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Photo by Talaina Kor Last week crews used a helicopter to add electrical transmission lines to the existing power grid at Cholla Power Plant along I-40 between Joseph City and Holbrook. Solar and wind projects require new transmission infrastructure or upgrades to existing lines so electricity can be delivered to the grid.
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Where the 20 wind and solar projects proposed for Navajo County stand

Between 2005 and 2020, Navajo County saw four wind and solar project proposals. Since 2021 it has seen 16, several of them many times the size of anything that came before. The high desert of Navajo County has…

By Shawn White · Oct 20, 2026 · 3:13 pm
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Courts void cancellation of Hopi solar grant, but $25 million remains frozen

Two federal judges ruled in September that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acted unlawfully when it canceled a…

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Holbrook council approves signage for new Allsup’s travel plaza

During the Oct. 14 Holbrook City Council meeting and convening as the Board of Adjustment, the council voted…

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Navajo County continues to discuss renewable development

During the Navajo County Board of Supervisors regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, the board received a follow-up…

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Assistant City Manager Randy Sullivan (right) gives credit to city employee Mike Young (left) for the installation of the scoreboard purchased by the Holbrook Little League board members with money specifically saved for the board at Barrow Field. Thanks to the efforts of these board members, the field now has lights and a scoreboard to give Little League players and their fans a real ballfield experience.

City of Holbrook looks to grow its own by offering internships

By Linda Kor · Apr 15
Photo from Tribune archives / Cholla Generating Station ceased power production last month and has begun the process of complete decommissioning. The plant. President Trump's announcement may impact that process.

Trump’s directive to reopen Cholla Generating Station not a certainty

By Shawn White · Apr 8
The Mother Road Farmers Market presenters speak about all the exciting things coming to this year’s market. Pictured are (left to right) Painted Desert Tribune Publisher Shawn White, Belinda Boring of Boring Farms, Mother Road Farmers Market assistants Isabell Winslow and Monique Chavez, Mother Road Farmers Market Manager Laurie Lashomb, and Four Paw Farm and Winslow Councilwoman Samantha Crisp.

Winslow farmers market hosts Good Morning Winslow

By Shawn White · Apr 8
For the Jaquez family, preserving cultural icons along Route 66 is a way of life. The Jack Rabbit Trading Post was purchased in 1967 by Cindy Jaquez’ father, Glenn Blansett and is now owned by Cindy and her husband Tony. Here their son PJ Jaquez (right) and his son Stratton (left) work together along with family and volunteers to reconstruct Ella’s Frontier Trading Post (seen in the background) next to the trading post owned by their family.

Ella’s Frontier returns to the Mother Road

By Shawn White · Apr 8
Those who serve at the Holbrook Pregnancy Center include (left to right) Director Kathy White, Indiana Turley with his mom volunteer Christina Turley and Co-Director Judy Latner. Other volunteers not pictured include Jeramy Turley and May White, as well as those who drop in to help when they have time. The center is always looking for volunteers.

Holbrook Pregnancy Center: Nineteen years of support and compassion

By Tribune Staff · Apr 8
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Hospital improvements discussed at Winslow Council meeting

By Shawn White · Apr 1

WHS Spanish club to travel to Mexico for volunteer work

By Shawn White · Apr 1
Sheriff David Clouse (pictured) and his team presented to the Holbrook City Council regarding the success of the MCAT team.

Holbrook council revisits rules for food trucks and similar vendors

By Shawn White · Apr 1

HUSD board special meeting

By Talaina Kor · Apr 1
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Arizona ranks 3rd for missing Indigenous people. New bill lends hope to change that

By Tribune Staff · Apr 1
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Federal government pulls funding of several public health grants

By Tribune Staff · Apr 1
The Joseph City High School basketball team was recognized by the Board of Supervisors last week for winning the 1A state championship. Those pictured with the team and coaches include board Chairman Dawnafe Whitesinger (left), Supervisor Alberto Peshlakai (third from left) and Supervisor Fern Benally. Addressing the board during the meeting was team coach, Dan Bushman (second from left).

Board recognizes Lady Wildcats for winning state championship

By Tribune Staff · Apr 1