Navajo reserves near record deficit despite budget bets
Navajo Nation budget leader warns no miracle will refill undesignated reserves as council faces a record four million dollar deficit without President Begaye's veto. He notes past replenishments followed earlier spend cycles, though today’s shortfall tests the tribe’s finances. Members doubt magic funding will appear soon.
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Navajo Nation
Kelsey Begaye
Means back in fed court
By Bill Done, the Bureau reports the court directs the Chinle District Court to begin criminal proceedings within the Treaty of 1868 context and notes the defendant’s marriage to a tribal member forms part of the reason for the legal action.
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Fired principal finds new job in Flagstaff
LeRoy Shingoitewa will teach at Kinsey Elementary in Flagstaff this fall after his contract was not renewed by the Tuba City School District. The move has sparked a recall effort against Board President Judy Secody and member Jimmy Holgate amid disputed evaluations and administration changes.
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LeRoy Shingoitewa
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Judy Secody
Jimmy Holgate
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Hopi youth approve four 500 grants for earth and people
Hopi Youth Council, sworn in June 13 at Kykotsmovi, approves four $500 grants funded by Arizona. Grants aid Harvey Honyouti’s Cool Running, Shingopavi Youth Project, Hopi Elder Partnership, and a Tewa Walpi trail cleanup. Eleven more grants available with July 7 deadline. inquiries to 520 734 3524. LuAnm Leonard notes council will forward youth issues to the youth body before the adult Tribal Council.
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Alcoholic I wished I'd never touched the stuff
Edna a Na nizh i izhi Center client speaks on alcoholism as a neglectful life care. She recalls early pain leading to heavy drinking to cope with rage and isolation. The story details her homelessness, limited shelter access, and struggle to survive without stable housing or funds.
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German artist to help Indians
German artist Peter Handeland, a Window Rock High School teacher and UNM Gallup lecturer, started painting two years ago after doodling. He pursued art after realizing his potential, painting in the evenings as students urged him to focus on art rather than teaching. His abstract modern work aims to make a difference in others’ lives.
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Gallup
Peter Handeland
Handeland
Window Rock High School
University of New Mexico-Gallup
Erst
Bool
July 4th closings delay local services
Gallup observes Independence Day as a three day celebration with closures. Courts will be closed on Monday July 5 and the courthouse visit requires rescheduling. Post Office services resume July 6, and driver license renewals or related requests are delayed.
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