Monument Valley / Oljato

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...

The pallets are loaded and crews are ready at the new Utah Food Bank headquarters in Blanding. The facility is setfor ribbon-cutting ceremnoies on February 7 and opening to patrons on February 8. Courtesy photo

Utah Food Bank opens outlets in Blanding, Montezuma Creek and Monument Valley

by Sally Jack Contributing writer Utah Food Bank announces the opening of its new Southeastern Distribution Center and Food Pantry in Blanding. Construction on the 18,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago under general contractor Tri-Hurst Construction of Blanding, with subcontractors...

Navajo Nation Council approves $500,000 for USU center in Mon. Val.

The 25th Navajo Nation Council voted 17-0 to approve $500,000 from the Navajo Nation’s Síhasin Fund to help Utah State University (USU) construct a new higher education facility in Monument Valley, Utah. According to the legislation sponsor, Council Delegate Herman Daniels, Jr. (Shonto, Naa’tsis’...

Foggy Mittens by Harry Nez, one of several photographs displayed at the Community Center in Monument Valley through February 17. Courtesy photo

Photography class provides new lens to capture life on the Navajo Nation

A unique photography program on the Navajo Nation is providing professional equipment and in-depth instruction to help transform how participants preserve and communicate their cultural values and customs. The program will close its first session with a public exhibit at the Tsé Bii’ Ndzisgaii...