Happy Sunday from the Mother Road.
One of Holbrook's longtime spots on Navajo Boulevard has news this week, and it's the kind that travels fast around here. We've got it for you down in Talk of the Town.
The $100 hunt is heating up, too. Clue No. 3 just dropped, and the race is very much still on.
Plus there's soccer and football at home this week, Wild West Fest takes over the courthouse grounds all day Saturday, and Spider-Man is down to its last few showings at the Roxy.
And yes, there's a joke waiting for you at the bottom. It involves a cowboy.
☀️ This Week's Weather
It's a warm and sunny week ahead for Holbrook, with highs reaching 94 degrees and lows settling back down to a comfortable 67 at night. No storms in the forecast, so it looks like clear skies all the way through.
If you're heading out to the Wild West Fest on Saturday, you've got the weather on your side. It should be a bright, beautiful day from start to finish.
Around Town This Week
The Roadrunners are back home under the lights at Roadrunner Stadium to open the home slate against Winslow. Come pack the stands, grab some concessions, and cheer them on. Go Roadrunners.
Wild West FestWild West Fest brings a full day of food, live music, shopping, and fun for all ages to the grounds of the Historic Navajo County Courthouse in downtown Holbrook. Browse local vendors, catch live music, grab something good to eat, and celebrate Holbrook’s history and community spirit.
Wild West FestHolbrook High girls soccer kicks off the 2026 season with two home games this week at Holbrook High School. They host the Winslow Bulldogs Tuesday at 6pm, then Chino Valley Thursday at 4pm. Bring a chair and a loud voice and give them a real home crowd to open the year. The boys are right behind them, with their home opener Wednesday, August 26 against Page. Go Roadrunners.
At The Bijou
The Bijou Teen Center on Hopi Drive runs free classes for Holbrook kids and teens. No experience needed, nothing to bring. Here's what's on this week.
Now Showing at the Roxy
Now Playing: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
This is the last week to catch it at the Roxy on Route 66. You've got three shots left: Sunday at 3pm, Monday at 7pm, and Thursday at 7pm. Thursday night is the final showing.
Mark Your Calendar
A few worth getting on the calendar now so they don't sneak up on you.
The 2026 Rat Rod Magazine Route 66 tour is rolling through Holbrook. The convoy is on an 8 state, 7 day, 1,800 mile run down Route 66, and Holbrook is one of the stops. Details
The 95th Navajo County Fair and Rodeo runs a full week at the Navajo County Fairgrounds in Holbrook. Gates open Wednesday, September 16 with opening ceremonies at 5:30 pm, and the fun runs through Sunday, September 20. Details
Pedal the Petrified is back. NPC Friends & Family hosts this non-competitive cycling tour through Petrified Forest National Park to raise money for Northland Pioneer College student scholarships. Details
In Motion Physical Therapy's community run series for National Physical Therapy Month, with a 2 mile, a 5k, and a 10k. It is built for walkers, beginners, and seasoned runners, and all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Come move with the community and support healthy living. Sign up at the link. Details
Talk of the Town
Sad news to pass along: Tom and Suzie's Diner is closing for good. The Navajo Boulevard diner has been a Holbrook breakfast institution for years, so if it has been one of your go-to spots, swing in and say thank you while you still can.
The Hidden Hundred
Each week we run a Holbrook photo clue, a landmark, a statue, or a piece of local history, with a few letters shaded in the answer. Figure out the answer, write down the shaded letters, and keep collecting.
When the last clue runs, the bill goes into hiding, and your collected letters unscramble to spell exactly where it is. First to find it keeps it, and subscribers always get the clues first.
Solve the spot, then keep the shaded letters to yourself. 2 more sets are coming over the next few weeks, then the hunt goes live.
Why did the cowboy adopt a wiener dog?
He wanted to get a long little doggie.
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