Author: Donovan Quintero

Alex, who gave only his first name, from Tó Hajiileehé, and three other elderly men sat at a table, laughing gingerly and speaking in low voices as they played a game of cards.

Navajo Nation officials have paused action on a disputed $500,000 Arizona allocation for women’s shelter and social services as questions continue over whether the funding was intended specifically for Amá Dóó Áłchíní Bíghan Inc., a Chinle-based domestic violence and sexual assault crisis program, or whether tribal procurement rules required the money to be opened to competitive bidding.

A public hearing on proposed changes to Title 26 of the Navajo Nation Code drew sharp debate Tuesday at the St. Michaels Chapter, exposing long-standing tensions over local governance, federal land control and whether meaningful reform is possible under the current legal framework.

Residents across parts of the Forest Lake Chapter and surrounding areas of the Navajo Nation felt a moderate earthquake Friday morning when a 3.7-magnitude tremor struck the region, according to seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey and monitoring services.

Elouise Begay, the bookkeeper for Amá Dóó Áłchíní Bíghan Inc., began drafting a long-delayed wish list after staff were told the Chinle-based nonprofit would receive $500,000 in Arizona state funding to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.