Two separate wildfires burn near Cibola National Forest
In Grants, the La Jara Mesa wildfire grew to 1 800 acres as 360 firefighters battled 40 mph winds and smoke. A second fire near Laguna Indian lands expanded to 150 200 acres, threatening the Laguna Hunting Lodge but officials said the lodge remained safe. Investigators pursued the start point while crews planned morning action.
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Grants
la Jara Mesa
Cibola National
Laguna Indian Lands
State Forestry Division
Laguna Hunting Lodge
Mount Taylor
la Jara
Water Canyon
Pharmacists and dentists needed at IHS Navajo area
Diné Bureau reports Navajo area Indian Health Services struggles to fill 10 dental and 17 pharmacy vacancies. Low starting salaries 48000 for dentists and 540000 for pharmacists, plus isolation, deter recent graduates burdened by school debt. IHS offers a 30000 dentist bonus for a four year commitment, but few accept.
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Window Rock
Navajo Area
Indian Health Services
Navajo Reservation
Doug Peter
Mark Rosell
Gallup Ihs
IHS
Peter
Community fights bootleggers in Tuba City on Navajo Nation
Police officials report Tuba City residents form a committee to curb bootlegging with meetings held recently. Captain Bobby Etsitty notes sparse turnout but plans for June 15 at the chapter house to involve police, chapter officials, and social service representatives in a broader effort across the reservation.
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Window Rock
Navajo Nation
Bobby Etsitty
Tuba City
House
Social ‘Service
Dumped waste halts Shiprock RV Park
A 1940s mercury oxide chemical cache was unearthed near the San Juan River during tests for a proposed Shiprock RV park. Hazardous Materials teams found containers, some broken, prompting agency responses from Navajo Nation emergency management, New Mexico State Police, and the Navajo EPA. No contamination confirmed while site remains undisturbed. A trainee exposed to the chemical later fell ill but was treated. results for other workers are pending.
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Shiprock
Four Corners
San Juan River
Duane “Chili” Yazzie
Shiprock Planning Commission
Farmington “Environmental Company
San Juan
Yazzie
Veterans’ Clinic
Farmington
Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management
New Mexico State Police
Navajo Environmental Protection Agency
Lee
Ramah Navajos push for local governance under LGA review
Ramah Chapter officials face hurdles as the Transportation and Community Development Committee weighs certifying the Ramah chapter under the Local Governance Act. The review questions focus on alignment of the Five Management Plan with Navajo Nation law, indirect costs, and Navajo owned preferences, with concerns over a corporate charter and an alternative government form.
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Window Rock
Transportation and Community Development Committee
Ramah
Gallup
Navajo Nation
LGA
Michelle Dotson
Office of Navajo Government Development
ONGD
Environmental ’ Protection Agency
Fit
Narmal
Office of Legislative Counsel
Ramah Navajos
NOW OPEN Neighborhood Center Pool Opens Daily
The Now Open Neighborhood Center pool welcomes visitors daily from 12 noon to 5 pm at 400 West Princeton. The facility offers public swim times and basic amenities for community members downtown.
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Princeton
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Tom Purdom
Laguna Pueblo
Dave Berbin
Berbin
Bill Donovan
Diné
Donovan Quinterosind
Bentley Bros
Aigan’ Usenbekova
Red Jacket
Aigat ‘Usenbekova
Kyrgyzstan
Russia
Rio West Mail
Shiprock RV Park
Malcolm Brenner
By Jim Maniaci
Dine’ Bureau
Tion
Auditor General's Office
Ray Saucedo
Gallup Jr. High School
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