2/9/15 – The Lakeside Ranger District has scheduled a prescribed burn for Tuesday February 10the in the area 1 mile south of Highway 260 past 136 Joe Tank Road 3 miles west of the Deuce of clubs.

Arizona DPS HAZMAT declares Navajo County’s Holbrook Complex building threat-free and safe for employees and the public to return tomorrow. Navajo County will be open to conduct business during regular business hours. Navajo County’s Emergency Management Team successfully assessed the risk of today’s mail incident and determined an efficient, effective exit strategy, ensuring employees returned to their homes in safety. With their Emergency Management partners: Navajo County Sheriff, Holbrook Police Department, Holbrook Fire Department, Holbrook Emergency, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Timber Mesa Fire, Navajo County Public Health, and Snowflake and Heber/Overgaard Community Emergency Response Teams, Navajo County determined threat levels throughout the Holbrook Complex and deployed an appropriate exit strategy. Based on contamination exposure, each employee underwent a decontamination process with an individual medical evaluation/diagnosis. Navajo County’s leadership thanks their community partners in coming together to protect and serve our citizens.

2/2/2015 – A white powdery substance was located in an envelope that was opened by an employee of the Navajo County Clerk of the Courts office. At this time the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office and the Holbrook Police Department have taken precautionary measures and are not allowing anyone into the governmental complex in Holbrook located on Hwy 77 at Hwy 377.

The Department of Public Safety and the FBI are enroute to further evaluate the situation and provide input. Additional updates will be provided as information is received. Once again, if you have business at the Navajo County Complex in Holbrook (only the complex on Hwy 77), please do not attempt to enter the facility until further notice.