Life
Community
‘Address Navajo’ brings safety, services, and
long-awaited connections
For generations, the lack of physical addresses across the Navajo Nation has meant more than just missed mail. It has delayed emergency responders, complicated legal paperwork, and left families disconnected from essential services. Now, with a groundbreaking $35 million initiative, “Address Navajo” is systematically changing that reality.
Culture
Miss Navajo, area royalties promote literacy at ‘All Royalty Reading’
Miss Navajo Ranisha Begay, in collaboration with the Navajo Nation Library, recently orchestrated an “All Royalty Reading” event, underscoring the significance of literacy and storytelling.
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Mother takes flexes talent with paintbrush
Janet M. Yazzie, a mother of four, discovered her artistic skills and decided to become a full-time artist.
People
Shił Nahólne’ symposium names new Navajo Nation Poet Laureate
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Navajo Technical University’s BFA Creative Writing Program and the Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Committee honored the literary arts and community storytellers during the 3rd Annual Shił Nahólne’: Literary Arts and Oral Stories Symposium, held April 17-18 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.
Health
15 years of healing: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board celebrates self-governance, growth
The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board on March 24 celebrated its 15th anniversary of becoming a Public Law 93-638 health care facility.
Arts
Diné filmmakers highlight cultural heritage through new project
Deidra Peaches, a Diné filmmaker based in Flagstaff, is crafting a legacy of storytelling that bridges generations.
Music
Meet Ryan Blazer, who helps place WNF’s ‘biggest’ headliners
It’s Coachella weekend in 2014, and Ryan Blazer is on Interstate 10 driving to the most notorious music festival on the planet.
Fashion
Tallsalt incorporates Diné designs in contemporary fashion
Fashion designer Shannon Tallsalt, who was one of the many talented designers featured at the Navajo Nation Fair's Ah-Shi Beauty Fashion Showcase, says with a lot of hard work “anything is possible '' when it comes to pursuing your dreams.
Weather & Road Conditions
Window Rock Weather
59.0 F (15.0 C)
Dewpoint: 28.9 F (-1.7 C)
Humidity: 32%
Wind: Southwest at 24.2 gusting to39.1 MPH (21 gusting to 34 KT)
Pressure: 29.87
Dewpoint: 28.9 F (-1.7 C)
Humidity: 32%
Wind: Southwest at 24.2 gusting to39.1 MPH (21 gusting to 34 KT)
Pressure: 29.87
Highway 264,
I-40, WB @ Winslow