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Angelina Holtsoi retires from the Navajo Nation Department of Justice

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On Sept. 29, Navajo President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer congratulated and thanked Angelina "Angee" Holtsoi, who is retiring from the Navajo Nation Department of Justice.

Holtsoi has served on the DOJ for over 37 years. She is the DOJ's longest serving employee.

“Ahee’hee, for your hard work and...

COVID-19 boosters available at RMCHCS for eligible patients

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In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New Mexico Department of Health's guidelines, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services's College Clinic is now offering COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots to eligible individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine as their primary series at least six months ago.

Call 505-863-1820 to make an appointment for the booster shot. Make sure to bring your COVID-19 vaccine card to your appointment.

In addition, RMCHCS continues to urge unvaccinated individuals to get their initial vaccine. Vaccines are available at the College Clinic, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. No appointments are needed for the initial...

Navajo Nation's FY22 Comprehensive Budget approval includes funding for veterans, prosecutors, and direct services

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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was joined by Vice President Myron Lirez in Many Farms, Ariz. on Sept. 27 as he signed into law the Navajo Nation’s fiscal year 2022 Comprehensive Budget through Resolution CS-49-2, which includes full funding for veterans, prosecutors, and many more direct services for elders, youth, and community needs.



The FY2022 Comprehensive Budget was approved by the 24 Navajo Nation Council by a vote of 18-3 on Sept. 10, and will go into effect on Oct. 1. The three branch chiefs allocated approximately $2.77 million in General Funds for the branches of government.

“We thank the 24 Navajo Nation Council, Speaker Damon, Divisions and programs, and all of...

Home healthcare workers: invisible during the pandemic

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Home health care is a demanding profession that has been made even harder by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An organization called New Mexico Caregivers in Action was created to address some of the issues facing home health care workers.

Because the wages for these workers are so low, NMCA, a 501©6 non-profit, has provides health insurance, as well as vision, dental and life to caregivers for $15 a year.

In addition to New Mexico, NMCA is offering this same service to people in Arizona.

Some of the people who have taken advantage of this include people outside of New Mexico.

Shane Roanhorse has been taking care of his 92-year-old grandmother by himself for four years. Despite the heavy...

Children’s home gets big check

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The Manuelito Children’s Home had plenty to celebrate on Colonel Sanders’ birthday Sept. 9.

The KFC Foundation’s Kentucky Fried Wishes program awarded the home $10,000.

The home was nominated for the grant by local Gallup KFC team members for the work they do within the community. The children’s home plans to use the funds to build a sustainable greenhouse to provide healthy fruits and vegetables for children, giving them a sense of responsibility and resourcefulness.

The Wishes program awarded 11 non profit organizations with $10,000 each in honor of KFC’s famous 11 herbs and spices.

Kentucky Fried Wishes is an independent 501c3 organization that has provided more than...

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