Navajo Nation considers curfew a success
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – In a single weekend, the Navajo Police Department issued over 115 criminal nuisance citations for violations of the Navajo Public Health Emergency Order No. 2020-05.
The curfew began April 10 at 8 pm and ended April 13 at 5 am. The purpose of the curfew was to restrict the movement of people on the Navajo Nation and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in communities.
The overall success of the operation was evident in the limited number of travelers on the roadways, with the exception of essential employees who provided proper documentation.
“The enforcement was successful in that we saw a decline in the number of people...
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Navajo Police Department employees test positive for COVID-19
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Navajo Police Department confirms nine employees have tested positive for COVID-19 as of April 15.The employees have been placed on self-quarantine and are monitoring their symptoms. As a precautionary measure, the police building in Chinle, Ariz. will begin the process of decontamination.
“The support staff with the Chinle district will be placed on administrative leave during the disinfection and sanitization process,” Chief Phillip Francisco said. “Because of our responsibilities to the community, we will continue to be vigilant and committed to answering calls of service while keeping the safety of the public a high priority.”
The department has...
McKinley County COVID-19 case numbers far outpace other counties
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials announced April 15, 80 additional positive tests for COVID-19, bringing the state total to 1,484 positive tests.Per the state Department of Health, the positive test results come from:
• 13 new cases in Bernalillo County
• 1 new case in Cibola County
• 4 new cases in Doña Ana County
• 1 new case in Grant County
• 38 new cases in McKinley County
• 9 new cases in Sandoval County
• 11 new cases in San Juan County
• 2 new cases in Santa Fe County
• 1 new case in Socorro County
McKinley County now has 242 confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Meanwhile, the number of deaths of New Mexico residents...
Navajo Nation will hold legislative summit
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - On April 19, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer vetoed Resolution CAP-27-20, which sought to cancel the Navajo Nation Council’s spring session less than three days before the scheduled start. In addition, the Council deemed the legislation to be an “emergency,” therefore the bill bypassed all Standing Committees, which means there was no debate and no opportunity for input from the Navajo people.Title II of the Navajo Nation Code requires the Navajo Nation Council to hold four regular sessions each year in the months of January, April, July, and October.
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COVID-19 cases, deaths across New Mexico continue to rise
SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials on April 23 announced 169 additional positive tests for COVID-19. Per the state Department of Health, the most recent cases are:31 new cases in Bernalillo County
1 new case in Chaves County
3 new cases in Cibola County
6 new cases in Doña Ana County
1 new case in Guadalupe County
1 new case in Harding County
3 new cases in Lea County
54 new cases in McKinley County
2 new cases in Otero County
1 new case in Quay County
4 new cases in Sandoval County
51 new cases in San Juan County
3 new cases in Santa Fe County
4 new cases in Socorro County
1 new case in Taos County
3 new cases in Valencia County
The Department of...
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