public lands

New reptile fossil found in Petrified Forest National Park

Armed with playlists, tweezers and patience, researchers at Petrified Forest National Park announced the discovery of a new species of tanystropheid reptile in the journal Palaeodiversity on Aug. 1. “The study, led by seasonal paleontologist Alaska Schubert, describes the anatomy...

Forest Service gives few details on new Sedona trail

A 500-foot section of trail now connects the Schuerman Mountain Trail to Upper Red Rock Loop Road. The project allows hikers to bypass the Sedona Red Rock High School campus. The Sedona-Oak Creek School District has previously cited student...

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, search teams treat hikers out in the heat

On Thursday, July 10, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Yavapai County Verde Search and Rescue teams responded to a report of two lost hikers near Devil’s Bridge Trail north of Sedona. The hikers reportedly had run out of water and...

Sen. Finchem slams Gov. Hobbs for moratorium

Arizona State Sen. Mark Finchem discussed his legislative priorities and political philosophy during a Republicans of the Red Rocks meeting at the Sedona Elks Lodge on Friday, April 18, emphasizing moderation and local community cooperation in his remarks....

Documentary details creation of Sedona’s daring Hardline Trail

Specialized Bicycles released a 20-minute YouTube documentary titled “The Hard Line” on March 22, which covered the construction and development of the Hardline trail in Sedona, one of the area’s newest trails, completed this winter as part of Phase...

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Cinco de Mayo comes early to Tlaquepaque

The Cinco de Mayo fun comes early this Saturday May 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., with annual celebration...

Red Dirt Turns 10 with free Friday concerts

Strike up the band — the Red Dirt Concert Series is celebrating its 10th anniversary with free concerts every...
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