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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2.5M hikers on local trails in last 3 years

More than 2.5 million hikers tripped U.S. Forest Service infrared counters along Sedona trails in the Red Rock Ranger...

Word on the street is ‘Village Treasures’ sculpture: Newest public art installed at VOC roundabout

After two years of planning, Reagan Word’s “Village Treasures,” a sculpture 13 feet tall, 16 feet long and 9...
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