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Navajo Nation rips support of coal company
The Navajo Nation pulled its financial guarantees for the tribe’s coal enterprise, the Navajo Transitional Energy Company, saying the company had purchased three coal mines in Wyoming and Montana without informing the tribe.
Navy names new class of ships in honor of the Navajo people
On Oct. 30, Navajo officials joined the U.S. Navy’s Authentication of the Keel Ceremony of the U.S. Navy’s first of class towing and salvage vessel, “USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6)” at the Civic Center in Houma, Louisiana.
Board taps Navajo Nation educator for County Superintendent of Schools
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected Dr. Tommy Lewis as the new Superintendent of Schools. The board confirmed the appointment Nov. 5. Dr. Lewis will begin his service Nov. 18.
- Coal plant powering U.S. West to close
- Arizona, Navajo president honor life of Navajo Police Sergeant Lamar Martin
- Court to rehear law on adoptions of Native American children
- Trump honors Native Americans, U.S. founders in same month
- Prop 10 defeated in San Juan County, unoffical results released Nov. 8 in special election
- Local chapter houses meet to discuss impacts of NGS closure
- 2 dead, 14 injured during traditional ceremony in New Mexico
- Native students want UofA head to apologize for quip
- Free entrance to Grand Canyon National Park for Veterans Day
- Navajo Technical University's Automotive Technology program shifts toward national accreditation through NATEF
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Part II: Fighting fire from the air, Forrest Towne explores aviation in his wildland fire career
Fighting fires. Sucking smoke. Working hard in an inferno of heat. You’ve been on assignment for four days and you have 10 more to go. You’re ready for a hot shower and solid food, you’re tired. But you’re still smiling. You’re a wildland firefighter.
NAMMY Award winner Cody Blackbird Band to peform in Flagstaff Nov. 15
Alternative rock fusion group, The Cody Blackbird Band received Group of The Year at the 19th Annual Native American Music Awards.
Navajo bull-rider Cody Jesus competes at PBR Finals
On Nov. 7, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulated Professional Bull Rider Cody Jesus in a Facebook post, wishing him good luck as he competed int he PBR Finals.
- Culinary arts students prepare Indigenous cuisine at fundraiser
- Northern Arizona mayor John Moore announces run for state representative
- Reva Chissie Hoover, a parade grand marshal of Western Navajo Fair
- Parallel universes: Native reservations and ‘Star Wars’
- First leap for First Mesa: Elementary school’s gifted and talented program excels
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Winslow Bulldogs fall to Snwowflake Lobos, likely ending playoff dreams
The Snowflake Lobos defeated the Winslow Bulldogs 34-6 Nov. 1 in Snowflake.
Tuba City Lady Warriors are 3A North Regional Champions, conference champions
The Tuba City High School Lady Warriors volleyball team are the 2019 3A North Regional Tournament Champions and conference champions once again defeating the Page High School Lady Sand Devils Nov. 2 at the Nash Center in Kayenta.
Golden and Reid finish first at NTU 2019 Skyhawk Invitational
Navajo Technical University cross country runners Shada Golden and Alwyn Reid got off to fast starts at the 2019 Skyhawk Invitational and never looked back.
- Winslow Bulldogs defeat Holbrook Roadrunners, improve chance for playoffs
- Tuba City Lady Warriors volleyball team defeats Kayenta Mustangs
- Winslow Bulldogs squeak out a tight win against Show Low in defensive struggle
- Tuba City Lady Warriors volleyball team defeats Kayenta Mustangs
- Bulldogs defeat Tuba City Warriors
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Winslow High School students collect canned food to help Winslow community
Each year, students from Winslow High School fan out through Winslow collecting canned food. This year there are about 60 students participating.
Winslow Indian Health Care Clinic holds annual Christmas Bazaar in Winslow
Winslow Indian Health Care Clinic held its annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 1 in Winslow.
Lyle Harvey talks in Winslow
Through November 2019, Lyle Harvey will be offering a series of talks and demonstrations regarding family cohesion using Navajo culture.
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Guest column: Tom O’Halleran working for tribal veterans
I am humbled to represent Arizona’s First Congressional District, a vast and diverse area that includes 12 Indian Nations and Tribes.
Community information: Red Cross reminds everyone flu season is here and to get vaccinations now
The 2019-2020 flu season is here and the American Red Cross urges everyone to get their influenza vaccine now.
Around the Rez: week of Nov. 13
Upcoming news and events on and around the Hopi and Navajo reservations.
- Letter to the editor: Don’t let the council fail Navajo Transitional Energy Co. with proposed legislation
- Letter to the editor: Saving our toxic nuclear legacy, leave uranium in the ground and offer energy options
- Around the Rez; week of Nov. 6
- Around the Rez: Week of Oct. 30
- Community information: Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission to host public meeting addressing how Navajo and Native students are treated
- Around the Rez: week of Oct. 23
- Around the Rez: Week of Oct. 16
- update: cancelled: Public Information: Fall History Highlight at Old Trails Museum features journalist Jana Bommersbach
- Community, alumni and students invited to upcoming Northland Pioneer College Career Fairs
- Column: Decommissioning of Navajo Generating Station process begins - here’s what to expect
