WASHINGTON, D. C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. and Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., and U.S. Rep.Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M. are welcoming $25 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a U.S. Highway 64 corridor improvement and repair project running through Shiprock, N.M.

This project will reconstruct approximately 21 miles of U.S. Highway 64 in northwestern New Mexico. The expansive corridor project includes: approximately four complete bridge replacements; widening and pavement rehabilitation of the entire 21-mile- highway corridor; major drainage improvements; safety and lighting improvements, and installation of fiber optic cable to connect...

Between 2014 and 2019, 53 percent of all missing persons in Gallup were Indigenous women, one of the highest rates in the state during that period. In 2018, one report found Gallup was among the top ten cities in the U. S. with the highest numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous women.

Charmaine Jackson of Ná’áł Kíd Productions along with independent advocates helped organize the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives event Nov. 5 at the El Morro Theatre.

The event began with a “sharing our stories” portion that allowed speakers to talk about their experiences and perspectives.

“It was a very powerful segment for participants, survivors, and families...

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and First Lady Phefelia Nez commended U. S. President Joe Biden after he issued a new executive order directing federal officials to work hand-in-hand with Tribal Nations and Tribal partners to address cases of missing and murdered Indigenous people.

At the White House Tribal Nations Summit Nov. 15, Biden ordered federal officials to work to build safe and healthy Tribal communities and support comprehensive law enforcement, prevention and intervention.

“With today’s executive order, President Biden continues to fulfill his commitment to tribal nations that will help to strengthen coordination between all agencies to help locate and resolve...

Wash., D.C. — The 24th Navajo Nation Council is demonstrating its support for the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law by President Joe Biden at the White House Nov. 15. The act is a key part of the Biden Administration’s economic agenda during this pandemic.

The infrastructure bill will deliver $550 billion in new federal investments across the country in the span of five years for bridges, roads, broadband connections, water, and new energy systems.

“By signing this infrastructure bill into law, President Biden has sent a clear message to Sovereign Nations around the country that we are a top priority,” Speaker Seth Damon (Bááhaalí...