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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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2018

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Photos courtesy of The Cherry BombsThe Cherry Bombs school supply drive included helping with hygiene items, extra underwear and cleaning supplies. Bonnie Brennan Elementary School Health Technician Mica Vasquez (right) was grateful to receive the help from Cherry Bomb President, Lauralee Parsons (left).

Local group has a style for community service

Sep 19

$Photo by Kevin DahlIn an effort to better understand the helium operation, Kevin Dahl, Arizona senior program manager with the National Parks Conservation Association, visited this site operated by Ranger Development in Apache County south of Interstate 40 near Exit 325. Ranger has been drilling since 2016 and on Jan. 16, 2018, received their Aquifer Protection Permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, giving them the right to frack.$

Helium leases are awarded amid questions of environmental impact

Sep 19

Photo courtesy of Snowflake FFARebecca Scott (left) and Amber Herzman (right) were All Around and Reserve All Around Junior Riders. Both attend Snowflake Junior High.

Snowflake FFA members to go to state competition

Sep 19

Photo by Spanglerpics.comIt was a wild weekend of rodeo during the Navajo County Fair with riders from across the country taking part.

Navajo County Fair Rodeo

Sep 19

Photo by Toni GibbonsAbby Carlisle (right) receives a rose from J.R. DeSpain (left) in appreciation for her performance of the “Star Spangled Banner” during the opening ceremony at the Navajo County Fair on Sept. 12.

Opening Ceremonies at the Navajo County Fair

Sep 19

Photo by Spanglepics.comMollie (left) and Hannah (right) Larson, the daughters of Lorin and Lisa Larson of Holbrook, get into the fun of the Navajo County Fair last week with face paints and a little sass.

Navajo County Fair face painting

Sep 19

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Kids get serious in the Little Buckaroo Rodeo

Sep 19

Photo courtesy of Spangler PicsGirls crowned royalty at the Navajo County Junior Miss Pageant on Sept. 12 include (left to right) Miss Pre-Teen Marisela Moyte of Holbrook, Jr. Miss Isabella Moyte of Holbrook, Miss Teen Briette Flake of Snowflake, Sweetheart Jaidyn Quezada of Holbrook and Princess Serenity Lopez of Show Low.

Navajo County Junior Miss Pageant

Sep 19

Photo by Julie CliffordJoseph City High School crowned homecoming royalty on Sept. 7, with Eligh Ashcroft (left) crowned king and Kaylie Gardner (right) crowned queen.

Joseph City High School homecoming royalty

Sep 19

Photo by L. ParsonsWinslow citizens came together last week to remember the lives lost in the grisly attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Speakers at the memorial included Mayor Tom McCauley and United States Congressman Tom O’Halleran. Here, Lani White (right) and Dee Rodriguez (left) lay the traditional remembrance wreath in the shadow of the pieces of the World Trade Center that stand in Winslow’s Remembrance Garden.

911 memorial

Sep 19