Navajo Nation

Local News

Durango High School teacher breathes new life into Indigenous language

Elfreida Begay translates words that are relevant to most teens, sparking interest among students

November 13, 2023

Regional News

Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case

Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties

July 4, 2023

Sports

Chieftains hoping to continue forward progress

off 4-6 campaign last year, Shiprock football still in rebuilding mode

June 22, 2023

Local News

Suspect arrested in 2009 Ignacio cold case

Hendren was arrested May 18 in connection with the death of Larry Fuller on New Year’s Day

May 26, 2023

New Mexico

Shiprock woman arraigned on manslaughter charge

2022 drunken driving crash killed a woman, injured a child

May 2, 2023

New Mexico

Shiprock man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

Sentencing has not yet been scheduled

April 11, 2023

Local News

Second day of annual Hozhoni Days Powwow unfolds at Fort Lewis College

Indigenous day of beauty celebrated by locals and visitors

April 1, 2023

Regional News

Feds want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water

says it doesn't receive enough water, and the federal government is at fault

March 20, 2023

New Mexico

Ex-Navajo President Peterson Zah dies after lengthy illness

Nation’s first elected president known for charisma, ideas and ability to get things done

March 8, 2023

New Mexico

Meth and fentanyl conference to be held in Shiprock

Nation vice president and other officials to speak

March 4, 2023

New Mexico

Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit

files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center

March 3, 2023

Local News

San Juan National Forest increases firewood supply to Navajo Nation

Clearing small diameter wood improves forest health, benefits neighboring communities

March 3, 2023

New Mexico

‘Send a Runner’ authors video presentation to be shown at San Juan College

Eskeets, Kristofic will read selections and share insights

February 9, 2023

New Mexico

Navajo Public Safety seeks help in locating missing teen

17-year-old girl missing since Saturday

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation

A sign urging safety measures during the coronavirus pandemic is displayed in Teesto, Ariz., on the Navajo Nation on Feb.…

January 21, 2023

AP New Mexico

Law protects export of sacred Native American items from U.S.

Leola One Feather, left, of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, observes as John Willis photographs Native American artifacts…

December 27, 2022

Local News

Navajo dictionary provides scientific terms for Native speakers

Sterling Martin studied biochemistry in college but found some words don’t translate into Diné Bizaad

December 4, 2022

New Mexico

Buttigieg gets an earful about tribal roads during his stop in N.M.

aren’t meeting their obligations to Indigenous communities, leaders say

November 17, 2022

Local News

Posters honor Native American workers at Mesa Verde National Park

laborers played pivotal role in early construction; work program recruits Indigenous workers for stabilization projects

October 19, 2022

Local News

Navajo Nation funds new hotel in Shiprock, N.M.

Project looks to tap into tourism and business travel markets, create jobs

September 16, 2022

Regional News

Navajo Nation declares state of emergency because of flooding

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez arrives for an event with first lady Jill Biden, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Doug…

August 4, 2022

Local News

Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from group

Sandoval relayed coded message about Japanese surrender

July 31, 2022

Local News

Montezuma County sheriff investigates homicide north of Cortez

found stabbed to death on County Road L; teen suspect held in Arizona jail

July 31, 2022

Regional News

Navajo president signs pandemic aid priorities, $1B spend

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez arrives for an event with first lady Jill Biden, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Doug…

July 16, 2022