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USFS: hiking guide RFP did not favor large operators

About half of the 40 applicants who responded to a 2015 Request for Proposals for hiking-based guided tours put out by the Red Rock Ranger District were turned down.  The high number of rejections for this category of...

USFS celebrates 75th birthday of Smokey Bear on Aug. 10

The Red Rock Ranger District Visitors Center south of the Village of Oak Creek will celebrate the 75th birthday of Smokey Bear Saturday, Aug. 10.  Smokey Bear was created in August 1944 to promote awareness...

Arizona Natural History Association, community volunteers rally to operate the Red Rock Ranger District Visitors Center in USFS’ absence

When members of the Arizona Natural History Association came to check on the Red Rock Ranger Station Visitors Center and pick up trash, what they found was disheartening. The...

Sedona’s ‘No Drone Zone’ signs don’t obey FAA law, can’t be enforced by USFS, Sedona Airport

Drones are small remote-controlled flying machines often used by hobbyists for aerial photography, and reconnaissance in firefighting and law enforcement. Sedona has become a destination for recreational drone users due to the scenic geography. But drone enthusiasts have noticed...

Cottonwood moves forward with annexation despite Clarkdale’s offer

Cottonwood should have 8.5 square miles of U.S. Forest Service land officially within its boundaries before the end of September, but Clarkdale Mayor Doug Von Gausig isn’t happy about it. Probably within the next two weeks, Qwest, owner of...

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Sedona-Oak Creek School District loses fewer students than expected

Approved CurriculumValley Academy for Career and Technology Education: Digital photography, law enforcement and sports medicine to take place at...

Trophies & toasts for teachers

Rotary honors Sedona’s top three educators The Rotary of Sedona Red Rocks celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week by handing out...
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