(Courtesy photo)Deshauna, left, and Del Lynn Peshlakai of Naschitti, N.M., were killed in an auto accident in Santa Fe March 5 by an allegedly drunk driver.
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Community surrounds Peshlakai family following loss of daughters
t's not uncommon to see a packed gymnasium on the Navajo Nation, especially at the height of basketball season, but Tuesday evening's gathering here was for a different reason.
By Noel Lyn Smith
Navajo Times
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Fort Defiance wants hospital '638 stopped
Members of Fort Defiance Chapter voted Sunday to freeze privatization of the local Indian Health Service facility because of numerous concerns over its effects, but it may be a case of too little, too late.
Diné projects hard hit by N.M. budget cutting
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson Wednesday signed a bill - SB182 - that cancels dozens of state capital outlay grants for projects on Navajo lands.
High court to consider impact of law on court cases
The Navajo Nation Supreme Court has pushed back two high-profile cases by a month in the wake of a new law that the court says could enhance the Navajo Nation Council's immunity against lawsuits, and may not be valid.
Appellate court upholds HRI's mining permit
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Monday upheld Hydro Resources Inc.'s license to mine for uranium on private land within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation.
Police Blotter: Bullet holes in pickup, 1 wounded: What happened?
Police have a Nissan pickup with three bullet holes. They have three men, one with a bullet wound to the arm. And they have three confessions.
Sanctions proposed against veterans' agency
The Human Services Committee is scheduled to decide whether or not to issue sanctions against the Department of Navajo Veterans Affairs and its director for failing to efficiently serve veterans.
Betting on casinos
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise has secured the means to build all five planned gaming facilities on Navajo land, and says it hopes to open them within months of each other.
Fort Defiance hospital workers fear the worst in tribal takeover
Local elected officials were blasted Tuesday night for taking too little interest in the tribe's takeover of the Indian Health Service hospital here, which some workers say is causing the wholesale loss of doctors, nurses and other employees.
Lundstrom disputes Jeff account of encounter
In her first statement to the Navajo Times since accusing a colleague of "slugging" her in the arm during a dispute, New Mexico State Rep. Patricia Lundstrom, D-Gallup, said she asked New Mexico State Police to withdraw her complaint against state Rep. Sandra Jeff, D-Crownpoint, at the request of Ben Lujan Sr., speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives.
New jails, courts result of innovative line of credit
When construction on new jail and court facilities begins this summer, it will mark the end of seven years of planning and fruitless searches for money that never seemed to be there.
Marine remembered for his love of rodeo, family, country
Services for the first Diné to be killed in the Afghanistan offensive remembered a young man who loved horses from an early age.
New Diné grill swamped with business
Ashkii's Navajo Grill is the second place in Farmington to specialize in Navajo food.
Police brutality alleged in Shiprock incident
Navajo Nation police are investigating a complaint by a Shiprock family who claim an arresting officer deliberately brutalized two family members during an arrest for domestic violence.
Archaeologist: Departmental infighting hinders paving
Battles, including violence, keep many Navajo Nation roads in a state of muddy quagmire, archaeologist contends.
Council reinstates limits on Diné law, expanded legal power
The Navajo Nation Council voted overwhelmingly to restrict courts' use of Diné Fundamental Law, giving the council's legal representatives power similar to that of the attorney general.
Shoddy work, bad neighbors top NHA gripes
Residents blast Navajo Housing Authority at public hearing, accusing the agency of creating slum-like conditions.
Storm rescue plagued by glitches, Kirkpatrick told
Delays, mechanical breakdowns and jurisdictional disputes left families stranded and waiting for help in record snowfall, congresswoman told.
Mooooove it!
Cows, horses, sheep and goats are clogging reservation roads, draining police resources, and damaging vehicles that collide with them. All because the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. Uh, whenever there is a fence.
Community views
- Ceremonies needed for leaders, council chamber
"Now, may I suggest: reconciliation among all the leaders in Window Rock council chamber? A beginning of a new era of a true Navajo leaders. A traditional warding off evil ceremony be conducted for the council chamber and follow up with a long prayer and have a Blessing Way Ceremony on behalf of all the leaders." By Richard Anderson Sr. - Ask in-depth questions of political candidates
"As individuals and especially in our region everything is a priority unfortunately reality paints a different picture. We all cannot get what we want." By Orlando D. Bowman - Time to design government we want
"A divided government is not a solution therefore a document or a charter must be developed that will give the Navajo voters more authority over their government." By Daniel Peaches - Rep. Begaye's letter insults our intelligence
"It is sad that our New Mexico State senators are not effective in the representation of their Navajo constituents . . . " By Leonard Tsosie
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