(Special to the Times - Althea John)'ONE MIND, ONE HEART, ONE PRAYER'
Elders connect with supporters at 20th annual rug show
Elizabeth Clah, of Many Farms, Ariz., demonstrates how to weave a rug at the Adopt a Native Elder Program in Deer Valley, Utah, on Nov. 7. Many elders attended the event to show the steps it takes to weave. STORY »
IGR turns down plea to fund special election
With less than a month to go, the special election on two council reform proposals remains unfunded with little hope the council will foot the bill.
Election officials are talking about the possibility of postponing the election until 2010 if they can't find the money needed.
By Jason Begay
Navajo Times
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The Shirley Ouster: Preparing for a riot
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2009 Indian National Finals Rodeo
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Learning to adapt
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Losing big
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Shirley can be manipulated
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Have scalpel, will travel
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Shimmering Night
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Goodbye, Sonny Jim
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Tribe mulls AZ Snowbowl purchase
SLIDESHOW: 41st To'Nanees Dizi Diné Fair
ONLINE EXTRA: The Hitchiker Diaries
In Reporter's Notebook
Forums let voters question reforms
Despite the funding uncertainty dogging the Dec. 15 special election, efforts to educate the public about what's at stake are moving full steam ahead.
Protesters picket URI speaker in Gallup
As members of the Gallup Chamber of Commerce gathered Nov. 12 for their regular "Lunch-and-Learn," about 20 picketers strolled the sidewalk in front of Sammy C's restaurant chanting "HRI, URI, lie, lie, lie!" and "Leetso (uranium) dooda!"
Diné Christmas trees to be sent off tonight
Two Navajo Nation forestry technicians were tasked with picking out 17 perfect piñon pines to grace the U.S. Department of the Interior this holiday season.
Police Blotter: 5 five children in car that goes off road
A decision by a Tonalea, Ariz., woman to get out of the car she was in and walk down the road proved to be a fatal one.
AG to call for special prosecutor to investigate charges against Shirley
Details remain secret while a 3-judge panel prepares to rule on the recommendation.
Code talkers get send-off for trip to Big Apple
Code talkers embark on a trip to participate in the New York City Veterans Day Parade.
Nun murder suspect in federal custody
The 18-year-old is accused of murdering Sister Marguerite Bartz, a nun serving at St. Berard Parish in Navajo, N.M. She was found dead Nov. 1 in her convent.
Cold War Patriots
Some 300 former uranium workers and their family members braved an icy wind to gather at tiny Cove Chapter and celebrate the first National Day of Remembrance for the nation's 'Cold War patriots.'
Reform debate heats up
Two visions of leadership take shape over council size as Navajo Nation voters prepare to go to the polls next month.
A first good year for Fire Rock
Fire Rock casino is making a profit and paying its bills and then some, which gives a ballpark figure on how much the casino is raking in.
Turmoil in Window Rock
OnSat inquiry: Evidence of fraud, conflict of interest, favoritism in midst of council's suspension of the president.
Discretionary funds records subpoenaed
The Navajo Nation's White Collar Crime Unit and the Ethics & Rules Office have launched a joint investigation of the Navajo Nation Council's discretionary fund.
Aneth votes to formulate own position on trust fund
Community will decide who will manage the Utah Navajo Trust.
Coalition works to improve Coppermine Road
Myriad groups have formed a partnership to address deplorable conditions along sections of Navajo Route 20.
Education officials hear earful about Jeehdeez'a
Among their concerns: excessive travel and training expenses; no minutes or advance notice of school board meetings; failure to release financial information; and nepotism in hiring.
Community views
- 'Keep the 88' an expensive joke
"I laughed so hard and started to roll around the floor. This is about the full-page Navajo Times ad, about "Keep the 88." By Sammy Ahkeah - Ashamed at lack of professionalism, leadership
"I may whine, and brag about certain issues, but hey, I'm a registered voter and I make sure I am heard." By Willander Charley - Make more offices elective
"The Navajo Nation needs a comprehensive re-apportionment study to determine how to achieve a fair and equal representation for the Navajo people." By Daniel Peaches
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