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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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2022

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Photo by L. ParsonsMuralist Isaac Caruso is shown here completing a piece in Winslow on the corner of Kinsley Avenue and Third Street. The piece is part of an illustration project for his 43-page children’s book “Sam and Sarah,” which he plans to illustrate entirely with street art across the state.

Muralist and author uses street art to bring book to life

Jul 27

Photo courtesy of Joseph City Fire DepartmentJoseph City Fire Department along with assistance from Winslow and Holbrook fire departments extinguished a fire on two semi-trucks at Love’s Travel Stop.

Two semi-trucks engulfed in flames at truck stop

Jul 27

Photo courtesy of Lisa SalazarThe Holbrook Senior Citizens Association received a $6,000 donation last week from the Elks Lodge No. 2450. The donation was made to further the center’s Meals on Wheels program. The grant for the donation was through the Elks National Foundation. The check was presented to center Director Lisa Salazar (seated) Elks member present included (left to right) Kip Woolford, Yolanda Lincoln, Darlene Brinkerhoff, Cindy Allen, Pat Nichols and Beverly Goodnight.

Elks donation helps center to provide Meals on Wheels

Jul 27

Photo courtesy of Navajo County Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Ernie Garcia (right) was recognized last week by the Board of Supervisors and Sheriff David Clouse (left).

Garcia named ASA’s top detention administrator

Jul 27

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Suspected graffiti vandal apprehended by police

Jul 27

Photo courtesy of PFNPThe Petrified Forest National Park provides youth with employment, comradery and opportunities for accomplishment with the Youth Conservation Corps. Pictured are (front row) PFNP employee Polly Barela, (middle row, left to right) Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) leader Luke Pailet, YCC workers Cherie Attakai, Callie Etsitty, Mayson Spencer, Andrew Takala, Dillon Ohlson, (back row) Ema Tartsah, Grace Long, Samuel Paschal, Kenyon Mahkewa, Skylar Joe, Dillon Brewer and AZCC leader Luke Heberer.

PFNP provides opportunities for area youth through YCC

Jul 27

Photo courtesy of the Petrified Forest National ParkEach year a group of local youth are given the opportunity to spend the summer working in the Youth Conservation Corps as part of the offerings at the Petrified Forest National Park. While these youth dedicate most of their time doing projects with the park, they are also put to service in Holbrook. Here YCC members spent the day at the Holbrook Public Library, cleaning and planting in an effort to beautify the city for those who enjoy it.

YCC at Holbrook library

Jul 27

Photo courtesy of GITICAGallup Intertribal Ceremonial Event will feature many events including an open rodeo.

Inter-tribal Ceremonial Event set for August 4-14 in Gallup

Jul 27

Photo by Richard LarsonEdgar and Monique Millian (center), leaders of the Arizona Adventure Group, headed up Clear Creek last Sunday with about 40 participants from the Phoenix area. Edgar jumped off the 99 bridge to start the adventure, which was a two-day event in Winslow.

Adventure group enjoys two-day trip on Clear Creek

Jul 27

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Leo B. Tsosie

Jul 26