Letters

My name is Jerry Semallie from Cameron, Arizona. I am the grazing permit holder of the area that is a possible solar project called Painted Desert Power.

On behalf of grazing permit holders, I question why BIA Navajo Region is using incomplete draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) grazing permit system. BIA’s mission statement says, “BIA is committed to provide high quality services to our customers in a timely and professional matter.”

This is a continuation of complaints against BIA Navajo Region. Range management program’s mismanagement and program corruption of our grazing permit and cropland management was and still is a primary issue for ranchers and farmers.

In reference to the BIA regional director’s letter dated Feb. 25, 2026, here is my latest complaint of BIA Navajo Region.

I wish to express my appreciation for a great man, Dr. Buu Nygren. Thank you for all you did for the Navajo Nation. You are a man of your word.