Statements and Memoranda
Navajo President Buu Nygren, Navajo Nation Council advocate for critical financial support at Tribal Interior Budget Council
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren was joined here by Navajo Nation Council delegates to advocate for needed federal support in public safety, transportation, and education. At last week’s Tribal Interior Budget Council, Navajo leadership worked to...
Navajo President Buu Nygren pursues congressional support for Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project amendments, hearing
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told a congressional subcommittee here last week that the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project will ensure every Navajo home can access the fundamental human right of clean water. Meeting with Congressman Clifford Bentz,...
Navajo President Buu Nygren welcomes federal funding, thanks Congresswoman Leger-Fernandez for new animal shelter
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren expressed his appreciation to New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger-Fernandez for her confirmation of $1 million to replace a 50-year-old animal shelter in Crownpoint, N.M. The President thanked the congresswoman here...
Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety, Page Police Dept. clarify Mutual Aid Agreement after overwhelming response
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Good news travels fast when people hear of improved police services. However, some recent good news is not exactly what some think it is. On March 8, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Page, Ariz., Mayor Bill Diak signed a 10-year Mutual Aid...
Naat’aanii Development Corporation’s Board Removed After Failing to Provide Financial Updates to Navajo Leadership, Shareholders Seek New Board Members
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The shareholder representatives of the Naat’áanii Development Corporation voted unanimously to remove all seven of NDC’s board of directors during a special meeting held on March 13, 2024 in Window Rock. NDC, a federally chartered corporation...
Navajo President Buu Nygren expresses condolences to the family of slain New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare who died Friday
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – On behalf of the Navajo Nation, Vice President Richelle Montoya and First Lady Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today expressed condolences to the family of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Officer Hare was...
Navajo President Buu Nygren’s message to new police graduates is to be recognized as leaders, be part of the community they serve
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – They are called “The Magnificent Seven.” On Friday, seven Navajo Police Academy recruits – six men and one woman – completed 1,000 hours of training, took their oaths and had loved ones pin badges onto their shirts. It was the last piece of...
Navajo President Buu Nygren, Navajo Department of Health issue Public Health Advisory Notice to be cautious about measles
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and the Navajo Nation Department of Health are warning the Navajo public to be aware of two confirmed cases of measles in Coconino County, Ariz. On Friday, the Navajo Department of Health issued a Public Health...
Navajo President Buu Nygren signs Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Page to ensure safety of Navajo, Page officers
PAGE, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren joined Page Mayor Bill Diak to sign a 10-year Mutual Aid Agreement that allows Navajo and Page police officers to work together in emergencies and for special events. The agreement ensures the safety of Navajo police...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren issues statement on proposed Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement of 2024
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren on Friday issued a statement on the proposed Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement of 2024. The agreement is a comprehensive settlement of the Navajo Nation’s water rights in Arizona....