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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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Photo by Rebecca Slade Holbrook resident Jim Mitchell took home the first-place buckle at the Power Wheels Derby during Navajo County Fair. This is the third first-place buckle for Jim, earning him a spot as a true professional in the class for 4 to 10-year-olds.

Mitchell takes first at Power Wheels

Sep 22

Most likely the only opportunity to pet a live alligator will be at the county fair and Taylor and Austin Young were sure to do just that.

Another great year for the Navajo County Fair

Sep 22

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Rat Rods invade Historic Route 66

Sep 15

Image by Rebou The Peebles Navajo cactus is a tiny cactus that grows up to 3 inches tall and is limited to the areas of Joseph City and Holbrook.

Endangered cactus part of the hidden beauty of local area

Sep 15

Photo by Shawn White Volunteers douse Navajo County Supervisor Alberto Peshlakai in powdered color as he makes his way through the Color Run 5K in Winslow last Saturday. The run was hosted by Winslow Indian Health Care Center and the Winslow Chamber of Commerce as part of the community’s Route 66 Centennial celebration.

Color Run

Sep 15

Photo by Shawn White The rear cabin of a Guardian Air Bell 407. Every pound aboard is accounted for and equipment gets left in the hangar when a patient’s weight demands it.

Ten minutes to wheels up: inside Guardian Air’s Winslow hub

Sep 15

Charles Gardner of Joseph City is one of 69 youth throughout Arizona represented on the Governor’s Youth Commission for 2026-27.

Charles Gardner selected for Governor’s Youth Commission

Sep 1

Image courtesy of Walker Gonzales/City of Holbrook / The City of Holbrook celebrated its rich heritage last weekend with Old West Fest. The event featured local vendors, entertainment and live music, bringing the community together to celebrate Holbrook’s Old West history and traditions.

Old West Fest

Aug 25

Winslow resident Kenn Evans II (right) was presented with the Stewardship Excellence Northern Region 2026 award at the Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism. Also pictured is Winslow Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Hall (left).

Evans recognized for promoting Winslow

Aug 25

Kelton Reidhead, a 2026 Holbrook High School graduate, recently had the opportunity to compete in the national high school .22 long rifle shooting event in Lincoln, Neb. Reidhead qualified for the National Arizona team throughout the year competing in events from August until June. He placed first overall in Arizona, which qualified him to go to nationals in July. The top four contestants from 44 states, five Canadian Provinces, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand and Guatemala all competed in Nebraska. Kelton had an amazing first round of shooting, placing him second out of more than 150 contestants. The top 20 advanced to the final round of shooting. Kelton placed ninth in this round. These combined scores gave him an overall placing of fifth in the nation. He received prizes and scholarships for college.

Local marksman participates in national competition

Aug 18