monsoons

Monsoon storms bring Verde Valley bugs out in droves

Thanks to a particularly heavy monsoon, many Verde Valley residents are seeing a greater number of insects and other creepy-crawly critters around their homes and yards. “There’s a lot of increased insect activity this time of year because in the...

Monsoon storms close forest roads west of Sedona

Following last weekend's downpours, Coconino National Forest closed several forest roads west of Sedona due to significant water damage. The Verde Valley has received 2 to 3 inches of rain in the past seven days. The emergency closures include: ■ Forest...

Monsoon may abate chances of wildfires

The Arizona Monsoon officially begins Monday, June 15. Technically, the monsoon, or rainy season, starts when there are three consecutive days when the dew point averages 55 degrees or higher. But because that’s complicated, the National Weather Service declared in...

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Hobbs signs ‘Groseta Act’

Law honoring Cottonwood rancher requires labeling of lab-grown meat Where's the beef? A new Arizona law says that if it...

Council OKs $97,963,222 FY27 budget

On Tuesday, June 23, the Sedona City Council unanimously approved its $97,963,222 budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to 2027,...
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