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Supreme Court seems split in Navajo Nation water rights case
The Supreme Court appears to be split in a dispute between the federal government and the Navajo Nation over water from the drought-stricken Colorado River. The Navajo Nation's attorney told the justices that the tribe's current water request is modest. But the Biden administration says that if the court were to side with the Navajo Nation, the federal government could face lawsuits from many o...
Feds want justices to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide a critical water rights case in the arid Southwest. The Navajo Nation extends into three states, and 30% of people who live on the reservation don't have access to running water. The tribe says the federal government broke its treaty promise to provide a sufficient water supply for the tribe and that it should come up with a plan to do so. But supplying m...
Former Winslow wrestling coach sentenced to prison for sex crimes with minors
WINSLOW, Ariz. - Former Winslow High School wrestling coach Daniel Scott Larsen, 40, was sentenced on March 10, 2023, to six years in prison and 15 years of supervised probation after pleading guilty in Navajo County Superior Court to sex crimes involving minor children.
- Navajo Nation leaders celebrate female mine workers on International Women’s Day March 8
- Lehua Dosela crowned 60th Miss Gila River
- Nearly 100-mile procession turns out to mourn Navajo Nation's first president, Peterson Zah
- ‘Navajoland Monopoly’ big winner at Heard Indian Fair & Market in Phoenix
- Family claims failure to provide Navajo translator caused man's death
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Students shine at Kayenta Cultural Center Native Language Talent Show on March 9
KUSD Cultural Center Native Language Talent Show highlights
WUSD invites community to review new K-12 curricula
Winslow Unified School District is in the process of evaluating new curricula for the upcoming 2023/2024 school year.
Acts of kindness and sportsmanship: Bonnie Brennen students shine
"Tucker-helped clean up the gym without being asked, Elayton assisted with classroom clean up, Kassidy helped organize a classmate's desk area, and Julion for including others in soccer," the school said in the post.
- Guest column: New dams proposed on Navajo Nation near Black Mesa
- Diné College to host golf tournament to fund student scholarships
- Around the Rez: week of March 15
- Cree actress Alyssa Wapanatâhk brings indigenuity to new Peter Pan
- Change Makers: New cohort of Navajo and Hopi entrepreneurs breaks away to follow their own path
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J&B Medical and Strongbow Strategies partner to bring medical services to tribal communities
J&B Medical and Strongbow Strategies, a Navajo-owned entity, recently announced a strategic partnership to provide medical, pharmacy and telehealth services to the Navajo Nation and other tribal communities across the U.S.
Astronaut Nicole Mann steps out on spacewalk
The first Native American woman in space ventured out on a spacewalk Friday to prep the International Space Station for more solar panels.
Branch appointed as 13th Attorney General of Navajo Nation
Ethel Branch has been appointed by President Buu Nygren as the 13th Attorney General of the Navajo Nation.
- Navajo Nation Council makes history with first woman speaker
- California Tribe signs historic co-stewardship agreement with Joshua Tree National Park
- Lionel Bordeaux, Sinte Gleska University’s long-time President, passes
- Grand Canyon’s Indian Garden to be called Havasupai Garden
- Supreme Court Justices seem to favor most of Native child welfare law
- Veterans housing program continues
- Diné Skate Garden Project celebrates grand opening, transformative space for Indigenous community
- Navajo Technical University receives $4 mil for environmental lab
- Comb Ridge project provides electricity and broadband to 25 members of Comb Ridge- El Capitan community
- Dilkon Chapter awarded $33 mil to address broadband needs
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Bulldogs earn 5-2 record after long week on the road
"Your Bulldogs have made their way down south to play two tough teams. Overall the entire program played hard and with purpose. Great job fellas. We are headed back up north to begin region play on Friday in Payson."
Alchesay Falcons win repeat 3A state title
The Alchesay Falcons won the 3A State Championships February 25
Odessa Barlow takes home pole bending title at Camp Verde Rodeo
Rock Point High School student Odessa Barlow was named
- Lady Fighting Scouts fall to Alchesay at 3A state basketball semifinals
- Alchesay Falcons claim 3A State Championship title
- Monument Valley Mustangs fall to Valley Christian at state finals
- Chinle Wildcats fall to Show Low at 3A State seminfinals
- Chinle Lady Wildcats head to 3A state quarterfinals this week; are 10-8 in season play
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Suspect in custody following shooting in Winslow
A 23-year-old man was shot and injured in Winslow, Arizona. The suspect identified as 22-year-old Anthony Michael Sundwall was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and endangerment.
Bulldogs earn 5-2 record after long week on the road
"Your Bulldogs have made their way down south to play two tough teams. Overall the entire program played hard and with purpose. Great job fellas. We are headed back up north to begin region play on Friday in Payson."
Around Winslow: Week of March. 15
Happening in Winslow, AZ this week...
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Guest column: Memories that start with a pickup truck
I am flooded today with memories of Peterson Zah.
Guest column: NCAI acquires “Crying Indian” and retires him
The National Congress of American Indians announced Feb. 23 that it had acquired ownership of the well-known “Crying Indian” anti-pollution public service announcement (PSA) advertisement that first aired on Earth Day in 1971.
Letter to the Editor: We must protect Grand Falls from too much visitation
Residents from the Adah’ilini (Grand Falls) and Leupp community have decided to temporarily close Adah’ilini (Grand Falls) to the public until further notice.
- Letter to the Editor: Closure of Page flea market causes hardship to residents
- Guest column: Northern Arizona Book Festival returns next month
- Guest column: The irony of Kansas City winning Super Bowl LVII
- Guest column: Time to drop the Chiefs name in the NFL
- Letter to the Editor: Still waiting for Native Warrior statue at Native Veterans Memorial
- Stray dogs are a real problem on Indian reservations
- Guest column: 25% of human trafficking victims are Indigenous
- Letter: Mask-wearing still effective against COVID, RSV, Flu
- Guest column: COVID-19 boosters essential for seniors
- Guest column: Hopi Junior High Student Council spreads Christmas cheer to classmates in foster care
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Native American groups blast governor for agency appointment
A coalition of advocates dedicated to stemming the tide of violence and missing persons cases in Indian Country is demanding more transparency from New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. About 30 protesters gathered Friday in the state Capitol rotunda to voice concerns about the Democratic governor's contested pick to head the state's Indian Affairs Department. They want the governor to withdr...
Las Vegas water agency seeks power to limit residential use
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers are considering a remarkable shift in allowing the water agency that manages the Colorado River supply for Las Vegas to limit single-family residential use in the desert city and surrounding county.
Empowering Native Youth through dance
The Lightning Boy Hoop Dancers brought home top honors at the 2023 World Champion Hoop Dance Contest
- "Reservation Dogs" casting call brings thousands
- Voting rights bill in New Mexico to benefit rural Indigenous residents
- Feds pause Flaming Gorge water releases amid a snowy winter for Colorado River
- New Mexico law signed to help wildfire, flooding recovery
- MatForce celebrates 17th anniversary of substance abuse prevention advocacy, education
- MLB's spring training a test run for new rule changes
- 'Extended closure' expected after deadly Arizona crash, leak
- Tuba City Regional Health continues to require masks
- California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal
- Recent snowfalls may slow water level decline at Lake Mead according to forecasters
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Obituary: Donald Ray Petranovich
Donald will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and all the players and relationships he developed over the years.
Navajo Nation honors the life of community leader Dorothy Bitsilly
Former Tohatchi Red Willow Farm Board president and beloved community leader Dorothy Bitsilly, passed away Feb. 23 at the age of 93.
Obituary: Ralph "Sam" Connor Jr.
Ralph “Sam” Conner Jr., age 86, passed peacefully at home in Winslow Arizona on January 21, 2022
