Holbrook News Archives

About 15 miles southwest of Holbrook along State Route 377, an unusual site greets motorists - a wind farm sprouting 412-foot turbines.

The annual Halloween Spooktacular will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Navajo County Fairgrounds, located at 404 E. Hopi Drive in Holbrook.

Photo by Naomi Hatch Work has begun on the infrastructure for the traffic light at the Bashas'-Walmart intersection in Taylor.

By Tammy Gray-Searles Two special use permits were approved in 4-2 votes by the Navajo County Planning and Zoning Commission that will allow NZ Legacy to erect up to seven meteorological testing towers on land between Holbrook and Snowflake.

By Tammy Gray-Searles In observance of domestic violence awareness month, which continues throughout the month of Octo-ber, North Country Healthcare, along with Navajo County and other community agencies, held a candle-light vigil Oct.

By Linda Kor There may be just a nip of chill in the fall air, but the holiday season is fast approaching and the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce has lined up several events to help prepare us all for a season of enjoyment and holiday cheer.

As predicted, Navajo County revenues continue to fall well below normal levels. According to a report supplied by Navajo County Manager Jimmy Jayne, state shared revenues for September totaled $750,214, nearly $134,000 less than the previous year... Read more... Holbrook School District Superintendent Robbie Koerperich read to a large group of ...

The Navajo County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution calling for an election to consider the question of the consolidation of Snowflake and Taylor Tuesday.

By Linda Kor The Holbrook City Council received its copy of the revised animal control ordinances for first reading at Tuesday's council meeting.

By Linda Kor During the Holbrook City Council meeting held Tuesday evening, several council members had questions regarding expenditures made on behalf of the city.

Photo by Linda Kor These boys waited somewhat patiently on the running board of the Holbrook Fire Department's Model T Ford for fire engine rides last Thursday.

Photo by Tammy Gray-Searles Students and staff from Holbrook's Rainbow Accommodation School, including Marsha Campfield, Trey Billie, Roxie Roes and Sammy Simpson, had the opportunity to see two historic World War II era planes as they stopped in Holbrook on Tuesday to refuel on their way to an air show in Texas.

The 95 Cheetahs Softball Club Fund-Raiser Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Oct.

A dedication and open house are planned at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, at the Dry Lake Wind Farm, located on State Route 377 about 18 miles southwest of Holbrook.

By Greg Perkins The Roadrunners of Holbrook evened their conference soccer record at 2-2 with a 7-0 shutout over St.

By Tammy Gray-Searles "I'm just as excited as everybody else," said Kelly Oby of his plans to open the former P&M Lanes bowling alley in Holbrook.

Photo by Matthew Barger The 2008 Just Cruis'n Car Show included these classic cars on display at the historic La Posada Ho-tel in Winslow.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, Navajo County Sheriff's deputies were called to an accidental shooting on Butler Trail outside of Snowflake.

Photo by Tammy Gray-Searles A team from the Navajo County Sheriff's Office, Jail Division, won a firetruck pull to benefit Special Olympics held during Winslow's Standin' on A Corner festival.

A special budget override election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, for voters in the Winslow School District.