Partial federal shutdown brings limited impact to Navajo Nation services
A partial federal government shutdown went into effect early Saturday after the U.S. Senate passed a revised funding package, but the U.S. House delayed its vote until Monday.
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McCabe warns of payroll errors, unpaid invoices as $347 million in ARPA funds remain
Navajo Nation Controller Sean McCabe told Council delegates Monday night that $347.544 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds remain unspent as payroll errors and unpaid vendor invoices add pressure ahead of a Dec. 31, 2026, federal spending deadline.
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
Frontier, CWA reach 3-year deal with raises for Navajo Nation workers
Frontier Communications and the Communications Workers of America have reached a new three-year union contract that includes pay increases for Navajo Nation workers after months of negotiations over a wage gap, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego said Jan. 27.
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Navajo Police looking for suspect in Shiprock auto thefts, home invasions
Navajo Nation Police arrested five individuals linked to months of reported crimes in the Shiprock area.
However, authorities are still on the lookout for one more individual: Kendale Johnson.
Sports
Top-ranked Navajo Prep girls rally for 41-36 win over No. 3 Crownpoint
Something had to give. In the contest between two of the state’s top 3A teams, the top-ranked Navajo Prep Lady Eagles (16-3) battled back from a five-point deficit to upend No. 3 Crownpoint 41-36 in a key District 1-3A matchup on Friday night.
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Culture
Seven-year-old song and dance prodigy captures hearts across Diné Bikéyah
At just seven years old, Kacee Yazzie has become a familiar name at song and dance events across the Navajo Nation. With turquoise gleaming and his steps locked to the drum, the second grader from Tó Łigaaí, New Mexico, looks at ease each time he enters the arena.
Health
Echo Cliffs breaks ground on $87 million staff housing to support new clinic
Construction is underway on staff housing for the Echo Cliffs Health Center, with a groundbreaking on Aug. 27 along Coppermine Road just south of the clinic site.
People
1977 Coconino champions honored in Flagstaff Sports Foundation Hall of Fame
The 1977 Coconino High School boys cross-country team that delivered the program’s first Class AA state championship was honored last summer as part of the Flagstaff Sports Foundation Hall of Fame class.
Education
Long miles from home: Diné college student is determined to bring radiology skills back
Talia Yazzie learned early how to use time most people take for granted. Growing up in far-flung parts of Diné Bikéyah, she spent hours a day on a school bus, turning the long ride into study time and tutoring time while the miles rolled by.
Arts
Ganado mother and daughter weavers partner on rug line debuting at Heard Museum
A mother and daughter from the Ganado area are taking Navajo weaving patterns from vertical looms into a new rug line set to debut March 6, 2026, at the Heard Museum in Phoenix.
Community
IJRA celebrates 50 years, honors champions at Red Rock banquet
The Indian Junior Rodeo Association marked its 50th Golden Anniversary last year, capping the milestone with an awards banquet on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the Red Rock Park in Church Rock, New Mexico.
