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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 courtesy of the Petrified Forest National ParkA visitor and his dogs enjoying a walk on the Giant Logs trail.

Beat the Pandemic Blues, visit the Petrified Forest National Park

Jan 5

Photo by China CassidyOn Saturday, Dec. 19, members of the Holbrook Elks Lodge handed out bags of toys, food boxes and gift cards that can be used to help purchase shoes and coats from Walmart to 50 families for the holidays. Pictured are Beverly Goodnight (center) who handed out hot dogs to families waiting in line while Phil Cobb (left) handed out the supplies along with Kassandra Grabowski (right).

Local Elks Lodge helps families in need

Jan 1

Photos by Rachel BergeAs part of a Christmas tradition, volunteers came together in Joseph City in preparation for the annual Main Street luminary light up. Sand was gathered at the local wash and put in 1,000 bags to be lit with candles on Christmas Eve and placed along the town’s Main Street.

Volunteers prepare for Christmas

Jan 1

Volunteers worked for two days to ensure boxes were filled and ready for deliver on Dec. 22 to families throughout Holbrook.

Volunteers with the Holbrook food bank serve those in need

Jan 1

Photo by Linda KorSanta Claus made a stop at Esther’s Diner in Joseph City over the weekend, visiting with kids and adding them to his gift giving list. Visiting with Santa and Mrs. Claus (second from the right) is Alexis Carroll (left). Santa’s helpers included Danika Pounds (center) and Mikey Pounds (right). Bringing this joyful event to the kids was Kim and Diana Shelley.

Santa Claus is getting ready for Christmas giving

Dec 15

Photo by Talisha GalvanNine-year-old Brooklyn Padilla looks out the window of her grandmother Cathy Galvan’s car at Santa and Mrs. Clause as they arrive on the Santa Train in Winslow. The annual Santa Train event was modified this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Winslow Recreation Department and volunteers were still able to bring the magic to children in the area.

Santa Train

Dec 15

Photos by China CassidyEllie Tetrick, 6, (left) and Riley Gishie, 11, (right) kept Rudolph company while he waits for the kids to come and say hello at the Classic Christmas Story walk-thru display at the Navajo County Fairgrounds last Saturday.

Christmas Stories brings the holidays to life in Holbrook

Dec 15

Photo by Cindy Blansett JaquezIt’s been a rough couple of weeks in the nation but here in Navajo County are the blessings of a more peaceful life. This rainbow spotted outside of Snowflake is a hopeful sign of better times to come.

Rainbow outside Snowflake

Nov 11

Photo courtesy of Rusty WestoverJoseph City residents the Westover Family and Dave Leg invite others to take part in Northern Arizona Lights to bring light and happiness to a very dark year.

Help light up the season with brotherly love

Nov 11

Photo courtesy of Kristie PattersonThe Holbrook Police Department and the Holbrook Volunteer Fire Department competed in the Cuff’s Vs. Hose tournament on Nov. 7, to raise money for Holbrook Little League. Those playing on the HPD team included (front row left to right) Ray Patterson, Jed Koon, Alex Baldonado, Josh Tagler, (back row) Kendall Bakurza, Greg Remos, Mark Saxton, Matt Theobald, Josh Minnick, PJ Gaboldon, Jesus Estrada and Paul Saiz.

Fundraiser gives big boost to Holbrook Little League

Nov 10