WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council held a special session on Aug. 26 and passed Legislation No. 0004-24, supporting the Navajo Nation Washington Office’s internship program.

The legislation’s intent is to ensure that Navajo students are not hindered by financial barriers, such as travel costs and living expenses, which have historically limited their participation in such programs.

During the session, legislation sponsor Council Delegate Dr. Andy Nez explained that the NNWO had to move forward with the internship program without the approved supplemental funding due to delays in the process. If signed into law, the legislation will replenish funds used by the NNWO...

Bruce D. Armstrong, Economic Development Manager with Greater Gallup Economic Development Corporation, has been awarded the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council. The designation denotes a mastery of skills in economic development and a dedication to personal and professional growth. It marks a significant achievement and underscores Armstrong's commitment to excellence in the field of economic development.

"I’ve always believed that while it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to raise a village,” Armstrong said.

He attributes the achievement of this substantial career milestone to...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren announced on Aug. 26 that renowned editorial cartoonist Jack Ahasteen has been selected to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2024 Navajo Nation Fair Parade on Sept. 7.

“It’s my pleasure to let Jack’s thousands of fans know he’ll be this year’s parade Grand Marshal, and rightly so,” Nygren said. “All of us have loved Jack’s cartoons, wit, and especially his political arrows. Many of us turned straight to the editorial page every week to see what he had to say and how he drew it.”

The parade is the centerpiece of the 76th Navajo Nation Fair, “Honoring Heritage: Celebrating Harvest, Livelihood and Kinship.” The...

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a special session on Aug. 26, the 25th Navajo Nation Council voted in support of Legislation No. 0142-24, allocating almost $738,000 from the Navajo Nation Fair Fund to help fund facility repairs, upgrades, and activities for the upcoming Navajo Nation Fair.

According to Navajo Nation Controller Sean McCabe, who reported on this legislation before the Naabik’íyátí’ Committee on Aug. 22, the Navajo Nation Fair Fund is a designated fund consisting of revenues generated by previous fair activities.

McCabe added that the fund balance that is available represents revenues that have exceeded expenditures over the years resulting in a positive fund...