Eleventh Judicial District Judge Louis E. DePauli Jr. is retired on April 1 after serving 17 years on the bench in Gallup.

“My biggest overall accomplishment was keeping the court running in good order, doing my job efficiently and economically, and with purpose,” DePauli, a native of Gallup, said. “I tried to accomplish justice as best I could in my role as judge.”

He comes from a long line of judges.  His father, Louis E. DePauli, Sr., was a district attorney in Gallup for many years before serving as a district judge in 1975-1988. Judge DePauli’s grandfather, Tulio DePauli, was a probate judge in Gallup.

“I love Gallup because my family has been here for four...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. —The Law and Order Committee convened in Window Rock, Ariz., to discuss pressing matters concerning the Navajo Nation’s judicial system and public safety initiatives on March 25.

Navajo Nation Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne provided a detailed update on the status of the Navajo Nation Courts. She emphasized the challenges faced in managing caseloads and ensuring accurate data management. Highlighting efforts to review case management policies and implement Justware, Jayne underscored the importance of consistency and accuracy within the judicial system.

LOC Chair Eugenia Charles-Newton emphasized the need for collaboration between the Judicial Branch, Division of...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council recently passed Legislation No. 0067-24, which will amend and extend the obligation deadline for Navajo Nation’s Fiscal Recovery Funding for central support and regulatory services to Dec. 31, if the resolution is signed into law by the Navajo Nation President.

The legislation, passed on March 26, will amend Section Seven of Resolution No. CJY-41-21, which was signed into law in July 2021 and allocated over $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act funding for various purposes and also allocated 10% of the ARPA funds for central and regulatory services to help carry out the expenditure of the ARPA funds.

The 10% allocation supports...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 as the U.S. honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.

“On this special day, we come together to show our appreciation and pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who served our country in the Vietnam War, including many of our Diné warriors. Today, many of our Vietnam War veterans have passed on and many continue to serve in our communities in many ways. Our Vietnam War veterans are remembered and honored for their sacrifices in Vietnam, as well as their families and loved ones. Thank you for your service and we continue to pray for...