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Beth Self started out the Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse Pony Express ride from Holbrook to Scottsdale last Wednesday, leaving Gillespie Park carrying bags of letters written by Holbrook school kids to their pen pals in Scottsdale.

The cities of Holbrook and Scottsdale celebrate the tradition of Pony Express

Feb 5

This year, the Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse Pony Express will have Beth Self (left) as its first rider! She will be riding out at 8 a.m., this Wednesday (Jan. 29) from Gillespie Park. Born and raised in Holbrook, Self pictured with her husband Scott Self (right) is the great-great-granddaughter and great-grand-niece of two different members of the original Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse founded in 1955. Besides Self and Deputy Betty Starns, who rode in the ride last year with the Sheriff’s Department, several other women will be joining the ride this year.

This week’s historic ride to have a historic start

Jan 29

Hulet Elementary School Principal Nichole Tow and kindergartener Ryden Sulu dressed the part in celebration of the 100th day of school.

Elementary students celebrate their 100th day of school

Jan 29

Linda and Bill Parker pose with their newly published book, Holbrook Past and Present.

Authors Bill and Linda Parker present their new book, Holbrook Past and Present

Jan 29

Photo from Painted Desert Tribune archives / The original Navajo County Sheriff’s Posse was formed in 1957 with members including (front row, left to right) Jack Woods, Cephas Perkins, Roy Downing, Charlie Jennings, (middle row) Allen Hensley, Ben Pearson, Bobby Koury, Dutch Rupky, C.F. Lee, (back row) Vic Gerwitz, Harve Randall, Ted Gerwitz, Harve Smithson, Art Whiting and Grant Brinkerhoff. In 1958, the group came up with the idea of riding pony express-style to carry a letter of invitation to then Governor Paul Fannin to attend the Stampede Rodeo held in July at the Navajo County Fairgrounds.

Honoring tradition: The enduring legacy of the Holbrook Pony Express

Jan 22

Invenergy Manager of Local and Community Affairs Kelly Zagrzebski (second from the left) visited Holbrook High School last week to meet Natasha McLaws (left), Grow Arizona Workforce Network’s scholarship assistance advisor. Thanks to a $4,800 donation by Invenergy, McLaws will be working with seniors at both HHS and Joseph City High School to provide one-on-one assistance to make certain college-bound seniors have every opportunity to have their education paid for. Also pictured are Grow Arizona Workforce Network Director of Youth Services Lyndzi Brawley (right), as well as students (left to right) Audrey Craig, Ninqi Pittman and Ninti Pittman. Invenergy’s Hashknife Solar Energy Center is in the initial stage of development in Joseph City.

Invenergy provides support for local college-bound seniors

Jan 22

First grader Blaire Barela writes her Pony Express letter for a pen pal.

Students write letters for upcoming Pony Express Ride

Jan 22

Holbrook hosts first Tumbleweed Drop to ring in the New Year

Jan 8

Holbrook looks forward to Tumblin’ into the New Year

Jan 1

Hallie Fugatt welcomes Winslow’s Traveling Santa to sit with her at the Christmas tree. This plastic Santa carries with it the love and good cheer of friends and neighbors as it travels from home to home throughout the holiday season.

From trash to treasure: the plastic Santa that stole Winslow’s heart

Dec 25