The Verde Valley Across Time
Recently on a field trip to Montezuma Well, Dr. Larry Stevens, Director of the Springs Stewardship Institute, explained that it took up to 13,000 years for water to flow underground from the San Francisco Peaks to the well and theoretically the water in well could possibly include mastodon DNA
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ππππππ, ππ β On Monday morning, August 25th, Yavapai County Sheriffβs Office (YCSO) deputies responded to a report of a UTV rollover accident near Casner Mountain in West Sedona. While en route, deputies were informed that a 25-year-old male passenger had serious head injuries. Tragically, after arriving, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver and two other passengers sustained minor injuries.
WILDFIRE near the Village of Oak Creek
Residents should PREPARE NOW by gathering medications, important documents, pets and essential personal items. Consider leaving NOW if you need time to evacuate. Be ready to leave if requested.
Be set to evacuate at a momentβs notice. You are in high danger in your area so follow your evacuation plan and relocate to a safe place.
Yavapai-Apache Nation Receives $800,000 Grant for Affordable Housing in Camp Verde
This funding will support the construction of Yavapai-Apache Homes IX,
a 38-unit affordable housing project
in the Tunlii community on the Yavapai-Apache Reservation in Camp Verde, Arizona.
What Arizonaβs New Water Bill Means for Camp Verde Farmers
Arizonaβs New Water Law!
Attention Camp Verde farmers! Arizonaβs SB1611, signed June 30, 2025, could change the future of farming in Yavapai County. This βAg-to-Urbanβ law trades agricultural water rights for credits to fuel housing growth, saving millions of acre-feet of groundwater. While it targets Phoenix and Pinal, it signals tighter water rules ahead. Will your farm face pressure to sell land or adopt costly conservation methods? Stay aheadβjoin ADWRβs public session on September 18, 2025, and protect your water rights. Visit www.azwater.gov to learn more and act now!
Town of Camp Verde – Weekly Update – June 14, 2025
State of the Town
Economic Development, Parks & Recreation, Library, Town Clerk, Marshal’s Office, Utilities, Public Works, Upcoming Meetings
CAMP VERDE TOWN COUNCIL RECOMMENDS PATRICIA SEYBOLD FOR APPOINTMENT
Following a robust application and interview process, the Camp Verde Town Council has recommended Patricia Seybold for appointment to the vacant Council seat. Official action on this recommendation will take place at the June 11, 2025 Council meeting, where Ms. Seybold is expected to take her Oath of Office and be formally seated. Ms. Seybold […]
Town of Camp Verde – Weekly Update – June 5, 2025
Post Date: 06/06/2025 TOWN COUNCIL RECOMMENDS PATRICIA SEYBOLD FOR APPOINTMENT Following a robust application and interview process, the Camp Verde Town Council has recommended Patricia Seybold for appointment to the vacant Council seat. Official action on this recommendation will take place at the June 11, 2025 Council meeting, where Ms. Seybold is expected to take […]
Breaking: Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Critical Public Lands Protection
The Trump administration has announced its intent to rescind the Public Lands Rule, a regulation governing the management of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands. This decision has sparked debate between conservation advocates, who view the rule as essential for protecting public lands, and industry and local stakeholders, who argue it restricts economic development. Whatβs […]
Town Council Approves Arena Del Loma RV Park
The board unanimously voted to approve the RV Park motion with 16 conditions at a special council meeting on Wednesday, April 9.