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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 Richard LarsonA new 8’x24’ greenhouse is under construction at the Winslow Sweetland Community Garden. Volunteers are taking advantage of the sunny and windless workdays to complete the project. The work crew included (left to right) Dan Simmonds, Martin Gutierrez, Bruce Lazzarini, Linda Chambers, Berry Larson and Rich Larson (not pictured).

Volunteers make improvements to community garden

Jan 12

Photo by Una WirkebauHGTV is in full swing filming their show Hometown Kickstart in Winslow. This car is a part of their public space renovation in which they built new paths in the First Street Park and added art cars. The project is an idea by the Winslow Arts Council that has been struggling to get off the ground. The show will air in the spring.

A glimpse of things to come in Winslow

Jan 12

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Hashknife Pony Express events celebrate 64 years

Jan 11

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Holiday joy brought to children in need

Dec 24

Photo courtesy of the Winslow Women’s ClubThe Winslow Women’s Club held a raffle for a family basket and the winner was a new Winslow resident, Tony Amphy. The funds earned are being provided to Alice’s Place, the local domestic violence shelter that serves victims of violence by providing temporary shelter, clothing, support and services. Pictured are Club members Bert Cole (left) and Susan Lawler (right) with Angela Moser (center) selecting the winner.

Women’s Club raffle

Dec 21

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Winslow’s Festival of Trees brings the spirit of the season

Dec 8

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Holbrook’s Festival of Trees brings community together

Dec 8

Photo by Allen MitchellThe Best Overall Award went to Mitchell’s Towing for the elaborate sleigh built to accommodate not only the Grinch but Becky Slade as Cindy Lou Who (left) and passengers Sasha Baca (right) and Jim Mitchell. The float only made it through half the parade but luckily made it past the judges before engine trouble forced it out of the lineup. Also pictured (inset) are owner Allen Mitchell, Becky Slade and their son Jim Mitchell.

Christmas stories filled the streets with Light Parade

Dec 8

Photo courtesy of St. John Missionary Baptist ChurchSt. John Missionary Baptist Church of Holbrook celebrated Native American Heritage Month on the 21st on Nov. 21, during their morning worship service with a theme of “Celebrating Native Americans, A Nations of Proud Traditions.” The celebration consisted of traditional Navajo ceremonial dancing, reading of scripture and praying in the Navajo language and the enjoyment of Navajo food. The Holbrook Summer Dance Group performed the traditional ceremonial dancing.

Local church celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Dec 2

Photo by L. ParsonsWinslow Denny’s General Manager and member of The Cherry Bombs, Jennifer McNair places ornaments on a holiday tree. Guests are encouraged to take a tag from the tree and fulfill the wish to assist Alice’s Place this season.

Opportunities abound to serve those less fortunate this season

Dec 2