
Old & New World to blend
Ezequiel y Los Conjunto Addictz opens for Kilted Spirit at Red Dirt concert It’ll feel like the United Nations but with more clapping in this week’s installment of the free Red Dirt Concert Series, Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Posse Grounds Pavilion at the Barbara…
Lit lights up Thunder Valley
Thunder Valley Rally returns to Cottonwood’s Riverfront Park on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, hosted by the city of Cottonwood’s Parks & Recreation Department and local sponsors. Festivities include a bike show, local vendors, the Miss TVR contest at Main Stage bar and…