I recently toured the construction site of the new Many Farms High School, a major investment in the future of our Navajo Nation students. Located just northeast of Canyon de Chelly, this residential high school serves students from communities across our region.
It was encouraging to see the progress underway firsthand and to witness how this project is taking shape to support the next generation of Navajo leaders.
This new campus is being built through the Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund, with a $230 million investment to modernize facilities for students and educators. Once complete, the new building will serve approximately 465 students in a single, energy-efficient facility that replaces several older buildings across campus. The project will improve safety, strengthen accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act, and create a more positive learning environment while reducing operational costs by an estimated $626,000 each year.
During the tour, we reviewed progress across several phases of construction. Structural steel installation is underway for the South Addition, interior demolition continues in Area C, and foundation work is ongoing for the North Addition. Site utilities, including water and sanitary sewer lines, are also being installed, and dirt work has begun on the new dormitory area that will support residential students.
I appreciate the collaboration and commitment from everyone working to move this important project forward. I was joined during the visit by Many Farms High School Principal Louise Donald, TEPA Companies and their construction oversight team, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management for Indian Affairs Jason Bruno, Chief of Staff for the Office of Facilities Property and Safety Management Gabriel N. Draper, and Division Chief of Facilities Management and Construction Gary
Investing in education means investing in the future of our Nation. Projects like Many Farms High School ensure our students have safe, modern, and inspiring places to learn, grow, and prepare to lead our communities for generations to come.
– Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren
