City Council to discuss annexing 3,422 acres into Sedona city limits at Dec. 10 meeting

The Sedona City Council may approve the filing of an annexation petition with the Yavapai County Recorder to annex approximately 3,422 acres of land that includes the city’s sewage treatment plant and adjacent city-owned land, colloquially known as “The Dells.” We plan to discuss and consider possible measures. To the city limits. The meeting is […]

By the numbers: Sedona owns 657.4 acres in two counties

Following the controversy over a proposal by the city of Sedona to use part of Sedona Cultural Park as a car camp for homeless workers, and public questions about the best use of the $23 million site, Sedona residents are beginning to ask how much land the city owns and where it is located. According […]

Lake fire in Santa Barbara County grows to 37,000 acres

of Fire on the Lake The Santa Barbara County fire, California's largest so far this year, has grown to 37,742 acres, but firefighters are working to contain the blaze around the Santa Ynez and Los Olivos areas, where properties are at risk. Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesman Capt. Scott Safechuck said Saturday morning that […]

Hillside Fire burns 800+ acres near Congress; evacuations possible

Congress, AZ (AZFamily) — A wildfire is burning in western Yavapai County and residents in two communities near Congress have been told to prepare for evacuations. The Hillside Fire is burning about three miles north of Congress, near Ghost Town Road, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. As of 1 p.m. […]

Arcadia Fire burns 121 acres near Dudleyville; 70% contained

Dudleyville, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters are working to contain a fast-growing wildfire that broke out in Pinal County Friday afternoon. The Arcadia Fire was first reported around 4 p.m. about five miles south of Dudleyville in Pinal County. The fire has burned about 121 acres and was 70% contained as of Saturday afternoon, according to […]

Crews Halt Audrey Fire’s Advance in Yavapai County, Over 3,500 Acres Affected

A significant wildfire broke out Tuesday near Seligman in Yavapai County. Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Successfully stopped Audrey Fire's advance. The fire, which started near Route 66 about 11 miles northwest of Seligman, quickly became a major concern for local officials and residents. Initially it consisted of three small fires, but the […]

Alabama invests $30M in SEEDS Act to enhance 8,400 acres for economic growth

Governor Kay Ivey announced a significant advance in Alabama's economic development strategy by unveiling the allocation of $30 million in grants under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategies Act (SEEDS). This funding is a cornerstone of the Governor's “Game Plan” to accelerate industry-ready site readiness across the state in response to a competitive national […]

Feds look to block oil and gas leasing on 1.6 million acres in Colorado

Oil gas: The Federal Land Management Office suggests: 1.6 million acres of land in western Colorado withdrawn from future oil and gas leases As part of an effort to resolve legal issues for environmental activists. (E&E News) again:• California Supreme Court Blocks County Lawsuit Enforce voter-approved oil and gas drilling banssays that the power lies […]