The paper mill.
A paper mill located in the northeastern region of Arizona once drove the economies of two Navajo County towns: Snowflake and Taylor. But on Oct. 5, 2012, the paper mill shut down, leaving more than 300 workers without jobs and changing the futures of Snowflake and Taylor.By Christina Tetreault
Recycling paper.
Recycling newspapers played a big role in keeping the paper mill alive, but competition with other countries resulted in the paper mill's closure. A Phoenix-based recycling company, Generated Materials Recovery now faces its own challenges with the end of its partnership with the paper mill.By Heather Jackson
A food shortage.
With more than 300 paper mill workers out of the job, more people will rely on community centers to help feed their families. With food supplies already running low, the Silver Creek Community Center in Snowflake expects that the paper mill closure will cause a major food shortage by Christmas.By Ximena Camarena
It affects everybody.
Vicki Vaughan, owner of Heaven On Earth Homemade Fudge and Delectables, says that job losses resulting from the paper mill closure will hit schools and shops the hardest since most residents don't normally leave Snowflake.By Christina Tetreault
Helping hands.
Joanne Guderian, president of the Snowflake Chamber of Commerce, says that since the paper mill closed in October, the town has engaged in outreach efforts to help residents find jobs, including holding a job fair and showing them how to look for employment.By Christina Tetreault
Interactive
Timeline: The origins of Snowflake's paper mill The Catalyst paper mill has been the driving force behind Snowflake's and Taylor's economies for more than half a century. Click on the interactive timeline to view the mill's history from its founding in 1961 until its closure in October 2012. By Christina Tetreault |
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 Map: Where are Snowflake and Taylor? Neighboring towns, Snowflake and Taylor, are located in Navajo County in the northeastern region of Arizona. Click on the interactive map to see their exact locations and view a slideshow of the paper mill. Map by Christina Tetreault; Slideshow by Sarah Edelman |
About us
 Ximena Camarena Ximena Camarena, having lived in Mexico City, Brazil, and the United States, is an avid traveler and hopes to continue discovering the world one story at a time after she graduates this December. She believes that the learning process never stops and great journalism is essential to have a caring, compassionate and peaceful world. You can follow her on Twitter at @XimenaCamarena |
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 Heather Jackson On the cusp of the digital journalism and story telling boom, Heather Jackson thrives on this next level of innovation. She is passionate about politics, business and civil rights issues which she illustrates with her live tweets during debates, news packages on business issues such as the housing mortgage crash, and blog posts about civil rights issues. She was a former CNN intern who spearheaded new social media ventures, as well as a former White House Intern for the Office of First Lady Michelle Obama. You can follow her blog at justaskjackson.wordpress.com and Twitter at @HeatherDJackson. |
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 Christina Tetreault Christina Ellise Tetreault is a senior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication majoring in Broadcast Journalism and minoring in Spanish for the Professions. Originally from a small town Southern California, and now a resident of Arizona, she loves fast pased feel of large cities, and can't get enough of the day to day shuffle in the news industry. She considers herself a shoe, salad, and running enthusiast and can't wait to see what "after-graduation" has to offer! You can follow her on Twitter at @cetetreault. |