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St. Johns youth learn pioneer skills through hands-on heritage program

St. Johns youth are getting their hands dirty with pioneer-era work, tying Apache County history to the skills families still value for self-reliance.

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St. Johns youth learn pioneer skills through hands-on heritage program

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Show Low boys host Chinle after 3-0 start

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Arizona approves Springerville Unit 4 coal-to-gas conversion

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Planned pile burns near Springerville, Pinedale target wildfire fuels

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Eagar burn pit opens July 17 amid fire restrictions update

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Springerville council to hold public hearing on final 2026-27 budget

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Navajo Nation budget hearing in Window Rock draws heavy public interest

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Search and recovery in Chinle District ends, two victims recovered

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Government

St. Johns residents push for county probe after moratorium omitted from agenda

Residents in St. Johns want Apache County to investigate first and pause next, but the moratorium never reached the supervisors’ agenda.

James Thompson2m read

Education

Show Low boys host Chinle after 3-0 start

Show Low's 3-0 start gets its first local test when Chinle visits Show Low High School. Apache County will watch how the Cougars handle the Wildcats' pressure and pace.

Lisa Park2m read

Government

St. Johns council advances budget framework and fiscal resolution

St. Johns moved its budget framework forward, putting road work, staffing and utility planning on the line for the Apache County seat. Council materials are posted online and at City Hall.

James Thompson1m read

Government

Apache County primary election shapes county races and local governance

Apache County voters used new vote centers for the July 21 primary, where results were delayed until after 8 p.m. and county races for schools, roads and water took shape.

James Thompson1m read

Government

White Mountain Apache Tribe leaders stress unity and future priorities

Orlando Carroll and Marty Paxson took office on May 6 after a tight White Mountain Apache leadership race that drew thousands of voters. Their next test is turning unity into action.

Marcus Williams2m read

Business

Arizona approves Springerville Unit 4 coal-to-gas conversion

Arizona regulators approved Springerville Unit 4’s coal-to-gas switch, keeping 400 megawatts in Apache County and extending the plant’s life to late 2029.

Sarah Chen2m read

Government

Apache County eyes Senate bill targeting public land sales

A Senate bill could put 14 million Arizona acres, including public land across Apache County’s White Mountains and Defiance Plateau, on the sale list.

Marcus Williams2m read

Community

Planned pile burns near Springerville, Pinedale target wildfire fuels

Planned pile burns near Springerville and Pinedale were set to send smoke across nearby forest land while crews worked to cut future wildfire risk.

Marcus Williams2m read

Community

Flood watch, flash flood warnings remain in Apache County through July 21

Wide Ruins, Steamboat Canyon and roads south of Wide Ruins faced the sharpest flash-flood danger as Apache County stayed under watch through July 21.

Lisa Park2m read

Healthcare

Apache County confirms first plague case since 2015, risk low

Apache County confirmed its first plague case since 2015 and said the public risk remains low. Health officials are warning families to watch fleas, rodents and sick animals.

Sadie Brennan2m read

Healthcare

Girl airlifted after rappelling accident in Greer amid mountain rescue

A girl was airlifted from Greer after a rappelling accident, pulling Apache County rescue crews into steep, hard-to-reach terrain. The response showed how fast a mountain outing can turn serious.

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Community

Casa Malpais reveals ancient Mogollon village built on volcanic basalt

Casa Malpais rises on a Springerville basalt flow, where visitors find a great kiva, 60 rooms, a solar calendar and rock art. Guided tours run March through November.

Marcus Williams2m read

Government

Apache County heads into first election season without Spanish ballots

Spanish disappeared from Apache County’s print and mail ballots, leaving in-person machines as the only place Spanish will still appear. The change raises new risks for voters in St. Johns, Eagar, Springerville and Chinle.

Marcus Williams2m read

Government

Apache County board approves budget, road work and local hires

Apache County’s 2025-2026 budget adds $70,633 in primary property taxes, a 2% bump, as supervisors keep roads and county hiring under tight scrutiny.

Marcus Williams2m read

Community

Wind and fire warnings put Apache County on alert Wednesday

Dry winds and low humidity are elevating fire danger across Apache County, with St. Johns, Springerville, Eagar and Chinle all in the warning zone.

Sarah Chen1m read

Healthcare

Apache County marks Women’s Health Week with call for screenings

Apache County is tying Women’s Health Week to a practical push for screenings, with clinics in St. Johns and Springerville and services reaching Chinle, Eagar and Ganado.

Cara Whitfield2m read

Education

Apache County student Chase Tuni wins AZ529 statewide art contest

Chase Tuni of Kin Dah Łichí'í School 'Ólta' placed Apache County in a statewide spotlight, one of 15 AZ529 art winners from more than 500 entries.

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Government

Hourihan visits Apache County, highlights rural priorities and Lava Run

Hourihan’s Apache County stop put Lava Run’s 500-megawatt wind plan, 450-megawatt solar plan and rural road worries in the same frame.

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Community

Three killed in crash on U.S. 191/180 near St. Johns

Three people died in a head-on crash on U.S. 191/180 near milepost 376, a stretch that has also been shut down by crashes and wildfires.

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Government

Apache and Navajo counties lift fire restrictions Friday morning

Campfires and other seasonal uses returned Friday morning as Apache and Navajo counties lifted restrictions across county land, the White Mountains and forest and BLM lands.

Marcus Williams2m read

Government

Apache County releases 2026 board meeting schedule and holiday notice

Apache County’s 2026 calendar sets regular board meetings for the first Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. and lists six holidays that can close county offices.

Marcus Williams2m read

Government

Eagar burn pit opens July 17 amid fire restrictions update

Eagar reopened its burn pit as fire restrictions fell July 17 at 6 a.m., restoring a cleanup option for Apache County residents.

James Thompson2m read

Government

Springerville council to hold public hearing on final 2026-27 budget

Springerville posted its “FINAL BUDGET” packet before a July 15 hearing, giving residents a last look at the town’s 2026-27 spending plan.

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Government

Apache County leaders focus on broadband and long-term economic future

Crews are already digging in Springerville while Apache County weighs whether broadband and new industries can replace coal-era jobs. The question now is whether the plan has dates, funding and hiring paths.

Marcus Williams4m read

Community

White Mountain Apache youth camp blends basketball, lacrosse, outdoor learning

Nearly 700 Native youth gathered in Whiteriver for a three-day camp that pairs basketball, lacrosse and outdoor learning with mentorship on tribal land.

Sarah Chen4m read

Healthcare

White Mountain Regional Medical Center to host Apache County health fair

White Mountain Regional Medical Center will hold a health fair Saturday morning in Springerville, giving Apache County residents a closer shot at preventive care.

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Community

Search and recovery in Chinle District ends, two victims recovered

A final Navajo Nation update said search and recovery in the Chinle District ended with two victims recovered, closing a case that drew concern across Apache County.

Lisa Park2m read

Community

Apache County July events mix pancakes, patriotism and community fun

Pancake breakfasts, July Fourth parades and fireworks are filling Apache County's summer calendar, with Springerville-Eagar and St. Johns anchoring the action.

Marcus Williams3m read

Education

Round Valley boys basketball wins first Shootout title

Round Valley boys basketball won its first Shootout title, giving Eagar and Springerville a trophy that signals more than one hot tournament run.

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St. Johns residents push for county probe after moratorium omitted from agenda

Show Low boys host Chinle after 3-0 start

St. Johns council advances budget framework and fiscal resolution

Apache County primary election shapes county races and local governance

White Mountain Apache Tribe leaders stress unity and future priorities

Arizona approves Springerville Unit 4 coal-to-gas conversion

Apache County eyes Senate bill targeting public land sales

Planned pile burns near Springerville, Pinedale target wildfire fuels

Flood watch, flash flood warnings remain in Apache County through July 21

Apache County confirms first plague case since 2015, risk low

Girl airlifted after rappelling accident in Greer amid mountain rescue

Casa Malpais reveals ancient Mogollon village built on volcanic basalt

Apache County heads into first election season without Spanish ballots

Apache County board approves budget, road work and local hires

Wind and fire warnings put Apache County on alert Wednesday

Apache County marks Women’s Health Week with call for screenings

Apache County student Chase Tuni wins AZ529 statewide art contest

Hourihan visits Apache County, highlights rural priorities and Lava Run

Three killed in crash on U.S. 191/180 near St. Johns

Apache and Navajo counties lift fire restrictions Friday morning

Apache County releases 2026 board meeting schedule and holiday notice

Eagar burn pit opens July 17 amid fire restrictions update

Springerville council to hold public hearing on final 2026-27 budget

Apache County leaders focus on broadband and long-term economic future

White Mountain Apache youth camp blends basketball, lacrosse, outdoor learning

White Mountain Regional Medical Center to host Apache County health fair

Search and recovery in Chinle District ends, two victims recovered

Apache County July events mix pancakes, patriotism and community fun

Round Valley boys basketball wins first Shootout title