Monument Valley / Oljato

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...

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...

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

Heritage Language teacher Christine Rock named teacher of the year

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

Monument Valley fan Patty Bedonie recognized as the 2023 Super Fan of the year

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...

Navajo Utah Commission asks for state designation for Red Mesa road, approve resolution for funding Montezuma Creek shopping center

Members of the Navajo Utah Commission approved resolutions requesting Red Mesa Road be designated a state road, a resolution requesting funds for a feasibility study for a shopping center in Montezuma Creek, and received reports as part of their latest meeting. At their February 14 meeting elected...

Six Utah Diné Chapters have higher than average voter turnout for Navajo Nation elections

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation General Election were certified by the Navajo Board of Election Supervisors on Tuesday, November 22. The results of the election include a new president for the Navajo Nation from the Red Mesa Chapter, as well as the first woman vice-president of the...

From left to right: Incoming first lady Jasmine Blackwater Nygren, incoming President Buu Nygren, incoming Vice President-elect Richelle Montoya, incoming second gentleman Olsen Chee. Image from Nygren Campaign

Preliminary Navajo Nation Election Results: Nygren wins Presidency, Yanito and Daniels lead in council delegate races

by David Boyle News Director The Navajo Nation held Elections on November 8. Diné voters visited the polls to vote to elect a president and representatives to the Navajo Nation Council. Unofficial results have been released showing that Buu Nygren has defeated Incumbent Jonathan Nez in the Navajo...