Author: Donovan Quintero

Over the weekend, a wildfire known as the Bridge Creek Fire continued to burn through rugged terrain on the northwest side of Navajo Mountain, prompting fire officials and tribal leaders to escalate public warnings and implement emergency measures to prevent new ignitions.

Federal immigration enforcement actions here have sparked fear and uncertainty among Navajo citizens, prompting a response from advocacy groups and state officials.

A growing wildfire burning on the western side of Navajo Mountain is raising alarm among residents and officials, as shifting winds and rugged terrain complicate containment efforts.

Engines echoed through canyons and across desert highways as riders with the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders carried out the 22nd Annual Piestewa Fallen Heroes bike run. Over four days, the riders visited Gold Star families across the Navajo Nation, honoring fallen Native American service members and offering continued support to their relatives.

Former Speaker LoRenzo Bates and rancher Ernest Diswood, a retired Navajo Nation employee, called for more transparency, infrastructure investment, and stronger governance coordination during a Budget and Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday at the Niinahnízaad Chapter.