Monument Valley / Oljato

The pallets are loaded and crews are ready at the new Utah Food Bank headquarters in Blanding.  The facility is setfor ribbon-cutting ceremnoies on February 7 and opening to patrons on February 8.  Courtesy photo
by Sally Jack Contributing writer Utah Food Bank announces the opening of its new Southeastern Distribution Center and Food Pantry in Blanding. Construction on the 18,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago under general contractor Tri-Hurst Construction of Blanding, with subcontractors...
The 25th Navajo Nation Council voted 17-0 to approve $500,000 from the Navajo Nation’s Síhasin Fund to help Utah State University (USU) construct a new higher education facility in Monument Valley, Utah.  According to the legislation sponsor, Council Delegate Herman Daniels, Jr. (Shonto, Naa’tsis’...
Foggy Mittens by Harry Nez, one of several photographs displayed at the Community Center in Monument Valley through February 17.  Courtesy photo
A unique photography program on the Navajo Nation is providing professional equipment and in-depth instruction to help transform how participants preserve and communicate their cultural values and customs. The program will close its first session with a public exhibit at the Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii...
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...
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 $...
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...
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...
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...
Christine Rock (left) is the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan Schol District.  The Heritage Language teacher at Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary School in Monument Valley lives a traditional life and shares her traditional knowledge with her students.  See the San Juan Record website, at sjrnews.com, for profiles of Rock and the other teachers and staff members honored at the local schools. Courtesy photo
by Bill Boyle San Juan Record Editor Christine Rock, a Heritage Language teacher at Tse’Bii’Nidzisgai Elementary School in Monument Valley, is the 2023 Teacher of the Year for the San Juan School District. Rock was honored for her work at a March 6 banquet. Christine has taught Heritage Language...
Members of the Monument Valley High School girls basketball team pose with super fan Patty Bedonie at halftime of their second round win over Altamont at the 1A State Basketball Tournament. Bedonie (center in blue) was recognized at the state tournament for her years of support to MVHS including her granddaughter Precious Bedonie (directly behind Patty). The Lady Cougars finished 5th at the state tournament. Full coverage of the tournament can be found in the B section of the paper. Staff photo
by David Boyle News Director At their first game at the state tournament on March 1, the Monument Valley girls basketball team didn’t go into the locker room at halftime. Despite playing in an important state tournament game, the Lady Cougars prioritized a fan who has prioritized Monument Valley...

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