Navajo Nation

Navajo Nation certifies general election results

The final counts show Vice President Jonathan Nez won the tribal presidency with 41,261 votes. Contender and former President Joe…

December 2, 2018

Regional News

Navajos seek court order to fix signatures on early ballots

says more than 100 votes cast by Navajos were disqualified

November 25, 2018

Local News

EPA asks courts to toss Navajo Nation’s lawsuit over Gold King Mine spill

seeking $130 million in damages from 2015 spill

November 2, 2018

Local News

Deputy cleared in fatal McElmo Canyon shootout, then is fired

Sheriff cites policy violations, including shooting from a moving vehicle

October 31, 2018

Regional News

Seasoned politicians face off in Navajo presidential race

With the expected closure of a coal-fired power plant and mine on the reservation next year, financial resources will dwindle.…

October 28, 2018

Regional News

Group walks miles to remember missing Native American women

The annual walk from Window Rock, Arizona, to Shiprock, New Mexico, this month was the ninth organized by a local…

October 28, 2018

Regional News

Navajo Nation vice president to continue presidential bid

The Farmington Daily Times reported Wednesday that former presidential candidate Vincent H. Yazzie filed a grievance earlier this month in…

September 27, 2018

Regional News

Federal judge dismisses Navajos’ lawsuit against Wells Fargo

The tribe filed the lawsuit last December in federal court in New Mexico. It sought recovery of improper fees, service…

September 27, 2018

Regional News

Tribal members settle abuse cases against Mormon church

David Clohessy, center, of the National Director of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests and attorneys, Billy Keeler, left,…

September 22, 2018

Regional News

Navajo activists protest company eyeing coal-fired plant

York-based company says a decision has not been reached

September 11, 2018

Regional News

Navajo presidential hopeful forced to choose new running mate

candidate chose Fort Lewis College graduate as running mate

September 4, 2018

Southwest Life

Durango Rotary club brings solar lights to Navajo Nation

technology transforms lives across rugged landscape

September 2, 2018

Southwest Life

Native American farmers plan moves to global market, greater sustainability

Cultivating cultural traditions in Arizona

September 1, 2018

Regional News

Navajos choose from record number of presidential hopefuls

“Same old thing every four years, nothing changed,” said the 90-year-old Navajo woman. Still, she sees opportunity to reinvigorate Navajo…

August 23, 2018

Regional News

5th lawsuit filed against EPA over 2015 Gold King Mine waste spill

The lawsuit was filed Aug. 3 in federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by 295 Navajo farmers and ranchers. Their…

August 10, 2018

Regional News

Navajo Nation begins negotiations with possible new coal plant owner

The Navajo Generating Station near Page is scheduled to shut down in December 2019. The plant’s coal supplier has been…

July 17, 2018

Regional News

Complaint seeks $34K from former Navajo Nation legal counsel

The Gallup Independent reports that investigators have filed a complaint with the Navajo Nation Office of Hearings and Appeals. The…

July 17, 2018

Southwest Life

Navajo Nation urges expansion of radiation exposure law

of old uranium mines dot reservation

July 11, 2018

Regional News

New Mexico lawmakers challenge Navajo water compact

The protest was filed against New Mexico’s Interstate Stream Commission and state engineer by 10 legislators from districts stretching from…

June 15, 2018

Regional News

Navajo Nation tightens fire restrictions across reservation

Tribal President Russell Begaye says people should be praying for rain and each other. Tribal officials plan to conduct a…

June 14, 2018

Regional News

Navajo Nation gets federal funds for river recovery

The U.S. Interior Department announced the contract Monday. The funds are being awarded through the Bureau of Reclamation, which operates…

June 5, 2018

Regional News

Tribal nations hold some of the best water rights in the West

to use them, tribes often must negotiate settlements that need federal approval

June 3, 2018

Southwest Life

Navajos commemorate anniversary of 1868 treaty

That morning the runners said a prayer before heading west on their trek to Window Rock, Arizona, and Navajo Vice…

June 2, 2018

Local News

Tribal nations hold some of the best water rights in the West

to use them, tribes often must negotiate settlements that need federal approval

May 29, 2018