FBI releases sketch of suspect in kidnapping of Kirtland teen
The FBI released a sketch of the unidentified suspect in the kidnapping of Kaylani Benally, 13, on Tuesday night.
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Mine spill near Gold King Mine prompts action by Farmington
The city of Farmington has informed its water customers of a mine spill that occurred in southwestern Colorado.
Politics
D.C. office upgrades invite Council debate
Upgrades for the new building in Washington, D.C., purchased by the tribe led to a debate among Navajo Nation Council delegates.
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Benally banned from Pine Ridge
Dineh Benally has tried to continue his cannabis operations on the Pine Ridge Reservation and has been banned, according to tribal members.
Business
Pandemic pushes prickly pear barbecue sauce
After waiting little more than a week, Michael John opened his email and saw for the first time his dream taking focus – a bottle label designed for Navajo Mike’s BBQ sauce.
Opinions & Columns
In memoriam: Filmmaker Bennie Klain
Acclaimed Navajo filmmaker Bennie Klain, Honágháahnii (One Walks around Clan), born for Táchii’nii (Red Running into the Water Clan), left this world to continue his journey on Sept. 9, 2021.
Sports
Crownpoint soph hits new PR: Trio of siblings build points for chance at nationals
It’s been nearly a year since Tyra Tsosie has finished a run under eight seconds in the goat-tying event.
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50 Years Ago: Tribes demand placement of BIA under White House
The headline that ran across the front page of the Sept. 15 issue probably led most readers of the paper wondering what was going on in Window Rock: “MacDonald proposes truth network.”
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Health
Therapy in time of pandemic: Problems, issues highlighted for addiction treatment center
In January 2020, Hope and Healing Treatment Centers opened its first location in Phoenix with Park Place Recovery.
People
People: Greyhills grad honored for service to Pacific Northwest; Times CEO/publisher to receive NAJA-Medill award
In May, the Bonneville Power Administration, under the U.S. Department of Energy, presented Corrina Ikakoula, Diné, with the BPA Unsung Hero award as part of its 2021 Administrator’s Excellence Awards program. Times CEO/Publisher Tom Arviso Jr.'s award recognizes an individual who has had a lasting effect on media to the benefit of Indigenous communities.
Community
‘An exciting journey’: Amber Ballenger crowned Ceremonial queen
Following in the footsteps of her mother Virginia Ballenger in 1980 and her sister Anna Ballenger in 2006, 26-year-old Amber Shandiin Ballenger on Aug. 21 earned the title of Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial queen 2021.
Culture
Living in 2 worlds: Piñon, Ariz., woman earns Miss Navajo Nation title
Niagara Rockbridge, 22, from Piñon, Arizona, was crowned Miss Navajo Nation 2021-22 on Saturday.
Education
Learning to hunt: Youth hunt teaches basics of shooting, hunting
The purpose of this project is to introduce Navajo youth who don’t have the opportunity to learn how to hunt at home.
Arts
‘Dark Winds’ seeks Diné extras, crew support
The Navajo Film Office announced on Tuesday that the “Dark Winds” mystery thriller that will be filming on Navajo is hiring local talent to work as background actors.
Music
‘Rainbow of color’: Sihasin single “We the People” goes global
WINDOW ROCK Known for their advocacy for equality and justice, Jeneda and Clayson Benally of the...
