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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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December 2020

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Photo Courtesy of Alan PalmerMarzavious Bradford’s (right) enjoys his new horse Rudolph with his big brother Marquavious (left). The boy’s wish to own a horse came true after reaching out to Alan Palmer, who has the YouTube channel The Farm on Route 66, and telling him how much he’s been wanting a horse of his own.

Mississippi boy’s Christmas wish granted by the Farm on Route 66

Jan 2

Photo courtesy of Little Colorado Medical CenterLittle Colorado Medical Center Chief of Staff Dr. Thomas Greenwood (left) was among the first recipients of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Here, it is being administered to Greenwood by a medical assistant.

Navajo County begins COVID vaccine rollout

Jan 2

Navajo County

2020: The year in review, Part II

Jan 2

Photo courtesy of Melinda HardyOn Dec. 15, the three Navajo County Superior Court judges elected were sworn into office. They include returning judges Michala Ruechel (left) and Dale Nielson (right), with Judge Melinda Hardy to begin her first term on Jan. 1.

Newly elected judges sworn into office

Jan 1

Cholla biomass update

Cholla’s PacifiCorp Unit 4 goes offline

Jan 1

Volunteers worked for two days to ensure boxes were filled and ready for deliver on Dec. 22 to families throughout Holbrook.

Volunteers with the Holbrook food bank serve those in need

Jan 1

Photos by Rachel BergeAs part of a Christmas tradition, volunteers came together in Joseph City in preparation for the annual Main Street luminary light up. Sand was gathered at the local wash and put in 1,000 bags to be lit with candles on Christmas Eve and placed along the town’s Main Street.

Volunteers prepare for Christmas

Jan 1

Photo by China CassidyOn Saturday, Dec. 19, members of the Holbrook Elks Lodge handed out bags of toys, food boxes and gift cards that can be used to help purchase shoes and coats from Walmart to 50 families for the holidays. Pictured are Beverly Goodnight (center) who handed out hot dogs to families waiting in line while Phil Cobb (left) handed out the supplies along with Kassandra Grabowski (right).

Local Elks Lodge helps families in need

Jan 1