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Community
Senate deadline passes on Grand Staircase plan challenge
The United States Senate did not act by a June 11 deadline on a resolution challenging the 2025 Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument management plan, leaving the measure subject to 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.
Culture
‘Reclaiming this space’
Nizhoni Days at 67
Strong winds bent canopies and swept across Johnson Field at the University of New Mexico on Sunday, but they did little to slow the drums, dancers and families gathered for the 67th Annual Nizhoni Days Powwow.
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Ace’s Wild lead singer passes of COVID
Most of us knew Fred Thompson as the booming baritone fronting the popular rez band Ace’s Wild. But there were many other facets to the man: rodeo announcer, lifelong educator, coach, fitness buff, artist, rancher, promoter of Navajo language and culture, devoted husband and father.
People
Watchman selected to lead Native American Bank board
Derrick Watchman, a longtime finance and economic development executive, has been selected as chairman of Native American Bank’s board of directors, succeeding Kent Paul after 22 years in the post.
Health
Equipment problems delay TMC emergency, pharmacy care
Tséhootsooí Medical Center’s emergency department and pharmacy are seeing longer wait times because of separate equipment problems, according to notices issued June 3 and June 6.
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.
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
Fashion takes the stage at the Western Navajo Fair
The Western Navajo Fair’s fashion show is more than a display of clothes and creativity, said Kristen Goldtooth. It’s a moment of pride – one that blends tradition, innovation and the voices of local designers who are finding their way onto a growing stage.
Weather & Road Conditions
Window Rock Weather
Fair
69.1 F (20.6 C)
Dewpoint: 43.0 F (6.1 C)
Humidity: 39%
Wind: Southwest at 5.8 MPH (5 KT)
Pressure: 30.18
Dewpoint: 43.0 F (6.1 C)
Humidity: 39%
Wind: Southwest at 5.8 MPH (5 KT)
Pressure: 30.18
Highway 264,
I-40, WB @ Winslow