Extreme dought worsening, officials tell committee
The Navajo Nation is experiencing an extreme drought phenomenon due to climate change, according to the Navajo Nation’s Fish and Wildlife Climate Change Program.
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Posted by Arlyssa Becenti | Jun 3, 2021 | News, Politics |
The Navajo Nation is experiencing an extreme drought phenomenon due to climate change, according to the Navajo Nation’s Fish and Wildlife Climate Change Program.
Read MorePosted by Arlyssa Becenti | May 20, 2021 | News, Politics |
While the legislation does not state a reason for Kirk’s removal, it seemed to be partly in connection with a contract Kirk entered into last November with Agile Technology Group to perform COVID-19 tests on her employees and their families. According to Navajo Attorney General Doreen McPaul, who filed a cease-and-desist order against Agile last Friday, the company was never approved for testing by the Navajo Nation Health Department, the sole-source emergency contract was improperly procured, and the company overstayed its contract by five months and performed COVID tests on other people besides the controller’s office employees — including Council delegates.
Read MorePosted by Arlyssa Becenti | May 20, 2021 | Politics |
The Navajo Nation Council did not vote on legislation seeking the removal of Controller Pearline Kirk last Friday, even after the Navajo Department of Justice stated two criminal charges have been filed against her.
Read MorePosted by Arlyssa Becenti | May 17, 2021 | Politics |
Six months after Native voters turned Arizona from red to blue, Gov. Doug Ducey has signed into law two bills that voting rights advocates say severely limit Arizonans’ ability to vote — especially Native Arizonans.
Read MorePosted by Rima Krisst | May 13, 2021 | Politics |
As expected, many conversations in Window Rock are about who is going to manage the large amount of money coming to the Navajo Nation through the American Rescue Plan Act, and who will oversee the administration of projects.
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