Monument Valley / Oljato

Yanabah Smith of Oljato-Monument Valley Courtesy photo

Monument Valley youth appointed to Navajo Youth Advisory Council

Yanabah Smith of Oljato-Monument Valley, was recently appointed and confirmed as the Western Agency representative to the Navajo Nation Youth Advisory Council. In this role, Smith will serve as an advocate for Navajo youth and work alongside fellow council members to address issues impacting young...

USU Monument Valley dedicated

by David Boyle News Director Community members, educators, leaders and donors all gathered on April 22 for a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for the new Utah State University building in Monument Valley. The event celebrated the completion of the new educational 10,000 square foot...

Dayhenoa Yazzie crowned Miss Utah Navajo 2025-2026

Dayhenoa C. Yazzie of Monument Valley was crowned as the 2025-2026 Miss Utah Navajo was crowned on August 7 at an event at Whitehorse High School. Courtesy photo

Oljato aquifer study

The Navajo Nation aproved a study to explore how aquifers recharge in Oljato. An agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and NNDWR was signed by President Buu Nygren and will increase funding for a $267,300 study of the area aquifers according to a release from the President's office. The...

Navajo Nation Primary races were July 30

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, July 30. The primaries coincided with Arizona primary elections. Voters turned out in the 110 Navajo Nation Chapter Houses to cast their votes, which included elections in the seven Utah chapters. Below...

A ceremonial shovel sits in the red dirt in Monument Valley. Utah State University celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest facility in Monument Valley on August 2. You can read more about the new facility on page A8. Photo Courtesy Utah State University.

Utah State University breaks ground on new Monument Valley Center

by David Boyle News Director Utah State University Blanding campus celebrated the groundbreaking of their new Monument Valley education building on August 2. The event was a recognition of years of work in planning and fundraising for the new academic and community center. The 10,000-square-foot...

Rendering of the exterior of the building view from the north. courtesy

USU Monument Valley Education to Break Ground on August 2

After years of planning and gathering funds, Utah State University is pleased to announce the academic and community building planned in Monument Valley will break ground on August 2 at 10 a.m. The planned building, which will be located just northwest of Monument Valley High School, will serve...

County commission gets update on Monument Valley, renewable energy area

by David Boyle News Director Members of the San Juan County Commission got an update on the Goulding’s Lodge sale, approved a continued lease for communication infrastructure on BLM lands and discussed a possible renewable energy project area at their latest meeting. While the county was unsure how...

Members of the Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise Board, 25th Navajo Nation Council, Navajo Nation President Dr. Buu Nygren, and the Navajo Land Department stood together at the grand opening of the Goulding’s Lodge. Photo Courtesy 25th Navajo Nation Council

Navajo Nation secures Goulding’s Lodge

by David Boyle News Director Navajo Nation officials celebrated the tribe’s purchase of Goulding’s Monument Valley Lodge and Tours with a grand opening on June 14. The purchase comes as the property celebrates 100 years in business. Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council approved a $59.5 million...

Two killed in head-on collision at Monument Valley on March 25

Two peopole were killed on March 25 when the Ford Ranger they were in was struck by an oncoming Chevrolet Silverado. The Silverado driver is charged with four felony counts. The crash occurred at around 8:30 p.m. on State Road 163, nine miles north of the Arizona border between Douglas Mesa turnoff...