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Nation loses 4 code talkers, others in 2019

Posted by Arlyssa Becenti | Jan 1, 2020 | Community |

In 2019, the Navajo Nation mourned the passing of four Navajo Code Talkers, leaving only five left of the heroic dynasty.

Top 10 ‘bread-and-butter’ stories

Posted by Pauly Denetclaw | Jan 1, 2020 | Community, Life |

In previous years, the Navajo Times has had a top 10 list of “Best Features.” This year, I asked to curate a list of “Best of C Section.”

‘Sometimes you get angry, sometimes you cry’: Motorcade honors murdered Cameron woman

Posted by Navajo Times | Dec 19, 2019 | Community |

Family members and loved ones of the late Amanda Dakota Webster on Saturday morning gathered under cloudy skies outside the Blue Canyon Grill to honor her memory by greeting a motorcade.

‘The people’s house’: Legislative branch celebrates first tree lighting

Posted by Rima Krisst | Dec 12, 2019 | Community, Politics |

On Tuesday evening luminarias lined the Navajo Nation Council Chamber and a tall, beautifully decorated tree, sourced from the Chuska Mountains, lit up the outside entry way.

‘Magic’: Balloon rally reports record turnout

Posted by Rima Krisst | Dec 12, 2019 | Community |

It was a spectacular morning for balloonists and the record number of spectators who were at last Saturday’s mass ascension at Gallup’s scenic Red Rock Park.