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TUCSON — The White Mountain Football Club’s 16U boys’ soccer team emerged as champions after the 32nd Annual Fort Lowell Shootout. Read moreLocal youth soccer team return as champs
LAVEEN VILLAGE — Sitting on a chair in the middle of a crowded gym, Hopi woman Pershlie Ami talked softly into the microphone to share her exp… Read moreSurvivors, descendants of federal Indian boarding schools share experiences
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WHITERIVER — Social media reports of a suspected gun threat caused Whiteriver Unified School District to suspend classes Thursday for Canyon D… Read moreSuspected gun threat suspends classes at Whiteriver junior high
The next White Mountain Business Owner's Roundtable Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Jan. 18 at Buffalo Bill's Tavern & … Read moreWMBORT scheduled for Jan. 18
“Resolution” is simply defined as a firm decision to do something — or not to do something — but often the difficult part is sticking to those… Read moreDon’t drop the ball on your New Year’s resolutions
Online market and consumer data platform Statista revealed America’s top New Year’s resolutions, which cover many of the staples many people w… Read moreTop New Year's resolutions revealed
Snowstorms and icy roads are a challenge that every resident must overcome to enjoy life in the White Mountains, but there are a few key trick… Read morePrepare for hazardous winter road conditions
The Deuce of Clubs Drop will begin at 11 p.m. on Saturday at Show Low City Hall, 180 N. Ninth St. Read moreRing in the New Year 'Show Low' style!
EDITOR’S NOTE: Citizen Spotlight is an occasional series that highlights people who make life in the White Mountains special. Today we are fea… Read moreCitizen Spotlight: Former firefighter builds birdhouses in Lakeside
Thanks to a few special groups, the Navajo County Fair’s 2022 Classic Christmas Stories event helped needy families and organizations througho… Read moreEvent proceeds help local families, organizations
Lakeside’s VFW Auxiliary Post 2364 held a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 17 outside Pinetop-Lakeside Town Hall. Read moreWreaths Across America ceremony held at PT/LS Hall
A behavioral health roadshow was held on Dec. 16 at the RE:center in Pinetop. A similar meeting was held the prior day in Flagstaff, both emph… Read moreNABHR connects behavioral health, substance abuse programs
For over 40 years, families in Springerville and Eagar have gathered on Christmas Eve to light an assortment of luminarias between the towns’ … Read moreSpringerville-Eagar luminarias promote festivity, faith, and family
Christmas on Evergreen Drive has been a beloved White Mountain tradition for just shy of a decade, but this year it serves as a tribute to one… Read more"Christmas on Evergreen Drive" serves as tribute
Breakfast with Santa was held at Sandbagger’s Bar & Grill in Show Low by the White Mountain Lake Community Association with a little help … Read moreWML children receives their Christmas presents early
The White Mountain Apache Tribe scored a last-minute coup last week with the inclusion of funding for a long-studied, long-delayed water proje… Read moreTribal water settlements slipped into must-pass federal budget bill
SNOWFLAKE — The “Thin Blue Line” in northeastern Arizona is a little stronger with the December 9, 2022, swearing-in of nine new peace officer… Read moreFall 2022 NALETA graduates complete intensive training academy
Heath Clark is a self-admitted “White Mountain born-and-bred cowboy” who’s hoping to take his northern Arizona musical roots to Nashville, Tennessee. Read moreShow Low native hopes to take his music to Nashville
A local woman afflicted with a variety of mental problems is speaking out about issues she has with the Old Concho Community Assistance Center… Read morePinetop resident claims "abuse" by local assistance program
Sequoia Village School teacher Cynthia Mealer is looking to the community for help in sponsoring the school theater program’s next big performance. Read moreSequioa Village School seeks support to fund future performance
PHOENIX – Arizona has been looking to a myriad of solutions to stem its worsening drought, including cloud seeding. The Salt River Project, wh… Read moreSRP researches cloud seeding in White Mountains
The director of the Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers of Navajo County High Country Unit is hoping to find some new recruits willing to donate th… Read moreSAV accepting volunteers to assist with holiday endeavors
Jessica DeLaney, Snookie Quinn and 13 of their friendliest neighbors have been working hard to wrap toys, games, jewelry, art supplies and stu… Read moreLadies of Juniper Ridge prep presents for local kids
The Annenberg Public Policy Center with the University of Pennsylvania is continuing the fight against the well-reported but misconceived noti… Read moreAPPC publishes "The Undying Holiday-Suicide Myth"
Scott Jeffers and world-fusion band Traveler will perform a Christmas concert Saturday at the Show Low High School auditorium. Read more"Traveler" to perform Christmas concert at SLHS Auditorium
Holiday season is a time of great stress for many people. From among finances, family and faith, there’s just as much going on to get someone … Read moreExperts provide insight to avoiding holiday stress
A memorial to Navajo County peace officers in downtown Show Low is nearing completion, and organizers are planning and hoping for a spring debut. Read morePeace officer memorial nears completion
This is the last weekend for children to submit coloring contest entries to the White Mountain Independent. Read moreChristmas Wishes coloring contest ends Tuesday
EDITOR’S NOTE: Citizen Spotlight is an occasional series that highlights people who are spreading the holiday spirit. Today, we’ll be featurin… Read moreCitizen Spotlight: John Hartnedy preserves memories in photographs
A young Show Low business owner is looking to redefine the way his community thinks about barbershops and their purpose in the White Mountains. Read moreBarbershop stresses family, friendship, and giving back
Show Low’s newest playground is for all kids, but special-needs children and their parents will be the happiest of all. Read moreUpgrade at Frontier Park fills a need
Wine Mountains at 1746 E. White Mountain Blvd. in Lakeside will be accepting food, clothing and pet-supply donations through Dec. 18. Read morePinetop wine bar taking donations through Dec. 18
A couple of Show Low residents are doing their best to make sure that their house and their city is ready for the holiday season. Read moreShow Low father and son prepare veterans tribute Christmas Display
A Lakeside man is looking to his community in hopes someone can help him find his daughter, who has been missing since Oct. 31. Read moreLakeside father searches for missing daughter
There’s a plethora of wonderfully unique events taking place in December to help all White Mountain residents get themselves in the holiday spirit. Read moreHoliday season offers many merry and local events
Before everyone tears into their cream-covered pumpkin pie, it’s smart to consider the calorie counts of what you’ll be eating and how hard yo… Read moreVisiting trainer shares Thanksgiving dinner insight
The fierce struggle for water in a drought-stricken west continues to roil politics – and embroil a host of tribal water claims. Read moreTribes fight for water rights
Late autumn normally sees a large influx of travel to and from the White Mountains, but recent studies suggest that many people aren’t willing… Read moreGas prices affect Arizonians' Thanksgiving travels
SNOWFLAKE — 50 White Mountain business owners met in the Learning Center at Northern Pioneer College’s Snowflake Campus to hear seven industry… Read moreSBDC hosted "Peeking into the Future" on Tuesday
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a prescribed burn near Timber Camp Campground on the Globe Ranger District begin… Read moreJust a Lil' News: November, 15 2022
Most White Mountain communities have already seen some slight snowfall, lower temperatures and cutting windchills, and while many residents ar… Read moreWinter is Coming: Prepare for inevitable storms and outages
SPRINGERVILLE — Two marijuana dispensaries were denied conditional use permits at an overflow public meeting on Nov. 8 of the Springerville Pl… Read moreSpringerville P&Z denies CUPs for marijuana dispensaries
A group of 12 teachers from Apache and Navajo counties each received portions of a $1 million grant courtesy of Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Chariti… Read more"Wishes for Teachers" fulfilled for 12 White Mountain educators
The late Pat Tillman will be inducted into the Arizona Runners Hall of Fame on Sunday. Read moreAZ veteran and athlete honored after Veterans Day
The 2022s midterm elections will take place in four days, and the White Mountain Independent is working to ensure voters are prepared to fulfi… Read moreAZ proving to be a battleground ahead of Nov. 8 elections
In the final week of his campaign, Eli Crane visited Show Low Café and spoke to a White Mountain Independent reporter Tuesday about his though… Read moreUS House candidate visits Show Low before Nov. 8 elections
While America’s eyes are focused on the big, national stage, the White Mountains have a few smaller-scale local elections taking place that wi… Read moreCandidate previews and polling locations for Navajo and Apache County
Sen. Mark Kelly visited the Show Low Senior Center late last month and spoke to about 50 people for just over 30 minutes. Read moreSenator Mark Kelly discusses climate change with SL seniors
Are you looking for something festive to do during this Halloween weekend? The White Mountain Independent has you covered. Here are seven eeri… Read moreGet ready for a wicked weekend in the White Mountains
Three law enforcement agencies are investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday morning in White Mountain Lake. Read moreNCSO, SLPD, STPD investigate reported homicide in Taylor
So, you’ve just had a long day at work and you’re hankering for a perfectly cooked wine burger and an ice-cold beer. You make your way over Th… Read moreThe lore of the Lion's Den: Pinetop's haunted treasure
