Author: Donovan Quintero

Eric Descheenie, a Democrat and former Arizona House member, has officially declared his candidacy for the U.S. House in Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District.

Three separate celebrations will mark National Navajo Code Talkers Day on Aug. 14, each honoring the last two surviving Navajo Code Talkers — Thomas H. Begay and Peter MacDonald Sr. – and celebrating the legacy of the hundreds of Navajo men whose unbreakable code helped win World War II.

The Navajo people could see changes to tribal representation as early as 2027.

The Navajo Nation is taking a step toward fulfilling a decades-old pledge to let its people decide the permanent structure of their government, launching a new push for a constitution designed to return authority to the people and reflect traditional values.

Tewakeedah Rain Spirit Martin of Montezuma Creek, Utah, was crowned the 2025-26 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen on Friday evening at the Red Rock Park, waving to a cheering crowd as she held bouquets of flowers and wore a brightly colored shawl with fringe.