Navajo Nation Council meets for winter session

Presentation on Pueblo pottery planned at museum

Pam Lujan-Hauer will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Museum of Navajo Art and Culture in downtown Farmington.

Advance funding proposed for tribal programs

The federal measure was proposed to prevent funding lapses to tribes during future government shutdowns or by short-term funding packages.

Navajo Prep student, NTEC honored for STEM work

The awards are designed to celebrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics education in New Mexico.

NTUA schedules water outage on Saturday

Four areas of service will be affected by the shutoff.

One dead in Naschitti officer-involved shooting

One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Naschitti.

Officials laud Indian Affairs secretary pick

Navajo Nation officials welcomed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's selection of Lynn Trujillo to lead the state Indian affairs department.

Session will center on education lawsuit

The session will provide information about a lawsuit that challenged the state's public education system.

BIA workers file pay lawsuit over fed shutdown

A group of federal employees is suing the federal government because they are working without pay during the partial federal government shutdown.

Family, friends remember Navajo Code Talker

The funeral service for Navajo Code Talker Alfred K. Newman Sr. was held Saturday at the Maranatha Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Farmington.

Funeral service for Navajo Code Talker

Jonathan Nez names several cabinet appointees

The 13 nominees were selected to lead divisions and offices in the Jonathan Nez, Myron Lizer administration.

School lunch program unfunded after February

The school meals could be impacted by the government shutdown and local utilities are already trying to help federal employees unable to pay their bills.

Navajo Nation Council selects pro tem speaker

The selection was the first action for the newly minted 24th Navajo Nation Council.

New leaders take office for the Navajo Nation

Jonathan Nez sworn-in as the new president of the Navajo Nation in an inaugural ceremony Tuesday.

New leaders sworn in for the Navajo Nation

Scholarship office resumes funding distribution

The Navajo Nation will advance $2.5 million of its own funds to cover remaining scholarship and financial aid awards due to the federal shutdown.

Nez, Lizer prepare for Tuesday’s inauguration

The inauguration is open to the public, and starts at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

Golden eagle found at NAPI headquarters dies

A golden eagle found shot and with its tail feathers removed earlier this week on the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry property.

PRC may begin discussions about plant closure

PNM has already taken steps toward closing the San Juan Generating Station and the PRC is wondering if it should continue delaying discussions.

Medical examiners department OK’d for tribe

The new department will oversee death investigations on the Navajo Nation, releasing criminal investigators from the responsibility.

Navajo Nation evaluates for NGS, Kayenta Mine

Navajo Nation directed NTEC to explore options for a potential purchase of NGS and the continued operation of the Kayenta Mine.

Begaye vetoes change to tribe’s employment law

Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye vetoed an attempt by the tribal council to rescind at-will employment for program managers.

Former deputy chief to join Navajo police

A former Deputy Chief for the Farmington Police Department who retired after more than 23 years will soon join the ranks of Navajo Police Department.

NTEC to continue work on federal charter

The proposal was among bills the tribal council did not consider during a year-end special session.

Road closure continues for Navajo Route 13

The road, commonly known as Buffalo Pass, has been closed since Dec. 28 due to winter weather conditions.

New scholarship to help Navajo students at FLC

Fort Lewis College waives tuition for Native American students, so the scholarship is designed to help with living expenses and other student fees.

Council approves new medical examiner department

The Navajo Nation Council has approved legislation to establish a new department for medical examiners.

Review: The year in photos in San Juan County

Photo gallery of San Juan County people and events from 2018.

FBI seeks information on death of Sanostee man

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of suspects involved in the death of a Sanostee man.

Bill seeks federal charter for NTEC

For the second time this month, the Navajo Nation Council is set to meet in a special session.

Art gallery owners invest in another building

Karen Ellsbury and Patrick Hazen have purchased the building at 305-307 W. Main St.

NTEC Community Benefit Fund recipients selected

The company selected 34 projects and services managed by nonprofit organizations and Navajo Nation chapters to receive funding this year.

Challenge to veterans brings gifts for children

Offering support to families facing difficulties this holiday season was one reason Pastor Robert Tso challenged veterans to donate toys.

NTUA to receive funding for new treatment plant

The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority has been seeking funds to replace the aging wastewater treatment plant in Shiprock.

Veterans, local groups donate toys for children

Tribe receives financial contribution from NTEC

The amount will go to the tribe's general fund and was presented this week.

PRC accepts PNM’s integrated resource plan

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission accepted an integrated resource plan that could pave the way for PNM closing the San Juan Generating Station.

Veto override bill included in special session

Twenty pieces of legislation are ready for consideration by tribal council delegates when the three-day special session starts Wednesday.

Tribe’s general election winners certified

The Navajo Board of Election Supervisors have certified the names of 36 candidates elected in the Nov. 6 general election. Legal challenges remain in some races.