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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 obstacles and lots of mud for participants to make their way through on a not-so-typical Saturday morning. Several people were…

By Shawn White · Oct 27, 2026 · 5:11 pm
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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…

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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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Photo by Linda KorA broken water main last week on First Avenue next to Holbrook City Hall had Oscar Chairez (left) and Josh Johnson (right) busy. On Monday crews began to chip seal streets including East Florida, East Iowa, East Joy Nevin, Mariana, Anita and Encanto. The work will continue through Friday and residents are asked to have all vehicles, trailers, trash containers and all other items off the street. For more information, contact City Hall at (928) 524-6225.

Holbrook street work

By Tribune Staff · Sep 24
Photo courtesy of Betsyann WilsonWith a smile as big as his heart, Jon Graff of San Jose, Calif., completes the entire 62 mile loop of the Pedal the Petrified on Sept. 15. Graff has been a huge supporter of the event and the Northland Pioneer College Friends and Family scholarship fund.

Jon Graff defies the odds to serve others

By Toni Gibbons · Sep 24
Photos by Taylor Hill/2 Diamond PhotographyGretchen Knox, Grand Champion Market Steer, Grand Champion Navajo County Bred and Fed Steer and Reserve Champion Senior Steer Showman.

Junior Livestock Show lets county youth shine

By Tribune Staff · Sep 24
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Pedal the Petrified is another big success

By Toni Gibbons · Sep 24
Photo by Kevin DahlIn an effort to better understand the helium operation, Kevin Dahl, Arizona senior program manager with the National Parks Conservation Association, visited this site operated by Ranger Development in Apache County south of Interstate 40 near Exit 325. Ranger has been drilling since 2016 and on Jan. 16, 2018, received their Aquifer Protection Permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, giving them the right to frack.

Helium leases are awarded amid questions of environmental impact

By Toni Gibbons · Sep 18
Photos courtesy of The Cherry BombsThe Cherry Bombs school supply drive included helping with hygiene items, extra underwear and cleaning supplies. Bonnie Brennan Elementary School Health Technician Mica Vasquez (right) was grateful to receive the help from Cherry Bomb President, Lauralee Parsons (left).

Local group has a style for community service

By Linda Kor · Sep 18
Photo by L. ParsonsMichael Jones (pictured) spoke to the Winslow City Council on the new 9-1-1 system at the Winslow Police Department.

Next Gen 9-1-1 system brings new technology to emergency services

By L. Parsons · Sep 18
Photo by Toni GibbonsSnowflake High School cross country Head Coach Lynn Johnson requested the Snowflake School District Governing Board reinstate the cross country team as a funded sport due to the increase of students participating.

Cross country added to Snowflake athletics

By Toni Gibbons · Sep 18
Photo courtesy of Joseph City School DistrictRobert Crosswhite (second from left) was inducted into the Arizona Interscholastic Association Hall of Fame on Sept. 10.

Robert Crosswhite inducted into the AIA Hall of Fame

By Tribune Staff · Sep 18
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Ranchers report 24 head of cattle deceased

By Tribune Staff · Sep 17
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Holbrook Council reviews proposed county jail district

By Linda Kor · Sep 17
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Holbrook Council updated on activities within the city

By Linda Kor · Sep 17