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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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Navajo County Sheriff’s Deputy Betty Starns is making history, being the first woman to take part as a rider in the Hashknife Posse Pony Express. She will be making the ride with her horse, Black Beauty.

History in the making as Hashknife Pony Express has its first female rider

Jan 23

The Petrified Forest National Park offers visitors a chance to explore areas within the park with Off the Beaten Path hikes. There are eight Off the Beaten Path guides that visitors can request in the visitor centers. The guides provide a suggested route through and to specific locations within the park. The hikes vary in distance and difficulty, with the shortest being four miles and the longest eight and a half. The hikes are available year-round. Learn more about each of the hikes by visiting https://www.nps.gov/pefo/off-the-beaten-path.htm.

PFNP hikes

Jan 23

Holbrook’s Youth of the Year were Darnell Nez (left) and Meriah Sullivan (right).

Winners of 2023 Holbrook Chamber awards recognized

Jan 23

Studio 66 in Holbrook hosted a group of young entrepreneurs including Zane Allison (pictured) last month, allowing them to showcase their wares and expand their business savvy.

Local business hosts event for young entrepreneurs to shine

Jan 16

Members of the Winslow Police Department held their first Coffee with a Cop event at the chamber of commerce. This event allowed the public to come and visit with local law enforcement one-on-one and for the officers to build a rapport with local residents.

Coffee with a Cop

Jan 9

Eldon Larsen (left) was presented an award by Joseph City Unified School District Superintendent Bryan Fields (right) on behalf of the Arizona School Boards Association at the last JCUSD board meeting. The award is an acknowledgement of Larsen’s over 10 years of service as a board member, serving the students and community of Joseph City.

Eldon Larsen recognized for his service

Dec 19

Winslow resident Greg Hackler (center) was the winner of the Winslow Woman’s Club basket raffle. Proceeds from the raffle garnered $500 that was provided to Alice’s Place from the Woman’s Club. Also pictured is Bert Cole (left) with the Woman’s Club and Theresa Warren (right), the director of Alice’s Place.

Greg Hackler takes the prize

Dec 19

Photo by Richard LarsonThe 16th Annual Santa Train came to Winslow last week and was an exciting event for all in attendance. Goodie bags were given to all the girls and boys if they visited Santa or if they drove-up. Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand, and Sandra Knight and her team created a colorful light filled festive evening for Winslow.

The Santa Train arrives in Winslow!

Dec 19

Basket raffle copy

Greg Hackler takes the prize

Dec 19

Photo courtesy of Joseph City Unified School DistrictEldon Larsen (left) was presented an award by Joseph City Unified School District Superintendent Bryan Fields (right) on behalf of the Arizona School Boards Association at the last JCUSD board meeting. The award is an acknowledgement of Larsen’s over 10 years of service as a board member, serving the students and community of Joseph City.

Eldon Larsen recognized for his service

Dec 19