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Ducey signs bills limiting abortion, transgender participation in sports and surgeries
PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation March 30 to outlaw virtually all abortions after 15 weeks, preclude transgender girls from participating in women's sports, and make it illegal for doctors to perform "irreversible gender reassignment surgery'' on minors.
"In Arizona, we know there is immeasurable value in every life, including preborn life,'' the governor said in a letter explaining his decision to sign the measure curbing the right of women to terminate a pregnancy. "I believe it is each state's responsibility to protect them.''
There is no exception in SB 1164 even in cases of rape or incest.
At a press conference later, however, Ducey rejected questions of whether he was forcing women who have been raped or are the victims of incest to carry the baby to term and give birth. He said any prior statements he has made about exceptions in those cases apply only if abortions were totally outlawed.
"This law has availability,'' he said, keeping the procedure legal through the 15th week of pregnancy.
There is some data to support the idea that the law would not affect most women.
In 2020, the most recent year for which figures are available, the Arizona Department of Health Services reported there were 13,186 abortions performed on state residents. Of that total, just 636 were beyond 15 weeks of pregnancy.
But the Planned Parenthood Action Fund said in a prepared statement that the "longstanding racist policies in the state and in our nation'' mean SB 1164 will have a greater impact on minority communities as well as those with low incomes and rural residents.
"They are more likely to struggle to secure the funds, find child care, and take time off to work to travel out of state if they need to seek care after 15 weeks,'' the statement reads.
The law makes it a Class 6 felony, punishable by up to a year in state prison, for doctors to perform abortions after 15 weeks. The only exception is in cases where there is risk of the death or serious bodily injury to the woman.
Nothing in the measure, however, imposes any criminal penalties on a woman who gets the abortion.
SB 1164 is, for the moment, legally unenforceable as it runs afoul of long-standing U.S. Supreme Court precedents dating back to 1973 that say a state cannot interfere with a woman's choice prior to the point when a fetus becomes viable. That generally occurs somewhere around 22 to 24 weeks.
But the Arizona legislation is built on the premise that the high court later this year will uphold a virtually identical Mississippi law. And the governor said the ban at 15 weeks "brings us much more in line with the rest of the industrialized and civilized world.''
Ducey also inked his approval to SB 1165 which requires public schools and any private schools that compete against them to designate their interscholastic or intramural sports strictly as male, female or coed. And, more to the point, it specifically says that teams designed as for women or girls "may not be open to students of the male sex.''
"It's about fairness, pure and simple,'' he said. "And it's also about protecting girls' sports and protecting female sports.''
The governor denied that it was denying any opportunity to transgender girls, saying they remain free to compete on coed teams.
"It's a way where all can participate,'' Ducey said. "But those that are in competitive environments can have a level playing field.''
The move comes despite the fact that the Arizona Interscholastic Association which governs high school sports already has protocols to handle requests by transgender athletes to participate in sports on a case-by-case basis. Factors include a student's "gender story,'' including the age at which they became aware of the "incongruence'' between the sex assigned at birth and gender identity and whether the student is undergoing gender transition.
And Dr. Kristina Wilson, who serves on the AIA's medical advisory board, testified that out of 170,000 high school athletes there have been just 16 requests by transgender individual to complete.
The governor, however, lashed out at the organization for even allowing any transgender youth to participate.
"It's a shame that the AIA and the NCAA won't speak out on these,'' he said. "So we did in Arizona.''
That reference to the NCAA, which governs college athletics, stems from the ability of Lia Thomas, who as a University of Pennsylvania student, went from competing on the men's team to the women's team and became a top competitor.
Ducey also brushed aside the fact that the governors of Indiana and Utah, both Republicans, vetoed similar legislation in their state.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, in his veto message, said there were so few of these cases of transgender athletes that these decisions should be left to the organization that governs interscholastic athletics in his state. And Cox, whose veto was later overridden, also cited figures that show 86 percent of transgender youths have considered suicide, with 56% actually making an attempt.
Asked about that, Ducey said there is "great concern for and great empathy for those situations.'' But that didn't change his mind.
"I think Arizona has handled this in the most responsible way possible to keep a level playing field out there for young female athletes and to address the other issues,'' he said. "And I think Arizona has handled this in the most responsible way possible.''
In signing SB 1138 on gender reassignment procedures, Ducey pointed out that the measure does not prohibit doctors from providing puberty-blocking hormones or any other hormone therapy to minors. What is does preclude is any surgical procedures until the person turns 18.
"SB 1138 delays any irreversible gender reassignment surgery until the age of 18,'' Ducey explained.
"The reason is simple and common sense,'' he continued. "This is a decision that will dramatically affect the rest of an individuals' life, including the ability of that individual to become a biological parent later in life.''
And Ducey said there's nothing wrong with providing different standards between what adults can do with their bodies versus what can happen with children, even in cases where the parents agree.
"Throughout law, children are protected from making irreversible decisions, including buying certain products or participating in activities that can have lifelong health implications,'' he said. "These decisions should be made when an individual reaches adulthood.
The governor also said that many doctors who perform these procedures have concluded it is not "within the standards of care'' to do so on children.
That veto already is drawing threats of litigation from the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Center for Lesbian Rights.
"This is a harmful law that wrongly allows the government to dictate medical care for transgender youth in Arizona,'' said Asaf Orr, senior attorney for NCLR.
"Parents want what's best for their children,'' Orr said. "They don't need the state of Arizona seeking to take over their parental role.''
But Emilie Kao, senior vice president for Alliance Defending Freedom, a Christian public interest law firm that has previously defended some Arizona statutes, said the bill protects the ability of children "to have a natural childhood, free from the pressure to undergo surgical procedures that leave them permanently sterile and physically marred for life.''
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Arizona police ID man killed on I-40 as New Mexico resident
WINSLOW, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities have identified a man who was struck several times by vehicles on Interstate 40 near Winslow and died.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety identified the man as Adam Michael Tackett, 39, of Farmington, New Mexico.
DPS spokesman Bart Graves said Tackett was standing in the middle of the interstate when he was hit the morning of March 29. The incident briefly shut down the westbound lanes.
Authorities had received multiple calls from motorists about an object in the roadway, including from a semi-truck driver.
Graves says it’s unclear why Tackett was in the roadway. Some of his clothing and sleeping bag were found nearby. He was identified through fingerprints.
An Arizona Department of Transportation crew had reported seeing a man wearing dark clothing hitchhiking in the area around 3:30 a.m. March 29, but Graves says investigators aren’t entirely sure it was Tackett.
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Around Winslow: week of April 6
National Library Week at Winslow Public Library
National Library Week is celebrated April 3 - 9. It is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support.
The Winslow Public Library is open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is located at 21 N. Williamson Ave., Winslow, Arizona.
Business Expo, April 30
Discover some of what Winslow offers in education, services, products and opportunities. Businesses and agencies will be offering information, advice and employment opportunities.
The event will be held at the Winslow Visitor Center, 523 W. Second St.
More information is available at winslowarizona.org.
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Mackenzie Flores commits to play softball at South Mountain Community College
Originally Published: April 5, 2022 7:41 a.m.
Winslow High School's Mackenzie Flores signed to play softball at South Mountain Community College this fall.
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Transformative art contest winners named at Winslow High
Originally Published: April 5, 2022 7:39 a.m.
After three rounds of voting, the winners for the Transformation Art competition at Winslow High were announced. Amanda Childers received first place, Erika Sanchez-Rosales second and Michelle Rayne Hodge third. Other competitors included Carlos Tafoya, Adysen Leonard, Darren Mark, Isaac Kelley, Brendan Knight, Tayela Larsen and Alondra Robbinl.
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Winslow Track and Field teams recognized for continued efforts
Originally Published: April 5, 2022 7:38 a.m.
Winslow High School Track and Field teams put in hard practices, long meets and late nights and deliver all the time.
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Work on Hermosa Drive bridge over I-40 to begin April 5
HOLBROOK, Ariz. — The Hermosa Drive Bridge over Interstate 40 in Holbrook will be rehabilitated beginning this spring by the Arizona Department of Transportation, thereby extending the life of the bridge for drivers.
The bridge will receive a new bridge deck, guardrails and barriers. The roadway approaches to the bridge will be improved as well. Drivers can expect daytime and nighttime restrictions due to the construction work. In addition, there will be periodic overnight closures of I-40 during the project.
A detour will be in place using State Route 77 (known locally as Navajo Boulevard) when the I-40 closures are in effect. Eastbound drivers will use Exit 286, proceed eastbound on Navajo Boulevard and then re-enter eastbound I-40 at Exit 289. Westbound drivers will use Exit 289, proceed westbound on Navajo Boulevard and then re-enter westbound I-40 at Exit 286.
I-40 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on April 5. Additional nightly closures in April include April 7-9; April 11-15; and April 18-20.
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ADOT announces construction updates in coming weeks
Expect intermittent lane restrictions, delays on I-40 in Flagstaff April 3 – Oct. 31
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advises drivers who travel Interstate 40 in Flagstaff to plan for intermittent lane restrictions while ADOT crews return from winter shutdown to complete the pavement preservation work that began in spring 2021.
The following restrictions will occur April 3-Oct.31:
• East- and westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane in the construction zones between the junction with I-17 and Walnut Canyon Road (mileposts 195 - 205).
• Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control.
• The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph in the work zones.
• 14-foot vehicle-width will be allowed, but may not be accommodated at all times. Additional notice will be provided for locations and times when a 14-foot vehicle width cannot be accommodated.
ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around personnel and equipment while pavement repairs are underway.
For more information, visit the project webpage: azdot.gov/I40WalnutCanyonRd
Schedules are subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen factors. For more information, please call the ADOT Bilingual Project Information Line at 855.712.8530 or go to azdot.gov/contact and select Projects from the drop-down menu. For real-time highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT's Traveler Information Site at www.az511.gov.
I-40 ramp closures at A-1 Mountain Road April 4 - 18
Drivers should plan for the following eastbound ramp closures while crews rehabilitate the ramps in preparation for the overpass bridge reconstruction on I-40 and A-1 Mountain Road (exit 190).
• Eastbound I-40 on- and off-ramps at A-1 Mountain Road (exit 190) will be closed from 6:30 a.m. April 4, through 5:30 p.m. April 18.
• Detour: Eastbound I-40 traffic accessing A-1 Mountain Road will be detoured to Exit 191 to turn around and head west to access A-1 Mountain Road.
Traffic from A-1 Mountain Road heading eastbound on I-40 will first head west on I-40 to Hughes Avenue (Exit 185- Bellemont) to turn around to go eastbound on I-40.
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Arizona to endure another hot, dry spring as droughts persist
WASHINGTON — Arizonans hoping for a break this spring from the drought gripping the state will be disappointed, with climatologists calling for minor to exceptional drought conditions, what one calls the state’s “new normal.”
The spring outlook released this month by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the largest drought coverage seen in the U.S. since 2013, with as much as 60 percent of the continental U.S. facing drought conditions.
“This outlook that NOAA is saying, that we’re going to develop or have worsening drought, it’s not surprising, it’s not unexpected,” said Erinanne Saffel, Arizona’s state climatologist.
As the state moves into April, May and June, what Saffel calls “the driest months of the year in Arizona,” dry conditions will impact roughly 4 million residents living in drought-stricken areas across the state, according to NOAA.
It said cities in central Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson, Globe and Florence, will experience abnormally dry conditions characterized by dry soil and increased fire risks. The greater threat will be in western and northern Arizona, where severe or extreme drought conditions are expected to affect farms, forests and wildlife, and stress fire crews.
Despite last year’s monsoon season being one of the wettest on record, averaging 7.93 inches of rainfall, it was not enough to reverse lasting effects from prior dry seasons in Arizona – including the driest monsoon on record in 2020.
“We’re still in that long-term kind of situation where one or two wet seasons is still not enough to come out of this long-term drought,” Saffel said.
Arizona has been experiencing drought conditions since the mid ’90s and has been under an emergency drought declaration since 1999. Experts said that it’s important to look beyond short-term climate forecasts when considering the long-term drought.
“We’ve been getting precipitation that isn’t too far off from normal or 100 percent of average, but the runoff has been significantly less … indicative of very dry soil conditions and also a hotter, drier spring,” said Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
NOAA’s spring forecast came shortly after the Bureau of Reclamation said the elevation of Lake Powell had fallen below 3,525 feet, the lowest since it was first filled in the ’60s. If the lake falls below 3,490 feet, it will not be able to turn generators in Glen Canyon Dam that produce electricity for 5.8 million customers in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Nebraska and Arizona.
As part of the 2019 Drought Contingency Plan, the Bureau of Reclamation twice took actions to help prop up Lake Powell, releasing water from two upstream reservoirs and temporarily reducing monthly releases from Glen Canyon Dam until April.
The bureau said it would not be taking further action for now “because the spring runoff will resolve the deficit in the short term,” said Wayne Pullan, the director of the Upper Colorado Basin Region, in a prepared statement.
But Buschatzke does not share that optimism.
“We’ve been monitoring the climatic conditions for many years in relation to both what’s occurring inside the state of Arizona, but also with the major reservoirs Lake Powell, Lake Mead, and what was happening in the upper basin watershed for” those lakes, he said. “And it has been a downward trend in terms of runoff in the Colorado River.”
While it does not plan more action now, Reclamation projects that Lake Powell will dip again later this year, and it has a Drought Response Operations Plan in the works to help keep water at a level to keep Glen Canyon Dam generators functioning, if necessary.
Although the bureau has been able to provide short-term solutions, Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute, argues that significantly more must be done to combat the shortages caused by “22 years of drought.”
“We’ve been doing these incremental agreements to deal with urgent situations,” Porter said. “But we need to get to a point where we have a big long-term agreement on how much water we can expect, and how much water each and every user can expect.”
These agreements will require cooperation between all of the basin states, and several iterations of plans and projections in order to achieve a “reasonable level of success,” Buschatzke said.
“Mother Nature keeps teaching us that things can get worse as you look forward,” he said. “So we need to continue to add to our plans and create more robust plans to deal with the broader range that is before us and the broader range of uncertainty about what our future will hold.”
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Arizona ranks high on states with offensive place names eyed for change
WASHINGTON —Arizona could be a primary target when federal officials meet with tribes soon to talk about possible new names for places that currently contain a slur against Native American women.
With 67 locations that have the word “squaw” in their name, Arizona ranks third among 37 states in a list compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey, trailing only California, with 85, and Idaho, with 72.
Those are some of the 664 places across the U.S. that will be the subject of Interior Department virtual consultation sessions with tribes to consider names that could replace the term that is now considered derogatory.
In Arizona, the locations are in every county but Pima and sit on federal, state, private and tribal lands, including 11 on the Navajo, Fort Apache, San Carlos and Fort Mojave reservations.
“I agree with initiatives to change the names of places that include disparaging racially charged and gendered slurs,” Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler said in an emailed statement.
“This corrective action of removing all offensive place names is an important step in honoring the humanity of Native American people still here today,” Fowler said.
The push to update the names began in November, when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to run a Cabinet agency, signed an order declaring the word a derogatory term. The order directed the USGS Board on Geographic Names to begin identifying geographic places that had the word in their names and proposing at least five possible replacement names for each.
Even though no one in Greenlee County knows how a stream there came to have the name, County Administrator Derek Rapier said officials there support a change.
“Regardless of the naming history, such monikers have no place in a diverse society that values the contributions of all individuals and groups and Greenlee County is supportive of name changes that reflect this shared respect,” Rapier said in an email.
The word has not always been considered offensive. Shannon O’Loughlin, CEO and attorney for the Association on American Indian Affairs, said in an email that the word comes from the Algonquian language, where it means “woman,” and she said a similar word in the Mohawk language means “vagina,” but that it gained a negative connotation over time.
“The term has been used in derogatory ways by colonizers until today, as a sexualized stereotype of a Native American woman,” said O’Loughlin, who is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation.
“Coupled with the violence against – and trafficking of – Native American women and girls in the United States, the s-word is not appropriate to honor and acknowledge the sacrifices that Native Peoples have made to protect the honor of the United States,” she said.
The USGS noted that not all the locations it identified will necessarily get new names. Sites that are considered historical, have an unknown location or are not under the purview of the Board on Geographic Names may be excluded, for example. Squaw Beach in Mohave County is one of the places that USGS said is considered historical, the only such site in Arizona.
This will not be the first time that an Arizona place is eyed for a name change because the old name was considered offensive. In 2003, the Arizona State Board on Geographic and Historic Names voted to change the name of Squaw Peak in Phoenix to Piestewa Peak. The name change became official when the federal board approved it in 2008.
Dawnafe Whitesinger, chairwoman of the Navajo County Board of Supervisors, said in a statement that the latest federal action “is long overdue.”
“Indigenous women across this nation have been marginalized and often have been invisible to the nation’s narrative,” Whitesinger’s statement said. “As an Indigenous woman, I applaud Secretary Haaland for taking such an important step.”
O’Loughlin said Native Americans deserve to be recognized for their contributions to the nation, pointing to the relatively high percentage who fight in our wars, among other things. But they should be recognized without being sexualized, she said.
“Native nations have many amazing heroes whose names should be remembered in our greater society. Place name changes should not be controversial, but instead should be an opportunity to uplift all of us,” she said.
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Chinle baseball sweeps Window Rock in twin bill
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Chinle Wildcats returned to Fighting Scouts Field April 1 for the first time in more than a year and wasted no time at bat, in the infield or on the mound.
The Wildcats picked up the 3A North doubleheader sweep in dominating fashion over Window Rock, 13-1 and 13-8. Wildcats junior pitcher and shortstop Shaydin Tsosie received big-time accolades from both head coaches.
With the win, Chinle improved to 7-6, 1-2, and Window Rock fell to 9-3, 5-1. The win was the third in a row for Chinle.
“We hit very well,” Chinle head coach Charles Kimbrough said. “Our defensive effort was good and our pitching was fantastic. (Shaydin) deserves a lot of credit for how he played in both games.”
In the second game of the doubleheader, senior Caleb Tsosie scored first on an error to give Window Rock a 1-0 lead. The Fighting Scouts came out for the second game with a more aggressive approach, but so did Chinle. And that dichotomy made for a very competitive game.
Window Rock gave up a few walks in the first three innings, due mostly to batters being hit by pitches. Freshman Xavier Gray got some momentum going when he hit a long ball to mid-center and brought in senior Noah Haven and junior Elijah Morgan for a 2-1 Fighting Scouts cushion.
Then senior Quarziar Martinez — fresh off the recently finished basketball season — stole home for a 3-1 Window Rock lead.
The Wildcats did not panic. In fact, the team was very loose on the sidelines.
Senior Isiah Kee scored a run. Then came the game’s turning point when senior Jake Guy hit a grand slam over the center field fence. Window Rock loaded the bases too many times in the second and third innings, head coach Kody Wauneka said.
“We had some ups and downs with regard to pitching,” Wauneka said. “But give credit to Chinle.”
The Wildcats steadily loaded the bases on base hits and doubles. The score ballooned to 11-8 by the beginning of the sixth inning. Meanwhile, Tsosie was striking out or just throwing incredibly hard-to-hit pitches. On one play in the fifth, Tsisie ran down a foul ball left of the catcher’s box, another turning point and a play, which showed individual effort and hustle.
“Good play, kid. Good play,” Kimbrough said.
Guy hit another long ball to deep center, while not a home run the play brought in Isiah Guy and Kee for a 13-8 lead.
Senior LaShawn Platero — also fresh off the Fighting Scouts’ basketball season — started at pitcher and recorded four strike outs and four walks.
Kee pitched five innings for the Wildcats and had four strike outs and two walks. Tsosie recorded five strike outs and two walks and was a difference-maker on the field, especially in the second game, both coaches said.
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Coconino County seeks vendors for 2022 fair
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is currently accepting vendor applications for the 2022 Coconino County Fair Sept. 2 – Sept. 5 at Fort Tuthill County Park.
There is space available for amusement, food, commercial, and nonprofit businesses looking to reach approximately 40,000 people.
Coconino County-based, for-profit businesses are encouraged to apply as an early bird vendor to take advantage of a 50 percent discount on non-premium outdoor locations on the fairgrounds. Interested business owners and operators must submit an early bird vendor application by June 1 to be considered. Non-profit, indoor, midway, and food vendors are not eligible for early bird rates.
Vendor applications are available on the Coconino County Fair website at CoconinoCountyFair.com.
More information on the County Fair is available at http://www.CoconinoCountyFair.com or call the Coconino County Parks & Recreation Department at (928) 679-8000.
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Horseshoe Bend offers a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River
Horseshoe Bend attracts visitors from around the world and a recent visit did not disappoint — and the offseason made visitation light to moderate. On a previous visit, the crowds made it harder to enjoy, especially trying to find a spot to take a photograph.
Getting from the parking lot to the overlook is not very difficult and anyone with a good pair of walking shoes can easily make the roundtrip on the ADA approved trail to the overlook, which also has a couple of shade benches along the trail.
With so many visitors, they are always a few who put themselves in a precarious position, which can make observers nervous. Although it is allowed and cautioned, people are allowed to go beyond the platform area that is located on the overlook, but they are cautioned that the side of the cliff is slippery and may come loose.
Horseshoe Bend is located 4.6 miles west from the city of Page and is man aged by the city. Peak visiting times are in the morning and evening year-round.
During summer months, visitors are urged to not visit during mid-day because the temperatures can hover in the high 90s and above. Visitors are also urged to bring plenty of water. Parking is plentiful during most months of the year. It is most difficult to find parking in the summer because of the vast amount of visitors to the area.
Park hours are sunrise to sunset and current fees being;
• Motorcycles: $5
• Car or RV: $10
• Commercial van/bus (passenger capacity up to 14) $35
• Commercial bus (passenger capacity 15-35) $70
•Commercial bus (passenger capacity over 35) $140
Horseshoe Bend is a must for the landscape photographer, the environmental portraiture maker, and the adventurer. But as with all parks, follow the simple rule of “Pack in, Pack out.”
More information on visiting Horseshoe Bend, is available from the city of Page at https://cityofpage.org/official-horseshoe-bend-information.
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Navajo Nation celebrates Vietnam War Veteran’s Day
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On March 29, Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer joined Pastor Robert Tso of Victory Life Church, 24th Council Delegate Eugenia Charles-Newton, retired U.S Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jay Block, and many Vietnam Veterans and their families during the National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration in Shiprock, New Mexico.
“We are pleased that our Diné warriors, family members, and community members have joined us today to honor our Vietnam Veterans during the 5th anniversary of the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. These warriors are our Nation’s blood and treasure. They ultimately deserve our deepest gratitude,” said Vice President Lizer.
Lizer assisted in presenting and pinning the Vietnam War Veteran lapel pin on Gold Star Mothers, Vietnam Veterans, and family members of those who passed serving during the Vietnam War.
“We vow never again to confuse personal disapproval of war with prejudice against those who honorably wear the uniform of our Armed Forces,” Lizer said. “It is important to remember the heroism, bravery, and sacrifices of Vietnam-era veterans and their families. As time passes, we mustn’t let the memory of our fallen war heroes fade. Thank you for your service.”
Former New Mexico State Representative Sharon Clahsichillage and San Juan County Magistrate Court Judge Rena Scott also joined to assist in the pinning ceremony.
The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President signed a Proclamation to honor and recognize the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. We honor all Diné Warriors and their families who sacrificed and served during the Vietnam War. The Navajo Nation is grateful for their contribution to the Navajo Nation and the country.
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Navajo Nation implements “yellow status” for schools and increases capacity to 75% for businesses, mask mandate remains in effect
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On April 5, the Navajo Nation transitioned to “Yellow” from “Orange” status, consisting of moderate-low restrictions, including increasing gathering and capacity limits, re-emphasizing the safer-at-home order and continuing the face mask mandate in all public places.
The new guidelines are based on the consistent decline in new COVID-19 infections within the past several weeks on the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said with the low numbers of daily COVID-19 cases on the Nation, they can implement the changes.
“Capacity limits will increase for businesses and most gatherings, but we will keep the face mask mandate in place in all public places and this applies to all visitors and tourists that come to the Navajo Nation,” Nez said. “We are taking careful steps to reopen and we will continue to rely on the public health experts to guide us along the way. Please continue to be very cautious, wear a mask in public, and please get vaccinated if you haven’t already.”
Public Health Emergency Order No. 2022-004 declares “yellow status” for all businesses and increases the maximum occupancy allowed to 75-percent, which includes restaurants, casinos, hotels including campgrounds and RV parks, museums and zoos, marinas and parks, movie theaters, and personal care and services. The order also allows gyms, wellness centers, and recreation facilities to operate at 25-percent maximum capacity, or less depending on six-foot physical distancing. All businesses must submit a COVID-19 reopening plan to the Division of Economic Development before reopening in yellow status. Reopening plans can be e-mailed to navajoeconomy@navajo-nsn.gov.
Public Health Emergency Order No. 2022-005 re-emphasizes the “safer at home” order and increases in-person gathering limits from 15 to 25 persons for social gatherings, traditional ceremonies, churches, youth programs, holiday gatherings, and in-person meetings and trainings. For outdoor recreational events such as walks, runs, bike rides, motorcycle events and similar events, gatherings of up to 50 people are permitted. Drive-in gatherings of up to 100 vehicles are permitted where people from the same vehicle remain in their vehicles. Masks must be worn at all in-person events and gatherings.
The order also provides guidelines for graduation events, limiting outdoor in-person events to 75-percent maximum occupancy and 50-percent maximum occupancy for in-door graduation events.
Public Health Emergency Order No. 2022-006 declares “yellow status” for all schools and requires face masks to be worn by all students, teachers, and employees. The order also limits gatherings to 25 or fewer persons for non-classroom instruction events such as back-to-school, orientations, and other community gatherings. In-door sports events are limited to 50-percent capacity and 75-percent for outdoor events. All schools are required to comply with the Navajo Nation COVID-19 Safe Schools Framework and the Navajo Nation School Reopening Plan available online at: https://www.navajoreopening.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19-Safe-Schools-Framework.
“As we move forward in this pandemic, we continue to offer our appreciation and prayers for all frontline workers and those who are fighting COVID-19 at this moment. We ask our people to carefully read the new public health emergency orders and help to inform your elders and loved ones. Please be safe, be very cautious especially in public places, and keep praying for our people,” said Vice President Myron Lizer.
More information, including helpful prevention tips, and resources to help stop the spread of COVID-19 is available by visiting the Navajo Department of Health's COVID-19 website at http://www.ndoh.navajo-nsn.gov/COVID-19 or by calling (928) 871-7014.
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Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Co. awards $50K in scholarships to NTU students
CROWNPOINT, N.M. — On March 9, Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Company awarded Navajo Technical University $50,000 for students’ scholarships.
The award was made possible by NTUs Financial Aid Manager Gary Segay, who reached out to Navajo Petroleum for a possible donation to NTU.
“This is a great opportunity for our students to apply themselves, we are continuing to create pathways and partnerships for our students to succeed,” said Dr. Elmer Guy, NTU president. “This could possibly create internship opportunities for our students.”
The award can provide students further motivation to pursue their higher education goals and the Navajo Nation Oil & Gas to provide educational material on “Helium Resource” for future endeavors.
“The donation is greatly appreciated and we are going to apply it to institution standard and possibly in tuition,” Segay said. “We will open up the scholarship to all students, not just one field; we plan to release it to our students in spring, summer and fall.”
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Navajo Nation recognizes April as 'Navajo Nation Sexual Awareness Month'
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On April 1, the Navajo Nation recognized April as "Navajo Nation Sexual Assault Awareness Month" to acknowledge victims, survivors and advocates and to increase awareness and prevention of sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual harassment in Navajo homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
The proclamation recognizes that crimes of sexual assault, rape and sexual harassment impact the mental, spiritual and physical well-being of victims, survivors and families. Sexual assaults include all sexual conduct or behavior that occurs without an individual's consent.
"During Navajo Nation Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to ensure that every Navajo citizen can live a safe life without the threat and impact of sexual violence,” said Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez. “The consequences of sexual assault are severe, ranging from physical, mental, and emotional trauma. Each of us plays a role in protecting those we love, including our grandparents, parents, spouses, daughters and sons. We must recommit ourselves to ending sexual violence and supporting all survivors and victims’ to begin the process of healing for families and communities.”
The proclamation states the crime of sexual assault reported to the Navajo Nation Police Department is an average of one new case every day.
The U.S. Department of Justice reported that American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times as likely to experience violent crimes and at least two times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes than all other races and nationalities.
"Anyone can be a leader in preventing and ending sexual violence in the Navajo Nation. We must protect each other, especially when an accusation is made — we must believe the victims and investigate to the fullest extent,” said First Lady Phefelia Nez. “Let us be the voices of survivors and victims. Navajo women and children are sacred, and supporting and protecting each other can save many others from this violent crime. One of the strongest forms of support is demanding justice for victims and survivors and holding perpetrators accountable. Most importantly, we have to honor the bravery and advocacy of survivors and their families to end violence on the Navajo Nation.”
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Navajo Nation recognizes dispatchers for outstanding service and dedication to public safety
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is observed April 10-16
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On April 1, Navajo Nation Vice President Myron Lizer joined Navajo Nation Police Department Deputy Chief Ronald Silversmith to recognize 12 Navajo Nation dispatchers within the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety for their outstanding contribution and dedication as public safety telecommunications operators.
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is observed from April 10 - 16, 2022.
Lizer said dispatchers are the unseen heroes of public safety and that they honored the 12 dispatchers and their families.
"Dispatchers are the real first responders during an emergency. They connect the conversations of terrified victims and citizens,” Lizer said. “They are the calming influence that provides the bridges of hope and safety. During the most traumatic experiences of a caller, they remember where they live, their names, what they saw and details of the incident. Then they calmly provide all that information to officers, firefighters or medics without errors or bias. Thank you for taking a job that not all can do. We pray for your mental and emotional well-being and commend your efforts to keep our communities safe.”
Silversmith awarded each dispatcher a certification of appreciation and a recognition pin for their service. The Navajo Nation faces extreme challenges and emergencies every day, but with their utmost professionalism and response, they go beyond the call to keep each of us safe, Silversmith added.
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Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
WASHINGTON — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and First Lady Phefelia Nez recently met with federal officials on an inter-agency agreement to streamline right-of-way clearance to expedite the construction of new roads and improvements on the Navajo Nation.
The president and first lady met with Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to advocate for the policy changes.
In 1948, Congress authorized the Interior secretary to oversee the right-of-way process on tribal lands, including those required for road developments.
Under current laws, tribes also have to obtain two separate environmental clearances from federal agencies to proceed with most road projects.
This process can take several years to complete, said Navajo Division of Transportation Director Garret Silversmith, who participated in the meeting virtually.
Under the proposed inter-agency agreement, the Bureau of Indian Affairs would transfer highway right-of-way and sources of material authority to the secretary of Transportation, acting through the Federal Highway Administration for the Tribal Transportation Program. Similar agreements could potentially be used for other right-of-way issues related to water.
Nez also highlighted the Nez-Lizer Administration’s transportation white paper titled, “Diné Atiin Bahane: Navajo Road Emergence,” which recommends seven specific federal policy changes intended to improve the Navajo Nation’s transportation system.
During the meeting with Bueeigieg, officials noted that the bipartisan infrastructure bill requires the U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Interior to work together to streamline the approval process on certain projects in Indian Country.
“Our technical experts developed the white paper last year and we are pleased that it was used within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was passed by Congress and signed by President Biden,” Nez said. “Our voices are being heard all the way to the White House.”
Nez said the inter-agency agreement is an idea that was previously used by the federal government to expedite infrastructure development.
“Now, we want that same process to be implemented for the Navajo Nation so we can make greater progress on road construction and improvements,” Nez said. “This is an opportunity for the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of the Interior and Department of Transportation, to do something extraordinary for Indian Country.”
Silversmith said during the meeting that road projects often sit idle for years while the right-of-way and environmental clearances are completed through the federal processes.
He also noted that the Navajo Nation currently has over 1,700 miles of paved roads, over 9,500 miles of dirt roads, and 180 bridges – many of which require significant improvements.
“As we move forward with the proposed inter-agency agreement for right-of-way authorities, we will continue working closely with our federal partners,” Nez said.
Nez thanked Haaland and Buttigieg for meeting and receiving the proposal. He also thanked the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs wSith the U.S. Department of Transportation, Arlando Teller, for his support and leadership at the federal level.
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NTU student recognized in creative writing competition
CROWNPOINT, N.M. — On March 16, Tribal College Journal (TCJ) notified Navajo Technical University (NTU) creative writing student Ronnie Largo that his entry entitled “Poetry” was selected as a winner of the 2022 TCJ student creative Writing competition.
Largo will be featured in the 2022 spring edition of TCJ publication and on its website at www.tcjstudent.org.
“It was an unexpected surprise, I feel happy that my poem was selected,” Largo said describing his experience. “I couldn’t have done this without the encouragement from my instructor, Anita Roastingear, and my poem took off.”
Largo, a Marine Corps veteran, is from Thoreau, New Mexico, and is currently enrolled as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in Creative Writing and New Media at NTU.
Every year, the TCJ holds contests in student writing, art and film. All tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) can enter their students in these various competitions and the winners then get the opportunity to be featured in the TCJ print and online publication.
Roastingear is an associate professor creative writing and new media program at NTU and she said it is only one of the many programs offered at the university.
“The program provides the knowledge and skills needed to secure gainful employment in a digital environment, to publish and market creative works online, or simply to function as a full participant in this new digital age, she said.
More information about the creative writing and new Media program at NTU is available by contacting Roastingear at aroastingear@navajotech.edu.
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Tico Charlee takes over Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Office
Originally Published: April 5, 2022 8:11 a.m.
The Navajo Nation announced appointment of Tico Charlee as executive director of of the Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Office.
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Traffic jams expected during Oak Creek Canyon road work
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Projects planned for one of Arizona’s most scenic highways that will include a safety tune-up and structural improvements are expected to clog traffic along the two-lane route during work set to begin this spring and run into 2023.
The work by the Arizona Department of Transportation for U.S. Route 89A through Oak Creek Canyon between Sedona and Flagstaff includes rockfall mitigation, drainage and sediment control and rehabilitation of a bridge, the Arizona Daily Sun reported.
To accommodate the work, people traveling through the steep-sided canyon can expect major traffic flow restrictions and a limited number of full closures.
It’s already sometimes difficult to pass through the canyon’s tight quarters, which include a near-corkscrew climb or descent at the north end.
The canyon’s trails and swimming holes are popular with hikers and day-trippers during the summer while its colorful vistas of fall foliage pull crowds of admirers.
The work along a 14-mile span is much needed, Brendan Foley, assistant district engineer for ADOT’s Northcentral District, said during a recent public information meeting.
“All three improvements are vital to preserving the integrity and safety of the highway,” Foley said.
The project includes work to stabilize areas known for rockfalls that can happen without warning and pose safety risks for people traveling along the highway and force the roadway to be closed for hours while crews clear obstructions and debris.
It should also address the deteriorating slopes along the roadway — which should reduce the potential for mud and rock slides and improve the quality of the water flowing through the canyon.
The Pumphouse Wash Bridge project is aimed at improving the structural integrity and extending the life of the bridge constructed in 1931 by an estimated 25 years.
All three projects will take on different timelines, which await approval by ADOT and the contractor, but everything is slated to be completed by late 2023, with a possible break in work next winter.
During the work, the road will mostly remain open, but officials said traffic will be restricted, with the roadway narrowed to one lane through the work zones with alternating northbound and southbound travel. Flaggers will control traffic, and temporary concrete barriers will be used for lane restrictions.
ADOT officials said residents can anticipate up to five daytime and 10 overnight full closures from Sunday through Thursday. Foley said notice of the closures will be provided at least seven days in advance.
“We recognize these restrictions and full closures, in particular, are inconvenient for everyone,” Foley said. “Unfortunately there is no way to do these projects without some closure and extended lane restrictions.”
ADOT officials noted that the full closures won’t take place over the weekend, on holidays or when there’s a major event in Sedona.
That left some feeling like the priority was on visitors, not full-time residents.
“It hurts the locals. It hurts the commuters. It hurts the people that have business during the week,” said Sedona resident Jen Bielack. “Whereas weekends would more impact the tourists.”
Others worried about how the restrictions and closures will impact their lives, citing concerns about upcoming travel and public safety. Project heads, however, clarified emergency services will still be able to get through when needed.
When the highway is closed, Interstate 17 and State Route 179 provide an alternate but significantly longer route between Sedona and Flagstaff.
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White House releases report on Native American voting rights
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Local, state and federal officials must do more to ensure Native Americans facing persistent, longstanding and deep-rooted barriers to voting have equal access to ballots, a White House report released March 23 said.
Native Americans and Alaska Natives vote at lower rates than the national average but have been a key constituency in tight races and states with large Native populations. A surge in voter turnout among tribal members in Arizona, for example, helped lead Joe Biden to victory in the state that hadn't supported a Democrat in a White House contest since 1996.
The Biden administration's report comes a year after he issued an executive order promoting voting rights and establishing a steering committee to look at particular barriers to voting in Indigenous communities. Those include state laws and local practices that disenfranchise Indigenous voters, unequal access to early voting and reliance on a mail system that is unreliable, the report stated.
"For far too long, members of tribal nations and Native communities have faced unnecessary burdens when they attempt to exercise their sacred right to vote," the White House said.
The administration called on Congress to pass voting rights legislation, including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and another focused on Native Americans. But those bills are going nowhere. Republicans wouldn't support them, and Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona have been unwilling to override the filibuster to allow the legislation to pass.
In the states, Republican legislatures and governors recently have passed dozens of restrictive laws dealing with voting and elections. They have limited the use of mail voting, which proved hugely popular during the pandemic, implemented strict voter ID requirements, eliminated ballot drop boxes and created several penalties for local election officials who could be accused of violating certain laws.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last year in a broader case over Arizona voting regulations to uphold a prohibition on counting ballots cast in the wrong precinct and returning early ballots for another person. Native American voting rights advocates saw it as another notch in a long history of voting discrimination.
Bills that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed last year to codify the practice of giving voters who didn't sign mail-in ballots until 7 p.m. on Election Day to do so and that address voter rolls, also complicate voting, tribal leaders said.
Democrats say the new laws are designed to target their voters, although the mail voting restrictions also tend to hurt Republicans.
In the absence of action, the Biden administration is seeking changes at more local levels while maintaining pressure on Congress. The White House pointed to enhanced safeguards for Native American voters in Nevada, Washington and Colorado and suggested other states follow their lead.
The report recommended further recommended that jurisdictions serving Native voters offer language assistance even when they're not legally required to. And the U.S. Postal Service should consider adding routes or boosting personnel in Indian Country, the report said.
The White House highlighted efforts within federal agencies that include the Interior Department working to designate tribal colleges in New Mexico and Kansas as voter registration centers. The Treasury Department will provide voter education through its income tax assistance centers, the White House said.
And the U.S. Department of Justice has more than doubled its voting rights enforcement to ensure election officials are complying with federal law, senior administration officials said. The administration noted, though, that the protections in the Voting Rights Act to prohibit racial discrimination in voting no longer are adequate.
Tribal leaders in Alaska told the steering committee that despite successful litigation to ensure language assistance, the services haven't reached their communities, according to the committee's report. A tribal leader on the Blackfeet reservation in Montana said a county election official did not comply with a directive to provide drop boxes on the reservation until three days before the election, the report states.
Poverty among Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians, hostility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, and cultural disrespect also impact voting patterns in Indigenous communities, the administration noted.
The White House report will be translated into six Indigenous languages: Navajo, Ojibwe, Cherokee, Yup'ik, Lakota and Native Hawaiian.
The report builds on the work of other groups, including the Native American Rights Fund that outlined the challenges to voting in Indian Country, deepened by the pandemic: online registration hampered by spotty or no internet service, ballots delivered to rarely-checked post office boxes and turnout curbed by a general reluctance to vote by mail.
"It is a strong first step in ensuring that Native American voters have equal access to the vote," the Native American Rights Fund said.
Despite the challenges, Native American voting rights groups increasingly have mobilized over the years to boost turnout that is about 13 percent lower than the national average, according to the White House. The states will the largest percentage of Native Americans and Alaska Natives are: Alaska, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota and Montana.
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1 tribal firefighter killed, 2nd injured in ambulance crash
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — One Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community firefighter was killed and a second critically injured when their ambulance collided with a tractor-trailer rig, officials said.
Firefighter Brendon Bessee was killed and Firefighter Tyler Packer was critically injured in the wreck April 8 on State Route 87 on the tribe's reservation on the east side of metro Phoenix, tribal President Martin Harvier said in a statement
The Arizona Department of Public Safety said the truck's driver had minor injuries and that the wreck occurred after the ambulance turned onto the highway while responding to a 911 call, azfamily.com reported.
Cause of the crash was under investigation, the DPS said.
Video posted by azfamily.com showed the ambulance's cab sitting upright but sheared from the rest of the vehicle.
Harvier said Bessee and Packer were recent transfers to the tribal fire department.
"Prayers are needed for the Salt River Fire Department as they navigate through this very difficult time, losing one of their own and thinking about their brother in the hospital," Harvier said.
Outside agencies were helping to answer emergency calls on the reservation, Harvier said. "They are here to help."
A procession April 9 was to take Bessee home to Globe, Arizona.
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Navajo Regional Hearing at Twin Arrows April 21-22
The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native children will hold regional meetings both simultaneously in-person and virtually on April 21 and 22. Both day comprise a series of expert panels on topics relevant to the commission. There is an opportunity for public comment on the afternoon of April 22.
People wishing to participate can register at the following links for each day:
April 21 from 1:10-5:40 p.m., kearnswest.zoom.us/j/83428904935
April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at kearnswest/zoom.us/j/84997853622.
Both events are at Twins Arros Navajo Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004.
Navajo Nation guidance related to COvid-19 will be encouraged and followed. All hearings will be hybrid (in-person and virtually), however, the commission may decide to move to virtual only for hearings and events depending on COVID-19 related developments. The public can submit oral and written comments and questions anytime by emailing email@commissiononnativechildren.org.
The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native children was established by Congress as an independent entity charged with conducting a comprehensive study of federal, state, local and tribal programs and developing solutions that would improve the health, safety, and well-being of Native children.
Window Rock Easter Revival through April 16
Leupp Pastor Neil Riggs speaks at the "He's Alive" Easter Revival at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Window Rock Christian Center, a mile north of the tribal fairgrounds. Communion service April 15 is with Apostle Ron Harvey. The week-long event started April 11 with well-known ministers like Francis Begay, Robert Nargo and Jerry Tom. The revival ends April 16 and Larry Harveu is worship leader. Gospel musicians are invited. More information is available from Jerry at (505) 406-8599.
Leupp Easter celebration
Ranch Hands Ministry hosts the 2022 Easter Celebration April 14-17 and Carol Osoup of Canada. Speakers and services start at 6 p.m. (MST) Thursday through Saturday. Masking is encouraged and persons with COVID-19 issues should not attend. Sunday's sunrise service is at 5:15 a.m., followed by a breakfast. More information is available by calling Leonard at (928) 255-7675. The ranch is 1.5 miles north of the Old El Paso Station, after turning at the road sign from Navajo Route 15.
Winslow Arts Festival April 30
The Winslow Arts Council will host an art festival April 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Route 66 plaza (on the corner of Kinsely and Second Street) with art, music, silent auction, kids' activities and more.
Navajo County Health Matters Kayenta 5K April 19
April is County Government Month, and to celebrate we're coming to you Kayenta Township! Join us for a 5K event (walk, run, jump if you like!) and get to know our county employees, grab some free swag, help kick off a community clean-up, and get your steps in the for day.
Mark your calendars: Tuesday, April 19th at 5:30 PM DST (4:30 PM MST). We'll be at the Kayenta Township.
Hopi Cultural Center closed
The Hopi Cultural Center Restaurant and Motel will be closed, starting Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m., until further notice. The closure is due to the insufficiency of water services and no estimated date of restoral. Propane will be available for purchase Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Propane will not be available on holidays.
Winslow Police accepting expired medications
If you have any medication that is no longer of use, dispose of if it in a safe manner, use the RX box located in the main lobby of the Winslow Police Department located at 708 West Third Street, Winslow, Arizona.
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Ex-Navajo VP announces he'll seek presidential post
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — A former Navajo Nation vice presidential candidate announced April 4 that he is seeking the tribal president's post.
The announcement from Buu Van Nygren, 35, comes a month before the deadline for candidates to file. He's the first to publicly announce his candidacy.
The primary election is Aug. 2. The top two vote-getters move on to the November general election.
More than a dozen people typically run for president of the Navajo Nation, which has the largest land mass of any Native American tribe in the U.S. and is second in population with about 400,000 tribal members.
Current Navajo President Jonathan Nez has not said whether he'll seek reelection.
Nygren and his wife, Arizona state Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, rode on horseback into Window Rock where he told a small crowd about his plans to improve the Navajo Nation.
Nygren's first language is Navajo, and he's from the Utah portion of the reservation. His father was Vietnamese.
Nygren recently resigned as the chief commercial officer at the Navajo Engineering and Construction Authority to run for tribal president.
Nygren was former Navajo President Joe Shirley's running mate in the 2018 election.
The two lost to Nez and current Vice President Myron Lizer, who now is seeking the Republican nomination for Arizona's 2nd Congressional District.
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- Navajo Nation takes next steps in settlement with Tate’s Auto Group
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- HGTV expands 'Home Town' franchise, features Winslow as one of its towns
- Where's my check?
- 1 tribal firefighter killed, 2nd injured in ambulance crash
- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
- Horseshoe Bend offers a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River
- Navajo Nation mails 110,000 hardship checks
- Arizona police ID man killed on I-40 as New Mexico resident
- Navajo Police Department responds to bomb threat at the Office of the Controller
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Native activist Leonard Peltier remains in prison after 1975 shoot-out at Pine Ridge reservation
- HGTV expands 'Home Town' franchise, features Winslow as one of its towns
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Flags flown at half-staff in honor of Vietnam war veteran
WINDOW ROCK Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer called for flags be flown at half-staff April 9 in honor and remembrance of Diné Purple Heart veteran Dan Y. Begay, who passed away April 5 at the age of 78.
Begay is Tsé deeshgizhnii (Rock Gap Clan) and born for Naakai Dine’é (Mexican Clan), and was originally from Forest Lake, Arizona.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and fellow veterans of the late Dan Y. Begay, who served our country in the Vietnam War and as President of Forest Lake Chapter,” Nez said. “With this proclamation, the Navajo Nation pays tribute to his life and everything that he gave for our freedom and the Great Navajo Nation. We pray that his family takes comfort in knowing that he is now at peace with God.”
Begay served in the United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War and was awarded three Purple Heart medals for his service in combat. Following his military service, Begay also served as the vice president and president of his hometown community of Forest Lake, Arizona. He was also an electrician and worked in the social services field.
“We thank God for the life and service of Dan Y. Begay. There is no doubt that he impacted the lives of many and we will always cherish his service and contributions,” Lizer said. “Words are not enough to recognize and thank him and his family for their sacrifices to our country and the Navajo Nation. Together, we pray for strength and comfort for his loved ones.”
Begay was laid to rest during a private family service April 9 at a family plot in Forest Lake, Arizona. The family is accepting donations through Zelle at (928) 225-6709 a GoFundMe account under Dan Y. Begay.
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- Where's my check?
- 1 tribal firefighter killed, 2nd injured in ambulance crash
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- Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
- Horseshoe Bend offers a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River
- Navajo Nation mails 110,000 hardship checks
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- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
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Light up Navajo III partnerships extends electricity to more Navajo homes
CHINLE, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez joined Navajo Tribal Utility Authority officials in Chinle, Arizona April 7, for an appreciation event to recognize and thank utility companies who are participating in NTUA’s “Light Up Navajo III” initiative to extend powerlines to provide electricity for more Navajo families.
American Public Power Association President and CEO Joy Ditto and SRP Senior Director for Distribution Grid Services Wayne Wisdom were also in attendance to support — both utility companies are part of the initiative.
The Light Up Navajo initiative began in 2019 and connected 230 homes to the electric grid in the first year, improving the quality of life for many families who now enjoy modern conveniences such as heating, air conditioning, reliable lighting and refrigerated food.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Light Up Navajo effort has been on hold, however, NTUA successfully connected 737 homes to the electric grid using CARES Act funds in 2020.
Beginning in April, NTUA welcomed 17 utility companies and organizations from 11 states, including Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, California, Connecticut, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Washington, Texas, Utah, and Washington D.C. to begin working toward the goal of connecting 300 homes within a 10-week period. As of Thursday, 14 homes have been connected so far.
“The Light Up Navajo initiative has proven to be a success and it contributes to the long-term vision and sustainability of our Nation — this is about Nation building so that our future generations will have strong and prosperous communities to build upon into the future,” Nez said. “NTUA employees were out in the communities during the height of the pandemic, day after day working long hours to get more water, electricity and broadband services to our people — they made a difference in the lives of many of our people. I pray that we continue to build off of the success that’s been built through the hard work of many, who are working to make our Nation stronger.”
Nez also acknowledged and thanked Council Delegate Eugene Tso for his support and leadership.
During the event, families who recently received electricity were also in attendance and shared their personal experiences and challenges that they’ve faced living many years without electricity. They also offered their heartfelt appreciation to the utility workers and the Navajo Nation.
“We congratulate the families and we thank them for their heartfelt words and appreciation,” Nez said. “Working together is how things get done and NTUA and the American Public Power Association (APPA) have demonstrated that through the successful electrification of hundreds of homes for Navajo families through Light Up Navajo.
Nez said with the leadership of the Navajo Nation, NTUA continues to connect the homes of families to the electric grid and the Nation is proud of the work being done and looks forward to seeing more Navajo homes connected with the continued partnership success of Light Up Navajo III.
He also noted that the partnership builds upon the success of the CARES Act, which allowed 737 Navajo families to receive electricity, over 300 off-grid solar installations, 117 water and waste water upgrades and replacements, 105 water cistern system installations, 30 waterline connections to homes, 139 broadband installations and upgrades, and four new broadband/cell phone towers and hardship assistance.
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- Where's my check?
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- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
- Horseshoe Bend offers a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River
- Navajo Nation mails 110,000 hardship checks
- Arizona police ID man killed on I-40 as New Mexico resident
- Navajo Police Department responds to bomb threat at the Office of the Controller
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
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NASA Institutional Research Team visits Navajo Technical University seeking to strengthen partnerships
CROWNPOINT, N.M. — The NASA MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) team visited Navajo Technical University March 23-24 for an on-site review and to help strengthen the partnership for future opportunities.
In 2019, NASA MIRO awarded NTU a $3 million grant for the Navajo Tech Additive Manufacturing Education and Research (NAMER) project headed by Dr. Monsuru Ramoni.
“We want to continue to provide these types of resources for our students,” said NTU President Dr. Elmer Guy. “This way, they can grow in professional development.
On March 23-24, 2022, the NASA MUREP Institutional Research Opportunity (MIRO) Team visited Navajo Technical University (NTU). While here, they had the chance to meet with President Dr. Guy, Provost Dr. Colleen Bowman, and Associate Professor Monsuru Ramoni, Ph.D., for an on-site review of NTU Institutional research building progress and help strengthen NASA partnership for future opportunities. In 2019, NASA MIRO awarded NTU a $3 million grant for the Navajo Tech Additive Manufacturing Education and Research (NAMER) project headed by Dr. Ramoni.
"We want to continue to provide these types of resources for our students, this way, they can grow in professional development," said President Guy as he discussed the NAMER project with the NASA MIRO Team.
NTU Provost Colleen Bowman said the impact of the grant for NTU students is important, as she explained NTU’s history and goals for students to the NASA MIRO team.
"These are great opportunities for Navajo people,” Bowman said. “We must continue to pave the way for our students.”
Ramoni, the grant's principal investigator, provided comprehensive updates on the grant's activities and said NAMER strives to encourage additive manufacturing research to provide opportunities for Native American students to be part of the engineering industry.
NTU students gave presentations about their progress on projects they've been working on.
"I feel good about it, and it was a fun presentation," said Winter Morgan, NTU FAB Lab intern, as she described her experience presenting her project with her partner, Joel Yazzie. "Working with my partner Joel was great, and we have our first Joint published paper together.”
Morgan and Yazzie are both excited to see their projects in print.
The presentation given by Yazzie and Morgan was entitled "Surface Metrology of DED Lens AM Part: Contact Surface Profilometer." Their project was based on collecting surface data using a 3D cube tool called a "surface profile meter" that is dragged over the surface of the 3D cube. Their paper was published in the American Society for Precision Engineering and can be found online at www.vnmglobalsolutions.com/publications
The second presentation, given by Nyala Murphy and Deidra Deswood, was entitled "SUM 2021 NASA AM Metal Internship," Their research was based on 3D printing applications for Aerospace companies, and the material they used is a nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718.
"I felt confident and was not worried; I've done enough presentations since I started working in the Fab Lab that I've gained the experience and understanding of my work," Murphy said.
She described her experience of the presentation with her partner, Deidra Derwood. "We work as a team, we continue to teach each other with collaboration and trust in one another, and we accomplished our goal together," Murphy, who is a peer mentor to Derwood, said.
More information about the NASA-funded Navajo Tech Additive Manufacturing Education and Research (NAMER), contact Dr. Monsuru Ramoni at mramoni@navajotech.edu.
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- Where's my check?
- 1 tribal firefighter killed, 2nd injured in ambulance crash
- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
- Horseshoe Bend offers a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River
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- Arizona police ID man killed on I-40 as New Mexico resident
- Navajo Police Department responds to bomb threat at the Office of the Controller
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
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Navajo Nation mourns loss of Diné leader Daniel Peaches
WINDOW ROCK Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offered their condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Daniel Peaches, who passed away April 5.
He was Tódich’iinii (Bitter Water Clan) and born for Tł’ízí łání (Many Goats Clan), and was originally from Kayenta, Arizona.
“We join the Navajo people in offering our condolences and prayers for Mr. Peaches’ wife, children, and many loved ones,” Nez said. “He was my long-time friend and a great leader that many of our people looked up to. He gave so much of himself to serve and help others. His life, built upon public service, will continue to serve as a source of inspiration and hope for many. Through this difficult time, we pray that God provides his loved ones with the strength and courage that he exemplified throughout his life.”
Among many leadership roles, Peaches was elected as a member of the Arizona State House of Representatives in 1974 and later served as member of the Navajo Nation Council.
Prior to becoming an elected leader, he served in many prominent roles as the director of public information under former Navajo Nation Chairman Peter MacDonald, as an entrepreneurial coordinator with Leupp School, deputy director for the Navajo Nation Ethics and Rules Office, chapter coordinator for Chilchinbeto Chapter, Community liaison for Black Mesa Review, and the town manager for the Kayenta Township.
He served as chairman for the Arizona Commission on Indian Affairs in 1971, a council member of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education, and served on the Board of Regents for Navajo Community College in 1988. In 1974, he was also appointed by President Richard Nixon as chairman of the National Advisory Council on Indian Education. He advocated for tribal communities and schools throughout the country and was a longtime member of the Northland Pioneer College’s District Governing Board.
“The Navajo Nation mourns the loss of a humble and loving person, Daniel Peaches, who devoted his life to his family, community, and public service,” Lizer said. “His dynamic leadership and his vast contributions will always remain in our hearts and minds. He worked hard for the Navajo people and the State of Arizona. We will always be grateful for his life and his service for us all.”
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- Where's my check?
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- Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
- Horseshoe Bend offers a dramatic overlook of the Colorado River
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- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
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- Native activist Leonard Peltier remains in prison after 1975 shoot-out at Pine Ridge reservation
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Navajo Nation takes next steps in settlement with Tate’s Auto Group
ST. MICHAELS, Ariz. —More than 900 consumers have provided their contact information to the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission in regard to a settlement with Tates’s Auto.
According to the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, following a March 18 deadline, the commission compiled a list of consumers contact information and sent the list to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC.
The FTC has about 4,000 individuals who were customers of Tate’s Auto from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2018, according to the commission.
The list will become part of FTC’s list of consumer contact information.
The next step for the FTC is to hire a redress administrator that will distribute the Tate’s Auto settlement proceeds to eligible consumers. Once a company is hired, the company will contact eligible individuals about the settlement.
At this time, any individuals who did not contact the Commission by March 18, can check their eligibility for the settlement by contacting the redress administrator directly. The FTC’s refunds page will list contact information of the company that was hired. The following link provides information on the private company hired to administer the settlement: http://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/refunds.
In addition, consumers who purchased a vehicle from Tate’s and were financed by Santander need to contact 888-222-4227 to see if they are eligible for the Santander settlement.
More information or further questions regarding this settlement is available from the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission at (928) 871-7436.
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- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- HGTV expands 'Home Town' franchise, features Winslow as one of its towns
- Where's my check?
- 1 tribal firefighter killed, 2nd injured in ambulance crash
- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Nez meets with federal administration on inter-agency agreement to improve roads
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- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
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Navajo Police Dept. target drunk drivers on Navajo Route 15
DILKON, Ariz. – Last weekend, the Navajo Police Department Dilkon District conducted a DUI Sobriety checkpoint west of Leupp, Arizona on Navajo Rt. 15.
The Navajo Police Department continue to join law enforcement agencies across the nation to combat drunk driving in our communities. Drunk driving fatalities is a preventable tragedy. Driving while under the influence is a risk you don’t want to take, especially if that risk can result in you losing your life and/or taking an innocent life.
How alcohol affects driving
According to the Navajo Police Department, alcohol is a substance that reduces the function of the brain, impairing thinking, reasoning and muscle coordination. All these abilities are essential to operating a vehicle safely.
“As alcohol levels rise in a person’s system, the negative effects on the central nervous system increase. Alcohol is absorbed directly through the walls of the stomach and small intestine. Then it passes into the bloodstream where it accumulates until it is metabolized by the liver,” the department stated.
A person's alcohol level is measured by the weight of the alcohol in a certain volume of blood.This is called Blood Alcohol Concentration, or BAC. At a BAC of .08 grams of alcohol per deciliter (g/dL) of blood, crash risk increases exponentially, according to the department.
Because of this risk, it’s illegal in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher, except in Utah where the BAC limit is .05.
However, even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving ability. In 2019, there were 1,775 people killed in alcohol-related crashes where a driver had a BAC of .01 to .07 g/dL.
BAC is measured with a breathalyzer, a device that measures the amount of alcohol in a driver’s breath, or by a blood test, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Think be before you drive, don’t drink and drive. Thank you to our Dilkon District team for keeping our community safe,” NPD stated.
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Part I: Ute tribe, environmentalist groups call for closure of the White Mesa Uranium Mill
WHITE MESA, Utah — Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and environmental organizations want to see the White Mesa uranium mill, located in San Juan County in Utah, shut down and are asking for the mill to be strictly regulated until that closure happens.
Primary concerns for the tribe and groups include contamination of the water, air pollution, psychological impact on nearby residents and long terms impacts of the mill.
The White Mesa uranium mill, which has operated for 40 years, is located on private land owned by Energy Fuels Inc. (EF), based out of Colorado. The mill and waste site is 2.5 miles from the White Mesa community.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Chairman Manuel Heart said during a recent news conference that a community water sample in White Mesa was grayish and smelled like boiled eggs.
“This is what we see on a daily basis,” he said.
Heart said contaminated water from the site could impact 30 states and seven tribes.
Heart is also concerned that if uranium waste is being trucked through its reservation that the Ute Mountain Ute should be informed by federal and state governments.
Malcolm Lehi, White Mesa representative for Ute Mountain Ute Tribe said they could smell the uranium or whatever the company was burning.
Raul Grijalva, U.S. Congressman from Arizona and chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, said this is a problem across the U.S. as people and clean water are at risk. He points out the site is one mile from Bears Ears National Monument.
“This is a clear example of environmental injustice. It’s profit at the expense of public health,” he said.
Grijalva said he will look into how much money it will cost to cleanup and regulate the site.
“This disproportionately falls on some communities,” he said.
Grijalva said it needs be codified into legislation that tribes need to be consulted regarding uranium mills or uranium waste. He added that because of the drought, water needs to be better protected from contamination.
“We need legislative and administrative fixes. We need increased legislation because it’s not there now,” he said.
Tim Peterson, cultural landscape director for the Grand Canyon Trust in Flagstaff, said the mill was intended to operate for 15 years, but in the 1990s EF turned the venture into a processing site for waste from uranium sites.
“The waste has kept them open,” he said estimating that the waste brings $5-$15 million into EF annually. Peterson said the site needs to be regulated like a low-level radioactive waste disposal site.
“Congress should step in and take action,” he said.
According to Peterson, the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) has not taken action.
While some believe it would take an act of Congress to close down the mill, Scott Clow, environmental program director for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, said EFN is a private business and market forces could close it down at some point. Clow said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could make the site less profitable by not allowing EF to receive Superfund money.
“It’s about the almighty dollar,” he said.
Clow doesn’t see the site shutting down anytime soon. However, he said strict regulations could be placed on the site soon. Because of an agreement with the federal government, the state of Utah has the main regulatory oversight of the mill and waste site.
According to Clow, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has ongoing talks with Utah officials about the site. He said sometimes they agree and sometimes they don’t.
“We think they can do better,” he said.
Utah State Rep. Joe Briscoe said EFN essentially has a waste storage site without calling it that.
“We have made Energy Fuels a winner and many more losers,” he said.
According to Clow, talks with EF have been only between the attorneys because of the legal issues.
Clow said a few years back, this site took in waste from a reservation in Spokane, but the EPA does not allow them to take in that specific material anymore.
The EPA cited EF for non-compliance at the mill therefore they cannot currently receive money from the Superfund for cleanups. EF can appeal this decision.
Peterson said while the Navajo Nation government hasn’t taken a stance on this, officially, many Navajo citizens are concerned about it. The EPA is in the process of cleaning up 500 contaminated uranium sites on Navajo and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe wants to make sure that waste doesn’t come to White Mesa.
“Navajos understands the situation,” he said.
One Navajo group opposed to the mill and waste site is Haul No!, which is a volunteer Indigenous-led group collaborating with Indigenous communities, leaders, environmental organizations and community-based advocacy groups working to stop nuclear colonialism in the Southwest. The organization is headed by Leona Morgan, who is concerned about uranium transported through the Navajo Nation.
Clow said the mill and waste site has a significant psychological impact on tribal members because they can see the site from their homes and smell an acrid odor.
“The long term picture is that the tribe has lived on White Mesa forever and wants to continue to live here forever,” he said. “They ask why the mill can’t be moved.”
Clow said practically the mill cannot be moved, but neither can the tribe.
EF has posted a $20 million bond for reclamation when the site is closed, but that may not be enough to clean-up the site, according to Clow. He believes at some point they will likely dissolve and leave the cleanup funding to the taxpayers.
Clow said the groundwater is getting worse and the problem is accelerating across the site. He said in the 1990s there wasn’t much contamination. But 20 years later, the story is much different. He said a lot of the wells are contaminated, but the bond amount to clean-up the land is not increasing.
“Someday it will be up to us and the DOE (Department of Energy) will pay for it forever,” he said.
Clow compares it to the uranium sites at Mexican Hat and Shiprock, both on the Navajo reservation that need to be remediated.
“They are doing their best to keep it from hurting people, wildlife and the environment,” he said. “It’s sucking taxpayer dollars.”
Peterson has been fighting the mill and waste site since 2018 and he sees it as an environmental justice impact. He said if the mill operated as a waste site, it would have much stricter regulations and would not be placed near a population center. But Peterson said it is operating as a low level radioactive waste disposal site. He said the issue needs to be addressed by Congress.
Peterson said federal and state standards are not strong enough to regulate the site. Clow agrees.
“On paper it looks tough, but it’s not,” he said about the lack of regulatory enforcement.
Nuclear energy is part of President Joe Biden’s energy portfolio so some believe uranium mills are needed. Neither Clow nor Peterson agree with this.
Clow said the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has come out against using nuclear power as a strategy for climate change.
“This is the heartland of uranium extraction. Where do they want to put the waste? It’s all well and good if you live in the city, but if you’ve lost family members it’s a different story,” he said.
Additionally, Clow said a recent flight over the White Mesa site shows Energy Fuels has not corrected Clean Air Act violations.
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SP Crater closed through May to protect nesting golden eagles
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – 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.
Babbitt Ranches, in collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), has announced special rules in effect for the complex on the CO Bar Ranch. Under the special rules, lead ammunition is strictly forbidden, no target shooting is allowed and no hunting, trapping or other method of taking small game animals is allowed.
“Golden eagles are typically a wilderness species that don’t take well to human activity in and around their nesting territories,” said Arizona Game and Fish Department Raptor Program Coordinator Kenneth Jacobson.
The SP Crater Golden Eagle Conservation Complex was created in 2021, following unique conservation stewardship agreements with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the Arizona State Land Department and the Landsward Foundation, overseeing the Complex.
“With the growing number of outdoor recreationists in Northern Arizona, along with a concern that golden eagle populations may be declining range wide, the SP Crater Golden Eagle Conservation Complex is designed to keep nesting areas quiet and safe to promote the survival rate of the young and serve as a national model for the protection and sustainability of golden eagle populations,” said Babbitt Ranches President Billy Cordasco.
According to Jacobson, golden eagles will abandon eggs if they feel threatened and, especially in cold weather, it does not take for the eggs to die.
“For hatchlings, it takes about three to four weeks before they have their down to help them thermoregulate,” he said. “If the parent eagles leave the nest when the eaglets are young, they are extremely vulnerable to the elements and predators, like ravens, that will snatch them up in a heartbeat.”
Jacobson added that golden eagles do not lay eggs every year. A recent study by AZGFD found that golden eagle pairs on average produce one nestling every two years.
Cordasco says the SP Crater Golden Eagle Conservation Complex is being tested as a proof of concept to provide protection for golden eagles beyond Northern Arizona.
“If we can manage human activity on the landscape during critical times and promote non-lead ammunition use, we may be able to minimize threats to eagles and improve their production rate and survivability,” he said.
According to Cordasco, years of research and educational efforts spearheaded by The Peregrine Fund’s CEO and President Chris Parish paved the way for the Babbitts and other landowners to manage the use of lead ammunition on their property, supported by the AZGFD. Through Parish’s work with the endangered California condor, research revealed that lead from bullets in the remains of animals left on the landscape and eaten by scavengers, could result in a lethal amount of lead poisoning in birds of prey.
“Our goal is to provide adequate information so folks can make informed decisions, whether choosing the type of ammunition used or engaging in educational campaigns for decreased lead use for wildlife,” Parish said. “We’re not telling people how to manage their land or how to manage hunters, we’re trying to get the scientific information out there so people are more informed.”
Parish co-founded the North American Non-Lead Partnership, an organization with members like Babbitt Ranches, supported by hunters.
“We promote voluntary incentive-based actions and have found that when hunters know what the science says about potential impacts of lead ammunition on wildlife, 80 percent or more take action.”
Golden eagles are large, long-lived raptors found in the high-desert grasslands of the West. Some are in Northern Arizona year round. Others spend the summer as far north as the Yukon.
Babbitt Ranches has been studying eagles across its 750,000-acre rangeland for more than a decade.
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St. Michaels Lady Cardinals blank Fredonia in 1A North softball doubleheader
GALLUP, N.M. — Saint Michaels blanked 1A North competitor Fredonia in a softball doubleheader April 9 in games played at the Gallup Sports Complex.
Both games were called in the sixth inning with the scores at 10-0, 10-0. An Arizona Interscholastic Association rule exists whereby if one team records 10 runs and the opposition none, then it’s a ball game by the end of the sixth.
The win was the first such for the Lady Cardinals this softball season. The Lady Cardinals play their home games in Gallup because they are without a facility.
The game’s seniors were honored between games with gifts.
The first game started somewhat slow, in terms of runs scored. But as the innings progressed, Saint Michaels (10-4, 5-1) found a weakness and it was the pitching of the Lady Lynx (4-5, 3-4).
Senior Nayauna Zah scored first for the Lady Cardinals in the second inning on an RBI by fellow senior Jessica Terry. The play occurred on a 3-1 pitch.
“We hit very well,” Saint Michaels head coach Karen Tom said afterward. “We were careful at the plate and hit the right pitches at the right times.”
Meanwhile, the left-handed starting pitcher Gabriella Simpson of the Lady Cardinals managed the game very well. In the second inning, throwing an assortment of sliders and change ups, Simpson struck out Fredonia seniors M.J. Cliff and Charlie Anderson back-to-back — the latter of whom struck out swinging.
The Lady Lynx were able to control things a little better in the third, and found a spark in the top of the fourth when senior Kaliese Tait hit a double to left field.
But the spark was short-lived and Fredonia’s pitching continued to suffer. The Lady Cardinals loaded the bases multiple times in the fourth inning, with senior Kalani Wilson recording an RBI for a 2-0 cushion. Wilson later scored, and had Saint Michaels capitalized with the bases loaded the score would have been a lot higher.
Saint Michaels’ sophomore Autumn Shirley attempted a bunt in the fourth and with the bases loaded, but couldn’t convert. The fifth inning saw the Lady Cardinals turn things up a notch at bat. Senior Jenna Ross scored on a hit by fellow senior Paige Gonnie. Gonnie eventually stole home, and the rout was on.
With the score at 7-0 in the fifth inning, Fredonia just wasn’t able to get consistent hits.
“Our bats couldn’t get hot,” Fredonia head coach Mike Waters said. “That, and we committed a few too many infield errors.”
Zah stole home and the hits and runs just kept coming for Saint Michaels before the game was called.
Simpson pitched an entire game and recorded an eye-popping 15 strike outs and one walk for the Lady Cardinals. Junior Braxton Henderson pitched the entire game for Fredonia and recorded seven strike outs and four walks.
The top ranked teams in 1A North are Williams, Joseph City and Saint Michaels. The Lady Cardinals play Williams April 22 and the outcome of that game will determine a new rankings order.
Game 2: Lady Cardinals win, 10-0
The second game of the April 9 doubleheader softball game between Saint Michaels and Fredonia was, literally, more of the same for both teams. The Lady Lynx changed pitchers, but that didn’t work out.
The Lady Cardinals got a 1-0 lead after Kalynn Smith touched home base on an RBI by Gabriella Simpson. And Santana Dalgai stole home for a 2-0 Saint Michaels lead. The Lady Cardinals held a 4-0 lead going into the second inning.
Fredonia couldn’t get things going at the plate or on the mound. The unforced errors cost the team as well.
Simpson threw all the right pitches and at the right times. As was the case in the first game, Fredonia loaded the bases too many times and committed a few too many errors. When senior Jessica Terry stole home for a 5-0 Lady Cardinals lead, things looked beyond bleak for Fredonia.
Sophomore Cameron Hanley and Terry later scored for Saint Michaels, and the hits just kept coming and to the detriment of Fredonia. Junior first baseman Madison Begay scored on an base hit by Ross and that wrapped up the doubleheader.
Hanley hit a double and brought in Ross for an 8-0 lead in the bottom often fifth inning.
Ross started at pitcher in the second game and recorded 11 strike outs and two walks. Senior Charlie Anderson started the second game for Fredonia and recorded four strike outs and 9 walks.
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Originally Published: April 12, 2022 8:47 a.m.
Opening day for the Tuba City Jr. High School Braves baseball and Lady Braves softball teams went off without a hitch April 5 as they hosted the Kayenta Middle School Colts. District staff provided grilled hamburgers and hotdogs for home and visiting spectators.
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U-Haul dealer now available in Sanders
SANDERS, Ariz. — U-Haul Company of Arizona recently announced that Covenant Christian Ministry has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Sanders community.
Covenant Christian Ministry at U.S. Hwy. 191 S., Lot 1069 will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pickup for boxes.
U-Haul has teamed with independent dealers to offer moving equipment since 1945. With the COVID-19 outbreak creating challenging times for small businesses, more than 20,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are creating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When a customer rents from a U-Haul dealer, they directly support an independent small business in their community.
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U.S. agency to review oil, gas leases near Chaco in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The U.S. government, environmentalists and an energy company have reached a settlement over contested oil and gas leases in an area held sacred by Native American tribes.
The agreement approved by a federal judge last week would pause drilling on a few dozen parcels in northwestern New Mexico near Chaco Culture National Historical Park while federal land managers conduct an environmental review and consult further with tribes.
The spotlight already is on Chaco as U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has initiated a plan for halting development on federal land around the park and providing a pathway for tribes in New Mexico and neighboring Arizona to be more involved in decision-making. Federal officials are planning more public meetings on the plan later this month.
The settlement stemmed from a petition filed in 2020 that challenged the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decisions authorizing the leasing of 42 parcels for oil and gas development.
The plaintiffs argued that the agency violated the National Environmental Policy Act by failing to take a hard look at cumulative greenhouse gas emissions, climate change and health impacts, and environmental justice issues. They also said opportunities for public participation were inadequate.
As part of the agreement, land managers will have until August to complete a more in-depth environmental review, hold a public meeting and meet with tribes. In the meantime, the agency will not approve any applications for a permit to drill or any new right-of-way permits on the challenged parcels.
Energy company EOG Resources Inc. also agreed not to develop 119 wells that federal officials had previously approved until the review is done and the Bureau of Land Management issues a new decision. If the agency decides to cancel any of the leases, EOG reserves the right to challenge that decision.
Email messages seeking comment were left with the company’s attorneys and with regional BLM officials.
The environmental groups and tribal advocates contend that the bureau’s initial public participation process fell far short of the “fair treatment and meaningful involvement” that environmental justice demands.
“The Bureau of Land Management’s fly-by-night approvals for oil and gas leasing during the pandemic chaos of the waning days of the Trump administration undermines the trust responsibility the bureau has with Diné living on the Counselor, Ojo Encino, and Torreon lands,” said Mario Atencio, an organizer with the Navajo environmental group Diné C.A.R.E.
The fight over development in the region has spanned multiple presidential administrations, and even some Native Americans have differing views on how much space around the national park should be protected.
A World Heritage site, Chaco is thought to be the center of what was once a hub of Indigenous civilization. Within the park, walls of stacked stone jut up from the bottom of the canyon, some perfectly aligned with the seasonal movements of the sun and moon. Circular subterranean rooms called kivas are cut into the desert floor.
Outside the park, archaeologists say there are discoveries still to be made.
Ally Beasley with the Western Environmental Law Center said this latest case provides an opportunity for federal land managers to correct what she described as unjust treatment of the area around Chaco park as “an energy sacrifice zone.”
“A new decision — and new decision-making process — for these leases could be a meaningful step toward truly ‘honoring Chaco’ as the agency has alluded to,” she said.
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Where's my check? Navajo tribal members seek answers for when hardship checks will arrive
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Navida Johnson, a University of New Mexico graduate student, had reached her breaking point.
She called all the numbers listed on the Navajo Nation Office of Controller’s website trying to find out the status of her American Rescue Act (ARPA) hardship check. Johnson said the process was frustrating — there was no way to leave a message because the voicemail was full or service was lost — no one was communicating with her.
“That’s what bothers me the most,” Johnson said. “There’s no connection.”
The Office of the Controller said that has been their experience, too.
in the city, outside the reservation. I was like, ‘I’m not the only one going through this. What is going on?’”
Johnson said she hears the argument that it’s free money and people shouldn’t complain.
“No, it’s not,” she said. “It’s our allocation. We’re allowed to know where … it is. I don’t care if there’s a delay. I don’t care if there was a mix-up. Just tell us.”
Johnson said, as a student, it’s hard. She sometimes has to borrow money from people and a lot of other people are in the same situation as she is.
“A lot of us are students and for us, we are depending on this,” she said. “It’s not ok. We’re allowed to ask where this is at. Again, I don’t care if there’s a mix up, but communicate or else we’re going to lose trust.”
Another alarming thing Johnson heard was that the hardship checks were only good for 90 days after they had been printed.
“What? Are you kidding me?” Johnson said. “No one communicated that. So what if it went to my old address and let’s just say it got returned. There’s a good month out of the way of it connecting with me. I’m screwed.”
Johnson said it is not only the lack of communication that is frustrating, but also the lack of responsibility on the Nation’s part. She said the responsibility all seems to be on the people waiting to receive their check — they have to take time out of their day to track down information.
Hardship check information sessions
The Office of the Controller and Office of Vital Records and will be hosting ARPA Hardship and CIB Technical Assistance Drives to provide help with completing and submitting applications
• April 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kearns Oquirrh Family Fitness Center (5624 S. Cougar Ln, Kearns, Utah 84118)
• April 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center Inc. (4407 Morrison Rd., Denver, Colorado 80219)
Previous drives were held in Tucson and Phoenix. Due to the very high demand for services, more dates will be announced for more technical assistance events in Phoenix.
In fact, Johnson had found out about an informational meeting at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque not from the Navajo Nation website or Facebook page or from the Office of the Controller, but from her school, UNM. It was billed as being for first-time recipients, but she was told they might be able to answer her questions.
“It wasn’t until I reached out to my own school (until I found out) it was going on,” she said.
Johnson told UNM that she believed the school administration or the American Indian student service should advocate on behalf of students. They agreed, but said there was only so much they could do.
The line outside of SIPI eventually reached a few hundred people, more when Johnson finally emerged, than when she went in.
She’d finally gotten answers. Her change of address had been processed. Her check hadn’t been printed yet, but should be any day. She was relieved, but still believes there should be changes in the system.
“It’s still unacceptable that I had to do all this work,” she said. “They should be paying me.”
Johnson said the people at SIPI’s informational meeting thought the event had been posted on the president’s website and Facebook page. But it hadn’t.
“These are big things that we need to know about, even it means posting it on social media,” she said. “Some people just only use that. This is a lot of work. It really is. If there’s one thing I’m going to say about myself, I really am accountable. I follow through. But I do expect some kind of reciprocation.”
Johnson said she hopes some attention to the issue will help everyone who is still waiting.
“The whole intention of this wasn’t to try and prove the controller’s office wrong. Or to put them in a bad light,” she said. “There is a failure of communication at some part of the chain. We need to bridge that. If my outreach helps in that way, that’s good.”
The President’s Office and the Office of the Controller said they appreciate everyone’s patience.
“We ask people to remain patient and understand that our staff are working as quickly as possible to process checks, take in new applicants, process change of address requests and many other issues that come up daily,” the president’s office stated.
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Winslow Jr. High raises $723 for Winslow Council on Aging
Originally Published: April 12, 2022 8:25 a.m.
Winslow Jr. High School Art Club's bowl auction recently raised $723 for the Winslow Council on Aging. The bowls were created by students and soup was served as part of the fundraiser.
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Sinema calls for boost in U.S. oil drilling amid Ukraine war
PHOENIX (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema called April 12 for increasing domestic oil drilling to make up for the loss of Russian imports that has contributed to high prices at the gas pump.
The Arizona Democrat, who is often at odds with the progressive wing of her party, called for an "all-of-the- above energy strategy," which generally means promoting the production of both renewable and fossil fuels. She said the U.S. dependence on foreign oil jeopardizes its security and that of its allies.
"The reasonable way to address what is going to be an oil shortage in America is for us to responsibly increase our own domestic oil production," Sinema told business executives at a luncheon for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The U.S. cut off imports of oil and gas from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, but Russia remains a major energy supplier to Europe.
"We can help our European allies do the same, but it is incumbent on us to help fill that gap," Sinema said.
President Joe Biden has announced a plan to reduce gas prices that includes record releases from the strategic petroleum reserve and called on Congress to charge oil companies that aren't drilling in areas where they are approved to do so.
The United States and its allies must provide more support to Ukraine and impose even more punishing sanctions to "tighten that economic vice" on Russian oligarchs and President Vladimir Putin, she said.
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Trucker blockade snarls US-Mexico border over Texas border
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — One of the busiest trade ports on the U.S.-Mexico border remained effectively closed April 13 as frustration and traffic snarls mounted over new orders by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requiring extra inspections of commercial trucks as part of the Republican's sprawling border security operation.
Since April 11, Mexican truckers have blocked the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge in protest after Abbott last week directed state troopers to stop and inspect trucks coming into Texas. Unusually long backups — some lasting 12 hours or longer — have stacked up elsewhere along Texas' roughly 1,200-mile border.
Not even a week into the inspections, the Mexican government said that Abbott's order was causing "serious damage" to trade, and that cross-border traffic had plummeted to a third of normal levels. On April 13, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki called Abbott's order "unnecessary and redundant."
The gridlock is the fallout of an initiative that Abbott says is needed to curb human trafficking and the flow of drugs. But critics question how the inspections are meeting that objective, while business owners and experts complain of financial losses and warn U.S. grocery shoppers could notice shortages as soon as this week.
Frustration is also spreading within members of Abbott's own party: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a Republican, called the inspections a "catastrophic policy" that is forcing some trucks to reroute hundreds of miles to Arizona.
"I do describe it as a crisis, because this is not the normal way of doing business," said Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, whose county includes the bridge in Pharr. "You're talking about billions of dollars. When you stop that process, I mean, there are many, many, many, many people that are affected."
The shutdowns and slowdowns have set off some of widest backlash to date of Abbott's multibillion-dollar border operation, which the two-term governor has made the cornerstone of his administration. Texas already has thousands of state troopers and National Guard members on the border and has converted prisons into jails for migrants arrested on state trespassing charges.
Abbott warned last week that inspections would "dramatically slow" border traffic, but he hasn't addressed the backups or port shutdowns since then. His office didn't reply to a message seeking comment left April 12, but the governor planned a press conference for April 13 in Laredo.
The disruptions at some of the world's busiest international trade ports could pose economic and political threats to Abbott, who is seeking a third term in November. Democrat Beto O'Rourke, the former presidential candidate who is running against Abbott for governor, said during a stop in Pharr on Tuesday that the inspections were doing nothing to halt the flow of migrants and were worsening supply chain issues.
He was joined by Joe Arevalo, owner of Keystone Cold, a cold-storage warehouse on the border. He said that although Texas state troopers have always inspected some trucks crossing the border "they've never, ever, ever held up a complete system or a complete supply chain."
An estimated 3,000 trucks cross the Pharr bridge on a normal day, according to the National Freight Transportation Chamber. The Pharr bridge is the largest land port for produce, such as leafy green vegetables, entering the U.S.
Mexico supplies about two-thirds of the produce sold in Texas.
"We're living through a nightmare, and we're already suffering through a very delicate supply chain from the pandemic and to try to regrow the business," Arevalo said.
The additional inspections are conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, which said that as of Monday, it had inspected more than 3,400 commercial vehicles and placed more than 800 "out of service" for violations that included defective brakes, tires and lighting. It made no mention of whether the truck inspections had turned up migrants or drugs.
The order's impact quickly spread beyond Texas: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials confirmed Tuesday that there was another blockade at the Mexican customs facility at the Santa Teresa port of entry in southern New Mexico, not far from El Paso. Those protests are misguided since New Mexico has nothing to do with Texas' inspection policies, said Jerry Pacheco, executive director of the International Business Accelerator and president of the Border Industrial Association.
He said the protests were costing businesses millions of dollars a day.
"Everybody down here is on a just-in-time inventory system," Pancheo said. "It's going to affect all of us, all of us in the United States. Your car parts are going to be delivered late, your computer — if you ordered a Dell or HP tablet, those are going to be disrupted."
Ed Anderson, a professor at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, compared the disruptions to those caused by February's trucker blockade in Canada that forced auto plants on both sides of the border to shut down or scale back production. During that protest, trucks looking for other entries to cross into the U.S. wound up causing congestion at other bridges, a scenario that Anderson said might now be repeated on the southern border.
Anderson said consumers would likely begin noticing the effects by the end of this week, if not sooner.
"Either prices are going to spike or shelves are going to be low," he said.
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Wildfire destroys at least 150 structures in Ruidoso, New Mexico
RUIDOSO, N.M. (AP) — A wind-driven wildfire swept through neighborhoods in a mountain community in drought-stricken south-central New Mexico, burning at least 150 structures and forcing the evacuations of schools with 1,700 students, officials said April 13.
Homes were among the structures that burned April 12 but officials did not have a count of how many were destroyed in the blaze that torched at least 6.4 square miles of forest, brush and grass on the east side of the community of Ruidoso, said Laura Rabon, spokesperson for the Lincoln National Forest.
No deaths or injuries were reported from the fire fanned by winds gusting between 50 mph and 90 mph, Rabon said. The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Ruidoso's high school and middle school were evacuated but didn't burn. Officials in the village declared a state of emergency for the community and said school classes were cancelled April 13 as the village coped with power outages due to down power lines.
The residences that burned were mostly a mix of trailers and single-family homes, and close to 4,000 people were displaced by evacuations. Village spokeswoman Kerry Gladden said authorities were out trying to survey as much damage as possible before, when winds were expected to gust again, raising the fire threat.
"Right now, everybody is just rallying around those who had to be evacuated," Gladden said. "We're just trying to reach out to make sure everyone has places to stay. Plus in the middle of all this, our village is still without power. Everybody is just trying to get the resources here on the ground where they're needed and get everyone fed."
Ruidoso in 2012 suffered one of the most destructive wildfires in New Mexico history, when a lightning-sparked blaze destroyed more than 240 homes and burned nearly 70 square miles.
Rabon said the latest fire continued burning overnight but was less intense.
However, no precipitation was in the forecast and humidity levels remained low, Rabon said.
"Those extremely dry conditions are not in our favor," she said.
Another wildfire in the Lincoln National Forest northwest of Ruidoso burned at least 400 acres after it was sparked April 12 by power lines downed by high winds, Rabon said.
Elsewhere in New Mexico, wildfires were burning along the Rio Grande south of Albuquerque, in mountains northwest of the community of Las Vegas and in grasslands along the Pecos River near the town of Roswell.
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- Where's my check?
- 1 tribal firefighter killed, 2nd injured in ambulance crash
- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
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- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
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Andy Harvey workshop invites Native youth to “Tell your story”
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. —Applications are currently open for Northern Arizona University’s 10th annual Andy Harvey Indigenous Youth Media Workshop.
The program welcomes students currently in grades 8 – 12 to apply, with preference given to Native American high-school juniors and seniors.
This year’s workshop will be held June 19-25.
Students will live on the NAU campus and learn how to tell stories using the creative skills of digital filmmaking, photography, audio production, and broadcast journalism. The workshop concludes with a live student produced newscast in NAU’s 3-camera high definition TV studio.
This year’s workshop will also include a broadcast and media career fair, where students will learn about internships and career opportunities from Arizona broadcast and media professionals.
Tuition is $50. Scholarships are available.
This workshop encourages Native American and other high school students to work together to tell the stories that are most important to them and their communities. This was the vision of the late Andy Harvey who told stories important to him at KPNX 12News in Phoenix. His hope was that the next generation would take up the torch and be the storytellers of their communities.
At the workshop named in his honor, students tell stories important to them with this year’s focus on sports, arts and entertainment, education, environment and technology.
The workshop began in 2012 and is supported by the TEGNA Foundation/Channel 12 KPNX, Dow Jones News Fund, Chauncy Foundation, Arizona Broadcasters Association, Cook Native American Ministries Foundation, Hearst Foundation, Scripps Foundation, NAU Native American Cultural Center, Native Public Media, KTNN Radio, NAU President’s Office, NAU Economic Policy Institute and NAU School of Communication.
More information is available at nativeamericanbroadcastworkshop.org.
To view last year’s work, visit the Andy Harvey Indigenous Youth Media Workshop YouTube channel and Facebook.
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Applications now open for health care training programs at Tuba City Regional
TUBA CITY, Ariz. —Tuba City Regional Health Care Center is now accepting students for three training programs that will be offered in 2022.
The programs are for medical coding, medical billing and service help desk representative trainees.
“This is the first time these training programs are being offered by Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation,” said TCRHCC Career Development Coordinator Earlson Peacock. “The training programs are a competitive process and are offered at no cost to qualified candidates.”
Applications for all three programs are due May 6.
The medical coding and billing training program are both 16-week programs and run from June 6-October, while the service help desk representative trainee is a seven month program and runs June 6-December.
The free training program is being offered through a Health Disparities Grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Applicants must submit a 450-500 word essay, complete a background check, fingerprint clearance, and pass a drug screening test.
“A two year service agreement with TCRHCC is also required,” Peacock said.
Medical records coding technicians spend most of their time at a computer using coding software to input data and can train to work in a doctors’ office, emergency room, outpatient clinics and surgery rooms.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical coding is one of the 20 fastest-growing occupations.
Medical billing staff then take the codes prepared by the medical coder and submit claims to an insurance company. They also follow up with patient and insurance company to make sure all parties are correctly compensated.
More information is available from TCRHCC Human Resources Career Development Coordinator, (928) 283–2432.
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- Tunnel Fire grows to 6,000 acres, prompts evacuations
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- Miss Navajo Easter pictures
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- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Navajo Nation mails 110,000 hardship checks
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- Where's my check? Navajo tribal members seek answers for when hardship checks will arrive
- Navajo Police Department responds to bomb threat at the Office of the Controller
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- HGTV expands 'Home Town' franchise, features Winslow as one of its towns
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Around the Rez: week of April 20
Save the Date: Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention Highway 89 Clean-up April 22
Hopi Substance Abuse Prevention annual Adopt-A-Highway cleanup on Highway 89 will take place April 22.
The location of the section of highway serves as a main artery to the Hopi communities and also represents a physical gateway to nearby border towns where alcohol is legal and access to drugs along I-40 is a reality. Along this stretch of highway that shifts from the Little Painted Desert across high desert range lands to a panoramic view of the Hopi plateau region, litter and alcohol bottles are frequently seen on the drive to the mesas.
It is here that tells many of us "we're home."
The HSAPC sponsors this section of highway to clean and provides an opportunity for clients to participate in their recovery service work. If you are in recovery and seeking a place to start your journey, HSAPC invites you to join them. This is a great way for our recovery community to give back by participating in this sober event that also aligns with Global Earth Day.
Navajo Regional Hearing at Twin Arrows April 21-22
The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native children will hold regional meetings both simultaneously in-person and virtually on April 21 and 22. Both days comprise a series of expert panels on topics relevant to the commission. There is an opportunity for public comment on the afternoon of April 22.
People wishing to participate can register at the following links for each day:
April 21 from 1:10-5:40 p.m., kearnswest.zoom.us/j/83428904935
April 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at kearnswest/zoom.us/j/84997853622.
Both events are at Twins Arros Navajo Casino Resort, 22181 Resort Blvd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004.
Navajo Nation guidance related to COvid-19 will be encouraged and followed. All hearings will be hybrid (in-person and virtually), however, the commission may decide to move to virtual only for hearings and events depending on COVID-19 related developments. The public can submit oral and written comments and questions anytime by emailing email@commissiononnativechildren.org.
The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native children was established by Congress as an independent entity charged with conducting a comprehensive study of federal, state, local and tribal programs and developing solutions that would improve the health, safety, and well-being of Native children.
Family Friday: How a museum works May 6
If you’ve visited a museum, what you saw was only a small part of all the things the museum takes care of. On May 6 from 3-4 p.m. Museum of Northern Arizona will celebrate International Museum Day (May 18) by taking a tour into the Easton Collection Center to learn how objects and art are preserved, why objects are frozen before they are stored, how light can damage objects. See how special containers are built to safely store fragile objects and learn how to start & display your own collection.
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- Tunnel Fire grows to 6,000 acres, prompts evacuations
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
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- Miss Navajo Easter pictures
- Tunnel Fire causes evacuations north of Flagstaff near Highway 89
- Why ‘Come and Get Your Love’ now? After 46 years ‘the time has come’
- Navajo Nation mails 110,000 hardship checks
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- Where's my check? Navajo tribal members seek answers for when hardship checks will arrive
- Navajo Police Department responds to bomb threat at the Office of the Controller
- FAQ: What I need to know about the Navajo Nation Hardship Assistance
- HGTV expands 'Home Town' franchise, features Winslow as one of its towns
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- Lake Powell hits historic low, raising hydropower concerns
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