Presidential candidates split on investments, housing
Fifteen candidates for Navajo Nation president drew sharp differences over the Nation’s investments, housing, natural resources and water during three June forums.
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Diné water settlement stalls over state objections
The Navajo Nation’s effort to secure its Colorado River water rights in northeastern Arizona has stalled in Congress after officials from Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico asked lawmakers to change or delay the settlement bill.
Opinions & Columns
Letters | Unanswered danger
Kayenta has a problem, but our officials choose to ignore it and allow it to plague the community that we were only visiting.
Politics
Early voting underway as Navajo Nation primary nears
With voter registration closed, the Navajo Nation’s 2026 primary election is set for Tuesday, July 21, and election officials are encouraging the Nation’s more than 145,000 registered voters to cast ballots early rather than wait for Election Day.
Business
Twin Arrows casino team collects 736 pounds of food for northern Arizona families
Team members at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort recently collected 736 pounds of food to distribute to two northern Arizona organizations serving people facing food insecurity.
Sports
Former NAU standout Ali Upshaw resets Narbona Pass women’s 10K course record, Zuni Pueblo’s Kameron Eustace three-peats
A pair of collegiate runners captured the 10K titles at the 46th Annual Narbona Pass Classic on Sunday morning.
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Dewpoint: 46.0 F (7.8 C)
Humidity: 35%
Wind: Southwest at 9.2 MPH (8 KT)
Pressure: 30.28
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Culture
STAR School students grow food sovereignty effort
The STAR School has turned its student-run garden, livestock and cooking programs into a working food sovereignty effort, according to a two-year impact report released this month.
Health
Running camps continue for Diné youth
A summer running and fitness camp program for Diné youth will continue this month with stops in Chinle, Ganado and Newcomb.
People
Patrick Yazzie earns Page employee honor
Patrick Yazzie, a Page Police Department crime scene specialist and retired detective, was named the City of Page’s Going the Extra Mile employee of the month for June, according to a June 3 city announcement.
Education
CCSD board approves three-year extension for Steve Carlson
The Central Consolidated School District Board of Education voted 5-0 on June 11 to approve a three-year contract extension for Superintendent Steve Carlson.
Arts
20 sculptures installed in downtown Farmington
Twenty new sculptures have been installed in downtown Farmington as part of the city’s 2026-27 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, a public art program now in its fourth year.
Community
Teggy Bear rides for fallen warriors
Teggy Bear is a bear who travels on a motorcycle throughout the United States. This bear is from Dilkon, Arizona, to be exact.
