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New Pandemic-EBT hotline for parents

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Additional P-EBT cards were issued this week

SANTA FE – A new P-EBT hotline has been established for parents who have questions about eligibility or would like additional information about P-EBT benefits, the New Mexico Human Services Department announced Oct. 15. The new (833) 415-0569 P-EBT hotline will be staffed from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday to assist families who have flooded current phone lines with questions about P-EBT.

The P-EBT program provides nutrition assistance to New Mexico families to offset meals missed because schools were in a remote learning mode in August and September. New Mexico households with children who receive free or reduced-price meals will...

Audit issues, lack of due diligence cited in veto of Sage Hospital reauthorization

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Citing questionable spending practices, lack of due diligence, and other important concerns, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer vetoed Resolution CS-79-20 on Sept. 30, which sought the reauthorization of Navajo Health Foundation – Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc. to continue operating as a tribal organization for purposes of contracting under the Indian Self Determination Act for a 20-year period.

The legislation was introduced as an emergency bill on and approved by the 24th Navajo Nation Council without consideration and support from the appropriate Standing Committees with oversight authority.

“This is a 20-year contract...

Assistant secretary of Indian education named

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SANTA FE— The New Mexico Public Education Department has hired a new assistant secretary of Indian education.

Lashawna Tso began the position the week of Oct. 12. She served most recently as legislative chief of staff in the Navajo Nation Office of the Speaker, where she supported policy development and reviewed intergovernmental issues.

At PED, Tso will lead the Indian Education division, which directs state policy on effective implementation of the Indian Education Act, including significant and meaningful collaboration and communication with Native communities and leaders.

Specifically, she will work with Public Education Department Secretary Ryan Stewart, tribal leaders, Native...

NTEC funds 29 community projects totaling over $213,000

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Focus on COVID-19 emergency response grants

FARMINGTON— Navajo Transitional Energy Company announced the recipients of the Community Benefit Fund. This year, recognizing the hardships caused by Coronavirus on Navajo communities and non-profit organizations, NTEC changed the focus of the fund to the CBF COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant. NTEC awarded 29 grants, with the amount of funding totaling $213,000.

“When COVID-19 began spreading on the Navajo Nation, NTEC immediately took action to provide assistance to the Chapters and organizations that help Navajo people,” said NTEC CEO Clark Moseley. “Converting the CBF to focus on providing emergency response grants is one of the...

President Nez, Vice President Lizer offer condolences to the family of former Navajo Nation President Thomas Atcitty

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offer their heartfelt condolences and prayers for the family of Thomas Atcitty, former president of the Navajo Nation and former longtime New Mexico state representative, who died of natural causes on Oct. 11, 2020, at the age of 86.

“To his wife Vicky, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, we offer our prayers and condolences during this difficult time,” Nez said. “Honorable Thomas Atcitty leaves behind a great legacy and many long-lasting memories for his family, friends, and all Navajo people.

“We ask our Creator to bless his family with strength and comfort at this...

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