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Eagar burn pit opens July 17 amid fire restrictions update

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

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

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

Search and recovery in Chinle District ends, two victims recovered

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Apache County student Chase Tuni wins AZ529 statewide art contest

Apache County student Chase Tuni wins AZ529 statewide art contest

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Apache County board approves budget, road work and local hires

Apache County board approves budget, road work and local hires

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

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

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Trip.com spotlights Apache County’s scenic and cultural travel draws

Trip.com spotlights Apache County’s scenic and cultural travel draws

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Apache County releases 2026 board meeting schedule and holiday notice
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
Eagar burn pit opens July 17 amid fire restrictions update
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.

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Springerville council to hold public hearing on final 2026-27 budget
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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Apache County heads into first election season without Spanish ballots
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.

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Apache County student Chase Tuni wins AZ529 statewide art contest
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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Apache County board approves budget, road work and local hires
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.

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Hourihan visits Apache County, highlights rural priorities and Lava Run
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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Three killed in crash on U.S. 191/180 near St. Johns
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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Apache and Navajo counties lift fire restrictions Friday morning
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.

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Search and recovery in Chinle District ends, two victims recovered
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.

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

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Flash flood warning hits Wide Ruins, Steamboat Canyon in Apache County
Community

Flash flood warning hits Wide Ruins, Steamboat Canyon in Apache County

Life-threatening flooding was hitting Wide Ruins and Steamboat Canyon, with water also over roads south of Wide Ruins near milepost 389.

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Round Valley boys basketball wins first Shootout title
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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Apache County July events mix pancakes, patriotism and community fun
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
Trip.com spotlights Apache County’s scenic and cultural travel draws
Community

Trip.com spotlights Apache County’s scenic and cultural travel draws

Apache County spans desert, canyon and mountain country, but the best trips hinge on drive times, elevation and Navajo land rules. Plan the route, not just the stops.

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Man wanted for murder by FBI captured in Chinle
Government

Man wanted for murder by FBI captured in Chinle

Federal agents and local officers captured a murder suspect in Chinle, a key Navajo Nation hub in Apache County. The arrest removed a wanted fugitive from town.

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Apache County offers free sandbags ahead of monsoon rains
Government

Apache County offers free sandbags ahead of monsoon rains

Free sandbags are available in Round Valley, St. Johns and at Vernon Fire District Station Number 2 as Apache County braces for monsoon flooding. Residents were told to bring their own tools and take only what they need.

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Coronado Trail Scenic Byway winds through Apache County mountain towns
Community

Coronado Trail Scenic Byway winds through Apache County mountain towns

The Coronado Trail packs 123 miles, 400 switchbacks, and mountain-town stops into one high-country drive through Apache County.

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Wind and fire warnings put Apache County on alert Wednesday
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.

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Apache County voters should know new vote center rules, key deadlines
Government

Apache County voters should know new vote center rules, key deadlines

Apache County’s first vote-center primary lets registered voters use any county site, with July 21 the main deadline and early voting posted in Fort Defiance, Chinle, Chambers and Teec Nos Pos.

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Apache County residents push moratorium on renewable-energy projects
Government

Apache County residents push moratorium on renewable-energy projects

Residents filled Apache County’s July hearing and pushed for a moratorium on wind and solar approvals, splitting the county over land use, jobs and local control.

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Apache County search continues for missing man last seen near Houck
Community

Apache County search continues for missing man last seen near Houck

Harrison Ashley, 66, was last seen walking from Houck toward Sanders on July 9, and Navajo police are asking Apache County residents to call with any tip.

Sarah Chen2m read
Apache County library network connects residents to local history resources
Community

Apache County library network connects residents to local history resources

Genealogy help in Apache County starts at the library, not a subscription site, with yearbooks, newspapers and family-search centers across seven towns.

Lisa Park4m read
Onfolio eyes Arizona helium deposit in Paramount deal, merger planned
Business

Onfolio eyes Arizona helium deposit in Paramount deal, merger planned

Onfolio is chasing a St. Johns helium asset tied to at least $40 million in new funding, raising local questions about jobs, water, and who keeps the upside.

Sarah Chen2m read
Apache County leaders focus on broadband and long-term economic future
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
Dishchii’Bikoh opens 7-0, Chinle wins at Show Low
Education

Dishchii’Bikoh opens 7-0, Chinle wins at Show Low

Dishchii’Bikoh starts 7-0, including a win over Rough Rock, while Chinle takes a road result at Show Low and keeps its early-season edge.

Sarah Chen2m read
White Mountain Regional Medical Center to host Apache County health fair
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.

Evie Marsh2m read
Petrified Forest National Park preserves 200 million years of history
Community

Petrified Forest National Park preserves 200 million years of history

Petrified Forest is Apache County's rare year-round draw, where Route 66, ancestral Puebloan sites and a 200-million-year landscape keep visitors coming.

Marcus Williams4m read
Apache County August calendar previews civic, school and community events
Community

Apache County August calendar previews civic, school and community events

Apache County’s August slate is anchored by Motorsports Days and the 84th annual county fair, with St. Johns the main destination.

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