Fire on Navajo Mountain steadily grows
A growing wildfire burning on the western side of Navajo Mountain is raising alarm among residents and officials, as shifting winds and rugged terrain complicate containment efforts.
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Nygren’s housing promise falters
as Chinle families wait in limbo
The roof leaks when it rains. The electrical outlets don’t work. In winter, the cold seeps through the thin walls of the 1970s trailer where Teaira Francis and her family have lived for years.
Opinions & Columns
Changes at the Times, plans for the future
There are some changes that have taken place at the Navajo Times Publishing Company in the last couple of months, and I want to inform you of them.
Politics
Navajo Nation General Election Unofficial Results
The unofficial results from Tuesday’s Navajo Nation General Election are as follows. To see the full list, visit navajotimes.com
Business
Ace Hardware opens in Shiprock
A new chapter in local business development opened in Shiprock with the soft launch of a full-service Ace Hardware store owned and run by a Navajo family enterprise with deep roots in the region.
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Nez proposes new version of failed ARPA bill
In his state of the nation address on Monday, President Jonathan Nez said a new bill being drafted to allocate the remaining $1.07 in ARPA funds, to be sponsored by Delegate Mark Freeland, is an attempt at compromise with the Navajo Nation Council over how to spend the money.
Sports
Lane J. Silversmith Memorial champion: Tonalea cowboy wins bareback crown with 78-point ride
A freak accident last fall sidelined Cauy Betony for the early part of the 2025 rodeo season. The Tonalea, Ariz., cowboy broke his femur in October of last year during the Arizona State Fair Native American Rodeo in Phoenix, which suspended his rodeo profession for five months.
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WEATHER & ROADS
Window Rock Weather
77.0 F (25.0 C)
Dewpoint: 28.0 F (-2.2 C)
Humidity: 16%
Wind: Southwest at 6.9 MPH (6 KT)
Pressure: 30.27
Dewpoint: 28.0 F (-2.2 C)
Humidity: 16%
Wind: Southwest at 6.9 MPH (6 KT)
Pressure: 30.27
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Culture
Miss Navajo, area royalties promote literacy at ‘All Royalty Reading’
Miss Navajo Ranisha Begay, in collaboration with the Navajo Nation Library, recently orchestrated an “All Royalty Reading” event, underscoring the significance of literacy and storytelling.
Health
15 years of healing: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board celebrates self-governance, growth
The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board on March 24 celebrated its 15th anniversary of becoming a Public Law 93-638 health care facility.
People
Brushstrokes of resilience: One Diné artist’s gift to his hometown
After more than a decade working dangerous jobs in tire shops and oil fields across the country, Jonavan Begay found himself back where he started – in Piñon – with an injured leg, a newborn child, and no idea how he’d provide for his family. But it was in those darkest days that he rediscovered the dream he had as a child: to become a painter.
Education
No power, no problem: Tse Yi Gai High grads celebrate strength, legacy
Despite a power outage, it did not stop graduation ceremonies for 16 Diné Warrior alumni-to-be from graduating on May 21. Surrounded by family, friends, and mentors, the Tse’ Yi’ Gai High School Class of 2025 marked its graduation with a celebration of perseverance, identity, and personal growth.
Arts
From etched glass to cultural healing, Hopi family’s art carries tradition forward
Inside the stillness of their parked pickup truck at the Hopi Cultural Center, the faint hum of a handheld rotary tool echoes against the leather seats.
Community
New Mexico lawmakers demand halt to Chaco Canyon policy reversal
New Mexico’s congressional delegation is calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior to halt its efforts to revoke federal protections around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park, warning that the action threatens one of the most culturally significant landscapes in the United States.
