WINDOW ROCK — Since taking office, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has prioritized supporting small businesses, especially if it increases access to government services through leasing office space from local entrepreneurs.
One particular business, H.T.E. Realty LLC, a Diné woman-owned company based in Window Rock, has benefited from this approach.
On Tuesday, August 5, Nygren signed a $2.3 million lease agreement with H.T.E. Realty LLC to provide office space for employees working with the Department of Retirement Services and Navajo Head Start. The contract ensures that department staff have suitable facilities to serve Navajo citizens efficiently.
In total, President Nygren has approved approximately $7.1 million in rental contracts between the Navajo Nation and H.T.E. Realty LLC.
These agreements include leasing space for various government offices, such as the Prosecutor’s Office, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, Navajo Head Start and modular buildings used for administrative functions.
H.T.E. Realty LLC owns several buildings in the area, and its owners say they are proud to support the Navajo Nation by providing vital office space. They emphasize their commitment to serving the community through their business ventures.
“Having accessible government office space is critical so that our Navajo people can receive the services they need directly from their government,” President Nygren said. “Supporting our local entrepreneurs is also a priority. We want to ensure that our taxpayers’ dollars stay within the Navajo Nation and help create economic opportunities for our community.”
President Nygren added that this strategy aligns with his administration’s goal of strengthening the Navajo economy while improving government infrastructure. He stressed that supporting Diné-owned businesses helps build a more sustainable future for the Navajo people.
