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The White Mountain Independent reports on happenings and news in Arizona's White Mountains, catering to the communities in both Apache and Navajo Counties.

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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.
Judge rules $15.3 million for Prescott rodeo grounds violates state gift clause

4 days ago | wmicentral.com | Bob Christie

PHOENIX – The Arizona Legislature violated the state constitution's Gift Clause in 2023 when it earmarked $15.3 million for the non-profit foundation that runs the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo, a judge has ruled. The decision from Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney permanently bars state Treasurer Kimberly Yee from sending the money to the group.
Show Low senior earns scholarship to Emory

5 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.
Round Valley Police Department log, May 8-22

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Suzanne Adams-Ockrassa

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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.
Snowflake-Taylor Police Department log, May 14-20

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Suzanne Adams-Ockrassa

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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.
Appeals court overturns DES board ruling on unemployment benefits

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Howard Fischer

PHOENIX – The state Court of Appeals has slapped down the Department of Economic Security for taking an active role in arguing that a woman isn't entitled to jobless benefits. And the judges said the decision to intercede was so egregious that they not only overturned the decision by the DES tribunal board saying she was ineligible but ordered it to pay the legal fees of the woman whose benefits the agency denied. kAmx?
New bill prohibits cartoon characters selling marijuana

1 week ago | wmicentral.com | Howard Fischer

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