![Council Delegate Dr. Andy Nez, Council Delegate Vince James, Council Delegate Helena Nez Begay, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley, Council Delegate Carl Slater, Council Delegate Lomardo Aseret, and Council Delegate Cherilyn Yazzie. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Navajo Nation Council](/images/resized/images/news/2016/council and arizona gov_200_200.jpg)
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Navajo Nation Council pushes priorities to Arizona Governor, legislators
![Council Delegate Dr. Andy Nez, Council Delegate Vince James, Council Delegate Helena Nez Begay, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley, Council Delegate Carl Slater, Council Delegate Lomardo Aseret, and Council Delegate Cherilyn Yazzie. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Navajo Nation Council](/images/resized/images/news/2016/council and arizona gov_200_200.jpg)
Governor unveils public safety legislative agenda for 2024 session
![Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham](/images/resized/images/news/2016/gov 2021_100_100.jpg)
"This is, without a doubt, the largest and most comprehensive public safety package in our state’s history,” she said. “Gun violence is a significant contributor to the cycles of crime in our communities and will continue to use every tool at our disposal to end this epidemic. Likewise, we will strengthen our support for law enforcement, increase penalties for violent crimes, and once again pursue legislation to keep violent offenders behind bars pending trial. All of this will build upon the progress and investments we’ve made in previous years.”
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Governor releases FY2025 executive budget recommendation
![Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham](/images/resized/images/news/2016/gov 2021_100_100.jpg)
“Because of our historic – but prudent – investments made over the last few years in New Mexico in everything from small businesses to hospitals, childcare to college, free school meals to law enforcement, the future of our state is brighter...
Naa’bik’íyáti’ Committee approves legislation to override presidential veto of virtual attendance resolution
![Legislation sponsor, Council Delegate Vince James said that Legislation No. 0255-23 gives chapters the right to choose whether or not they will allow virtual attendance. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the 25th Navajo Nation Council](/images/resized/images/news/2016/virtual attendance_100_100.jpg)
Legislation sponsor and Chairman of the Health, Education, and Human Services Committee, Council Delegate Vince James, said that Legislation No. 0255-23 does not mandate that chapters allow virtual attendance.
“It gives each chapter the right to choose whether or not they will allow virtual attendance and adopt their own virtual meeting policies,” James said. “The intent is to provide chapters with an additional resource to address issues like meeting quorum...
Nygren, Lundstrom talk key Navajo Nation, N.M. issues
![Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren and New Mexico State Rep. Patty Lundstrom met Dec. 19. The discussion primarily revolved around the opposition to planned gun bills that were expected to be introduced during an upcoming 30-day special session. Photo Credit: Courtesy of OPVP](/images/resized/images/news/2024/457_jan05/19_100_100.jpg)
The discussion, on Dec. 19, primarily revolved around the opposition to planned gun bills that were expected to be introduced during an upcoming 30-day special session.
Nygren heard Lundstrom voice potential concerns over proposed gun legislation. Both leaders emphasized the importance of preserving the rights of Navajo citizens while maintaining public safety.
Lundstrom said for citizens living in rural New Mexico, making gun laws that control guns was “a bad...
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