Letters

Happy New Year to all the veterans who have served the nation honorably and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice defending Diné Bikéyah. Also, to the new administration, congratulations on winning the election.

My Bilagáana ancestors came to this land in 1634. With them they brought a diseased culture infected with ravenous greed and a blatant arrogance of superiority.

In early December, I visited Ft. Defiance, Window Rock, and Chinle. The last time I spent time with the Diné was when I was 9; I am 71 now.

This week I wanted to share my thoughts on an Oct. 22, 2022, NBC News article titled, “The world is running out of helium. Here’s why doctors are worried.” by Caroline Hopkins.

Driving into Shiprock, you see burnt, graffiti, boarded, private, commercial, and tribal buildings – all abandoned.