Toni Gibbons

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Reporter at White Mountain Independent

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County honors champs and approves student aid

3 days ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

From athletic victories to environmental planning, the Navajo County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 27 spotlighted student success and countywide initiatives, as officials recognized Snowflake High School’s track and field teams, approved a new dropout recovery partnership, received an update on the renewable energy ordinance and renewed the county’s tire waste management contract.
Walking Down Ranch remembers Heath

3 days ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

A celebration of life honoring Maggie Heath, founder of Walking Down Ranch, will take place at 11 a.m. on June 22 at the Show Low Elks Lodge, 805 E. Whipple Street. Veterans and volunteers from Walking Down Ranch welcome the White Mountain community to join in recognizing Heath’s legacy: a woman whose relentless dedication to helping homeless veterans created a lifeline for those working to rebuild their lives.
Show Low senior earns scholarship to Emory

6 days ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

With a passion for creating sustainable solutions, Lenora Bernier, a senior at Show Low High School, has earned a full, four-year scholarship to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, through the QuestBridge National College Match program. The application process itself was a task requiring immense dedication, as Bernier applied to 15 of the nation’s top colleges, writing over 13,000 words in essays alone.
Blue Ridge High says goodbye to principal

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

With handmade signs and heartfelt cheers, Blue Ridge High School students and staff lined the hallways on May 14 for a surprise “Webb’s Final Lap” honoring Principal Loren Webb as he prepares to retire after 24 years with the Blue Ridge Unified School District. And a surprise it was. As Webb turned the corner, eyes fixed on his phone, he looked up to find the hallway filled with students applauding and waving signs.
Arts Alliance gears up for second annual Summertime Bash

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

The Arts Alliance of the White Mountains is ready to kick off summer with its second annual Summertime Bash on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AAWM Gallery at 251 Penrod Road. The free event promises a day of creativity, community and family-friendly fun. This year’s Bash is bringing something extra special to the mix: a miniature horse named Thelma, known for her artistic flair.
Show Low Class of 2025 makes history

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

The largest graduating class in Show Low High School history walked across the stage at Hatch Toyota Arena on May 22, as Principal Ben Marchant welcomed more than 200 students into a new chapter of life. “I want to start off by bragging on this senior class for a second,” SLHS Principal Ben Marchant said, as he opened the ceremony.
Apache medicine man discusses traditional foods, culture at Nature Center

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

At the White Mountain Nature Center on May 14, Larold Pinal-Dazen, a Western Apache medicine man and director of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Agriculture Division, gave a rare glimpse into the deep connection between the Apache people, their land and the foods that sustain them. The event, part of Apache Culture Week, focused on the tribe’s rich agricultural heritage, traditional foods and wellness practices that have been passed down through generations.
White Mountain Residents invited to speak out

2 weeks ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

From Social Security and education to renewable energy and veterans services, a new grassroots group in the White Mountains is inviting residents to gather, share concerns and help shape messages to lawmakers. The Mountain Mobilizers, formed in April by a small group of local residents, will host their first “Gathering of Concerned Citizens” from 12 to 2 p.m. on June 7 at Woodland Lake Park’s Ramadas One and Two in Pinetop-Lakeside. kAm%96 A:4?:4\DEJ=6 6G6?E :D 7C66 2?5 @A6?
Blue Ridge graduates 147 students

2 weeks ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

On May 16, the Class of 2025 from Blue Ridge High School bid farewell to their high school years, celebrating their accomplishments with 147 graduates in attendance at Paul Moro Stadium in Lakeside. The ceremony, filled with humor, emotion and wisdom, reflected on their past experiences while looking ahead to the future with optimism. In his opening address, High School Principal Loren Webb said, "We have just reached the final chapter, and what a beautiful chapter it has been.
Cattlemen's Gallery refines local art experience

2 weeks ago | wmicentral.com | Toni Gibbons

For years, Cattlemen’s Steakhouse and Lounge in Show Low has showcased the works of local artists, offering a space for the community to enjoy and purchase regional talent while dining. But now, thanks to a collaboration with the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains and the vision of Steven Nesheim, the restaurant has transformed its art space into something more intimate and refined: the newly launched Cattlemen’s Gallery.