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Apache County, Arizona
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About Apache, AZ

Population
Approximately 66,000 residents
County Seat
St. Johns, Arizona
Coverage Area
11,218 square miles in northeastern Arizona

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Two Fort Defiance Nurses Stranded in Amman After Flight Cancellation
Healthcare

Two Fort Defiance Nurses Stranded in Amman After Flight Cancellation

Mechelle and Mike Flowers, two longtime nurses at Tséhootsooí Medical Center in Fort Defiance, are stranded in Amman after a late‑February tour flight was canceled, leaving them living out of suitcases.

Lisa Park2m read
Forest Service Investigates After 13 Wild Horses Shot Dead on Black Mesa
Government

Forest Service Investigates After 13 Wild Horses Shot Dead on Black Mesa

Thirteen wild horses were found shot dead on the Black Mesa Ranger District; necropsies confirmed bullet wounds and the Forest Service has opened a criminal investigation with a $5,000 reward.

James Thompson2m read
Three Meet Records Fall at Chinle-Hosted Canyon de Chelly Invitational
Education

Three Meet Records Fall at Chinle-Hosted Canyon de Chelly Invitational

Chinle senior Janessa Segay ran a 19:03.0 girls 5K course record and led Chinle to the girls varsity title with 52 points at the Canyon de Chelly Invitational.

Sarah Chen3m read
Navajo Nation, northern Arizona leaders push back on Trump’s economic claims
Government

Navajo Nation, northern Arizona leaders push back on Trump’s economic claims

Navajo Nation and northern-Arizona leaders publicly rejected President Trump’s State of the Union claim that “our nation is back” and the “economy is thriving,” saying Feb. 26 that national stats miss tribal and rural realities.

Marcus Williams2m read
Chinle Wildcats Rout St. Johns 17-3 to Win Joseph City Crown
Education

Chinle Wildcats Rout St. Johns 17-3 to Win Joseph City Crown

Chinle routed St. Johns 17-3 in a shortened five-inning Joseph City baseball final; Joseph City later upset Chinle 69-56 at the Wildcat Den in the boys basketball championship.

Lisa Park2m read
S&P Upgrades Navajo Nation Credit Rating to A+ with Stable Outlook
Government

S&P Upgrades Navajo Nation Credit Rating to A+ with Stable Outlook

S&P Global Ratings raised the Navajo Nation’s issuer credit rating to A+ from A and upgraded its series 2015A refunding bonds, citing improved debt metrics and a stable outlook.

James Thompson2m read
Sunrise Park Resort: Bluebird Skies, Spring Conditions; Trails, Lifts Updated Feb. 28
Business

Sunrise Park Resort: Bluebird Skies, Spring Conditions; Trails, Lifts Updated Feb. 28

Sunrise Park Resort reports bluebird skies, groomed morning runs and "Snow is 0''" in an advisory timestamped Feb. 28, 2026; Snow-forecast republished the report with a Mar. 2 update.

Sarah Chen2m read
Pinal County Judge Temporarily Blocks AIA Probation Against Coolidge After Chinle Harassment
Education

Pinal County Judge Temporarily Blocks AIA Probation Against Coolidge After Chinle Harassment

A Pinal County judge issued a temporary restraining order Feb. 27 halting a 365-day AIA probation of Coolidge High, allowing the Lobos’ boys basketball team to play a rescheduled 3A semifinal vs Snowflake.

Sarah Chen2m read
Springerville Council Reverses Course, Extends Interim Manager Ted Soltis' Contract
Government

Springerville Council Reverses Course, Extends Interim Manager Ted Soltis' Contract

The Springerville Town Council voted at its Feb. 18 regular meeting to extend Interim Town Manager Ted Soltis' contract, reversing earlier signals that the council would recruit or appoint a different manager.

Marcus Williams2m read
Fernie Madrid Sues Michael Whiting, Two Employees Alleging Intimidation Over Superintendent Race
Education

Fernie Madrid Sues Michael Whiting, Two Employees Alleging Intimidation Over Superintendent Race

Filed today, educator Fernie Madrid sued former Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting and two employees, alleging they used their official positions to intimidate him over the superintendent race.

Marcus Williams1m read
Explore Five Historic and Cultural Sites Across Apache County
Community

Explore Five Historic and Cultural Sites Across Apache County

Check in at the Apache Cultural Center & Museum and follow self-guided trails that link Fort Apache’s 19th‑century barracks, General Crook’s 1871 cabin, the Theodore Roosevelt School site, and nearby Kinishba Ruins.

Sarah Chen4m read
Madrid files federal civil-rights suit accusing ex-attorney Whiting and county staff
Government

Madrid files federal civil-rights suit accusing ex-attorney Whiting and county staff

Filed Feb. 24, 2026, Fernando "Fernie" Madrid's federal civil-rights suit accuses former Apache County Attorney Michael Whiting and two county attorney office employees of an intimidation campaign tied to Madrid's run for county school superintendent.

James Thompson2m read
AIA Bars All Coolidge Teams From Postseason, Imposes 365-Day Probation
Education

AIA Bars All Coolidge Teams From Postseason, Imposes 365-Day Probation

The AIA Executive Board voted this week to place Coolidge High School's entire athletic department on 365-day probation and bar all Coolidge teams from postseason play after spectator misconduct complaints tied to Feb. 25 events.

Lisa Park1m read
60-mph Winds Knock Out Power, Down Trees in Apache and Navajo Counties
Community

60-mph Winds Knock Out Power, Down Trees in Apache and Navajo Counties

Sixty-mile-per-hour gusts knocked down trees and left thousands without power across the Navajo Nation and parts of Apache and Navajo counties, KSJD reported.

Marcus Williams3m read
Ballot-printing glitches cause long waits, anger Navajo Nation voters in Apache County
Government

Ballot-printing glitches cause long waits, anger Navajo Nation voters in Apache County

Ballot-printing glitches at multiple Apache County polling locations on Feb 25, 2026 caused delayed openings and long lines, leaving many Navajo Nation voters frustrated.

James Thompson2m read
SR 118 Closed Near Church Rock Feb. 23; Traffic Detoured onto I-40
Government

SR 118 Closed Near Church Rock Feb. 23; Traffic Detoured onto I-40

Motorists between Iyanbito, Fort Wingate and Gallup are being detoured onto I-40 as NMDOT District Six begins a full closure of N.M. 118 near Church Rock starting Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

James Thompson2m read
Navajo Nation, Apache County Sign Mutual Aid Pact for Emergency Response
Government

Navajo Nation, Apache County Sign Mutual Aid Pact for Emergency Response

Apache County and Navajo Nation have signed mutual aid agreements that include county-funded firewood harvesting and delivery from the Wallow Fire scar to Navajo families, mobilized at President Buu Nygren’s request.

Marcus Williams3m read
Residents Raise Concerns Over Wind Farm Visual Impacts at St. Johns Meeting
Government

Residents Raise Concerns Over Wind Farm Visual Impacts at St. Johns Meeting

Apache County commissioners agreed to measure wind-farm setbacks from the project boundary, a decision that drew a full room in St. Johns and sparked complaints about visual impacts and road damage.

James Thompson3m read
Official Apache County website central portal for services, agendas, notices, contacts
Government

Official Apache County website central portal for services, agendas, notices, contacts

The official Apache County website serves as the central portal for services and notices, helping residents find agendas, department contacts, and job listings.

James Thompson2m read
Planning a Trip to Monument Valley and Four Corners: What Residents Need
Community

Planning a Trip to Monument Valley and Four Corners: What Residents Need

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and the Four Corners Monument are among Apache County’s top visitor destinations, but both lie on Navajo Nation land with seasonal hours, limited services, and specific cultural rules. Residents and visitors should plan fuel and supplies in advance, verify current hours with tribal authorities, and respect tribal regulations to protect cultural sites and support local Navajo-owned businesses.

Marcus Williams2m read
Top Cultural Sites and High-Mountain Outdoor Attractions in Apache County
Community

Top Cultural Sites and High-Mountain Outdoor Attractions in Apache County

Explore Apache County’s mix of canyon cliffs, a hundred‑room pueblo, iridescent petrified logs and high‑mountain trails, practical tips and must‑see spots from Canyon de Chelly to Greer.

Sarah Chen5m read
Frontier Agrees to Three-Year Contract Granting Pay Parity to Navajo Technicians
Business

Frontier Agrees to Three-Year Contract Granting Pay Parity to Navajo Technicians

Frontier agreed to a three-year union contract giving Navajo Nation technicians pay increases, closing a wage gap that affected local workers who maintain essential services.

Sarah Chen3m read
Chinle Student Honored at Chase Field, Spotlight on Youth Resilience
Education

Chinle Student Honored at Chase Field, Spotlight on Youth Resilience

Kyonia Denetdeel, a 17 year old senior at Chinle High School, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Torey Lovullo Sportsmanship Award, one of five students recognized across Arizona. The honor and invitation to Chase Field highlight the value of sports programs in promoting youth development, community pride, and health equity in Apache County.

Lisa Park2m read
Apache County Clinics Offer Immunizations, Family Planning, and Screenings
Healthcare

Apache County Clinics Offer Immunizations, Family Planning, and Screenings

Apache County residents can access immunizations, family planning, Well Woman HealthCheck, HIV/STD prevention and TB testing services at two county-run clinics in St. Johns and Round Valley/Springerville. Clinics operate Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; callers are asked to check vaccine availability and screening eligibility before visiting.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Navajo Department of Health urges vaccinations after chickenpox cases on Navajo Nation
Healthcare

Navajo Department of Health urges vaccinations after chickenpox cases on Navajo Nation

The Navajo Department of Health issued a public health advisory after confirming multiple chickenpox cases on the Navajo Nation on Feb. 18, 2026.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez3m read
Apache County clarifies local public health clinic locations and contacts
Healthcare

Apache County clarifies local public health clinic locations and contacts

Apache County outlines where to get vaccinations, screenings and clinic help and why these services matter for rural residents.

Lisa Park2m read
Winter Recreation at Sunrise Park Drives Local Economy and Risk
Business

Winter Recreation at Sunrise Park Drives Local Economy and Risk

Sunrise Park Resort and the Greer-White Mountains area are central to Apache County’s winter recreation, drawing visitors for skiing, snowboarding and year-round chairlift activities that sustain lodging, dining and guiding businesses across Round Valley. The influx of seasonal visitors increases demand on roads, emergency services and infrastructure, making travel preparedness and intergovernmental coordination essential for resident safety and local economies.

Sarah Chen2m read
Apache County Releases Comprehensive Plan Overview, Guides Local Growth
Government

Apache County Releases Comprehensive Plan Overview, Guides Local Growth

Apache County outlines a Comprehensive Plan that sets policy for land use, zoning and community development across the county. The plan matters to residents, ranchers, businesses and tribal partners because it frames decisions on renewable energy siting, subdivisions and zoning ordinance changes that will come before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.

James Thompson1m read
Round Valley Dome in Eagar, Springerville Anchors Community Sports
Education

Round Valley Dome in Eagar, Springerville Anchors Community Sports

The Round Valley Dome is a fully enclosed domed high school stadium in southern Apache County that serves as a major venue for athletics and community events. Its size and rarity make it a regional draw, while limited parking and event logistics create practical concerns for residents and local officials.

Marcus Williams2m read