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Holbrook looks forward to Tumblin’ into the New Year

Tribune Staff

| January 1, 2025

Printed in the January 1, 2025 edition · Page 2 · Community

Looking for a way to kick off the New Year? The City of Holbrook will be hosting its inaugural Tumbleweed Drop at the Navajo County Historic Courthouse starting at 7 p.m. with the drop to take place at 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. At 8:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Hadley Hayes, who provided the tumbleweed selected for the drop will be crowned Tumbleweed Queen and Joey Padilla, who provided the largest overall tumbleweed will be crowned Tumbleweed Knight. Last week, area residents went on a tumbleweed safari, collecting the largest, roundest weeds they could find to be considered for the honors. Pictured at the selection event are (left to right) Joey Padilla, Jaxton Martinez, Milo Jaime, Jeff Dennis and event organizer Talaina Kor. Also assisting with event organization is Cindy Tafoya (not pictured) with the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce.