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Bull market on the Hashknife land

This 1880s photo of Hashknife cowboys shows some of the rough, hard-working men who rode for Aztec Land & Cattle Company. The outfit managed thousands of head of cattle spread over two million acres between New Mexico and…

By Shawn White · Oct 27, 2026 · 5:11 pm
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Area residents report not receiving mail-in ballots

Several Joseph City residents have reported to The Painted Desert Tribune that they have not received their early…

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WUSD moves to raise wage of business manager

Winslow Unified School District’s Business Manager Casey Hancock announced that he is resigning and as a result the…

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Down and dirty at the Petrified Mud Run

Folks got down and dirty during the Petrified Mud Run in Holbrook last weekend. The two-mile course provided…

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Photos by Robert BlackThese photos taken earlier in the month show some of the impact done to burial sites by city and mortuary vehicles in the Holbrook Cemetery. The council asked city administration to consider measures such as alternate access points or perhaps creating a roadway through the center of the cemetery rather than selling those spaces for burial.

Council looks to set new priorities

By Talaina Kor · Jan 16
Photo by Shawn WhiteMarilee Ervien was presented with a Bulldog for her service to WUSD.

Marilee Ervien retires from WUSD board

By Shawn White · Jan 16
Police and Court

Defendant pleads guilty in 2021 Show Low Lake assault

By Tribune Staff · Jan 16
Photo courtesy of Joseph City Unified School DistrictJoseph City Unified School District Governing Board President Eldon Larsen (right) conducted the swearing in of two members to the board during the board’s meeting last week. Cat Hansen (left) was sworn in as a new member and Dayton Flake (center) was sworn in as a continuing member.

JCUSD board members sworn into office

By Tribune Staff · Jan 16
Photo by Robert DeDeauxThe re-certification of the Winslow Levee (pictured here) has been an ongoing effort involving the City of Winslow, Navajo County and the Army Corps of Engineers.

County keeps Winslow Levee project flowing

By Shawn White · Jan 16
Photo by Trista ThermanMarianne Richardson beginning what she plans to be her last semester working in special education at Winslow High School.

Special education teacher to (probably) retire after nearly 30 years of service

By Shawn White · Jan 9

A successful year for HUSD sets the state for a bright future

By Talaina Kor · Jan 9
Photo courtesy of Northland Pioneer CollegeCecilia Larsen (left) and Dale Click (right) are pleased to have been involved in the completion of temporary homes for peace officers in training at NATC.

DIY tiny home improvement class a win-win for all

By Tribune Staff · Jan 9

Navajo County’s major internet expansion expected to begin soon

By Shawn White · Jan 2
Photo from Tribune News archivesThe original Navajo County Hashknife Sheriff’s Posse was formed in 1957 with members including (front row, left to right) Jack Woods, Cephas Perkins, Roy Downing, Charlie Jennings, (middle row) Allen Hensley, Ben Pearson, Bobby Koury, Dutch Rupky, C.F. Lee, (back row) Vic Gerwitz, Harve Randall, Ted Gerwitz, Harve Smithson, Art Whiting and Grant Brinkerhoff.

Hashknife Posse to celebrate long history with unveiling of statue

By Linda Kor · Jan 2
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Focus for the coming year include park improvements and maintenance projects

By Linda Kor · Jan 2
Photo by Becca Miller/NPSAt this time of year, you can catch "the golden hour" at Petrified Forest National Park for sunset with ease. While the park is closed at night, during the shorter winter days it doesn’t close until 5 p.m. Make sure to get to the park before then so you can get those glowy, warm sunset pictures.

PNFP golden hour

By Tribune Staff · Jan 2