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24th Navajo Nation Council explains how Infrastructure Act will benefit Tribal Nations

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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...

Earthweek: Diary of a Changing World

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Week ending Friday, November 12, 2021


Naturally Abundant

Wind and solar could provide enough electricity to meet most of the current demand in the U.S., according to an international study. Writing in “Nature Communications,” researchers say batteries and other storage methods could provide even more reliable round-the-clock power. “Wind and solar could meet more than 80 percent of demand in many places without crazy amounts of storage or excess generating capacity, which is the critical point,” co-author Steve Davis of the University of California, Irvine said. “But depending on the country, there may be many multi-day periods throughout the year when some demand will need...

Navajo Nation Heritage Day to be celebrated Nov. 26

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Families are being invited to participate in a virtual celebration of Navajo Nation Heritage Day Nov. 26.

The event will be available for viewing from 10 am-12 pm on the Nez-Lizer Facebook page. It will include performances from Navajo artists and a special guest who will be introduced during the event.

"This month was a time to cherish and celebrate our rich and diverse cultures, traditions, languages, and legacies," Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said. "On Native American Heritage Day, take the time to share and embrace your identity and history with your children, friends, neighbors, and the general public.

"Our cultures and traditions are very much alive every day, and with...

Navajo leaders continue work with Congress to complete the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project

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GALLUP, N.M. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer joined New Mexico Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), City of Gallup Mayor Louie Bonaguidi, and officials with the U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Reclamation for a site visit Nov. 23 for the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project that is currently under construction and delivering much-need water resources for Navajo families in the state of New Mexico.

“Water is life and the Navajo Gallup Water Supply Project is essential to delivering clean water to thousands of our Navajo people. This project is bringing water infrastructure to more and more homes as construction continues. We...

Police make early drug arrest

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Gallup Police Department Narcotics Agents, Detectives and the Emergency Response Team served a search warrant at 715 West Logan Ave. in Gallup Oct. 21.

The search warrant was related to an investigation into the alleged trafficking of heroin, methamphetamine and oxycontin pills.

Juan O. Arellanes, 36, of Gallup, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, Fentanyl and Codeine a fourth-degree felony for both drugs.

Arellanes was booked into the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.

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