STANDING ROCK, N.M. – On September 24, the Nygren Administration proudly handed over the keys to a new home for the Yazzie family in the Standing Rock Chapter, marking a monumental moment of hope, housing stability, and dignity.
The three-bedroom, two-bath home, constructed by Homes Direct, was delivered on May 1 and has since been connected to water and electricity. With the final walkthrough complete, the Yazzie family officially received their keys, a heartfelt occasion that left many deeply moved.
Leonard Yazzie, who has devoted his life to service and family, and his loved ones had been living in an aging trailer home that no longer provided the comfort or safety they deserved.
Standing together as the family opened the door to their new home, the moment was more than symbolic; it was transformative. The home was designed with accessibility in mind, including a ramp that ensures comfort, mobility, and independence for years to come.
The key turn ceremony was celebrated by Division of Community Development (DCD) Director Candice Yazzie, CHID program staff, Department Manager Patrick Dalgai, the general contractor, and the construction manager, whose efforts reflect the teamwork and dedication behind every housing project.
This milestone in Standing Rock is part of a broader movement to bring the most vulnerable of the Navajo people. In addition to the Yazzie family, four additional families under the ARPA-funded CHID housing initiative also received their keys: two in the Nenahnezad Chapter and two in the San Juan Chapter.
Currently, 120 homes are in progress to connect to the electric grid and water access across the Navajo Nation in partnership with NTUA and other utility providers. Each home delivered is not just a structure, but an investment in Navajo families and communities.
“With the handing over of keys, we are building hope for our people,” Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said. “Witnessing the Yazzie family move from an aged trailer into a safe, welcoming home is both heartwarming and monumental. This is the future we are working to create for all Navajo families under my 1,000 Home Initiative.”
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