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Sedona native rides in 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge
Elizabeth McGinnis from Sedona will be among the more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers participating in the Pan-Mass Challenge, an annual bike-athon across Massachusetts, on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1 and 2. The event is meant to raise money for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The PMC, which raises more money […]
VSAR mourns Hajek, founder of its drone program
Sedona volunteer died June 18 while hiking trails Jerry Hajek Jr., 70, died on June 18, of natural causes doing what he loved: Hiking Sedona trails. Hajek was a member of the Verde Search and Rescue Posse volunteer auxiliary force for the last four years. “Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Jerry Hajek,” […]
Yavapai County puts Seven Canyons in ‘SET’ status as Pocket Fire grows to 25,160 acres
Update on July 4, Independence DayOfficial Acreage: 25,160 Start Date: June 19, first reported a 5:01 p.m.Location: 7 miles north of SedonaCause: UndeterminedPersonnel: 1,089Fuels: Timber and BrushContainment: 31% Seven Canyon moves to “SET” evacuation status Due to the Pocket Fire, a “SET” status has was issued for the Seven Canyons area by the Yavapai County […]