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The White House announced Oct 26 that President Joe Biden has appointed Navajo Nation First Lady Phefelia Nez to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts in recognition of her advocacy for tribal communities.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer November 1, 2022
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The Diné Skate Garden Project, located in the Two Grey Hills Chapter of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, will host its soft opening Oct. 28 of a public skate park and community garden for Diné youth, their families, and the community to gather, reflect and play.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 25, 2022
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The Wood for Life partnership has been awarded the Volunteer and Service Citizen Stewardship and Partnerships Award by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service for its innovative work to bring warmth to indigenous homes.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 18, 2022
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NAGPRA modifications now available for public comment
The DOI announced that proposed revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s (NAGPRA) regulations are available for comment

Following extensive Tribal consultation and review, the Department of the Interior announced Oct. 13 that proposed revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act’s (NAGPRA) regulations are now available for public comment.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 18, 2022
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The Nalgene Water Fund (NWF) announced a new design within the “Tó éí iiná” (Water is Life) limited-edition series created by Diné designer Jaden Redhair.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 18, 2022
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One person is dead following a head on collision with a Navajo County Sheriff's Office deputy Oct. 2.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 11, 2022

David Coolidge is the new Winslow city manager.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 11, 2022
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On Oct. 17, Prostate On-Site Project, a medical mobile service, will be providing affordable prostate cancer screenings to men 40 years and older, or younger if a history of prostate cancer runs in the family.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer October 4, 2022
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On Sept. 12, the Coconino Board of Supervisors approved money to train and certify recruits as peace officers at a newly-created High Country Training Academy in Flagstaff, Arizona.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 27, 2022
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The Western Navajo Nation Fair takes place Oct. 6-9 is considered to be the “Grand Finale” of the Navajo Nation Fair season. It takes place at the Western Navajo Fairgrounds, located off Highway 160 in Tuba City.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 27, 2022
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The High Desert Fly-In is returning to Winslow-Lindbergh Regional Airport this year.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer September 13, 2022
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Earlier this year, the Arizona Rattlers named Maurice Brown their Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2022 season/.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 30, 2022
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Hopi Tribal Chairman Timothy Nuvangyaoma and Vice-Chairman Craig Andrews declared a state of emergency Aug. 17 because of recent flooding across the Hopi Reservation.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 23, 2022
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Navajo Nation Animal Control and Navajo Nation Veterinary Management have announced a free vaccination and microchipping clinic from 9 am. to 3 p.m., Aug. 29-30 at the Navajo Nation Animal Control Building in Tuba City.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 23, 2022
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Hopi celebrate completion of regional water system with dance and run
After 16 years and $20 mil, Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project delivers clean water

Runners gathered on a crisp dawn July 30 at the starting line at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center to run the 10K Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Projection (HAMP) Celebration run.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 16, 2022
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The Navajo Nation established the Chief Manuelito Scholarship program in 1980 to recognize high achieving high school graduates.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 16, 2022
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Fiber to the Homes project coming to Hopi
Copper wires to be replaced with fiber- optic lines to increase bandwidth and improve reliability

Hopi Telecommunications, Inc. was informed in June that its $5.8 million loan has been approved to extend fiber to homes throughout the Hopi Reservation, which will significantly increase broadband speed and improve reliability.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 16, 2022
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The Department of Justice announced Aug. 5 that police had arrested a Pinon man for suspected first-degree murder and several counts of domestic violence in regard to a Pinon woman who went missing and whose remains were later found.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 9, 2022
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez testified before Congress July 28 in support of securing advanced appropriations for the Indian Health Service.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 9, 2022
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Coconino County is leading the effort to bring high-speed broadband internet with SpaceX’s Starlink to students in grades K-12 on the Navajo Nation.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer August 9, 2022
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A handful of Navajo Nation Council Delegates carried on a tradition July 18, arriving at the Navajo Nation Council Chambers in Window Rock by horseback.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer July 26, 2022
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Following the completion of the Hopi Arsenic Mitigation Project (HAMP), the general public is invited to celebrate with the Hopi Tribe on Saturday, July 30, at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer July 19, 2022
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Navajo Technical University (NTU) was represented by Navajo rodeo athletes Rooster Yazzie and Hiyo Yazzie of Brimhall, New Mexico, at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming, June 12-18.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer July 19, 2022
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A new splash pad is open in Winslow to provide summer fun for the entire family.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer July 12, 2022
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Veterans secretary accredits Navajo Nation Veterans Admnistration
Secretary recognizes Navajo Nation's Veterans Administration as a tribal veteran service organization under the Tribal Representation Expansion program; first tribal nation to receive recognition in c

On June 28, U.S. Veterans Secretary Denis R. McDonough recognized the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration as a Tribal veterans service organization.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer July 5, 2022
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Proud parents looked on as Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez congratulated six students June 24 for taking the initiative to learn the Navajo language and successfully complete the Navajo Nation Seal of Bilingual Proficiency Assessment.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer June 28, 2022
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ADOT is advising drivers to plan for travel restrictions on Interstate 40 east of Winslow June 27-30, as pavement preservation work is performed on the roadway.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer June 28, 2022
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Overnight full closures of I-40 at Hermosa Drive Bridge in Holbrook June 20-24.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer June 21, 2022
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez signed an agreement June 7 to move forward with housing renovations, repairs and replacements in the Leupp community with Former Bennett Freeze Area money.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer June 14, 2022
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Crime rates on the Navajo Nation are disproportionately high, and with services few and far between, victims of these crimes often find themselves without much needed resources.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer June 14, 2022
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Former Winslow High School girls basketball coach Don Petranovich, who led the school to eight state championships, died June 8. He was 81.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer June 14, 2022
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offered condolences to the loved ones of Navajo scholar and writer Dr. Evangeline Parsons Yazzie, who passed surrounded by family in Flagstaff May 22 at the age of 69.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 31, 2022
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Continental Little League was excited to have the Challenger League program back again for individuals ages 8-14 with intellectual and physical disabilities this season.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 31, 2022
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Navajo Nation says upgrades needed at Antelope Point Marina
Communication between National Park Service and Navajo Nation a concern

The Navajo Nation shared concerns over the lack of communication by the National Park Service for safety upgrades at the Antelope Point Mariana in Page, Arizona.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 24, 2022
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The Hopi Tribe and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) have agreed to work together to better police the reservation.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 24, 2022
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Secretary Deb Haaland appoints Arizona DPS director to serve on Not Invisible Act Commission
Commission set to begin active advisory role in combatting violence against Native people

On May 6, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland appointed Colonel Heston Silbert, Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS), to serve on the Not Invisible Act Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against American Indians and Alaska Natives.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 24, 2022
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Skye Johnson, who is a senior cadet in the Pinon High School Army Junior ROTC program, has received the 2022 General U.S. Grant Camp No. 3 Junior ROTC scholarship.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 24, 2022
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Last week, the Navajo Police Training Academy hosted a certificate ceremony in honor of the first group of women to participate and complete the Lioness Project, the academy’s first-ever women's empowerment program.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 17, 2022
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National Native American Veterans Memorial to be dedicated in Washington D.C. Nov. 11
Ceremony to be part of three-day event to honor Native veterans

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will dedicate the National Native American Veterans Memorial Nov. 11 in Washington D.C.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 17, 2022
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Navajo Police Department: Bootlegging on reservation results in 193 stops and 823 vehicle checks
Concerns from community lead to crack down on drug and alcohol activity

The Navajo Police Department Proactive Crime Enforcement Unit (PACE) continues to work with Navajo Nation Police districts in response to community concerns regarding drug and alcohol (bootlegging) activities.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 17, 2022
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Northern Arizona University (NAU) announced April 27 it will provide a tuition-free college education for every Arizona resident with a household income of $65,000 or below.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer May 3, 2022
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On April 24, the Office of Miss Navajo Nation and Miss Navajo Nation 2021-2022 Niagara Rockbridge announced contestant recruitment for the 70th Annual Miss Navajo Nation Pageant.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer April 26, 2022
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Construction of the Dilkon Medical Center is about 95 percent complete and will provide medical and emergency services to thousands of Navajo people in Dilkon and surrounding communities in the southwest part of the Navajo Nation.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer April 19, 2022
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Tuba City man sentenced to concurrent life sentences
Convicted of arson and first and second degree murder, Vincent Roy Tsosie, Jr. receives two life sentences

Vincent Roy Tsosie, Jr., 28, of Tuba City, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to concurrent life sentences April 13.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer April 19, 2022
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A two-mile area around SP Crater, known as the SP Crater Golden Eagle Conservation Complex (SPEC), currently is off limits to recreationists including hunters, hikers and UTV-ers in an effort to protect golden eagle nests.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer April 12, 2022
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The Northern Arizona Book Festival is excited to announce its return in conventional fashion with virtual components for a world still gripped by uncertainty.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer March 29, 2022
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At approximately 2:29 p.m. on March 25, the Navajo Police Department Window Rock District received a call regarding a bomb threat directed toward the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer March 28, 2022
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Winslow High School Bulldogs Robotics Team selected for Sparklight Dream Bigger contest
Public voting continues through March 31 for team chance to win $3,000

Winslow High School’s robotics team is among the finalist for Sparklight’s Dream Bigger social media campaign, which offers schools and organizations serving K-12 students in communities served by the internet service provider the opportunity to win $3,000 to fund their science, technology, engineering or math project.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer March 28, 2022
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The new HVAC system was installed Feb. 9-10 at the school.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer February 22, 2022
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The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that agriculture, food and related industries contributed $1.109 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019.

By Navajo-Hopi Observer February 22, 2022