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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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Artist Liz Nichols is pictured with a section of her Holbrook mural, located at the corner of Hopi Drive and Navajo Blvd. which includes symbols and stories connected to her hometown.

Holbrook mural paints a hometown story

Jun 16

Cindy and Tony Jaquez (pictured), the owners of the Jackrabbit Trading Post, brought Historic Route 66 back to life last weekend with the Jackrabbit Trading Post Car & Bike Show.

A hoppin’ good time on Historic Route 66

Jun 16

Local cover band Perfect Storm performed Saturday at Route 66 Plaza as participants in the first Roper Romp on Route 66 danced during the first June Jams concert of the summer. The Roper Romp, organized by Mayor Birdie Cano, saw participants dressed in clothes inspired by Helen Roper from the television show “Three’s Company.”

June Jams kicks off in downtown Winslow

Jun 9

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Smash-Up Showdown

Jun 9

In the 12V heat, Carter Dixon (center) took first, Ellyson Hovey (left) was second and Justin Kurtz (right) was third.

Power Wheels Demo Derby

Jun 9

Waylon Gardner was a big winner in the Power Wheels Demolition Derby in the 6V heat. The event was part of the fun during the Gunslinger Car Show & Route 66 Festival held in Holbrook.

Holbrook Celebrates the Mother Road

Jun 3

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but the Winslow Library’s summer reading program is bringing them back to life with “Unearth a Story,” a free dinosaur-themed initiative encouraging readers of all ages to explore books throughout the summer. Staff members (left to right) Joshua Friedan, Kennedy Arend, Brandee Leary, Michael Luther and Danie Therio are helping promote the program, which includes prizes such as Arizona Diamondbacks tickets, pool passes and Bearizona admission, while adults 21 and older can also enter to win giveaways including a two-night stay at Desert Diamond Casino and many more prizes! Community members interested in participating can contact the library for information on how to sign up.

Library dinosaurs

May 26

Riders taking part in Run for the Wall sat down to a warm meal after a long ride provided by the American Legion Post 37.

Holbrook welcomes riders taking part in Run for the Wall

May 19

Winslow High School student Lindsey Cox stands with her family and the Winslow City Council. Pictured are (left to right) councilmembers Darcey McKee and Daniel Tafoya, Mayor Birdie Cano, Council member Jim MacLean, Lindsey Cox, her parents, Joe and Lauren Cox, Councilmember Samantha Crisp, Lindsey's sister, Samantha Cox and her aunt, Jessica Cox-Atha.

Winslow High School student wins Congressional art contest

May 19

Photo courtesy of Holbrook Elks Lodge Holbrook Elks Lodge honored Aaren LaRose (center) as the Holbrook Junior High School Teacher of the Year. Pictured are Holbrook Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Robbie Koerperich (left) and Holbrook Junior High School Principal Connie Gover (right).

Local students and staff honored at Elks Banquet

May 12