UFOs, Fairy Tales, and Cowboy Tales

Send us Fan MailEvery morning across the White Mountains of Arizona, radios tune in to the familiar, friendly voice of Chris Bennett as he connects with locals, shares community news, and celebrates the unique character of rural mountain life.Today's Morning Brew showcases the authentic voices that make this region special. Virgil the Cowboy from Eager calls in with updates from his Flying V Ranch, casually mentioning UFO sightings while discussing branding season. The conversation weaves through time travel fantasies and concludes with a request for a patriotic Billy Ray Cyrus song – a perfect snapshot of the show's charm and unpredictability.Game-changing economic news arrives when Jineane Ford announces that Zenni Home is bringing approximately 250 manufacturing jobs to the old paper mill in Holbrook. With positions for plumbers, electricians, engineers and more – plus benefits and training opportunities – this development represents a significant boost for the local economy. A career fair scheduled for June 25th offers residents a chance to get in on the ground floor of this exciting opportunity.The community spirit continues with an announcement for the Chuckwagon Festival on August 2nd in Pinedale. This annual tradition features authentic Dutch oven cooking from 10-13 chuck wagons, with proceeds supporting the volunteer fire department. Between listener contests for Diamondbacks tickets, fairy tale trivia with regular caller "Paul from Beaumont," and promotion of AZ Native country artist Austin Burke's new music "I Missed The Boat", the Morning Brew demonstrates why it remains the heartbeat of White Mountains community life.Join us tomorrow morning as we continue celebrating the people, events, and stories that make our mountain home special. Call in to share your news, participate in our daily contests, or simply be part of the conversation!