AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Fort Defiance Arizona. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/fort-defiance-az 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/fort-defiance-az https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 24 Dec 2024 13:30:59 -0600 Dear American, In my first Christmas message as governor for the people of Arizona, I offered a simple thank you to all those who’ve blessed https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-doug-ducey-christmas-day-statement-31510828-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-doug-ducey-christmas-day-statement-31510828-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Prescott, AZ – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement after the Biden https://www.americantowns.com/news/gosar-statement-regarding-bidens-holiday-news-dump-on-november-border-crossings-31511013-prescott-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gosar-statement-regarding-bidens-holiday-news-dump-on-november-border-crossings-31511013-prescott-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs Announces Health and Human Services Cabinet Members for Incoming Administration PHOENIX –  https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorelect-katie-hobbs-announces-health-and-human-services-cabinet-members-for-incoming-administration-31512696-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorelect-katie-hobbs-announces-health-and-human-services-cabinet-members-for-incoming-administration-31512696-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs Announces Environmental and Natural Resources Cabinet Members for Incoming Administration PHOENIX –  https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorelect-katie-hobbs-announces-environmental-and-natural-resources-cabinet-members-for-incoming-administration-31512699-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorelect-katie-hobbs-announces-environmental-and-natural-resources-cabinet-members-for-incoming-administration-31512699-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Katie Hobbs Sworn In As Arizona's 24th Governor PHOENIX - This morning, Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General https://www.americantowns.com/news/katie-hobbs-sworn-in-as-arizonas-24th-governor-31512703-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/katie-hobbs-sworn-in-as-arizonas-24th-governor-31512703-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor-Elect Katie Hobbs Announces Public Safety Cabinet Members for Incoming Administration PHOENIX – Today, Governor-Elect Katie https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorelect-katie-hobbs-announces-public-safety-cabinet-members-for-incoming-administration-31512700-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governorelect-katie-hobbs-announces-public-safety-cabinet-members-for-incoming-administration-31512700-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Katie Hobbs Launches First 100 Days Initiative Hobbs Kicks Off Bold Agenda for First 100 Days with Executive Order on https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-katie-hobbs-launches-first-100-days-initiative-31513877-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-katie-hobbs-launches-first-100-days-initiative-31513877-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Katie Hobbs Announces Additional Staff Hires in Administration PHOENIX –  Governor Katie Hobbs is making an additional round of https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-katie-hobbs-announces-additional-staff-hires-in-administration-31513882-phoenix-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-katie-hobbs-announces-additional-staff-hires-in-administration-31513882-phoenix-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Greg Stanton said that Congress must hold hearings for Southwest Airlines’ chief executive officer to explain why the airline has had two https://www.americantowns.com/news/stanton-southwest-ceo-must-account-for-second-episode-of-nationwide-flight-cancellations-testify-before-congress-31512794-bisbee-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/stanton-southwest-ceo-must-account-for-second-episode-of-nationwide-flight-cancellations-testify-before-congress-31512794-bisbee-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 The Sinema-backed bill advances childhood cancer research, improves efforts to identify and track frequencies of childhood cancer, and enhances https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-sinemabacked-bipartisan-bill-advancing-childhood-cancer-research-31513232-williams-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senate-passes-sinemabacked-bipartisan-bill-advancing-childhood-cancer-research-31513232-williams-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s bipartisan legislation reauthorizing the U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/senateapproved-sinemas-bipartisan-bill-keeping-arizona-communities-and-tribes-safe-31513235-prescott-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senateapproved-sinemas-bipartisan-bill-keeping-arizona-communities-and-tribes-safe-31513235-prescott-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Navy combat veteran and member of the United States Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-kelly-sworn-in-to-serve-sixyear-term-31513229-wickenburg-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/senator-kelly-sworn-in-to-serve-sixyear-term-31513229-wickenburg-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Senator worked to ensure robust investments for Arizona servicemembers and their families – including a pay raise for servicemembers and https://www.americantowns.com/news/sinema-delivers-defense-priorities-helps-secure-pay-raise-for-arizona-servicemembers-31513236-maricopa-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sinema-delivers-defense-priorities-helps-secure-pay-raise-for-arizona-servicemembers-31513236-maricopa-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Good afternoon, Chief Justice Brutinel, Secretary Fontes, Attorney General Mayes, Treasurer Yee, Superintendent Horne, Mine Inspector Marsh, Speaker https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hobbs-2023-state-of-the-state-address-31516146-peoria-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-hobbs-2023-state-of-the-state-address-31516146-peoria-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PHOENIX — Governor Katie Hobbs, in her first State of the State Address, outlined how she plans to tackle the challenges facing Arizonans, https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-inaugural-state-of-the-state-address-governor-hobbs-commits-to-building-a-better-future-for-every-arizonan-31516144-chandler-az.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/in-inaugural-state-of-the-state-address-governor-hobbs-commits-to-building-a-better-future-for-every-arizonan-31516144-chandler-az.html Government and Politics Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600