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Audition for NPC’s fall production of Once Upon a Mattress

Jul 29
Cowboy Blake Palmer (pictured) of Joseph City took a ride out to the Badlands north of the town to share the beauty of the region on The Farm on Route 66, a YouTube channel and Facebook page operated by his family where they share their values and life as ranchers with a combined following of over half a million people. To follow along, search The Farm on Route 66 on either platform.

Farm on Route 66

Jul 29
Author and historian Jan Cleere speaks at La Posada Hotel in Winslow on July 18, during a presentation sponsored by the Old Trails Museum. Cleere shared stories from her new book 100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past, which features pioneering figures like Winslow’s own Emma Lee French and Bessie Kidd Best. The evening included a Q&A and book signing. Cleere writes a column called, “Western Women” for the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson.

Author highlights Arizona’s trailblazing women in Winslow talk

Jul 22
A talented group of kids were the feature of a youth market in Joseph City last week. The event featured table upon table displaying baked goods, homemade ice cream, toys, collectables, jewelry, crafts, tie-dyed T-shirts and more. Also featured, were this talented duo, Kiarra Carroll (left) and Rozie Campbell (right) who provide entertainment at parties and created balloon animals at the market for those attending. This event was sponsored by Grow Arizona Workforce Network to provide opportunities for young entrepreneurs throughout Navajo County.

JC Youth Market

Jul 22
Roxy Theater, Holbrook: now showing. One screen, 290 seats, on Route 66 since 1954. See what's playing.
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Roxy Theater, Holbrook: now showing. One screen, 290 seats, on Route 66 since 1954. See what's playing.

Roxy Theater
The beauty and culture of the area Native American tribes are on full display at the Historic Navajo County Courthouse grounds in Holbrook. The Summer Dancers are performing from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, now until July 23.

Summer Dancers

Jul 15
Emma Lee French, who came to Winslow in 1887 and established a restaurant before taking on the role of midwife for expectant mothers of railroad workers.

100 Western Women: The Bold, Brave, Gutsy Women of Arizona’s Past

Jul 15
NPC’s Miss Native American Pageant included royalty from throughout Arizona. Pictured are (left to right): NPC Eagle Club President Jillian Henry; NPC pageant contestant Celora Coochyamptewa of Hopi; Taysa Lee, Miss NPC Native American runner-up; Trina Damon, Miss NPC Native American Queen; Daelyn Nez, Miss Native American University of Arizona; Lorena Cosen, Miss San Carlos Apache Tribe; Oceaonna Little Star Armstrong, Miss White Mountain Apache Tribe Princess; Charity Johnson, Miss White Mountain Apache Tribe Queen; Samantha Damon, Miss Theodore Roosevelt School 2nd Attendant, and NPC Eagle Club advisor Shandiin Deputee.

NPC’s Miss Native American Pageant is a royal success

Jul 15
Tara Young Executive Director of the Petrified Forest Museum Association cuts the ribbon on their new storefront. Members from the association, the Petrified Forest National Park, the Friends of the Petrified Forest Foundation, the community and the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce all came out to celebrate the new space for people to enrich their love for their community’s national park.

Petrified Forest Museum Association opens ‘The Bend on 66’ in Holbrook

Jul 15
The Holbrook Police Department has announced the promotions of Amber Shelendewa (left) and Kelly Sanchez (right) from officer to corporal. According to Police Chief Nathan Christensen, Shelendewa and Sanchez have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership and commitment to excellence in their roles as patrol officers. Their hard work and unwavering determination have not only set a high standard for their peers but have also significantly contributed to the department’s success.

Local officers earn well-deserved promotions

Jul 9
Local communities celebrated Independence Day with colorful kids’ parades and games, bringing together families and friends for a celebration of freedom and patriotism.

Independence Day festivities shine bright in Northeast Arizona

Jul 9