The Sedona Police Department will conduct a live test of portable emergency sirens on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, between 1 and 3 p.m. The test is part of a pilot program to launch a new Emergency Siren System in Uptown.
There is something magnetic about Soldier Pass. Maybe it is the way the red rock glows after sunrise, or the echo of footsteps through canyons carved by time itself. Whatever it is, Soldier Pass remains one of Sedona’s most iconic hikes, blending geological drama, quiet forest stretches, and a hint of adventure for those who like to explore beyond the main path.
The Sedona City Council’s October 14 meeting agenda lists an executive session that has already drawn public attention for its vague but serious subject matter. According to the posted agenda, the council plans to meet privately “to discuss or consider the disciplining of a public officer,” citing Arizona Revised Statutes §38-431.03(A)(1) and (3). The same session will also include discussion of the employment or appointment of Richard Speer to fill the Presiding Magistrate J
