Author: Donovan Quintero

In a small town nestled at the edge of the Grand Canyon, the state of Arizona is paying tribute to one of its most courageous sons.

Five years ago, the coronavirus pandemic swept through this small, remote community, shuttering schools, closing the chapter house, and claiming the lives of at least 20 residents.

The Division of Economic Development delivered a detailed economic report to the Budget and Finance Committee, outlining ongoing recovery efforts, development goals, and structural challenges affecting communities across the Navajo Nation.

Speculation about the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s closure has circulated in recent weeks. Still, the Navajo Nation has not received official notice on shutting down ONHIR or its Flagstaff field office.

A developer previously denied federal approval for hydroelectric projects on Navajo Nation land has returned with a revised application.