Arlyssa D. Becenti
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Window Rock, AZ, United States
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$8 loaf of bread? Inflation drives already-high prices even higher on the Navajo Nation
Long distances between communities and suppliers make moving goods even more expensive as fuel costs remain high. → Read More
Concern grows, Delta variant infections rise
With states surrounding the Navajo Nation seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases, health professionals in the Navajo Nation continue to encourage vaccinations and mask wearing. → Read More
Trying for the crown: Contestants share dream of becoming Miss Navajo
Four young ladies will compete for Miss Navajo Nation and they are Gypsy Pete, Shandiin Hiosik Yazzie, Niagara Rockbridge and Oshkaillah Ironshell. → Read More
Girlfriend of Shiprock alleged auto thief missing
Rose Yazzie last saw her daughter, Ranelle Rose Bennett, 34, on June 15, and after a few days of not hearing from her, she reported her missing. → Read More
Diné subdivision still lacks running water, electricity
Utah Lt. Gov. Diedre Henderson took her first visit to Westwater Subdivision and listened to the Navajos living there argue “they’ll believe it when they see it.” → Read More
Missing woman mystery continues: Ella Mae Begay’s family express frustration with police, investigation
A frustrated Seraphine Warren took a walk early one morning from her aunt Ella Mae Begay’s home in To?ikan, which was the last place her aunt was seen. → Read More
Nez: ARPA is once in a lifetime opportunity
To start the Navajo Nation Council’s summer session, President Jonathan Nez on Monday gave the state of the Nation address, emphasizing that the American Rescue Plan Act is a once in a lifetime opportunity. → Read More
NAPI: Drought not a problem, but other concerns exist
For Navajo Agricultural Products Inc., the ongoing drought isn’t the issue. Rather it’s fending off prairie dogs, finding workers and dealing with aging infrastructure. → Read More
Shiprock auto theft, home invasion suspect in custody, Navajo Police says
WINDOW ROCK The Navajo Nation Police apprehended Kendale Johnson and another suspect early Friday morning. Johnson was apprehended without incident in Red Mesa, Arizona. Both Johnson and another suspect were […] → Read More
Navajo Police looking for suspect in connection with auto thefts, home break-ins
Navajo Nation police apprehend five individuals linked to months of reported crimes in the Shiprock area. However, authorities are still on the lookout for one more individual: Kendale Johnson. → Read More
Health officials: COVID-19 Delta strain confirmed
With the Delta variant now the dominant COVID strain in the U.S. and virus cases beginning to increase, Navajo Nation continues its mask mandate. → Read More
Rhino Health looks to begin phase 2
Rhino Health’s glove manufacturing in Church Rock, New Mexico, is looking to expand as it is at the beginning of Phase Two. In 2019, $19 million from the Síhasin Fund was given to the Division of Economic Development Project Development Department for the Church Rock Industrial Park Project’s Phase Two for tenant Rhino Health. → Read More
Agreement reached for fiscal 2022 budget
The three branch chiefs established agreement for the Navajo Nation fiscal 2022 comprehensive budget and the Budget and Finance Committee accepted it. → Read More
Miss Navajo adds butchering to her resume
Miss Navajo Nation Shaandiin Parrish on Friday walked up a small hill to where she taught Oak Springs Chapter youth employees how to butcher. → Read More
Killer of NPD officer sentenced to 30 years
A handcuffed Kirby Cleveland, 37, was escorted by prison guards down the hall of the U.S. District Court building and taken into the Vermejo Courtroom to receive his sentence for the 2017 killing of Navajo Police Officer Houston Largo. → Read More
Drought impacts: Officials warn of ‘point of no recovery’
With the Navajo Nation’s Commission on Emergency Management reaffirming the 2018 drought state of emergency, programs and leadership are discussing what can be done as climate change impacts the Nation. → Read More
Navajo Nation Pride returns with in-person and online events
Recent Shiprock High School graduate Devon Norberto said he plans to pursue political science in hopes that one day he can go into government and advocate for the LGBTQ2S+. → Read More
Navajo Animal Control: Increase in dog attacks during pandemic
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez vetoed a resolution to amend criminal code Title 17 addressing vicious dogs in the Navajo Nation. → Read More
Nez vetoes reopening of tribal parks
For weeks now, Navajo-owned touring businesses, vendors and Council delegates have requested the reopening of tribal parks at 100 percent during the tourist season. → Read More
New variant a concern, Nez considering opening tribal parks
The Delta variant that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes as a “variant of concern” has not been reported on Navajo Nation, but there has been about 83 cases of the other variants found on Navajo. → Read More