Guest Column | Potholes unforgiving
We have been inundated with potholes on the Navajo reservation since the pandemic, but “this winter it is the worst,” so say the people.
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‘He always made Thoreau first’: Ben Shelly, former Navajo Nation president, dies at 75
Ben Shelly, the former president of the Navajo Nation, died after an illness Wednesday morning, March 22.
Opinions & Columns
Letters | ‘Weaving is medicine’
In the Navajo Times article, "Young weavers set out to revitalize Diné culture," Holly James talks about Tasheena Littleben, 35, going back to weaving as she did when she was a little girl.
Politics
Full steam ahead for freshmen Council
The 25th Navajo Nation Council already has a full plate and has not yet officially approved who will serve on which committee.
Business
‘The Natives have arrived’: Clientele of Old Town Scottsdale pushes away Native-owned businesses
When walking around Old Town Scottsdale, one can be welcomed by the scene of the “old” Southwest arts and foods, but Native people are greeted with hostility.
Sports
Ty Murray Invite: Tough pen of bulls get the best of Native riders
The Native American contingent are still searching for their first gold buckle at the Ty Murray Invitational.
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Ace’s Wild lead singer passes of COVID
Most of us knew Fred Thompson as the booming baritone fronting the popular rez band Ace’s Wild. But there were many other facets to the man: rodeo announcer, lifelong educator, coach, fitness buff, artist, rancher, promoter of Navajo language and culture, devoted husband and father.
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Culture
World Hoop Dance Championship brings dancers far and wide
This year a record number of hoop dancers competed in the 33rd World Championship Hoop Dance contest in Phoenix.
Health
Native women report negative health care experiences
A trip to the hospital for a health concern should be answered, but for many women, especially Native women, it’s the opposite.
People
Diné soccer star Europe bound
Miya Begay is a star player on the soccer field, playing for the top teams in Utah and the United States. This past season, her team was allowed to travel to Spain and participate in the Barcelona Girls Cup Tournament, and she is hoping to fundraise to help her get there.
Education
DODE to assume control of Nazlini Community School
The Navajo Nation Board of Education called a due process hearing Jan. 6 to determine whether Nazlini Community School Inc. should turn control of its operations over to the Navajo Nation Department of Diné Education.
Arts
Filmmaker Deidra Peaches rousing change through visual media
Stories hold power. Since time immemorial, stories have been how people have carried their history and endowed future generations with the knowledge necessary to thrive in the ever-changing world.
Community
Peshlakai Angels vs. Drunk Driving’s message continues
After thirteen years, the Peshlakai family continue their fight to raise awareness surrounding the consequences of drunk driving.
