Officer on admin leave after shooting
A Navajo Nation Police officer is on administrative leave after shooting a suspect in a domestic violence incident Friday evening, Chief of Police Phillip Francisco said today.
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Opinions & Columns
Letters: Is Trump a bozo or the Joker?
This is an eminent concern focusing on the crisis we are facing in this country caused by President Donald Trump, which includes racism, senseless name-calling and the violence that is happening.
Popular Right Now
Are Bigfoot, UFOs linked? Expo attendees think so
Franklin Vigil and his son Dory have been investigating both Bigfoot and UFO sightings on the Jicarilla Apache reservation for eight years, and have come to the conclusion the two are closely related.
Politics
Delegate wants action on climate change
The “Climate Adaptation Plan for the Navajo Nation,” prepared by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, has been sitting on the shelf for months.
Business
Call center may answer the need for jobs in Kayenta
Kayenta Township Manager Gabriel Yazzie is trying to find a new economic venture that will help his community as Kayenta Mine is set to close, and he believes a call center could be the answer.
50 Years Ago
50 Years Ago: Exit Ted Mitchell, enter Sonny Jim
When it came to Ted Mitchell, the head of DNA-People’s Legal Services, Navajo leadership was showing no signs of backing off attempts to get him permanently banned from the reservation.
Sports
Baited into buffalo ride, Begay takes the purse
Riding a buffalo was no easy feat for professional team roper Derrick Begay.
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Community
Teachers’ secret ID: Iron Cowgirls
There’s a nasty little cliché that makes every teacher cringe: Those that can’t, teach.
People
Strong family support helps new Miss Ceremonial
Autumn Pilcher, 20, stood tall in her rug dress as she held onto the Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial crown that only moments before was placed on her head by outgoing queen Ashley Claw.
Fashion
Fringe queen: Cowgirl-turned-designer fashions jewelry for western wear
Brittany Becenti, 27, has been a part of the rodeo scene for a very long time. She was a rodeo competitor and also held a rodeo queen title.
From the Wires
Michael Krauss, Alaska linguistics expert, dead at 84
Michael Krauss, Alaska linguistics expert, dead at 84
1 dead after car crash during police chase
GOP Senate candidate is expert witness, tiny-home enthusiast
Tribe wants challenges to Dakota pipeline permits resolved
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde purchase paper mill site
GOP Senate candidate files financial disclosures
3 former tribal officials plead guilty in embezzlement case
9th Circuit: Federal court can enforce tribal court rulings
Spanish conquistador re-enactment replaced with new ceremony
Navajo Nation eyes renaming US highway after late senator
Regional Health participates in national opioid research
Pope County leaders endorse proposal for new casinon
San Francisco to keep but cover up divisive mural
Judge bars Trump from taking energy panel's advice
Woman charged with embezzling domestic violence grant money
San Francisco board to consider plan to keep divisive mural
Idaho high school replaces "Braves" mascot
Former longtime White Mountain Apache tribal chairman dies
New Mexico taps nonprofit leader to carry out school reforms
Education
Riding into education, profession and a future
Jerome Chee, 19, made standing on top of a newly trained horse look easy.
Arts
Super Jinii! Diné comic draws from early experience
Much to his surprise, Emanuel Webb’s Facebook page blew up last fall when he started posting short homegrown videos of himself telling old-school rez stories.
Culture
Horsemanship translates to healthy relationships
Horsemanship is deeply personal to Tom Chee and something he does not take lightly. “My dad was killed by a horse when I was a little boy,” Chee said. “I grew up in a little bitty hogan with seven brothers and one sister and that tragedy happened through the horse.”
Music
‘It touched our hearts’: Milsap brings back memories of ‘good old days’
Whether or not you’re familiar with recording artist Ronnie Milsap, there’s a good chance you’ve heard him on the radio, if not sung along with his familiar tunes.
