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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…
Council & city staff talks housing strategy
Rent Local, STR deed restriction programs may be discontinued; city has $19 million in fund Sedona City Council heard an updated draft of the city’s Balanced Housing Strategy on Sept. 8, from Community Development Director Tony Allender and Housing Coordinator Laura Stewart. The…
City of Cottonwood
Published September 17City of Cottonwood seeking members for its Historic Preservation Commission
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one vacant seat on the Historic Preservation Commission for a full three-year term.
City of Cottonwood
Published September 17City of Cottonwood seeking members for its Planning and Zoning Commission
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one vacant seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a full three-year term.
Masters deal in Bridge beginners
Club aims to grow membership with mentorship & series for newcomers Mark Ducharme spent years as a software engineer at Hewlett Packard, so he’d know you don’t have to be an engineer to enjoy bridge, but it helps when your partner’s bidding needs some structural support. These…
Yavapai College launches search for new president
Yavapai College announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that it has officially launched its search for the next president. The college has formed a Presidential Search Committee made up of college leadership, faculty, staff and community representatives from throughout Yavapai County. The…
City of Cottonwood
Published September 15Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.
City of Cottonwood
Published September 15Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.
KNAU Arizona Public Radio
Published September 14Oak Creek to reopen to the public following Pocket Fire containment
The wildfire burning north of Sedona forced forest managers to close the creek to the public in June, but officials say it will reopen to recreationists starting Sept. 17.
Council grants Saddlerock 2-year extension
The Baney Corp.‘s Village at Saddlerock Crossing project will have another two years to build its 100-room hotel now known as the Darling Hotel and 46 multifamily housing units on 6.36 acres at 1259 State Route 89A. The Sedona City Council approved the extension 6-1 on Tuesday,…
3 arrested for counterfeit bills & forgery
Three people face federal charges after being arrested locally with counterfeit money. Cottonwood Police Department officers arrested Carlos Cazelly and Morgan Gargiulo following a traffic stop near the intersection of State Route 260 and East Fir Street in Cottonwood on Aug. 31.…
Boys cross-country team laces up for 2026
Program looks toward growing team by developing up-and-coming middle schoolers The Sedona Red Rock High School boys varsity cross-country team’s 2026 season started on Aug. 29, at the Peaks Invitational in Flagstaff’s Buffalo Park. This year’s roster is freshmen Aarav Bhakta,…