Red Rock, AZ

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.

Several neighborhoods and resorts along Oak Creek now in “GO” evacuation status due to flooding in Yavapai County’s “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation system, according to an email sent by Sedona Communications and Public Affairs Manager Julie Graham at 9:23 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 1. The city had previously warned residents in certain areas of Sedona […] The post Sedona urges evacuation of areas along Oak Creek appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

Sedona City Councilman Pete Furman opted not to run for reelection in 2026 and will be leaving office next month, making Tuesday, Oct. 27, his last regular meeting as an elected official. “[Because of the] health challenges I’ve had over the last four years, and then the recent tragedy in my family, it’s the right […] The post Pete Furman reflects on city service appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.

During the Sedona City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, council unanimously accepted a $125,000 grant from Arizona State Parks and Trails for a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle for the Sedona Police Department. The side-by-side will be used for off-highway vehicle enforcement and education on trail etiquette and responsible use throughout the Sedona trail network, […] The post Sedona accepts $125K for an OHV appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News.