Branch named civil deputy attorney for Coconino County
Former Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch is the Coconino County Attorney’s Office’s new civil deputy attorney.
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Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez criticizes budget cuts and leadership silence
Former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez has strongly criticized recent federal staffing cuts, arguing they threaten public servants, Native American communities, and veterans.
Opinions & Columns
Letters | Supportive of Kayenta Township
I am a resident of the Kayenta community and the township. The Kayenta Township was founded and approved by the Navajo Nation (NN) Council in 1985. The township is applauded by former NN presidents and known across Indian Country as an exemplary entity.
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
KÓ SÓ: A journey of passion and tradition
Four friends from Chinle High School embarked on a journey that intertwines cultural heritage with modern fashion. Their shared dream was to create a clothing brand that not only represented their Diné roots but also resonated with the contemporary world. This dream gave birth to KÓ SÓ, a brand that translates to “fire star” in Diné Bizaad.
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A history of epidemics: Diné avoid epidemics, but fall victim to flu
After Hwééldi, the Navajos returned to the safety of the Four Sacred Mountains. They brought back four years worth of beatings, death, rapes, and kidnappings.
Sports
AIA 3A girls playoffs: Ganado’s ‘sixth-man’ motivates Lady Hornets to victory
The benefits of having homecourt advantage played dividends for the Ganado girls basketball team on Friday night.
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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
Courage and hope: Two cancer survivors share their journey
Every Monday and Tuesday, Muriel Goldtooth, a 46-year-old mother of two, experiences nosebleeds as a side effect of her weekly chemotherapy treatments at Tuba City Regional Health Care’s Specialty Care Center. “That’s on my good days when my condition is somewhat normal,” she shares with a smile.
People
Miss Navajo Nation Ranisha Begay preserving culture across generations
For Ranisha Chrislyn Begay, the 2024-25 Miss Navajo Nation, the most rewarding part of her reign isn’t the crown or the title. It’s the stories – ancient, powerful, and woven with the wisdom of generations – that she carries across the vast expanse of Diné Bikéyah.
Education
Yéigo: Diné language AR app for walker and posture training in Native communities wins two MIT awards
Team Yeigo won the MIT Reality Hack 2025 with its groundbreaking augmented reality-powered mobility aid, designed to help users properly adjust and use walkers to prevent injuries.
Arts
Diné filmmakers highlight cultural heritage through new project
Deidra Peaches, a Diné filmmaker based in Flagstaff, is crafting a legacy of storytelling that bridges generations.
Community
Navajo Fish and Wildlife joins national effort to promote lead-free hunting for wildlife conservation
The Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife has taken a significant step toward protecting wildlife and by joining the North American Non-lead Partnership, a coalition dedicated to reducing lead poisoning in scavenging birds and other wildlife
