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Annual St. Johns Craft Show Boosts Local Economy and Community

Annual St. Johns Craft Show Boosts Local Economy and Community

The St. Johns Area Chamber will host its Annual Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a Purse Bingo fundraiser running from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the St. Johns High School cafeteria. The event will bring vendors, holiday activities, and fundraising to the heart of the community, offering shoppers and families seasonal events while supporting local small businesses.

Lisa Park - Journalist
Lisa Park
•2 min read•10:26 PM

About Apache County

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

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Eagar Prepares Community Christmas Light Parade, Family Friendly Celebration

Eagar Prepares Community Christmas Light Parade, Family Friendly Celebration

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Government

Black Mesa Residents Demand Reclamation, Oppose Kayenta Mine Permit Renewal

Black Mesa Residents Demand Reclamation, Oppose Kayenta Mine Permit Renewal

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Chamber Celebrations Boost Holiday Commerce and Community Participation

Chamber Celebrations Boost Holiday Commerce and Community Participation

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Government

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Invoices Show Office of the President, Vice President Paid Private Services

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Community

Runner Retraced Long Walk Route, Renewing Local Memory and Awareness

Runner Retraced Long Walk Route, Renewing Local Memory and Awareness

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Government

Apache County Planning Meeting Addresses Land Use and Community Plans

Apache County Planning Meeting Addresses Land Use and Community Plans

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Community

Apache County mourns local residents, community obituary notices shared

Apache County mourns local residents, community obituary notices shared

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Education

Winslow Tops Chinle 44, 31 in Apache County Girls Basketball

Winslow Tops Chinle 44, 31 in Apache County Girls Basketball

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Government

Navajo Nation Posts December Committee Agendas, Impacting Apache County

Navajo Nation Posts December Committee Agendas, Impacting Apache County

On December 5 the Navajo Nation Council published a slate of committee and commission meeting agendas for December, many...

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Government

Apache County Services Centralized in St. Johns, Key Contacts Listed

Apache County Services Centralized in St. Johns, Key Contacts Listed

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Government

Apache County Publishes Official Visitors Guide, Centralizing Local Information

Apache County Publishes Official Visitors Guide, Centralizing Local Information

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Business

National parks, lakes sustain Apache County tourism and local economy

National parks, lakes sustain Apache County tourism and local economy

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Community

Motorcyclists Deliver 51 Turkey Baskets to Remote Apache County Families

Motorcyclists Deliver 51 Turkey Baskets to Remote Apache County Families

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Education

Round Valley, Snowflake Secure Wins, Local Schools See Momentum

Round Valley, Snowflake Secure Wins, Local Schools See Momentum

Round Valley of Eagar routed Heber Mogollon 67 to 18 on December 2, 2025, while Snowflake posted a 50 to 33 victory over...

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Business

Big Lake and Horseshoe Cienega Lake drive Apache County tourism

Big Lake and Horseshoe Cienega Lake drive Apache County tourism

Big Lake and Horseshoe Cienega Lake on the White Mountains are among eastern Arizona's most visited outdoor recreation s...

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Business

Canyon de Chelly Guides and Businesses Rely on Park Policies

Canyon de Chelly Guides and Businesses Rely on Park Policies

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Community

Casa Malpais Offers Cultural Insight, Raises Access and Safety Questions

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Eastern Apache County attractions draw visitors, raise access and safety concerns

Eastern Apache County attractions draw visitors, raise access and safety concerns

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Education

Round Valley Elks Capture 3A State Football Title, First Since 2019

Round Valley Elks Capture 3A State Football Title, First Since 2019

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Healthcare

Apache County Clinics Offer Immunizations, Family Planning, and Screenings

Apache County Clinics Offer Immunizations, Family Planning, and Screenings

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Government

Special Prosecutor Appointed After Collapse of Modular Housing Project

Special Prosecutor Appointed After Collapse of Modular Housing Project

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Government

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations Near St. Johns, Homes Threatened

Brush Fire Prompts Evacuations Near St. Johns, Homes Threatened

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Government

Navajo President Seeks Court Order to Halt Removal Proceedings

Navajo President Seeks Court Order to Halt Removal Proceedings

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Education

Round Valley Dome in Eagar, Springerville Anchors Community Sports

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Government

New County Resource Guide Connects Residents to Local Services

New County Resource Guide Connects Residents to Local Services

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Healthcare

County Updates Primary Public Health Resources for Apache Residents

County Updates Primary Public Health Resources for Apache Residents

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Government

Mayors Seek Independent Review, Interim Leadership for Round Valley Police

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Education

Chinle Student Honored with Torey Lovullo Sportsmanship Award

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Government

ADOT Invests $176K to Upgrade Concho, Nutrioso Intersections

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