Winslow Mayor Roberta “Birdie” Wilcox Cano is on a mission to grow the economy in the town and clear any obstacles out in the way. Mayor Wilcox Cano, who is starting her third term, said Winslow is wide open for business. One challenge, however, is that the town needs more electric power to support major employers. To resolve this, she and others are working with APS. “We’ll figure this out because we have everything else in place. We have the land and we have the water, thanks to having one … [Read more...] about From Corner to Comeback: Mayor Birdie is Preparing Winslow for Economic Growth and Generational Opportunity
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Winslow Levee Project Construction Secured by Sinema in Bipartisan Water Resources Bill
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema secured a provision in the Congressionally-approved bipartisan Water Resources Development Act that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to begin construction on the Winslow Levee Project to reduce the risk of flooding in Winslow. “Working across the aisle and with local Arizona stakeholders, we secured approval so the Army Corps can begin construction on the Winslow Levee to keep Arizonans safe from floods,” said Sinema. Following … [Read more...] about Winslow Levee Project Construction Secured by Sinema in Bipartisan Water Resources Bill
Winslow -Red Hats Meeting
Nov. 8th Red Hats Standing on the Corner of Winslow Arizona meets November 8th and the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6pm. For more information call Sylvia at 928-289-4755 or Helen Butler at 928-289-3558 … [Read more...] about Winslow -Red Hats Meeting
Wind Sidelining Truckers in Northern Arizona
Ah, the weather. Everybody talks about it, but nobody ever does anything about it. That old joke has a bitter edge for truckers crossing I-40 during Northern Arizona’s windy season. Though the area has always been prone to spring and fall winds, it is only over the last two years that authorities have had to close I-40 in the interest of public safety because of wind and blowing, choking dust. In 2008, wind and dust-related closures were confined to I-10. But from March to June 2009, … [Read more...] about Wind Sidelining Truckers in Northern Arizona