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Holbrook high graduate appointed to Arizona House of Representatives

By Shawn White         Elda Luna-Najera, a graduate of Holbrook High School’s Class of 1997 and the President of the Tolleson Union High School District Governing Board, has been appointed to the Arizona State House of Representatives, filling the vacancy in Legislative District 22. The position became available following the resignation of former Representative Leezah Sun on Jan. 31. The […]

Economic development is a key focus for Navajo County

By Shawn White         Navajo County Economic Director Chris Pasterz gave a presentation to the Board of Supervisors during last week’s regular meeting. Pasterz explains the direction of the county by outlining the priorities put in place years ago by the Real AZ, which is northeastern Arizona’s economic development board. The county had a vacant economic director position until Pasterz […]

Traffic stop leads to drug seizure

        On March 6, a Navajo County Criminal Interdiction Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 at milepost 258 in the Winslow area. During the traffic stop, deputies determined the driver Jaime Sevilla-Veliz, 24, of California, had a suspended/revoked driver’s license and he was then placed under arrest. During a search incident to arrest, approximately one dozen blue suspected […]

WUSD board celebrates spelling bee and dunk contest winners

By Shawn White         In a vibrant celebration of academic excellence, the Winslow Unified School District Governing Board honored the achievements of its students during the board meeting on March 6.  Among the celebrated were participants of the recent county spelling bee, with special acknowledgment given to Shaunce’ Yellowhair, the District Spelling Bee Champion. Yellowhair’s victory earned her the opportunity […]

Winslow man sentenced to 15 years for shooting, burglary

        A Winslow man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking and shooting a man while he was asleep in bed with the shooter’s ex-girlfriend.         On March 5, Angus Prine, 26, was sentenced in Navajo County Superior Court to 15 years in prison on one count each of burglary, aggravated assault and misconduct involving weapons.         […]

HUSD board approves employee salary increases

By Talaina Kor         The Holbrook Unified School District (HUSD) No. 3 Governing Board met last Tuesday, during which the board approved a 3% increase in salary for all certified teachers, administrators and salaried employees for the 2024-2025 contract year. The board also approved including a step increase for those qualifying on the Extra Duty Certified Faculty Placement Schedule for fine arts, […]

Hospital improvements presented at Good Morning Winslow

By Shawn White         At the Winslow Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Good Morning Winslow meeting, Ashley Wilkie, outpatient services director at Little Colorado Medical Center (LCMC), and Bruce Cimafranca, the lab manager at LCMC, shared insights into the recent advancements and initiatives at the hospital aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the local community. Cimafranca discussed the profound impact of […]

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NPC students named to the All-AZ Academic Team

        Nine students from Northland Pioneer College (NPC), were among 77 community college students from around the state who were recognized on Feb. 28, at the State All-Arizona Academic Awards Ceremony in Tempe. The ceremony recognizes the outstanding academic achievements and distinguished leadership of students enrolled in Arizona’s community colleges. To be named to the All-AZ Academic Team, students must […]

Clay Springs man sentenced to 17 years in prison for sexual crimes against a toddler

        A Clay Springs man has been sentenced in Navajo County Superior Court to 17 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for sexual crimes against a 14-month-old relative.         On Aug. 2, 2023, agents with Homeland Security Investigations, the primary investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, notified the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Apprehension Team […]


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