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Nez presents tribal priorities to Biden, Harris

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PHOENIX, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was among several Arizona tribal leaders who met with presidential candidate Joe Biden and vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris, during a visit held at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Ariz. to discuss tribal priorities and the Biden-Harris Plan for Tribal...

The latest Navajo COVID-19 numbers

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Department of Health, in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 29 new COVID-19 positive cases for the Navajo Nation and no deaths on Oct. 21.

The total number of deaths remains at 574. Reports indicate that 7,403 individuals have recovered from COVID-19, and 118,092 COVID-19 tests have been administered. The total number of positive COVID-19 cases is now 11,030, which includes two delayed reported cases.

The Navajo Nation will have a 56-hour weekend lockdown beginning on Oct. 23 at 9 pm until Oct. 26 at 5 am, and another from Oct. 30 until Nov. 2. The daily curfew remains in effect from 9 pm...

NTUA connects 260 families to electric grid with CARES Act funds

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer received an update report from Navajo Tribal Utility Authority regarding the use of CARES Act funds, which indicates that NTUA has now connected 260 homes to the electric grid, upgraded 32 water wells, continues to install up to 150 water cisterns systems in the first third of October, and continues to make progress using CARES Act funds.

NTUA utility crews continue to work 10-hour days, weekends, and holidays to complete projects. NTUA is planning to extend electricity to 510 families, which includes over 350 families that were identified during the 2020 LIGHT UP NAVAJO II application process...

NTEC kicks off anuual free coal program

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Community Heating Resource Program Fuels 110 Navajo Chapters

NAVAJO MINE, N.M. — Navajo Transitional Energy Company  will kick off its annual Community Heating Resource Program, which provides free coal to all 110 Navajo Chapters on Oct. 28. Since 2017, NTEC has provided over 15,000 tons of coal to help keep Navajo families warm during the winter months.

“NTEC’s core value is to do the right thing. Part of doing the right thing is providing for our shareholder. Coal continues to be a critical heating resource for many Navajo families and we are happy to be able to offer it free of charge to help the elderly, children and families stay warm this winter,” NTEC CEO Clark Moseley...

Progress continues on Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project

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Providing clean water to Navajo communities

DZIL NA OODILII, N.M. – A new water treatment plant will facilitate the delivery of clean water to rural Navajo communities and the Jicarilla Apache Nation. along the Cutter Lateral, which is one of two major water pipelines being developed as a result of the San Juan River Water Rights Settlement between the Navajo Nation and the State of New Mexico.

The other major pipeline, the San Juan Lateral, is also under construction along U.S. Highway 491.

“We owe a lot of gratitude to our past Navajo leaders who helped negotiate and finalize the San Juan River Water Rights Settlement, which provided the funds and water allocations to...

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