Noel Lyn Smith
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Farmington, NM, United States
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Nonprofit: More money needed for Navajo Code Talkers Museum
Navajo Marine code talkers on duty at Bougainville, Solomon Islands, c. December 1943. Front row, left to right: Privates Earl Johnny, Kee Etsicitty, John V. Goodluck and Private First Class David Jordan. Back row: Privates Jack C. Morgan, George H. Kirk and Tom H. Jones, and Corporal Henry Bake, Jr. (Courtesy of NARA) BREADSPRINGS – Efforts continue to build a museum in Tsé Bonito that honors… → Read More
Marriage equality once again proposed in Navajo Nation bill
Legislation seeks to end the ban on same-sex marriage under the Diné Marriage Act → Read More
Absentee voting starts for Navajo Nation Aug. 2 primary election
Navajo Nation voters who want to vote by absentee ballot can do so by mail or by visiting any of the Navajo Election Administration's offices. → Read More
Navajo Nation authorized to file VA benefit claims
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., meet World War II and Korean War veteran Frank Lucero Sr. and his son, Frank Jr., while visiting the Albuquerque VA Regional Office on June 27. Lucero Sr. is an Army veteran and spoke to McDonough about the benefits and care he receives from VA. (Jennifer A. Roy/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) The Navajo… → Read More
San Juan County man accused of rebranding cattle
Edison Arviso was charged with 13 felony counts of unlawful branding after allegedly rebranding cows, calves and a bull belonging to a family member. → Read More
Former Navajo Nation vice chairman, council speaker Edward T. Begay dies at 87
Edward T. Begay was seen as a leader whose work advanced the tribe, including helping to secure the first gaming compact with the State of New Mexico. → Read More
Who's on the New Mexico primary election ballot? Where can you vote in San Juan County?
Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 7 at voting convenience centers throughout San Juan County. → Read More
They did it! Class of 2022 celebrated in high school graduations across San Juan County
Class of 2022 graduates received diplomas in ceremonies across San Juan County on May 19 and May 20. → Read More
Navajo Nation leaders laud passage of RECA extension by Congress
The Navajo Nation Washington Office reported there are more than 481 claims that are pending under the federal compensation program. → Read More
Navajo language spelling bee returns to Farmington schools
There were 30 participants – 12 of them elementary students, 13 of them middle school students and five of them high school students. → Read More
Navajo Nation marks two years of the pandemic with prayers, proclamation
Leaders gathered below the Window Rock formation and reflected on the pandemic in remarks and prayers. → Read More
San Juan College increases tuition rates starting fall semester 2022
San Juan College announced an increase in tuition starting in the fall semester on March 2, a day after it was approved by the board of trustees. → Read More
New Mexico courts update protocols for wearing masks, protective face coverings
The updated protocols for state courts were announced as New Mexico adjusts its response to the pandemic. → Read More
Community vaccination events for flu, COVID-19 to wrap up in Shiprock
Starting in March, the COVID-19 vaccine will be available by drive-thru service at Northern Navajo Medical Center. → Read More
San Juan County school districts lift mask requirements for students and staff
Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield school districts removed mask requirements but protective covering policy varies at CCSD. → Read More
Little Water family loses home in fire, donation drive to be held in Sanostee
"The family lost the whole house. They didn't grab nothing," Gerald Henderson, who is organizing the donation drive, said. → Read More
Navajo Nation president Jonathan Nez signs revision to voter registration time period into law
Having voter registration close and absentee voting start on the same day has caused problems for the tribe's election office in previous elections. → Read More
Lawsuit alleges San Juan County's new district map violates Voting Rights Act
The Navajo Nation claims the recently approved map deprives Native American voters from equal opportunity to elect candidates of their choice. → Read More
Navajo Nation, New Mexico to receive funding for abandoned coal mine cleanup
The U.S Department of the Interior announced this week that nearly $725 million is available to 22 states and the Navajo Nation. → Read More
Diné writer’s wordless book wins American Library Association award
'Herizon' was illustrated by Diné artist Corey Begay to help promote critical thinking → Read More