Navajo Nation

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for fourth time in five days

Tribal health officials said the total number of cases since the pandemic began more than a year ago now is…

May 8, 2021

Local News

High-speed chase in New Mexico leads to couple’s arrest

Suspect vehicle fled police despite blown tire; drove wrong way on U.S. Highway 491

April 29, 2021

Books

‘The Diné Reader’ an unforgettable experience

Maria’s Bookshop to host a talk with book’s contributors

April 20, 2021

New Mexico

Man sentenced to 15 years for killing aunt

arrested him after he crashed the victim’s car while high on Mucinex

April 15, 2021

New Mexico

Man sentenced after pleading guilty to assault of a minor

Lewis, 32, sent to prison for five years

April 14, 2021

New Mexico

Man pleads guilty to murder on Navajo Nation

was not found until a week later

April 9, 2021

New Mexico

Arizona man pleads guilty to aggravated sexual abuse of a minor

Suspect faces 14 to 24 years in prison

April 9, 2021

New Mexico

Woman pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter for child’s death

Mae Dale faces up to eight years in prison

March 30, 2021

Local News

New Bayfield gym teaches Native American fighting art

River Valley to be hub for guardian art

March 21, 2021

Local News

Former Montezuma County sheriff officer charged in fatal shootout

absolved in shooting but charged with illegally discharging firearm

March 16, 2021

Local News

Former Montezuma County sheriff’s sergeant charged in fatal shootout

Oxley cleared in shooting, but faces charges for illegally discharging firearm

March 10, 2021

Youth Sports

Programs encourage Navajo youths to ride bikes

mechanic van travels reservation repairing bikes

March 5, 2021

New Mexico

Man sentenced to two years in prison for sexual assault of a minor

Incident occurred in McKinley County, on Navajo Nation in New Mexico

February 26, 2021

New Mexico

Shiprock man sentenced for assault on law enforcement officer

Suspect fled in vehicle after hitting official

February 17, 2021

New Mexico

Man charged with drive-by shooting on Navajo Nation

Officials say a child was in house during incident

January 29, 2021

Local News

Hitchhiker near Cortez gets three years for stabbing driver

hospitalized for several days

January 28, 2021

New Mexico

Navajo hospital vaccinates 2,400 people in one day

‘That was a big, crazy day’

January 26, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico reaches $11 million settlement with mining company over Gold King spill

says EPA now responsible for damages

January 13, 2021

Local News

A look back in time: Century-old photos find new life in calendars

plates depict Navajo and pioneer culture in the Southwest

January 13, 2021

Local News

Navajo Nation sees uncontrolled COVID-19 spread in 68 communities

Emergency order extends stay-at-home lockdown; weekend curfews in effect

December 28, 2020

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 225 new COVID-19 cases; ICU beds full

Officials said the new numbers released Saturday night push the total of cases on the vast reservation since the pandemic…

December 6, 2020

Business

Navajo energy company to acquire shares in coal power plant

The Four Corners Power Plant in Waterflow, N.M., near the San Juan River in northwestern New Mexico. The Navajo Nation…

November 3, 2020

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 14 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death

The figures released Monday night bring the total number of cases to 10,969 with the known death toll now at…

October 19, 2020

New Mexico

Young Navajo musicians shape, define country music genre

songs evoke miles of open space, others convey political messages

October 17, 2020