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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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Drug awareness event slated for March 11

Mar 3

Photo courtesy of the Navajo County Superintendent of SchoolsOn Feb. 12, 60 spellers competed to be the 2020 Navajo County Spelling Bee champion at the Snowflake High School Auditorium. Eighth grader Luke Crandell from Heber-Overgaard Unified School District endured to claim the title of champion. The runner-up was fifth grader Taylor Hess from Blue Ridge Unified School District and third place was earned by eighth grader Jackson Knippers also from BRUSD. Luke will go on to the State Spelling Bee representing Navajo County.

2020 Navajo County Spelling Bee champion

Feb 26

Mayor’s Concert Series continues with ABBAFAB

Feb 26

Photos courtesy of Rachel BergeAiden Berge found a huge frog on one of his trips out to Clear Creek with his family. “That thing had to weigh at least six pounds,” said Berge.

Clear Creek from a different view

Feb 26

Talaina Kor

Talaina Kor to be honored at Viola Awards

Feb 18

Photo courtesy of Holbrook High SchoolA number of Holbrook High School music students recently auditioned and qualified to take part in the 2020 Northeast Region Honor Music Festival that was held at Blue Ridge High School on Feb. 15. Those taking part included (front row) Kaitlyn Begay, clarinet; Camden Sells, clarinet; Amy Nilsson, alto; Kyla Wahl, soprano; Esther Dawson, soprano; Sam Meeks, bass; Cody Ghormley, alto saxophone; (back row) Winston Jackson, clarinet; Mayanna John, clarinet; Elizabeth Parker, flute; Jessica Dawson, violin and soprano; Alex Bowler, flute and alto; Ashley Speers, alto; Josh Pack, bass; Carson Hatch, bass; Preston Edwards, bass; and (not pictured) Cade Shumway, trumpet and tenor.

HHS music students qualify for regional choir festival

Feb 18

Photo by Bryan DowneyThomas H. Begay, one of only four code talkers from World War II still alive to share his experience, recounted his time in the war as if it were yesterday honoring the names of his fellow soldiers in Navajo and English. He and other members of the Diné community shared their history in the documentary “A Thousand Years of History.”

Documentary seeks to preserve Diné history

Feb 18

Photos by China CassidyHolbrook Chamber of Commerce President Shar Gillespie (left) and Chamber Director Cindy Tafoya (right) was presented with a framed photo as a token of appreciation for all the work they put in to make the festivities in Holbrook happen.

Hashknife Pony Express celebrates its 62nd ride

Feb 11

Photos by Linda StofferRiders of the Hashknife Pony Express rode their 62nd ride on Feb. 5, making the annual relay-style horse and rider trek to Scottsdale to deliver the mail. Starting off this year’s event was rider Walter Pacheco (right) pictured with Holbrook Post Office Officer in Charge Melanie Greymountain (left) and Captain Mark Reynolds (center).

Hashknife post office

Feb 11

Photo by China Cassidy Tim Kelley (left), Steve Thomas (center) and Gary Hayes Jr. (right) visited the kids at Park Elementary School to collect their letters and took them to the post office to get stamped and ready to go out with the riders.

Hashknife schools

Feb 11