Red Rock, AZ

Athena Graham surveys her cards like a general inspecting her troops. The next move she makes will be critical. “I’m going to use Skuntank, and now he’s fainted,” she said, pushing her chosen card forward across the bright green game board. Nearby, A.J. Carden tells his opponent, “I’m going to get you.” Making a pew-pew […] The post Poké-mania: Kids choose fun and connection in afterschool club appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

Discussions are now in early stages of a likely multi-year relocation While work continues on the building of the new Sedona Fire District Station 4 at 401 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona with an anticipated opening in November 2027, Red Rock District Ranger Alex Schlueter announced during an Oct. 27 presentation that the SFD is […] The post Sedona Fire District & USFS look for new Station 5 site appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

The city of Sedona has been working with Waste Management to put dumpsters in areas with flood damage and debris. The dumpsters are expected to be deployed by Thursday, Nov. 5, at: If more dumpsters are needed, the city will consider adding additional dumpsters or adding new areas. “We know getting flood debris removed is […] The post City puts dumpsters in six flood-damaged areas appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

If Yavapai RAC approves increase, fees could go into effect by March Increased user fees for public land sites across the Coconino National Forest and Red Rock Ranger District could take effect on Monday, March 1. The cost of a Red Rock Daily Pass may double from $5 to $10, while weekly passes increase from […] The post Coconino National Forest may hike user rates appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

To support Sedona homeowners as they begin the process of repairing flood damage, the city of Sedona will be working to speed up the process for permits associated with demolition or repair required for flood-damaged homes and businesses. “We want to be able to help people get back to their homes and resume their lives […] The post City speeds up permits for demolition and repair of flood-damaged property appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

11/4 Portions of the Red Rock Ranger District – including several recreation sites and trails – are inaccessible due to severe flooding and are closed for public safety. A current list of temporarily closed recreation sites and closed forest roads is available on the Coconino National Forest website. Forest employees are conducting field assessments to evaluate the extent of the flood damage, and more information will be made available as assessments are completed. There is no estimate as to

Sedona Interim Mayor Holli Ploog signed a local Proclamation of Emergency on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in response to ongoing impacts from the Sunday, Nov. 1, flooding that continues to impact the Sedona community. The proclamation allows the city to continue coordinating resources and response efforts while seeking additional assistance through the emergency declaration process. City […] The post Sedona Mayor Ploog signs local Proclamation of Emergency appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

Palatki is currently closed. Montezuma Castle is closed. Red Rock State Park is closed. 89A between Sedona and Kachina Village remains closed.

U.S. Air Force veteran Dorfman hangs up his Sedona police badge Sedona Police Department Sgt. Nathan “Nate” Dorfman, 42, went out of service for the last time with the department at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. “Sgt. Dorfman started his career at SPD on March 13, 2014,” dispatch radioed. “His commitment to public service […] The post ‘No. 1 Nate’ retires from Sedona Police Department appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

Around 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, heavy rainfall and localized flooding caused severe inflow and infiltration at the Bear Wallow Pump Station. The incoming flow overwhelmed the facility, causing a sewer spill into Oak Creek near 135 Bear Wallow Lane, according to Julie Graham, communications and public affairs manager for the city of Sedona. Pumper […] The post Flooding causes 2,700 gallon liquid sewage spill at Bear Wallow Lane appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.