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Irvin Huma cuts the logs into smaller pieces before chopping the wood and stacking the cords. Some families on the Hopi reservation are now relying more heavily on wood fires after the reservation the recent closure of the Kayenta Coal Mine. (Photo by Patty Talahongva)

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As holiday gifts go, coal is practical for thousands of Hopi families in northern Arizona who are looking for affordable ways to stay warm this winter now that the Kayenta mine is closed.

By By Patty Talahongva, Indian Country Today January 14, 2020