Montezuma Creek / Aneth

Potential threat puts Montezuma Creek schools in remote-learning for one day

A potential threat to Whitehorse High School last week led to remote learning for Montezuma Creek schools on Friday. Whitehorse High School administrators shared early morning on October 26 that they were notified of a potential threat to the school. That information was shared immediately with the...

Navajo Utah Commission talks public health, ARPA

by David Boyle News Director The Utah Navajo Commission met on October 17 in Denehotso. Members of the Navajo Utah Commission appointed Council Delegate Curtis Yanito as the chairperson, with Teec Nos Pos Chapter President Kenny Victor as the vice chair. After accepting the appointment, Yanito...

Navajo Nation moves to purchase Gouldings

by David Boyle News Director The nearly 100-year-old iconic Goulding properties in Monument Valley are moving closer to changing ownership to the Navajo Nation. Members of the Navajo Nation Council approved legislation on October 17 to approve the purchase of Goulding’s Monument Valley Lodge for $...

Navajo Utah Commission holds special meeting to discuss Water Rights settlement

by David Boyle News Director Tribal, federal and state agencies are working through the next steps to bring water infrastructure to the Navajo Utah strip. Federal and state representatives outlined the next steps at recent meetings in Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley (see SJR July 19, 2023) More...

Survey and Adjudication next steps in Utah Navajo Water Rights Settlement

by David Boyle News Director Federal and state agencies are working through the next steps to bring water infrastructure to the Navajo Utah strip. At a recent meeting representatives from those entities outlined their work which, when completed, will prepare the way for the Navajo Nation to plan...

Commission says no to beer for Montezuma Creek store, yes to Spanish Valley zone change

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission denied a request to sale beer at a Montezuma Creek store, approved a zone change to a 72-acre project in Spanish Valley, and received reports from a state department at their May 16 meeting. The Commission denied the request...

Whitehorse High School Seniors 2023

Whitehorse High Class of 2023 Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 am

2023 Miss Indian Broken Trail Pageant

Students at Whitehorse High School participated in the annual Miss Indian Broken Trail pageant on May 4. Pictured are: (left to right) 1st Attendant Ashanti Shorty, 2023-24 Miss Indian Broken Trail Kyalee Benally, 2022-23 Miss Indian Broken Trail Leionna Silas, and Miss Navajo Nation Valentina...

Elk Petroleum cleaning up spill from water transfer line

Elk Petroleum is cleaning up a spill from a water transfer line discovered on the morning of April 9. The spill was reported to regulatory and tribal agencies, and impacted surface/grazing lessees were also contacted. Elk reports the spill to be about 678 gallons of mostly produced water and a...

Navajo Utah Commission discusses recent legislative session, internet broadband planning and grants

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission received reports about the conclusion of the recent Utah State legislative session, internet broadband planning, and federal grants at their latest meeting. At their March 14 meeting, members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard...