Nygren touts fire response, economic gains, warns of budget and housing hurdles
President Buu Nygren on Monday outlined key wins and urgent challenges in a direct address to the 25th Navajo Nation Council.
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Four contestants to compete for
Miss Navajo Nation title
Four young Diné women have stepped forward to compete for the Miss Navajo Nation crown.
Opinions & Columns
Letters | Connie Mack pioneers
After 58 years, this historical photo has surface. This is the Shiprock Chiefs 1967 Connie Mack first-ever reservation team that played in the off-reservation Farmington Connie Mack League 16-18 years old. They played from 1963-1969.
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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Making calls, saving lives: A week in the life of a contact tracer
Within the past year, “PPE,” “N95,” “social distancing,” “comfort baking” and the admonition of the year, “Mute yourself!” have, shall we say, gone viral. There’s also the world’s newest career: contact tracer.
Sports
Eastern Navajo Fair golf tourney tops last year’s numbers
With 19 teams signed up, the Eastern Navajo Fair Golf Tournament was deemed a success as players vied for various prizes.
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Dewpoint: 25.0 F (-3.9 C)
Humidity: 14%
Wind: Southwest at 5.8 MPH (5 KT)
Pressure: 30.35
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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
Under pressure, Navajo Health System expands amid aging infrastructure, provider shortages
From crumbling hospitals to suicide prevention training, the Navajo Area Indian Health Service is juggling urgent health needs, outdated infrastructure, and ambitious efforts to strengthen its medical workforce across the Nation.
People
New crown honors culture, craft at inaugural Miss Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise pageant
A new crown entered Diné pageantry on July 19, marking the debut of the Miss Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise pageant.
Education
Former Navajo Nation president returns to the classroom to teach Indigenous studies at CCC
Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is heading back to school – this time as an instructor.
Arts
Echoes of resilience: Diné voices return in ‘Our Livestock Will Never Diminish’
The echoes of the resilient Diné past will soon resonate through the Navajo Nation Museum.
Community
Diné families thrive with solar power, community-driven innovation
For many families living off the grid, flipping a light switch or storing food in a refrigerator isn’t a given – it’s a life-changing luxury. Thanks to the VAP Solar Initiative, a partnership between AES Energy Company and Fort Lewis College, more families are experiencing that transformation firsthand.
