Life
Community
Indigenous LGBTQ+ gather in Phoenix for two-spirit powwow
Many Indigenous LGBTQ+ gathered at South Mountain Community College for the Phoenix Indian Center’s 3rd Annual Two Spirit Powwow on Feb. 22, 2025.
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.
Popular in Life Right Now
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
Aaliyah Moorefield crowned Miss Silver State 2025, breaking barriers and inspiring others
Aaliyah Moorefield on Nov. 10 made history by being crowned Miss Silver State 2025, becoming the first Diné, Native American, mother, and U.S. Army Reserves member to claim the prestigious title
Health
TCRHCC completes community health assessment and needs survey
In a concerted effort to understand and address the public health needs of the Tuba City Service Area, the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation’s 2024 Community Health Assessment and Needs Survey has been completed. This survey yields significant data that will shape future health initiatives and programs.
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
Fair
23.0 F (-5.0 C)
Dewpoint: 19.9 F (-6.7 C)
Humidity: 88%
Wind: Southwest at 8.1 MPH (7 KT)
Pressure: 29.94
Dewpoint: 19.9 F (-6.7 C)
Humidity: 88%
Wind: Southwest at 8.1 MPH (7 KT)
Pressure: 29.94
Highway 264,
I-40, WB @ Winslow