Statements and Memoranda
President Nygren remembers the late Navajo leader who inspired him
TEMPE, Ariz. — President Buu Nygren joined Rosalind Zah to celebrate the life of Chairman and Navajo Nation President Peterson Zah on Tuesday. The remembrance was held at the Memorial Union at Arizona State University in Tempe. Zah was 85 when he lost his fight with...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren testifies in LCR Water Rights Adjudication case
PHOENIX — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren today told a special master hearing the Little Colorado River adjudication water rights case that moving to Phoenix as a Navajo college freshman meant he could take a shower all day long if he wanted. Having grown up...
Office of the President and Vice President continue Chinle flooding assistance, coordination with Navajo Nation programs, response teams
CHINLE, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren has spared no expense or equipment to help Chinle residents affected by flood waters from overflow released by Wheatfields Lake and Tsaile Lake. Flooding through the communities and along the Chinle Wash began Friday...
Navajo Nation President Nygren highlights team mentality to defeat opposition with Many Farms High School students
MANY FARMS, Ariz. — If Navajo politics was a basketball game, it’s never a guaranteed win. But what is guaranteed is the chance to play for the Navajo Nation and play against poverty, land oss of language and culture, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren told Many Farms...
Navajo Nation flood response efforts continue on third day of high flows down the Chinle Wash
CHINLE, Ariz. — Efforts continue today to evacuate residents in the path of raging floodwaters and to reinforce dams and berms along the cascading Chinle Wash. Dangerous flows are expected to continue this week as both Wheatfields Lake and Tsaile Lake fill with...
President Buu Nygren meets with Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson came to the Navajo Nation to visit with President Buu Nygren on Wednesday. The two leaders met for a few hours and discussed a variety of issues ranging from language preservation, roads and providing electricity and...
The 100-Day Report: Progress for the Navajo Nation and a foundation for the Nygren Administration
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren shared Friday his administration's 100-Day Report. "I am pleased to present to you the Nygren Administration’s 100-Day Report outlining the progress of our Administration. In the past 100 days, we have been able...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren wishes outgoing interim controller a prosperous retirement
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation Interim Controller Elizabeth Begay has retired again. On Thursday, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren visited Ms. Begay at her office one last time to bid her farewell and express his appreciation for her service through the first...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and Council Delegate Rickie Nez sign letter to California Air Resources Board for carbon sequestration
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On Friday morning, President Nygren was joined by Resources and Development Committee member Rickie Nez, Natural Resources Director Mike Halona, Community Development Director Calvin Castillo, and Forestry Department Director Alexious Becenti for...
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren honors the Tohatchi High School Lady Cougars
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — President Buu Nygren received a basketball signed by the 2023 New Mexico high school state champions on Monday. He gathered with the Tohatchi High School Cougars girls varsity basketball team after their win at the New Mexico state high school...