SANTA FE, N.M. — On February 6, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren met with leadership from the Alamo Navajo School Board and local chapter officials to discuss critical infrastructure, public safety, and long-term community development needs for the Alamo area.
The meeting focused heavily on transportation access, including the urgent need for support letters to advance pavement improvements on Roads N55 and N54, which connect through Laguna and serve as vital routes for residents, emergency services, and school transportation. Chapter leaders emphasized that distance from Window Rock creates added challenges in securing timely resources, making direct coordination and written support from the Navajo Nation essential.
Public safety concerns were a central theme. Participants highlighted limited law enforcement presence, the need for a new fire truck, and improved access for emergency response during winter conditions. Community members shared how residents often rely on one another during emergencies, underscoring the importance of strengthened public safety infrastructure and emergency funding.
Education and facilities were also key priorities. Leaders discussed the Alamo Navajo School Board’s capacity to serve as a local physical and fiscal agent for capital and facility projects, including the development of a modern school to replace the current 50-year-old facility. Support from the Navajo Nation confirming this role was identified as a critical step forward.
President Nygren reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to collaboration, including providing letters of support, engaging legal counsel where needed, and coordinating with neighboring governments such as Laguna Pueblo Government to advance shared infrastructure solutions that protect children, elders, and families across the region.
