TOHATCHI, N.M. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was accompanied by Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Managment Manager Harland Cleveland July 5 as he visited the communities of Tohatchi and Mexican Springs, N.M., to offer support for personnel who are on the ground working to repair roadways that were damaged by heavy rainfall on July 4.

Nez was also joined by Division of Transportation Director Garret Silversmith and Division of Community Development Director Dr. Pearl Yellowman. Over 15 communities in the Fort Defiance and Eastern Navajo Agencies have been impacted by flash-flooding. No serious injuries or loss of life have been reported.

“We are very grateful for the...

SHIPROCK, N.M. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer were joined by students, families, 24th Nation Council Delegate Eugene Tso, and Shiprock Chapter officials on July 1, as they signed into law resolution CJN-29-22, appropriating $4 million from the Nation Nation’s Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance for youth employment funds for the 110 Navajo chapters. The funds may be used throughout the year to employ Navajo youth.

“With today’s signing of the resolution, we are demonstrating our commitment and support to provide employment opportunities for our Navajo youth throughout the year. Youth employment is a great strategy to ensure that our...

Tsaile/Wheatfields, Ariz. – On July 6, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was joined by 24th Navajo Nation Council Delegate Carl Slater, Tsalie/Wheatfields Chapter officials and community members during a July 6 ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the completion of Navajo Route 12, a primary route for Tsaile/Wheatfields residents, Diné College students, and first responders. In 2019, Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer approved funding for the project with the support of the late Council Delegate Nelson S. BeGaye.

The N12 project in Tsaile/Wheatfields includes 10.7 miles of new paving, asphalt placement, roadway excavation and embankment, subgrade treatment where needed, placement of...

Curley Taylor, Zydeco Trouble introduce music genre to Gallup

According to Louisanatravels.com, the early Zydeco music genre is a blend of Louisiana-French accordion music and Afro-Caribbean beats. It takes influence from Creole, Cajun, gospel and the blues, along with other genres. It almost always includes an accordion.

And now, Gallup citizens will be able to witness this style of music on July 2 at the Levitt Amp Concert Series, when Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble come to town.

Louisiana native Taylor has been around music all his life. In an interview with the Sun, he explained that he was born into a musical family and that the drums was his first instrument. He began playing...