Separating biz, from politics one key to success

TWIN ARROWS, Ariz. – Building tribal economies while maintaining tribal identities were key themes of discussion during the Opening General Session for the 2016 Navajo Nation Economic Summit held at the Twin Arrows Casino Resort Apr. 12.

Lance Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ho Chunk Inc., Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, was the session’s keynote speaker.

Of the many topics in his address, Morgan talked about the importance of separating business and politics within tribal communities.

To do this, he said, the Winnebago Tribe was effective in utilizing boards while defining clear roles and responsibilities...

It’s not the “good ol’ boys’ club” that gets you promoted at the Gallup Police Department. Promotions are based on the scores of tests presented to each candidate and to their responses.

For the recent open slot of lieutenant, three candidates vied for the promotion, and  Rosanne Morrissette was the chosen one. Chief Franklin Boyd summed up the process with a simple, declaratory statement and noted how important it is for the department to embrace women and minorities to step into leadership roles, but officers have to work toward the next step.

“This department prides itself on its diversity,” he said. “Your performance dictates where you go in this...

Despite the two wins on Apr. 2 for Miyamura High School, Aaraya Jayde Sheridan didn’t seem too happy or too impressed at the Sports Complex.

Photo Credit: Tom Hartsock

“The Turquoise Trader” is a New Mexico based novel that takes place in Gallup.

The main character is Zia Yazzie, the illegitimate son of a Navajo woman, and Ben Monroe, a Navajo Jewelry trader. Zia is a college student with big dreams of helping the Navajo people after his graduation from UNM.

Those dreams are interrupted by Ben’s sudden appearance after a 21 year absence. Zia wishes Ben would return to his “real” white family, while Zia’s mother remains silent. Throughout the novel she appears as a background decoration, much like the Navajo Jewelry that Ben trades and sells. Ben insists that Zia work for him in his Gallup shop.

For inexplicable reasons, this must happen...