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IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO
In the Matter of the Estate of Nelson M. Francisco,
Census No. 43,289, Deceased.
No. SRFC-DM-421-2024
NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: THE HEIRS OF Nelson M. Francisco, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OF INTERESTED IN DECEDENT’S ESTATE
A hearing on the Petition of MARIE UPSHAW, Executor of the Estate of Nelson M. Francisco, has been set for the 23rd day of March, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Family Court in the Judicial District of Shiprock before the Honorable Judge Woody. Any heir or other interested party may file an answer to the Final Account of the Administrator any time prior to the date set for hearing. Any claims by any heir or interested person not presented before the date of final hearing will be forever barred.
Date: December 16, 2026. /s/ Family Court Judge. Published on: January 22, 29, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SHIPROCK, NEW MEXICO
In the Matter of the Estate of Richard T. Cheschilly, Sr.,
Deceased, Census No. 043,304
No. SRFC-DM-382-2024
NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: THE HEIRS OF RICHARD T. CHESCHILLY, SR., AND ALL OTHER PERSONS OF INTERESTED IN DECEDENT’S ESTATE
A hearing on the Petition of DARRYL DAVID CHESCHILLY, Administrator of the Estate of deceased, has been set for the 26 day of March, 2026 at the hour of 1:00 o’clock p.m., at the Family Court in the Judicial District of Shiprock before the Honorable Judge Woody. Any heir or other interested party may file an answer to the Final Account of the Administrator any time prior to the date set for hearing. Any claims by any heir or interested person not presented before the date of final hearing will be forever barred.
Date: 1/7/2026. /s/ Family Court Judge. Published on: January 22, 29, 2026


NAVAJO HEAD START (NHS)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NHS Annual School Bus Inspection
REBID # 25-12-3952SB

Navajo Head Start (NHS) invites qualified firms and/or individuals to submit bids for Annual School Bus Inspection.
Detailed instructions and minimum requirements for the bids may be obtained from Navajo Head Start located at HTE 47552 Hwy 264 Suite H, Window Rock, AZ or by calling Lavina Willie-Nez, Senior Contract Analyst at 928.357.6732/email to lavinawillienez@nndode.org. To obtain bid packet, go to www.nnooc.org.
All bids must be received by Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. This invitation is unrestricted; however, the Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Act will be applied.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 2026


NAVAJO HEAD START (NHS)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
NHS Food Services and Deliveries
REBID # 25-12-3951SB

Navajo Head Start (NHS) invites qualified firms and/or individuals to submit bids for Food Services and Deliveries.
Detailed instructions and minimum requirements for the bids may be obtained from Navajo Head Start located at HTE 47552 Hwy 264 Suite H, Window Rock, AZ or by calling Lavina Willie-Nez, Senior Contract Analyst at 928.357.6732/email to lavinawillienez@nndode.org. To obtain bid packet, go to www.nnooc.org.
All bids must be received by Friday, January 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. This invitation is unrestricted; however, the Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Act will be applied.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 2026


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1/22/26
CNS-4002831#
NAVAJO TIMES


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF CROWNPOINT, NAVAJO NATION
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a corporation, Plaintiff,
vs. ROGER BEGAY, an individual, Defendant.
Case No. CP-CV-000008-2025
30-DAY CIVIL SUMMONS

TO: Roger Begay, PO Box 644, Farmington, NM 87401; 1.5 Miles South of Mile Marker 25 Hwy 491 Tohatchi, NM 87325
1. A Complaint has been filed against you in this Court seeking repossession of your 2017 TRU Mobile Home and other relief arising out of your defaulted loan in the amount of $36,638.73.
A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS
2. You are given 30 days from the date the officer or process server hands you this document to file an answer. You can prepare a written answer on your own and file it with the court within 30 days. Or you can hire legal counsel to help you prepare a written answer and file it with the court within 30 days.
3. If you want to object to the claim and/or have the court hear your side of the case. you have to file a written answer within the 30-day period.
4. You may represent yourself in this action, or you may hire legal counsel.
5. If you do nothing and choose not to file an answer, the court may give judgment against you for what the complaint demands.
Issued this 26th day of February, 2025. /s/ Clerk, Crownpoint District Court. Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 29, 2026 & February 5, 12, 2026


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SHIPROCK, NAVAJO NATION
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a corporation, Plaintiff,
vs. OSHANA A. YAZZIE, an individual, Defendant.
Case No. SR-CV-013-2025
30-DAY CIVIL SUMMONS

TO: Oshana A. Yazzie, PO Box 1993, Kirtland, NM 87 417; Oshana A. Yazzie, 2.5 Miles West on Hwy N 36, Fruitland, NM 87416
1. A Complaint has been filed against you in this Court seeking repossession of your 2016 Palm Harbor double wide mobile home and other relief arising out of your defaulted loan in the amount of $75,024.44.
A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS
2. You are given 30 days from the date the officer or process server hands you this document to file an answer. You can prepare a written answer on your own and file it with the court within 30 days. Or you can hire legal counsel to help you prepare a written answer and file it with the court within 30 days.
3. If you want to object to the claim and/or have the court hear your side of the case. you have to file a written answer within the 30-day period.
4. You may represent yourself in this action, or you may hire legal counsel.
5. If you do nothing and choose not to file an answer, the court may give judgment against you for what the complaint demands.
Issued this 28th day of March, 2025. /s/ Clerk, Shiprock District Court. Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 29, 2026 & February 5, 12, 2026


NAVAJO HEAD START (NHS)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
BID NO. 26-01-3986SB
NHS Waste Disposal Services

Navajo Head Start (NHS) invites qualified firms and/or individuals to submit bids to provide waste disposal services for Navajo Head Start.
Detailed instructions and minimum requirements for the bid may be obtained from Navajo Head Start located at 47552 Hwy 264 Suite H, Window Rock, AZ or by calling Lavina Willie-Nez, Senior Contract Analyst at 928.357.6732 email to lavinawillienez@nndode.org. To obtain bid packet, go to www.nnooc.org.
All bids must be received by Friday, January 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm. No faxed or emailed proposals will be accepted. This invitation is unrestricted; however, the Navajo Nation Business Opportunity Act will be applied.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 29, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TUBA CITY, NAVAJO NATION (ARIZONA)
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Donald Redshirt, C#085,932
DOB: October 16, 1922 DOD: January 12, 1997 DECEDENT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Katherine Redshirt, C#072,024
DOB: December 23, 1932 DOD: February 1, 2020 DECEDENT
AND CONCERNING: Rydell Redshirt-Nez, C# 340,861 PETITIONER
No. TC-FC-249-2024; No. TC-FC-250-2024; AMENDED LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED HEIRS, PARTIES AND OTHERS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Rydell Redshirt-Nez has file for Quiet Title and Probate of the late Donald Redshirt and Katherine Redshirt with the Tuba City Family Court.
All interested person(s) with claims to said Estate or objecting to said matter are required to file claims with the Tuba City Family Court, Post Office Box 725, Tuba City, Arizona 86045 no later than Thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice; otherwise all claims will be forever barred. Forward copies of the claim to DNA-People’s Legal Services, Post Office Box 765, Tuba City, Arizona 86045.
The Final Hearing date of said Estate as set by the Family Court is on the 5th day of March, 2026 at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m.
To be published in the Navajo Times on the following dates: January 22, 2026 and January 29, 2026. /s/ Family Court Clerk of the Navajo Nation.


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
In the Matter of the Estate of: Oliver L. Kirk,
C#1,058, DOD: 11/28/19, Decedent,
And Concerning: Maggie J. Kirk, Petitioner
No. WR-FC-515-22; JW Case
ID# 22-18567; LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO ALL HEIRS, CLAIMANTS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that a Petition to Probate has been filed with this Court on October 25, 2022, regarding the above estate matter. The Petitioner is Maggie J. Kirk, who is requesting to Probate the decedent’s property. A final hearing has been set for April 16, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m at the Window Rock Family Court at which time the Court will hear any and all claims against the estate.
If you desire that your claims against the estate be heard, you must file an answer to the petition to Probate prior to the commencement of the final hearing. A copy of your answer/claims to the petition must be provided to the Petitioner for the Estate, Maggie J. Kirk at P.O. Box 176 Ganado, AZ 86505.
If you do not file and answer to the petition by the beginning of the final hearing, your answer, claims or objection may be barred from being heard.
Issued this: September 29, 2025. /s/ Court Clerk, Window Rock Family Court. Publication Dates: January 22, 29, 2026


SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
IN APACHE COUNTY
Grand Canyon Funding, LLC, Plaintiff AND Pasqual A Hernandez, et al., Defendant
Case Number: S0100CV202500414
SUMMONS
WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help.
FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Pasqual A Hernandez

A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this “Summons”.
If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an “Answer” or a “Response” in writing with the court and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an “Answer” or “Response” the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your “Answer” or “Response” take, or send, the “Answer” or “Response” to Clerk of the Superior Court, or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona’s approved electronic filing systems at http://www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation. Mail a copy of your “Response” or “Answer” to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. Note: If you do not file electronically you will not have electronic access to the document in this case.
If this “Summons” and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your “Response” or “Answer” must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this “Summons” and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the address at the top of this paper, or from the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.
Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.
Ryan E Kessler, Attorney
Address : 9237 E. Via De Ventura, Ste. 230 City, State, Zip Code: Scottsdale, AZ 85258; Telephone: (480)644-0093; Email Address: ryan@kesslerlawgroup.net‘ Lawyer’s Bar Number: 029408, Issuing State: AZ.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 29, 2026 & February 5, 12, 2026


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1/22/26
CNS-4004575#
NAVAJO TIMES


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1/22/26
CNS-4004606#
NAVAJO TIMES


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
In the Matter of the Estate of: Property:
Grazing Permit #17-43-98 Belonging to: Jack Shirley,
C#56,408, DOB: 10/02/1935; DOD: 1/12/2015, Decedent,
And Concerning: Raymond R. Dale, Petitioner.
NO. WR-FC-382-25; JW Case ID# 25-8572; Legal Notice
TO ALL HEIRS, CLAIMANTS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that a Petition to Quiet Title has been filed with this Court on June 3, 2025 regarding the above estate matter. The Petitioner is Raymond R. Dale, decedent’s nephew, who is requesting to Quiet Title the decedent’s property. A final hearing has been set for February 12,2026 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. at the Window Rock Family Court at which time the Court will hear any and all claims against the estate.
If you desire that your claims against the estate be heard, you must file an answer to the petition to Quiet Title prior to the commencement of the final hearing. A copy of your answer/claims to the petition must be provided to the Petitioner for the Estate, namely Raymond R. Dale Mailing Address: P.O. Box 364, St. Micheals, AZ 86511.
If you do not file and answer to the petition by the beginning of the final hearing, your answer, claims or objection may be barred from being heard.
Issued this: January 9, 2026. /s/ Court Clerk, Window Rock Family Court. Publication Dates: January 22, 29, 2026 & February 5, 12, 2026


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED HEIR(S), PARTIES, CREDITORS, AND OTHERS: Petitioner, Carlelisha Rae Burbank,
Declares final inventory and proposed distribution of the estate of decedent, Pauline Burbank, C# 035,281, in Chinle Family Court case No. CH-FC-496-25.
All interested persons with claims to the estate or objections, respond to this Family Court within 30 days of the first published notice or may be barred. Provide copies to Petitioner at P.O. Box 3975 Chinle, Arizona 86503. Clerk of the Family Court P.O. Box 547, Chinle, Arizona 86503. To be published in the Navajo Times: January 22 & 29, 2026


Public Notice
PROPOSED RENEWAL OF PART 71 PERMIT EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY
NAVAJO COMPRESSOR STATION LOCATED NEAR CORNFIELDS, ARIZONA

The Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency (NNEPA), Navajo Air Quality Control Program (NAQCP), Operating Permit Program (OPP) is accepting written comments on the renewal of Part 71 permit for El Paso Natural Gas Company (EPNG) Navajo Compressor Station. The station performs natural gas inlet filtration and natural gas compression and transmission.
The Navajo Compressor Station was initially constructed in 1951 and consisted of 18 reciprocating engines for gas compression, and 5 auxiliary engines for power generation. In 1991, EPNG received PSD permit AZP 90-2 for the installation of one Solar Centaur H simple cycle turbine with a Dry-Low NOx (DLN) Combustor. In 1993, the facility was modernized with the replacement of A and B plants with new turbines in C and D plants. The facility modernization consisted of the replacement of the Solar Centaur H with a Solar Taurus T6500, a simple cycle turbine with DLN (emission unit C-01). Also, the following units were installed: 3 turbines for gas compression (emission units C-02, D-01, and D-02), and 2 turbines for auxiliary power generation (emission Units AUX C-01 and AUX D-01). EPNG did not propose any changes at the facility for this title V permit renewal. This notice of draft Part 71 renewal permit fulfils the public notice procedure to which the draft permit is subject to.
Written comments, written requests for a public hearing, written requests for notification of the final decision regarding these permit actions, or inquiries or requests for additional information regarding these permit actions may be submitted to Natasha Yazzie at nyazzie1@navajo-nsn.gov or by mail to NAQCP/OPP P.O. Box 529, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. Written comments and/or written requests must be received by 5:00 pm (MST), February 23, 2026. Written comments will be considered prior to final permit decisions.
If NNEPA finds a significant degree of public interest, a public hearing will be held. NNEPA will send notification of the final permit decision to the applicant and to each person who has submitted written comments or a written request for notification of the final decision. A public workshop will be held at the Cornfield Chapter House on February 2, 2026 (10am to 2pm).
The draft air permit, and statements of basis can be obtained from NNEPA/AQCP-OPP website at: http://navajoepa.org/air-quality-control-program and are available for review at NNEPA, NAQCP/OPP Route 112, Bldg. # 2837 Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. Viewing hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Inquiries or requests for additional information regarding these permit actions should be directed to Natasha Yazzie at the above address or by phone at (928) 729-4248.
Persons wishing to be included on the NAQCP permit public notice mailing list should contact Angie Frank in writing at NAQCP/OPP at the above address, by phone at (928) 729-4096, or by email at angiefrank@navajo-nsn.gov. E-files of permit public notices and permits can be requested from NNEPA (NAQCP) by email request at nyazzie1@navajo-nsn.gov.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 22, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
In the Matter of the Estate of: Willie T. Day,
DOD: 2/6/25, C#61,505, Decedent,
AND CONCERNING: Monroe Keedo, Petitioner.
NO. WR-FC-614-25; JW# 25-13434; LEGAL NOTICE
TO ALL HEIRS, CLAIMANTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that Monroe Keedo, Petitioner(s) have filed as petition to Probate with the Window Rock Family Court. The Court has set a hearing on February 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Any person(s) having an interest in the above-mentioned estate must file a written claim(s) and the legal basis of the claim(s).
Any such person(s) must also attend the final hearing.
Unless the procedure set forth above is followed, any claims(s) in this Probate proceedings will not be heard and forever barred.
Issued this: August 8, 2025. /s/ Court Clerk, Window Rock Family Court. Publication Dates: January 15, 22, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF CROWNPOINT, NEW MEXICO
In the Matter of the Estate: Edith Littleboy, C#010,505
Date of Birth: 00/00/1906 Date of Death: 06/01/1996 Decedent,
And Concerning: Claudia Ann Willeto, C#406,776, Petitioner.
NO. CPFC-DM-000465-2025; JW ID# 25-16570; Notice of Publication
TO: NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED HEIR(S), PARTIES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner, Claudia Ann Willeto, has petitioned the Court for Quiet Title with the Crownpoint Family Court, Crownpoint, New Mexico. The Petitioner seeks Quiet Title Grazing Permit No. 15-351 issued for District No. 15-ON.
A Hearing on this petition will be heard on February 11, 2026, 2026 at 4:00 PM, at the Crownpoint Family Court in Crownpoint, New Mexico.
If you wish to object or intervene on this petition, you must file an answer to the petition with the Court and serve a copy to petitioner at: PO Box 1346, Crownpoint, New Mexico 87313. If you do not file an answer to the petition, your answer and claims may be barred from being heard at the hearing.
Issued this: November 17, 2025. /s/ Court Clerk, Family Court of the Navajo Nation. Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 2026


On August 19, 2025 a Petition for Probate for the Estate of Jane M. Begay, C#091,199, DOB: 05/15/1946; DOD: 02/11/2025 was filed in the Chinle Family Court by Petitioner Tricia Antonio and docketed CH-FC-312-2025. All interested persons with claims to the Estate of Jane M. Begay are required to file claims no later than (30) days after the first publication (January 15, 2026) of this notice, otherwise all claims will be forever barred. All claims are to be filed in the Chinle Family Court with a copy sent to Neswood-Etsitty Law at P.O. Box 134 Vanderwagen, NM 87326. Date of final hearing is To Be Announced.
So ORDERED this 9 day of December, 2025./s/ JUDGE, Navajo Nation Family Court. Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 2026


ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
of Limited Liability Company

Entity Name, ID, Type: White Mountain Sheds LLC, 23918849, Domestic LLC. Effective date: 12/
08/2025. Construction. Statutory Agent, Member, Organizer: Laura Limbrick, 191 W. Duce of Clubs, #2351, Show Low AZ 86005. Member, Organizer: Jarrette Miller /s/ Organizer(s): Jarrette Miller, Laura Limbrick – 12/08/2025
Published in the Navajo Times:
01/08/26, 01/15/26, & 01/22/26


ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR Kimberly Dawson PPLC. The Address of the known place of business is: P.O. Box 30514; Flagstaff, AZ 86003. The name and street address of Statutory Agent is: Kimberly Dawnson, P.O. Box 30514; Flagstaff, AZ 86003. Management of the limited liability company is vested in a manager or managers who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital profits of the limited liability company are: Kimberly Dawson, Manager.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 29, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF CROWNPOINT, NEW MEXICO
In the Matter of the Estate of: Katherine Davis, C# 091,438
Date of Birth: 05/10/1934 Date of Death: 08/16/2026 Decedent,
And Concerning: Daniel Davis, C#403,282, Petitioner.
NO. CPFC-DM-000398-2025; JW ID# 25-13498; Notice of Publication
TO: NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED HEIR(S), PARTIES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner, Daniel Davis, has petitioned the Court for Quiet Title with the Crownpoint Family Court, Crownpoint, New Mexico. The Petitioner seeks Quiet Title Homesite Lease No. 3097 issued for District No. 16.
A Hearing on this petition will be heard on February 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at the Crownpoint Family Court in Crownpoint, New Mexico.
If you wish to object or intervene on this petition, you must file an answer to the petition with the Court and serve a copy to petitioner at: PO Box 437, Vanderwagen, New Mexico 87326. If you do not file an answer to the petition, your answer and claims may be barred from being heard at the hearing.
Issued this: November 17, 2025 /s/ Court Clerk, Family Court of the Navajo Nation. Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 2026


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF KAYENTA, NAVAJO NATION
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, a corporation, Plaintiff,
vs. DAYNA SHERLOCK, an individual, Defendant.
Case No. KY-CV-018-2025 (CV)
30-DAY CIVIL SUMMONS
TO: Dayna Sherlock, PO Box2448
Kayenta, AZ 86033; Dayna Sherlock, 5.5 NW Chilchinbeto Road Kayenta, AZ 86033

1. A Complaint has been filed against you in this Court seeking repossession of your 2009 Karsten mobile home and other relief arising out of your defaulted loan in the amount of $26,987.07.
A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS
2. You are given 30 days from the date the officer or process server hands you this document to file an answer. You can prepare a written answer on your own and file it with the court within 30 days. Or you can hire legal counsel to help you prepare a written answer and file it with the court within 30 days.
3. If you want to object to the claim and/or have the court hear your side of the case, you have to file a written answer within the 30-day period.
4. You may represent yourself in this action, or you may hire legal counsel.
5. If you do nothing and choose not to file an answer, the court may give judgment against you for what the complaint demands.
Issued this 3rd day of September, 2025. /s/ Clerk, Kayenta District Court. Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 29, 2026 & February 5, 2025


Notice of legal action against Defendants Toyei Industries, Inc. and Brenda Hoskie, pending in Maricopa Superior Court, Phoenix, AZ: ERC Advanced Funding, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Toyei Industries, Inc. and Brenda Hoskie, Defendants, CA No. CV2025-024533; A lawsuit has been filed against the above-named Defendants. Each Defendant must file an answer within 30 days to avoid a Judgement. Defendants may contact the Maricopa Superior Court and/or Attorney Judith Atkinson, Hartley Law Offices, Phoenix, AZ for a copy of the summons and pleadings: https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2025-024533
Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 29, 2026 & February 5, 2025


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED HEIR(S), PARTIES, CREDITORS, AND OTHERS: Petitioner, Cristina Nez,
Declares final inventory and proposed distribution of the estate of decedent, Sadie C. Nez, C# 94,331, in Chinle Family Court case No. WR-FC-749-25.
All interested persons with claims to the estate or objections, respond to this Family Court within 30 days of the first published notice or may be barred. Provide copies to Petitioner at P.O. Box 1 Many Farms, AZ 86538 and Clerk of the Family Court P.O. Box 547, Chinle, Arizona 86503. To be published in the Navajo Times: January 15, and 22, 2026


Navajo Housing Authority (NHA)
Procurement Department
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RFP #654 – Single Audit Services for St. Michaels Association for Special Education

The Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) is requesting proposals from qualified Professional Independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Firm to perform a financial Single Audit for St. Michaels Association for Special Education (SMASE). Detailed information may be obtained from the NHA Procurement Department via email to: mtommy@hooghan.org and requesting for Advertised RFP #654 – Single Audit Services for St. Michaels Association for Special Education. All Proposals must be received by the NHA Procurement Department by January 30, 2026 @ 4:45PM MST. No faxed or mailed proposals will be accepted. This invitation is unrestricted; however, preference shall be given to Indian Organization and Indian Owned Economic Enterprises in accordance with 24 CFR 1000.48, 1000.50 and 1000.52.
Published in the Navajo Times: January 15, 22, 29, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF DILKON COURT
In the Matter of the Estates of: Louis Joe, Sr., C#057,367,
and Jennie C. Joe, C#053,335, Decedents,
And Concerning: Gene K. Chee, C#120,737, Petitioner
No. DK-FC-248-25(CV); JW Case ID: 25-18128; Legal Notice
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED HEIR(S), PARTIES AND OTHERS:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Petitioner Gene K. Chee, C#120,737, declares final inventory and proposed distribution of Homesite Lease No. 26,108 with the Navajo Nation Family Court.
All interesting person(s) with claims to said estate or objecting to said matter are required to file claims with the Family Court no later than thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice; otherwise all claims will be forever barred. Forward copies of claims to NEZ LAW OFFICE to the Attention of Richie Nez, Post Office 305, Ganado, AZ 86505.
The final hearing date and settlement of said Estate as set by the Family Court is on this 23rd day of February, 2026 at 11:00 o’clock A.M.
To be published in the Navajo Times on the following dates: January 15, 22, 2026. /s/ CLERK, Family Court of the Navajo Nation


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR BENEFIT CONSULTING SERVICES
The Navajo Nation Employee Benefits Program is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to perform benefit consulting services for its self-insured tribal group health and disability benefit insurance program. Please contact Eulanda Ciccarello, Program Supervisor, at PO Box 1360, Window Rock, AZ 86515, (928) 871-6300, or eulandaciccarello@navajo-nsn.gov to obtain proposal specifications. Proposals are due Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (MST).
Published in the Navajo Times: January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026


NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL INTERESTED HEIR(S) PARTIES AND OTHERS: that Petitioner, Duane D. Harvey, Declares final inventory and proposed distribution of the estate of decedent, June L. Mcintosh, C# 97,890, in Window Rock Family Court case No. WR-FC-323-25. All interested persons with claims to estate of objections, respond to this Family Court within 30 days of first publication notice of may be barred. Provide copies to Petitioner, Duane D. Harvey at P.O. Box 241, St. Micheals, AZ 86511. Clerk of the Family Court, P.O. Box 5520, Window Rock, AZ 86515. To be published in the Navajo Times: January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026.


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
In the Matter of the Quiet Title of: Property: Grazing Permit No. 14-25-93
Belonging to: Betty Morris Nez, C#040,103 DOB: 02/25/1941 DOD: 08/01/2016 Decedent.
AND CONCERNING: William J. Nez, Sr., C#613,411, Petitioner, Pro Se
NO. WR-FC-531-25; JW ID# 25-11700; Legal Notices
TO ALL HEIRS, CLAIMANTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that William J. Nez, Sr., Petitioner(s) have filed as petition to Quiet Title with the Window Rock Family Court. The Court has set a hearing on Mach 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Any person having an interest in the above-mentioned estate must file a written claim and the legal basis of the claim.
Any such person(s) must also attend the final hearing.
Unless the procedure set forth above is followed, any claims(s) in this Quiet Title proceedings will not be heard and forever barred.
Issued this 31st day of July, 2025. /s/ Court Clerk, Window Rock Court. Publication Dates: January 2, 8, 15, 22, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
In the Matter of the Estate of: Morgan Wilson, DOD: 9/5/2013, C# 56,513, Decedent,
AND CONCERNING: Lena Ruth Wilson, Petitioner.
NO. WR-FC-490-22; Legal Notice
TO ALL HEIRS, CLAIMANTS AND INTERESTED PARTIES:

Notice is hereby given that Lena Ruth Wilson, Petitioner(s) have filed as petition to Quiet Title with the Window Rock Family Court. The Court has set a hearing on February 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Any person(s) having an interest in the above-mentioned estate must file a written claim(s) and the legal basis of the claim(s).
Any such person(s) must also attend the final hearing.
Unless the procedure set forth above is followed, any claims(s) in this Quiet Title proceedings will not be heard and forever barred.
Issued this: 25th Aug., 2025. /s/ Court Clerk, Window Rock Family Court. Publication Dates: January 2, 8, 15, 22, 2026


IN THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
In the Matter of Quiet Title of: Grazing Permit No. 18-20-88;
Lease No. 7768 Belonging to Antoinette Mary Hardin aka
Antoinette M. Paquin, DOB: 09/10/1952, C# 127,482, Decedent,
And Concerning: Dwayne Paquin AKA Duane Paquin,
DOB; 06/05/1968, C# 612,623, Petitioner,
vs. Auralia Beatrice Nelson, C# 621,693, Justin Donald Pembetton,
C# 632,469, Kimbcrle Renee Pemberton, C# 638,308, Respondents,
And all persons unknown claiming legal or equitable right, title estate, lien, customary use, or other property interest in the real and personal property described in the complaint adverse to Petitioners interest, or any cloud upon Petitioner’s title/interest/thereto. Respondents.
No. WR-FC-530-23 Legal Notice
To: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES,

Notice is hereby given that Petitioner, Dwayne Paquin aka Duane Paquin, DOB: 06/05/1968, C# 617,623, has filed a Petition for Quiet Title of the late Antoinette Mary Hardin aka Antoinette M. Paquin’s Grazing Permit No. 18-20-88 intended for use in District 18 and for Homesite Lease No. 7768 situated in Crystal, New Mexico. The hearing is scheduled for February 27, 2026 @ 9:30 am.
You have thirty (30) days from the first publication to respond to the Petition in writing and file it with the Court. You can answer the petition yourself or seek legal counsel to assist you. If you do not respond within 30 days after the first date of publication, a judgment may be entered in favor of the Petitioner.
You, or your legal counsel can contact the Petitioner’s attorney Marcella King at P.O. Box 3882, Yatahey, New Mexico 87375.
The Final Quiet Title Decree entered upon a final hearing will be considered final and binding. Clerk, Family Court of the Navajo Nation. /s/ Window Rock, Family Court Clerk. Publication Dates: January 2, 8, 15, 22, 2026


IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF WINDOW ROCK, NAVAJO NATION
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Plaintiff,
vs. QUANAH H. SIMPSON, Defendant.
Case No. WR-CV-09-25; JW ID#25-1511, 30-DAY CIVIL SUMMONS

TO: Quanah H. Simpson, P.O. Box 35 Ganado, AZ 86505 ; Hwy 191 MP 437 Ganado, AZ 86505
1. A complaint/petition has been filed against you in this Court seeking repossession of your 2016 Clayton Mobile Home and other
relief arising out of your defaulted loan in the amount of $111,736.56.
A COPY OF THE COMPLAINT IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS
2. You are given 30 days from the date the officer or process server hands you this document to file an answer. You can prepare a written answer on your own and file it with the court within 30 days. Or you can hire legal counsel to help you prepare a written answer and file it with the court within 30 days.
3. If you want to object to the claim and/or have the court hear your side of the case, you have to file a written answer within the 30-day period.
4. You may represent yourself in this action, or you may hire legal counsel.
5. If you do nothing and choose not to file an answer, the court may give judgment against you for what the complaint demands.
Issued this 28th day of January, 2025. /s/ Clerk, Window Rock District Court. Published in the Navajo Times: January 2, 8, 15, 22, 2026


THE FAMILY COURT OF THE NAVAJO NATION
JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF KAYENTA, ARIZONA
In the Matter of: DJ Earl Romero, Et. Al.,
DOB: 10/15/2025; C# Eligible, Minor Child
And Concerning: Jolena Sylvana White, (Mother),
Damies Carlos Romero, (Father) Shawn Dean Crank, (Father),
Elijuwon Neskia Begay, (Father/deceased), Parents/Respondents,
And: The Navajo Nation, Petitioner.
No. KY-FC-347-2025 (AN)
LEGAL NOTICE
To: Damies Carlos Romero, C# 326,283, DOB: 01/23/1987, last known residence: NRA #13, Juniper Drive, Kayenta, Arizona.

A Petition for Petition for Adjudication of Dependent Child, pursuant to 9 N.N.C. § 1002(M) has been filed against you in the Family Court of the Navajo Nation by the Office of the Prosecutor, Kayenta, Arizona C/o of Valentina Smith, telephone 928-697-5593.
This publication and then in the Navajo Times newspaper as legal notice to you. You shall appear for the preliminary hearing on Jannary 28, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. (MST).
You shall also have thirty (30) days from the fourth and last publication of this Legal Notice to answer this notice and submit your answer to the Family Court of the Navajo Nation, the judicial district of Kayenta, Arizona, and file a copy of your answer with the Office of the Prosecutor.
If you fail to appear for the hearing, do not contact the Prosecutor’s Office, or do not submit your
answer within 30 days, the Petitioner may be granted relief pursuant to their petition. The Court may issue an interlocutory order making findings on the Petition and legal custody and placement of your child. If you do not appear before the Court within 6 months of January 28, 2026, at 10:00 am (MST) that interlocutory order will become a final judgment.
You have a right to be represented by an attorney.
/s/ Clerk, Family Court of the Navajo Nation. Kayenta, Arizona. Date: 12/18/25 TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE NAVAJO TIMES, January 2, 8, 15, 22, 2026

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