Opinion

The Navajo-Hopi Observer is seeking an individual to work as a freelance writer and photographer in the Winslow area.

Winslow Police recruiting new members for Citizen Liaison Committee

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Wade, of Cottonwood, Arizona, on Dec. 13 at the age of 75 years.

Francis Ambrose, Sr., 62, of Jeddito, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

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While the current health and economic crisis has impacted Americans nationwide, it has disproportionately affected the Native American/Alaska Native (NA/AN) community.

On Nov. 2, 2020, James Todd Roth passed away at the age of 78.

Upcoming news and events on and around the Hopi and Navajo reservations.

Thank you to all the voters who voted in the general election and a special thank you to voters of Coconino County District 4 who provided their sincere vote of confidence in me to be your next county supervisor.

Coconino National Forest visitors who wish to collect live plants and trees for personal use can now purchase a wilding permit in order to do so.

Editors note: Democrat Felicia French is running against Repubican Wendy Rogers for State Senator for District 6. Wendy Rogers did not respond to the Q & A.

This November’s contest for Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 4 is a crucial choice for local voices on environment, public health, and civil rights.

This is prime fishing time on Lake Powell. Boat traffic is thinning out.

Coconino County District 4 Supervisor candidates are very different in many ways and Ms. Judy Begay is the clear choice for voters based on her exceptional background.

Greetings to everyone! I am Judy Begay from Coalmine Mesa/Tuba City, Arizona, and I am running for a seat on the Coconino County Board of Supervisors for District 4.

In 2013, Bob Thorpe and other Representatives sued our State opposing the State Congress passing and Gov. Brewer (R) signing expansion of Medicaid that benefits lower-middle income people by using Federal funds.

When Donald Trump took office three and a half years ago, the left shuddered, the media wailed, and the rest of us held our breath to see what he was going to do with our country. It didn't take long to find out.

After a half-century of exploitation of Hopi resources, we now have an opportunity to recover what’s been taken from us, and as former Hopi Tribal Chairmen, we are asking Hopi leaders to take a stand.

Last week we went uplake to sample the new crop of fish using electrofishing equipment.

I remember the first time I visited the Grand Canyon, and the first time I showed it to my granddaughter. Anyone who has been lucky enough to visit this natural wonder can see that it is truly a national treasure.

Because of the current public health emergency due to COVID-19, The Navajo Nation courts are operating with minimal staff and the doors are closed to the public.

“As we proceed closer to the start of the flu season, we have to continue wearing our masks and practicing all of the preventative measures that we have in place for COVID-19,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez.

Events on and around the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

Now until Sept. 8, Arizonans are invited to a fun #HatchAtHome Challenge in celebration of the Hatch Green Chile season.