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WHAT A RIDE! Izzy Boyd, daughter of Daniel Boyd, goes head over heels during Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ preliminaries at the 82nd annual Fisher County Fair and Rodeo. Boyd went on to finish third overall In this year’s mutton bustin’ competition, earning $500 sponsored by ROXO Energy. photos by mark martinez

WHAT A RIDE! Izzy Boyd, daughter of Daniel Boyd, goes head over heels during Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ preliminaries at the 82nd annual Fisher County Fair and Rodeo. Boyd went on to finish third overall In this year’s mutton bustin’ competition, earning $500 sponsored by ROXO Energy. photos by mark martinez

Fisher County Fair and Rodeo draws 3,000-plus over three-day run

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fisher County Fair and Rodeo draws 3,000-plus over three-day run82nd annual event brings expanded activities, new construction, bigger cash prizes and strong sponsor support to RobyMonths of planning, new construction, expanded events, bigger cash prizes and strong sponsor support showed one of...
Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON

Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON

IREN expands Fisher County grant program to up to $250,000 annually

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
IREN has more than doubled the potential annual funding available through its Fisher County Community Grants Program, increasing the program from approximately $100,000 to up to $250,000 each year.
Local resident Kit Page addresses the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the February meeting, raising concerns about the proposed data center and renewable energy developments near his ranch south of Sylvester. Photo By JEFF HURT

Local resident Kit Page addresses the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the February meeting, raising concerns about the proposed data center and renewable energy developments near his ranch south of Sylvester. Photo By JEFF HURT

Fisher County Resident Questions Data Center, Solar and Wind Growth

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, February 19, 2026
A Fisher County resident provided public comment during the February Commissioners Court meeting, voicing concerns about the expansion of renewable energy projects and a proposed data center near FM 540, citing impacts to land, traffic and quality of life.