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Navajo Nation president pushes back on homebuilding funds, expects company to deliver 80 houses - KJZZ
Navajo Nation president pushes back on homebuilding funds, expects company to deliver 80 houses KJZZ
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:54 pm
First Southwest Bank closes first NSBCI Loan - South Fork Tines
First Southwest Bank closes first NSBCI Loan South Fork Tines
Published on 1 August 2025 | 9:39 pm
Electrifying Progress, Utility Workers Battle Arizona Heat to Power Navajo Nation Homes in Cameron - Hoodline
Electrifying Progress, Utility Workers Battle Arizona Heat to Power Navajo Nation Homes in Cameron Hoodline
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:05 pm
To My Brothers and Sisters of the Navajo Nation - United Mine Workers of America
To My Brothers and Sisters of the Navajo Nation United Mine Workers of America
Published on 1 August 2025 | 1:44 pm
What the presence of sheep means to the Diné - High Country News
What the presence of sheep means to the Diné High Country News
Published on 1 August 2025 | 8:00 am
Aaron Bia - University of Utah Health Academic Medical Center
Aaron Bia University of Utah Health Academic Medical Center
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:18 pm
Navajo Nation celebrates academic excellence with 2025 Chief Manuelito scholarship - The Tri-City Record
Navajo Nation celebrates academic excellence with 2025 Chief Manuelito scholarship The Tri-City Record
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:31 pm
NBA player inspires Navajo youths at basketball camp - The Tri-City Record
NBA player inspires Navajo youths at basketball camp The Tri-City Record
Published on 31 July 2025 | 8:25 pm
Two Navajo men sentenced in 2021 murder of transgender woman - Navajo-Hopi Observer
Two Navajo men sentenced in 2021 murder of transgender woman Navajo-Hopi Observer
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:50 pm
Navajo Language And Navajo Government Class - Salt Lake City School District
Navajo Language And Navajo Government Class Salt Lake City School District
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:26 pm
‘It’s going to be you’: Chief Manuelito scholars urged to dream bigger, lead stronger - Navajo Times
‘It’s going to be you’: Chief Manuelito scholars urged to dream bigger, lead stronger Navajo Times
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:11 pm
Bears Ears gathering calls nations to defend land, future - Navajo Times
Bears Ears gathering calls nations to defend land, future Navajo Times
Published on 31 July 2025 | 9:43 am
Navajo Nation men sentenced for 2021 murder - KTAR News 92.3 FM
Navajo Nation men sentenced for 2021 murder KTAR News 92.3 FM
Published on 31 July 2025 | 3:40 am
2 Arizona men sentenced to prison for beating trans person to death - 12news.com
2 Arizona men sentenced to prison for beating trans person to death 12news.com
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:32 pm
Navajo tribal members to spend decades in prison over transgender person's murder: DOJ - FOX 10 Phoenix
Navajo tribal members to spend decades in prison over transgender person's murder: DOJ FOX 10 Phoenix
Published on 30 July 2025 | 11:12 pm
Wells on Navajo Nation pose health risk to humans, livestock and the environment - KUNM
Wells on Navajo Nation pose health risk to humans, livestock and the environment KUNM
Published on 30 July 2025 | 10:12 pm
Testify Rocks the Rez Metal Stage - New Mexico Magazine
Testify Rocks the Rez Metal Stage New Mexico Magazine
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:12 pm
Navajo Nation pushes for water rights as Colorado River shrinks - Utah News Dispatch
Navajo Nation pushes for water rights as Colorado River shrinks Utah News Dispatch
Published on 30 July 2025 | 12:08 pm
Navajo Nation men sentenced to more than 25 years for 2021 murder of transgender woman - The Arizona Republic
Navajo Nation men sentenced to more than 25 years for 2021 murder of transgender woman The Arizona Republic
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo Nation pushes for water rights as Colorado River shrinks - KSL.com
Navajo Nation pushes for water rights as Colorado River shrinks KSL.com
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:38 am
Navajo police shoot, kill man armed with an axe on reservation - AZFamily
Navajo police shoot, kill man armed with an axe on reservation AZFamily
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:31 am
Man dies after being shot by Navajo PD officers near Chinle Tuesday morning - ABC15 Arizona
Man dies after being shot by Navajo PD officers near Chinle Tuesday morning ABC15 Arizona
Published on 30 July 2025 | 12:25 am
Luján calls on Trump to fund Navajo-Gallup water pipeline, as Gallup warns it’s running dry - Source New Mexico
Luján calls on Trump to fund Navajo-Gallup water pipeline, as Gallup warns it’s running dry Source New Mexico
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:58 pm
Indian Affairs nominee undergoes senate committee hearing, could be first Navajo in role - Navajo-Hopi Observer
Indian Affairs nominee undergoes senate committee hearing, could be first Navajo in role Navajo-Hopi Observer
Published on 29 July 2025 | 3:30 pm
Tributes pour in for Navajo bull-riding star - Santa Fe New Mexican
Tributes pour in for Navajo bull-riding star Santa Fe New Mexican
Published on 27 July 2025 | 5:15 am
St. Vincent’s Hospital cross relocated to Navajo Nation church in Arizona - AL.com
St. Vincent’s Hospital cross relocated to Navajo Nation church in Arizona AL.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:30 pm
BLM rescinds fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties - Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
BLM rescinds fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties Bureau of Land Management (.gov)
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Four contestants to compete forMiss Navajo Nation title - Navajo Times
Four contestants to compete forMiss Navajo Nation title Navajo Times
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Tempers flare as Navajo council seeks answers over closure of modular home factory - The Arizona Republic
Tempers flare as Navajo council seeks answers over closure of modular home factory The Arizona Republic
Published on 24 July 2025 | 7:00 am
How Native Homes in New Mexico Are Tapping the Sun - The New York Times
How Native Homes in New Mexico Are Tapping the Sun The New York Times
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
On the Navajo Nation, the list of mystery wells continues to grow - Source New Mexico
On the Navajo Nation, the list of mystery wells continues to grow Source New Mexico
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Navajo president announces 2nd bid for AZ's 2nd Congressional District - The Arizona Republic
Former Navajo president announces 2nd bid for AZ's 2nd Congressional District The Arizona Republic
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
On the Navajo Nation, the List of Mystery Wells Continues to Grow - Capital & Main
On the Navajo Nation, the List of Mystery Wells Continues to Grow Capital & Main
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo Council Committee Advances Legislation to Authorize $30 million in Recurring Annual Funding for Tribal Higher Education & Scholarships - Native News Online
Navajo Council Committee Advances Legislation to Authorize $30 million in Recurring Annual Funding for Tribal Higher Education & Scholarships Native News Online
Published on 17 July 2025 | 12:41 pm
Mother and Son Navajo Students Earn Master's Degrees From USU - Utah State University
Mother and Son Navajo Students Earn Master's Degrees From USU Utah State University
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
It was supposed to ease the Navajo housing crisis. Now the builder is closing operations - The Arizona Republic
It was supposed to ease the Navajo housing crisis. Now the builder is closing operations The Arizona Republic
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
25th Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Division of Natural Resources Director Dr. Rudy Shebala - Native News Online
25th Navajo Nation Council mourns the passing of former Division of Natural Resources Director Dr. Rudy Shebala Native News Online
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Oak Ridge Fire: Evacuations lifted on Navajo Nation - FOX 10 Phoenix
Oak Ridge Fire: Evacuations lifted on Navajo Nation FOX 10 Phoenix
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Part of our culture’: Navajo Nation’s Oak Ridge Fire response included livestock - Navajo-Hopi Observer
‘Part of our culture’: Navajo Nation’s Oak Ridge Fire response included livestock Navajo-Hopi Observer
Published on 15 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Navajo jobs, housing in limbo as ZenniHome closes LeChee factory amid political turmoil - Navajo Times
Navajo jobs, housing in limbo as ZenniHome closes LeChee factory amid political turmoil Navajo Times
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Record Number of Electric Co-ops Volunteer to Help Power Navajo Nation - America's Electric Cooperatives
Record Number of Electric Co-ops Volunteer to Help Power Navajo Nation America's Electric Cooperatives
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo bull riding legend Spud Jones passes away - Navajo Times
Navajo bull riding legend Spud Jones passes away Navajo Times
Published on 10 July 2025 | 9:27 am
Brewers' recent call-up, Anthony Siegler, is just second-ever Navajo to play in majors - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brewers' recent call-up, Anthony Siegler, is just second-ever Navajo to play in majors Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
‘We won’: Navajo Nation lifts all evacuations as Oak Ridge Fire nears containment - Arizona Mirror
‘We won’: Navajo Nation lifts all evacuations as Oak Ridge Fire nears containment Arizona Mirror
Published on 9 July 2025 | 7:00 am
All evacuations lifted as Oak Ridge Fire nearly contained on Navajo Nation - AZFamily
All evacuations lifted as Oak Ridge Fire nearly contained on Navajo Nation AZFamily
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Speaker Curley advocates for the Navajo Nation at tribal roundtable with U.S. Treasury Leadership BOISE, ID – On Monday, Speaker Crystalyne Curley of the 25th Navajo Nation Council participated in a high-level meeting with U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary - Facebook
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire in the Navajo Nation grows to 10,787 acres, state of emergency declared - KOAT
Fire in the Navajo Nation grows to 10,787 acres, state of emergency declared KOAT
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo Nation hosts USACE Silver Jackets for flood response training - army.mil
Navajo Nation hosts USACE Silver Jackets for flood response training army.mil
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Anthony Seigler Becomes Second Navajo Player in MLB History After Brewers Call-Up - Native News Online
Anthony Seigler Becomes Second Navajo Player in MLB History After Brewers Call-Up Native News Online
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Hundreds evacuated as wildfire near Navajo Nation capital grows to nearly 10,000 acres - Arizona Mirror
Hundreds evacuated as wildfire near Navajo Nation capital grows to nearly 10,000 acres Arizona Mirror
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire in the Navajo Nation grows to 9,846 acres, state of emergency declared - KOAT
Fire in the Navajo Nation grows to 9,846 acres, state of emergency declared KOAT
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Update: Oak Ridge Fire burning on Navajo Nation nears 10,000 acres - Source New Mexico
Update: Oak Ridge Fire burning on Navajo Nation nears 10,000 acres Source New Mexico
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Oak Ridge Fire grows to 9,847 acres on Navajo Nation - KOB.com
Oak Ridge Fire grows to 9,847 acres on Navajo Nation KOB.com
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
'She touched so many lives': Family seeks answers in death of Navajo woman - The Arizona Republic
'She touched so many lives': Family seeks answers in death of Navajo woman The Arizona Republic
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Help needed after 50 huskies discovered on rural property in Navajo County - AZFamily
Help needed after 50 huskies discovered on rural property in Navajo County AZFamily
Published on 19 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo Mountain Fire Response Impacts Lake Powell – Visitors Advised to Use Caution - U.S. National Park Service (.gov)
Navajo Mountain Fire Response Impacts Lake Powell – Visitors Advised to Use Caution U.S. National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Absolutely revolting’ church play depicting Navajo medicine man in hell sparks outrage - Arizona Mirror
‘Absolutely revolting’ church play depicting Navajo medicine man in hell sparks outrage Arizona Mirror
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Church Play Depicting Navajo Medicine Man Causes an Uproar on Navajo Nation - Native News Online
Church Play Depicting Navajo Medicine Man Causes an Uproar on Navajo Nation Native News Online
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Fire on Navajo Mountain steadily grows - Navajo Times
Fire on Navajo Mountain steadily grows Navajo Times
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
6-12-2025 Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers at Great Sand Dunes June 20th - U.S. National Park Service (.gov)
6-12-2025 Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers at Great Sand Dunes June 20th U.S. National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Two weeks after getting electricity for first time, home of Navajo Nation man lost in fire - KSL TV 5
Two weeks after getting electricity for first time, home of Navajo Nation man lost in fire KSL TV 5
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Where Water Seeps, Life Clings: Protecting Navajo Sedge in Natural Bridges - U.S. National Park Service (.gov)
Where Water Seeps, Life Clings: Protecting Navajo Sedge in Natural Bridges U.S. National Park Service (.gov)
Published on 20 May 2025 | 4:07 am
Diné (Navajo) - The Art Institute of Chicago
Diné (Navajo) The Art Institute of Chicago
Published on 17 May 2025 | 9:55 am
In the name of efficiency, Navajo president calls on Trump administration to preserve Bears Ears - Idaho Capital Sun
In the name of efficiency, Navajo president calls on Trump administration to preserve Bears Ears Idaho Capital Sun
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Many on Navajo Nation blindsided by hydrogen pipeline change - Source New Mexico
Many on Navajo Nation blindsided by hydrogen pipeline change Source New Mexico
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
More than $175K in handmade Navajo jewelry stolen from Arizona family while visiting California - ABC15 Arizona
More than $175K in handmade Navajo jewelry stolen from Arizona family while visiting California ABC15 Arizona
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Six years after her son’s homicide, a Navajo mother still searches for answers - New Mexico In Depth
Six years after her son’s homicide, a Navajo mother still searches for answers New Mexico In Depth
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo Workforce Development - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
Navajo Workforce Development U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
US Uranium Mining Legacy Still Harms the Navajo Nation - The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists
US Uranium Mining Legacy Still Harms the Navajo Nation The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists
Published on 6 May 2025 | 7:00 am
From Light to Water: Church Helps Westwater (Navajo Nation) Finish Utility Work - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
From Light to Water: Church Helps Westwater (Navajo Nation) Finish Utility Work newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Our prayers were answered’: After 25 years of advocacy, a small Navajo community has water - Utah News Dispatch
‘Our prayers were answered’: After 25 years of advocacy, a small Navajo community has water Utah News Dispatch
Published on 25 April 2025 | 7:00 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2025 The 25th Navajo Nation Council confirms Jeanine Jones as Auditor General WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Tuesday, the 25th Navajo Nation Council confirmed the appointment of Ms. Jeanine Jones as the Navajo Nati - Facebook
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Tensions escalate among Navajo leaders as Nygren finally agrees to address Navajo Nation Council - Arizona Mirror
Tensions escalate among Navajo leaders as Nygren finally agrees to address Navajo Nation Council Arizona Mirror
Published on 22 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Navajo advocates say prez’s approval of uranium transport, Trump coal order feels like a betrayal - Source New Mexico
Navajo advocates say prez’s approval of uranium transport, Trump coal order feels like a betrayal Source New Mexico
Published on 21 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Trucks with uranium cross Navajo Nation, reviving long-standing fears - Arizona Mirror
Trucks with uranium cross Navajo Nation, reviving long-standing fears Arizona Mirror
Published on 16 April 2025 | 7:00 am
How A Navajo Plant Researcher Is Reviving A Desert Peach - Science Friday
How A Navajo Plant Researcher Is Reviving A Desert Peach Science Friday
Published on 11 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders - AZPM News
Trump's coal executive order draws mixed reactions from Navajo Nation leaders AZPM News
Published on 9 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Uranium transport through Navajo Nation sparks concerns in New Mexico - Source New Mexico
Uranium transport through Navajo Nation sparks concerns in New Mexico Source New Mexico
Published on 7 April 2025 | 7:00 am
The Navajo Researcher Recovering A Desert Peach Variety - Science Friday
The Navajo Researcher Recovering A Desert Peach Variety Science Friday
Published on 29 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry - NPR
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry NPR
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry - AP News
Pentagon restores histories of Navajo Code Talkers, other Native veterans after public outcry AP News
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Articles about Navajo Code Talkers removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge - Military Times
Articles about Navajo Code Talkers removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge Military Times
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Pentagon blames ‘mistake’ for deletion of Navajo Code Talkers pages in DEI scrub, says content will be restored - Cronkite News
Pentagon blames ‘mistake’ for deletion of Navajo Code Talkers pages in DEI scrub, says content will be restored Cronkite News
Published on 18 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Bringing Better Health to the Navajo Nation - McKesson
Bringing Better Health to the Navajo Nation McKesson
Published on 17 March 2025 | 11:26 pm
Shattered by COVID: Navajo Nation's Long Road to Healing - The Imprint
Shattered by COVID: Navajo Nation's Long Road to Healing The Imprint
Published on 12 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Poetry as a Vessel: Preserving Navajo Culture Amidst the Dangers of Translation - Poetry Foundation
Poetry as a Vessel: Preserving Navajo Culture Amidst the Dangers of Translation Poetry Foundation
Published on 2 March 2025 | 8:00 am
Western Abandoned Uranium Mine Region | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
Western Abandoned Uranium Mine Region | US EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)
Published on 19 February 2025 | 8:00 am
‘We were duped’: Uranium shipments begin across Navajo land - Arizona Mirror
‘We were duped’: Uranium shipments begin across Navajo land Arizona Mirror
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Going home: Cattlewoman applies first-gen education on the Navajo Nation - Colorado State University
Going home: Cattlewoman applies first-gen education on the Navajo Nation Colorado State University
Published on 14 February 2025 | 8:00 am
THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY, 25 Years Later: A Conversation with Jeff Spitz - Edge Effects
THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY, 25 Years Later: A Conversation with Jeff Spitz Edge Effects
Published on 13 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Navajo Nation Plans Casino on Northeast Edge of Flagstaff - Flagstaff Business News
Navajo Nation Plans Casino on Northeast Edge of Flagstaff Flagstaff Business News
Published on 10 February 2025 | 8:00 am
USU Blanding Student Empowers Others as Miss Utah Navajo - Utah State University
USU Blanding Student Empowers Others as Miss Utah Navajo Utah State University
Published on 4 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Navajo Nation reaches agreement with mining company over uranium ore transport - Arizona Mirror
Navajo Nation reaches agreement with mining company over uranium ore transport Arizona Mirror
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Reports of Navajo people being detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders - Navajo-Hopi Observer
Reports of Navajo people being detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders Navajo-Hopi Observer
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens - The Arizona Republic
Navajo Nation leaders address reports of ICE detaining tribal citizens The Arizona Republic
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Reports of Navajo people being detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders - Arizona Mirror
Reports of Navajo people being detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders Arizona Mirror
Published on 24 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Fear of immigration raids prompts Navajo President to warn tribal members in urban areas - Source New Mexico
Fear of immigration raids prompts Navajo President to warn tribal members in urban areas Source New Mexico
Published on 23 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Federal agency provides $120 million for Navajo-Gallup Water supply project - Source New Mexico
Federal agency provides $120 million for Navajo-Gallup Water supply project Source New Mexico
Published on 13 January 2025 | 8:00 am
How Indigenous Knowledge Helped Solve a Mysterious Outbreak - American Society for Microbiology
How Indigenous Knowledge Helped Solve a Mysterious Outbreak American Society for Microbiology
Published on 1 November 2024 | 7:00 am
Code Talkers Helped U.S. Win World Wars I and II - U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
Code Talkers Helped U.S. Win World Wars I and II U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
Published on 31 October 2024 | 7:00 am