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Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand ◆ Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen ◆ Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza ◆ Petrified Forest closed for 43 days. Holbrook’s receipts went up. ◆ Katie Hobbs absent from Governor debate ◆ Arizona holds its first lieutenant governor debate ◆ Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand ◆ Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen ◆ Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza ◆ Petrified Forest closed for 43 days. Holbrook’s receipts went up. ◆ Katie Hobbs absent from Governor debate ◆ Arizona holds its first lieutenant governor debate

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May 2017

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Senior centers face concerns on Meals on Wheels funding

Jun 15

Courtesy photoHolbrook High School Class of 2009 alumnae Sherah LaBuff (left) and Hetal Patel (right) were recognized at Arizona State University’s recent graduation ceremony for achieving Doctor of Optometry and Doctor of Medical Dentistry degrees, respectively.

Roadrunner alumnae fly high

Jun 15

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Kids sports camp slated June 19-23

Jun 15

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Anti-human trafficking forum is slated June 22 in Snowflake

Jun 15

Photo courtesy of the Navajo County Historical SocietyNear the turn of the 20th century, Holbrook was the primary shipping point for wool and was the center of commerce for eastern Arizona. After the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was laid in 1881, 300,000 pounds of wool was shipped from Holbrook. By 1896, the freight depot was handling about 1.1 million pounds of wool a year, along with cattle and sheep. Here, mules haul their heavy loads into the rail station in 1900.

Our Heritage In Photos

Jun 15

Annual fishing derby scheduled June 24

Jun 15

Courtesy photoThe Denetso family of Snowflake and the Dixon family of Taylor performed traditional dances at the Jazz Festival this spring at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix. They also met several elected officials and were given a tour of the Senate by District 7 Senator Jamescita Peshlakai.

Area families perform at state capitol

Jun 15

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Navajo County has much to offer industry and is working to show it

Jun 15

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Children’s ministry training is offered

Jun 15

Taylor Celebration Run is scheduled on July 1

Jun 15