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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 Linda Kor The Hashknife Posse is preparing for the 65th annual Pony Express Ride slated for Feb. 2 by setting barrels out to collect letters that will be delivered via horseback for the postal service. Here Hashknife Captain Mark Reynolds (left) helps his grandson Crawford Bielefeldt (front) drop in the first letter at the Holbrook Post Office while Postmaster Nancy Tom and Hashknife member Bill Perkins look on. Barrels have been placed at area post offices including in Winslow, Joseph City, Taylor, Snowflake, Heber, Overgaard, Show Low and Pinetop/Lakeside, as well as at Bienvenidos Restaurant in Holbrook. Be sure to submit a letter in a barrel prior to the Feb. 2 ride.

Anticipation builds for the 65th Hashknife Pony Express ride

Dec 20

Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer CollegeThe talent of artists from throughout Navajo and Apache counties was evident in this fall’s Locally Grown juried art exhibition at the Talon Gallery at Northland Pioneer College. Emma Rockey (right) of Snowflake took home the second place cash award with her painting A Trout for Russell. Residents James Beck Gucwa of Pinetop and Karen Lewis of Show Low captured first and third place cash awards.

Artists honored at Locally Grown Exhibit

Dec 20

Photo by Mike NilssonVolunteers were on hand at the Holbrook Emergency Food Bank to serve others in the community on Dec. 17, filling a total of 110 boxes and bags with a turkey and other food to help those in need. Those who volunteered included Elzandro Benton, Katy Brown, Julie Smith, Amy Nilsson, Ashley Zehrung, Linda Stoffer, Kathy Wauneka, Pete Roach, Kerry Ozment, Christine Nilsson and Mike Nilsson. The food was distributed earlier this week to Holbrook residents.

Volunteers serve their community this holiday season

Dec 20

Photos by Richard LarsonThe Santa Train came to Winslow earlier this month with Santa, Mrs. Claus and all their helpers on hand to visit with kids near the BNSF railway. This annual holiday event hosted by the Winslow Parks and Recreation Department brings holiday joy to the children and families attending.

Santa Train

Dec 20

Photo by Chelsea Teri ParsonsHolbrook’s Annual Foster Kids Christmas Program was another huge success thanks to the efforts of the employees of Cholla Power Plant in Joseph City and those serving at Catholic Charities Foster & Adoption. Pictured are Catholic Charities’ License and Adoption Specialist Jodi Duran (left) and Foster Care and Adoption Supervisor Donna Baldonado (right) who worked to ensure local foster children receive donated Christmas gifts. This program, initiated by a Cholla employee over 20 years ago, has brought joy to many children over the years.

Christmas joy brought to local foster care children

Dec 20

Photos by Linda KorThe displays at the festival included nativity scenes large and small.

Holbrook festival celebrates Christmas around the world

Dec 14

christmas tree

Holbrook to ring in the holidays this week

Nov 29

Nicole Young

Reid and Young chosen as Man and Woman of the Year

Nov 29

Photo by Richard LarsonA crew with the City of Winslow was busy last week setting up the city Christmas tree on Second Street for residents and visitors to enjoy. An official community tree lighting was held on Saturday.

Winslow prepares for the holidays

Nov 22

Photo courtesy of Nicole YoungThe film The Red Hogaan, a horror film created by Navajo filmmakers Kody (right), Kolette (left) and Kolin Dayish, was featured at the Roxy Theater on Nov. 12.

Navajo horror film featured at the Roxy Theater

Nov 22