Native American Issues
The 2026 Navajo Nation primary election was held on July 21.
Among the races include Navajo Nation Council and Navajo Nation President.
Unofficial results are in including for council delegate seats representing Utah Navajo include the seat to represent Teecnospos, Aneth, Red Mesa, Tó Łikan,...
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...
by David Boyle
News Director
Members of the San Juan County Commission heard a report on Utah Navajo Water Settlement, approved an emergency drought declaration and approved a resolution clarifying the county’s form of government at their April 7 meeting.
Members of the Rural Utah Infrastructure...
by David Boyle
News Director
The annual Ute Mountain Ute Tribe White Mesa Bear Dance is once again being held in San Juan County starting on Friday, August 29, and concluding on Monday, September 1. A full schedule of events can be found on page A4 in the San Juan Record.
The event is open to the...
by David Boyle
News Director
While there is a shortage of foster parents nationwide, Utah Foster Care Native American Specialist Stephanie Benally says that the shortage is particularly pronounced in tribal communities.
In an August 4 interview with Red Rock 92.7 FM, Benally said preserving...
by Sally Jack
Contibruting Writer
This year marks the 25-year anniversary of Utah Navajo Health System, Inc.
To celebrate “25 Years Strong,” UNHS hosted anniversary celebrations at Navajo Mountain, Monument Valley, and Blanding, with a final celebration to take place at their headquarters in...
Navajo Nation Council Delegate Curtis Yanito recently met with Utah’s Congressional delegation to advocate for housing weatherization on the Utah Navajo Strip.
According to a release from the Navajo Nation Council Yanito was in Washington D.C. on March 25 to advocate for a $20 million Community...
Navajo Nation Council approved an addition of 80 acres to a BIA oil and gas lease in the Red Mesa Chapter, located in San Juan County.
The council passed the resolution in a split vote 14-7, with council delegate Curtis Yanito, who represents the area, voting against.
Council Delegate Curtis Yanito...
By Dana Rhoades
Faculty at Utah State University’s Statewide and Logan campuses have been awarded $500,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for programs to increase retention and graduation rates among Native American students.
The grants will help provide mentorship,...
Stewardship Utah Foundation and Navajo Utah Commission Apply for $20 Million Community Change Grant from EPA
In November, the Rural Utah Project Education Fund officially submitted a grant for $20 million through an EPA program that is part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
If awarded, this grant...
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