Police start shutting down hemp farms
Shiprock District Court ordered a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against Dineh Benally and his two companies, Navajo Gold and Native American Agricultural, and shut down production.
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Chaos and cannabis: A massive hemp empire is accused of growing illegal marijuana and sowing violence on the Navajo reservation
The cannabis crews arrived in Shiprock last year, at the invitation of the local farm board president, a charismatic and divisive political figure named Dineh Benally.
Politics
Controller reports $4.9 million of CARES Act funds spent
Only $4.9 million of the Nations’ $714 million CARES Act allocation from the U.S. Treasury has been spent.
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Roadside warrior: Man finds meaning keeping area clear of trash
One morning about four years ago, David Begay decided to go out to U.S. 191 and start picking up trash.
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Self-employed? You may still be eligible for CARES funds
Arizonans who are self-employed may qualify for unemployment insurance benefits and can apply, said Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler.
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Letters: ‘Pocahontas’ should not be an insult
There have been many times when President Trump has used harsh names to insult someone. One such insulting name is “Pocahontas.” Trump has used this racial slur to describe a female senator.
Sports
Hours of practice pay off big for roper
James Arviso has invested a considerable amount of time honing his skills as a team roper.
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50 Years Ago: Beginning of the end for Gallup Indian Center
Built more than a decade before by the BIA on land owned by the federal government north of the train tracks in Gallup, the center became the most visited spot in town by Navajos and other Indians.
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Fauci: COVID vaccines use brand new technology
Dr. Anthony Fauci confirmed that two companies, Pfizer Inc. and Moderna Inc., are using new and advanced “messenger RNA” technology in their COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials.
People
Author says traditional knowledge is key to successful life
When he was a young child, Frank Adakai, Yel’nah’yah (One Who Has Walked It), often walked with his grandma down a familiar trail to the Manuelito, New Mexico trading post.
Community
Vets don’t let vets go dry
“At the forefront of all this stuff is water,” said Tim Johnson, Hard Rock Chapter president, leader of his local veterans organization — and a COVID survivor. “We can do without pavement,” said Johnson. “We can do without wood. But you can’t even do simple hygiene without water.”
Culture
Calendar gives a glimpse back in time
hese were century-old photographs of the northern part of the reservation, marking such pieces of history as the first oil well.
Education
BIE schools face chaotic opening
Bureau of Indian Education schools opened online Wednesday after an abrupt change of course came down from the top brass.
Arts
Diné silversmith, art dealer collaborate to open new gallery
With a common goal of bringing a new Navajo art gallery to Gallup, silversmith Philander Begay and Southwest art and real estate mogul Bob Sahd have teamed up to open the R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery in the downtown arts district.
Music
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.
