1+ hour, 24+ min ago   (223+ words) The Verde Independent A group of residents calling to “Save our Pond” is holding a town hall with Supervisor Nikki Check in hopes of getting an update about Del Rio Pond, which is targeted to be drained. (VVN/File…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1246+ words) President Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday to temporarily lower tariff rates on some imported ground beef, claiming the decision will reduce ground beef prices. However, cattle ranchers in the Verde Valley say that recently beef prices have leveled out compared…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (309+ words) Honey, the nectar of sweetness and love, is a symbol of fresh beginnings at Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Honey is included in Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) traditions because it symbolizes the wish for a…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (164+ words) Verde River Growers sits on 15 acres of land, all of which houses a variety of plants. Though native plants that thrive in the desert are the focus, they also carry plants that aren’t found in Arizona. (VVN/Nicholas Valdez) Lindsey…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (366+ words) As far as I know, most of my people were farmers. On both my parents' sides, my Scandinavian ancestors came across the ocean looking for better topsoil. I know immigrants came for many reasons — to start businesses and escape…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (201+ words) Camp Verde OKs stronger water rules for new developments The Verde Independent CAMP VERDE — The Town Council approved an ordinance on Wednesday, July 1, amending the town code related to water conservation and sustainability. Typically, the Arizona Department of Water…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (105+ words) The Verde Independent What: Fall Splendor Garden Tour Mark your calendar! The Yavapai County Master Gardeners and Rotary Club of Sedona Village invite you to the Master Gardener Fall Splendor Sedona-VOC Garden Tour and Community Garden Fest on Saturday, September…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (151+ words) A Lesser long-nosed bat can get covered head to toe in pollen. These "tequila bats" help pollinate agave plants, which are the main ingredient in making tequila. (Courtesy of National Park Service) Mexican long-nosed bats are one of three nectar-feeding…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (195+ words) The Verde Independent (Courtesy of Town of Camp Verde) CAMP VERDE — If you’re a rider looking for somewhere to stretch your horse’s legs, the Camp Verde Equestrian Center will be open for public riding as of June…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (359+ words) Community Library Sedona Presents Díí Bee Adééhonilzindoo The Verde Independent Manny Loley. (Provided by CLS) Community Library Sedona Presents Díí Bee Adééhonilzindoo: Knowing the Self Through Language and Storytelling with Arizona Humanities on Saturday, June 20 at 1pm. In Diné families, a…...