WASHINGTON – Today, Arizona’s two U.S. senators and four members of congress introduced legislation to authorize the country’s largest Indian water rights settlement, which resolves water claims by the Navajo, Hopi and San Juan Southern Paiute nations. Senator Mark...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. ­– Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today issued an executive order to immediately implement State 1 Fire Restrictions across the Navajo Nation. “These restrictions are needed as a preventive protective measure,” President Nygren said. “We’re...

If you are affected by the storms, have a power outage, or need emergency assistance - please call Navajo Nation Emergency Command at (928) 814-0604. This evening, the regions of Shiprock, Sanostee, Tohatchi, Twin Lakes, Crownpoint, Mexican Hat, Bluff, Aneth and...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. ­– Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Vice President Richelle Montoya today proclaimed June 27 as “Navajo Nation Syphilis Aware: Protect Yourself, Protect Navajo” Day to address the alarming rise in syphilis cases across the Navajo Nation. “It...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren on Tuesday signed long-awaited legislation that will use American Rescue Plan Act funding to create a new funding mechanism to leverage financing to nearly double the amount of infrastructure to be built across...

MONUMENT VALLEY, U.T. – Mother Earth showered Monument Valley this afternoon with rain as many anticipated and rejoiced at the Navajo Nation ribbon-cutting ceremony of Goulding’s Lodge on Jun. 14, celebrating the Navajo Nation as the official new owners. “This is a...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – With his wife, daughters and grandkids around him, Navajo President Buu Nygren welcomed editorial cartoonist Jack Ahasteen as he signed a proclamation to proclaim today, June 12, ‘Jack Ahasteen Day across the Navajo Nation.” “The Navajo Times is...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – For 34 years, Yazzie served the Navajo Nation in the Public Safety division as a Police Radio Dispatcher, Evidence Technician, Police Officer, and Criminal Investigator. “We are saddened to hear one of our very own former police officers passing...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Women Veterans Recognition Day is celebrated on June 12 every year to honor and recognize the contributions and sacrifices of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This day is significant because it marks the anniversary of the...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On Tue., Jun. 11, President Nygren looked at each student and said when he took office, he thought of them, the children. “You are more than capable,” said President Nygren as he told each student to repeat the phrase. “You all are more than...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Set for July 6, the Cody Jesus Invitational gears up for its second annual event with the help of Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. On June 10, the Division of Economic Development hosted a sponsorship luncheon for the Cody Jesus invitational....

KAIBETO, Ariz. – The Western Agency Council meeting was focused on critical issues like drought conditions, road improvements, and senior citizen development. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Division Directors attended the meeting, engaging with chapter...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – No matter your coordinates within the four sacred mountains, topics surrounding suicide prevention, violence, substance abuse, missing and murdered, budget, and streamlined communication remain common issues within communities across the Navajo...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. ­– On May 30, To'Nanees'Dizi Council Delegate Otto Tso and Chapter Officials met with Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren with an urgent request. They requested the President to assist with relocating a high-frequency antenna located less than two...