Navajo Nation

Navajo same-sex marriage bill voted down at first of several hearings

Lengthy debate forecasts challenges the measure will face in coming weeks

April 16, 2022

Navajo Nation eases COVID restrictions; mask mandate remains

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation loosened coronavirus pandemic restrictions Tuesday to allow more people into businesses, including casinos,…

April 5, 2022

Regional News

Biden to tap Navajo health head to lead federal agency

Health Service has $7.4 billion budget and provides care to 2.6 million people

March 11, 2022

Local News

Four Corners Prayer Run stops in Cortez for rest and refueling

Participation grew as the 232-mile run progressed through area towns

February 26, 2022

Regional News

Navajo Nation maintains mask mandate as New Mexico drops it

The Navajo Nation is maintaining a mask mandate to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, even as the last of…

February 18, 2022

Local News

232-mile run to raise awareness for murdered and missing Indigenous people

‘Each step is a prayer’: Murder is No. 3 cause of death for Native women

February 14, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest’s Wood for Life program uses forest health projects to help communities

Dolores Ranger District delivers first load of firewood to the Chinle Chapter House of the Navajo Nation

February 13, 2022

New Mexico

Hundreds of abandoned uranium mines could be cleaned up if lawmakers approve legislation

would direct agency to coordinate efforts to reclaim sites

February 10, 2022

Regional News

Navajo Nation increases ability to do COVID testing, vaccinations

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Health facilities on the Navajo Nation are increasing the ability to test for COVID-19 and vaccinate…

January 18, 2022

Regional News

Facing rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Navajo Nation issues new tribal public health orders

Officials recommend wearing two masks in public spaces to protect against omicron variant

January 17, 2022

AP New Mexico

First case of the omicron variant is detected on Navajo Nation

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation reported 10 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and no deaths Monday, but tribal health…

January 4, 2022

Regional News

Storm knocks out power to thousands of homes on Navajo, Hopi reservations

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Residents across the Navajo Nation were without power Wednesday after a storm that packed powerful wind…

December 15, 2021

Regional News

Navajo police chief leaves for same job in hometown in N.M.

Navajo Nation Police Chief Phillip Francisco is stepping down from the tribal police department to become police chief in Bloomfield,…

November 30, 2021

New Mexico

Navajo Nation reports 50 new virus cases, no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) – The Navajo Nation on Friday reported 50 new coronavirus cases but added no new deaths…

November 27, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 80 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported 80 more COVID-19 cases, but no coronavirus-related deaths for the…

November 4, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths 14th time in 20 days

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 85 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the…

October 20, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 51 more COVID-19 cases, 1 new deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Friday reported 51 more COVID-19 cases and one additional death. It was…

October 9, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 49 more COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 49 more COVID-19 cases and five additional deaths. It was…

October 8, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 37 more COVID-19 cases, but no deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 37 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the…

September 28, 2021

Local News

Chuska Challenge offers unique race on Navajo Nation

27-year tradition part of a growing mountain bike trend on reservation

September 24, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 17 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Monday reported 17 more COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The latest…

September 21, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 54 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 54 more COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The latest…

September 17, 2021

Regional News

22-year-old Pinon woman crowned as new Miss Navajo Nation

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Niagara Rockbridge has been crowned as the new Miss Navajo Nation. The 22-year-old is from Pinon.…

September 15, 2021

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 50 more COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Tuesday reported 50 more COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths. The tribe…

September 15, 2021