(Blanding, UT) — At least one tornado has been reported in southeastern Utah. The twister touched down in San Juan County Saturday, near the border with Colorado. While there are no reports of injuries, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren says multiple homes were destroyed. The National Weather Service issued a […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Senate leaders plan to revise a bill addressing mail-in ballots after concerns were raised by indigenous groups and other advocates over the requirement for a state ID. Senate President J. Stuart Adams stated that while HB 300 is generally supported, adjustments will be made […]
(San Juan Co., UT) — Southern Utah is shifting a road project into drive. Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson and Navajo Nation officials broke ground earlier this week on the project in San Juan County. The upgrade will cost more than 150-million dollars and is part of an effort to help […]
The number of coronavirus cases on the nation’s largest Native American reservation jumped by 17% Saturday as the Navajo Nation prepared to get new rapid-test kits. The Navajo Nation said in a statement that the number of cases on the 27,000-square-mile (70,000-square-kilometer) reservation that sprawls across Arizona, New Mexico and […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Native American tribes across the country are pressing the federal government for more resources to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. In the meantime, tribal leaders are suspending travel off reservations, closing casinos and hotels, instituting curfews in some places and strongly urging their citizens […]
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation is now under a public health state of emergency declared by tribal President Jonathan Nez due to the growing spread of the coronavirus outbreak. Nev’s office said in a statement announcing the declaration Wednesday that there were no confirmed cases on the […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Native American women face a murder rate that is more than 10 times the national average, and a Utah lawmaker wants to address the violence. The Daily Herald in Provo reports Democratic state Rep. Angela Romero said her top priority this year is her proposal to […]
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Flags on the Navajo Nation will be lowered to honor a revered Navajo Code Talker who died in New Mexico last week. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez says all flags will fly at half-staff as a tribute to Joe Vandever Sr. from Monday through Thursday. […]
FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — One of Arizona’s largest utilities is seeking companies to build solar plants to provide up to 400 megawatts of power, including 200 megawatts from Navajo Nation facilities. The Farmington Daily Times reported Salt River Project issued a request for proposals Jan. 15. SRP officials say the […]
GALLUP, N.M. (AP) — A former Navajo Nation Council delegate is being remembered for his years of public service and inspiration to others. The tribe says a funeral for John Perry Jr. is scheduled Thursday morning at Cope Memorial Chapel in Gallup. Meanwhile, flags across the Navajo Nation will be […]
