Monument Valley / Oljato

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...

Navajo Utah Commmission hears reports on road issues

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission discussed road issues, polling locations and ASC offices at their September 13 meeting. Members of the commission heard from UDOT Region 4 Director Monte Aldridge and Utah Rural Public Transit Program manager Alana Spendlove...

Navajo Utah Commission hears reports on road needs in Aneth

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission gathered three separate entities with responsibilities and interest to maintain roads on the Utah portion of the Navajo Nation at a September 2 meeting. Although no formal action was taken by the commission due to a lack of quorum...

Road grater located near the Navajo Mountain Chapter House

Navajo Commission talks Navajo Mountain chapter house, road maintainence

by David Boyle News Director Members of the Navajo Utah Commission passed a resolution asking for matching funds for the Navajo Mountain Chapter Building Renovation project and also discussed road needs on the Navajo Utah strip at their latest meeting. At the August 22 meeting of the Navajo Utah...

Navajo Nation Primary results set up Presidential, Council races for November

by David Boyle News Director The Navajo Nation held Primary Elections on August 2. Diné voters will return to the polls to vote to elect a president and representatives to the Navajo Nation Council in November. Unofficial results from the Navajo Elections Administration became available on August 3...

Navajo Nation Primaries set for August 2

Navajo Nation Primary Elections are approaching with Navajo Nation Council seats and the office of the President on the ballot. Absentee ballot requests for the primary must be received by July 18. Early voting is active now at election offices including in Shiprock and Tuba City. On election day,...

Navajo Utah Commission addresses elections, projects at area chapters using ARPA funds

Members of the Navajo Utah Commission received an update on Chapter ARPA projects, discussed elections, and passed resolutions on internet access and domestic violence at their latest meeting. During their June 14 meeting members of the Navajo Utah Commission heard reports on Primary Elections both...