What's up Concho! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new state wildfire grants will boost Concho’s volunteer fire crews
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 60.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 90 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arizona grants $55K to boost rural wildfire crews statewide (kvoa.com) — Concho Fire Department is among several small rural agencies statewide receiving new state grant funding to buy wildfire gear and training, strengthening protection for local homes and rangeland. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management awarded $55,000 total to 13 departments, all serving communities under 10,000 people and relying mostly on volunteers.

📸 Around Concho
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday June 11
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Arizona Concealed Carry Permit - Show Low →
Sportsman's Warehouse, 4421 S White Mountain Rd, Show Low
5:00 pm
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School Board Meeting
St. Johns Learning Center
450 S 13th W, St Johns, AZ 85936, USA
6:30 pm
Saturday June 13
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Jeff Carlson's Acoustic Rock Show →
Munich Haus Grill-N-Beergarden, 2044 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
4:00 pm
Friday June 19
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Masquerade Ball Dinner ( Saint Johns ) →
Apache County Fair, 825 4th N, St Johns
5:00 pm
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The Black Moods →
The Lion's Den Bar & Grill, 2408 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
6:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Children's Garden Class - Seed Starting — White... →
White Mountain Community Garden, 520 N 9th Pl, Show Low
9:00 am
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Masquerade Brunch →
Apache County Fair, 825 4th N, St Johns
11:00 am
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Stephen opening for The Black Moods in Pinetop AZ →
2408 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
7:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Ryan David Orr: RDO at Munich Haus 4PM →
Munich Haus Grill-N-Beergarden, 2044 E White Mountain Blvd, Pinetop
4:00 pm
Tuesday June 30
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Middle School Loft Hours →
The Loft Legacy Teen Center, 50 W Cleveland St, St Johns
10:30 am
Wednesday July 1
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Loft open to middle school students →
The Loft Legacy Teen Center, 50 W Cleveland St, St Johns
10:30 am
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WMAS Meeting – Becky Hardy Presents “Attracting... →
White Mountain Nature Center, 425 S Woodland Rd, Lakeside
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Springerville. Apply here.
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Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Show Low, Arizona in Show Low. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concho here.
🗞 Nearby News
Snowflake
- Redpoint Launches Identity Studio on Snowflake Marketplace (tmcnet.com)
Show Low
Payson
- Man shot, stabbed to death outside Peoria home; suspect dies in Payson (azfamily.com)
- Highway constructions begins east of Payson (ktar.com)
- Bren Palmer, Recognized by BestAgents.us as a 2026 Top Agent (issuewire.com)
Ok Concho! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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