Preparing for PBR Buckin’ on the Rez
The 75th Navajo Nation Fair is set to begin on Sept. 2 and run through Sept. 10 in Window Rock, Arizona. Locals and tourists will fill the town for a packed schedule of events catered to different interests throughout the week.
The fair begins with Professional Bull Riding...
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Connecting Navajo land, history through archaeology
Plateau Science Society hosts discussion with Diné professor
People may have skewed views on archaeology based on what they’ve seen in pop culture, conjuring up images of characters traveling the world, exhuming artifacts for research or personal gain.
Wade Campbell, Ph.D., is a Diné historical archaeologist who aims to challenge and help people realize the true purpose of archaeology, especially on Navajo land or Dinétah. The latest step in his goal was a lecture sponsored by the Plateau Sciences Society and given at the Octavia Fellin Public Library on Aug. 20.
The Plateau Sciences Society was organized in 1961 to encourage the study and appreciation of the social and natural...
People may have skewed views on archaeology based on what they’ve seen in pop culture, conjuring up images of characters traveling the world, exhuming artifacts for research or personal gain.
Wade Campbell, Ph.D., is a Diné historical archaeologist who aims to challenge and help people realize the true purpose of archaeology, especially on Navajo land or Dinétah. The latest step in his goal was a lecture sponsored by the Plateau Sciences Society and given at the Octavia Fellin Public Library on Aug. 20.
The Plateau Sciences Society was organized in 1961 to encourage the study and appreciation of the social and natural...
Gun store owner aims to educate, inform with Gallup show
Gallup hasn’t had a gun show since November 2019. But Darryl Young, the owner of Blue Maverick Guns, a gun shop in Albuquerque, is changing that. Young put together the Four Corners Gun Show, which will take place on Aug. 26 and 27 at the Gallup Community Service Center at 410 Bataan Veterans St.
In an interview with the Sun, Young explained why he believes gun shows are important.
“The importance of gun shows is to help people exercise their Second Amendment right and educating people on the safety and responsibility of guns and gun shows,” Young said.
Young is familiar with guns. He spent 10 years in the military, and then worked for the government. After he retired, he began...
In an interview with the Sun, Young explained why he believes gun shows are important.
“The importance of gun shows is to help people exercise their Second Amendment right and educating people on the safety and responsibility of guns and gun shows,” Young said.
Young is familiar with guns. He spent 10 years in the military, and then worked for the government. After he retired, he began...
Second time’s the charm
Destiny Touchine wins Miss Gallup-Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial
Queen title
After winning the first runner up title at the 2022 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen pageant, Destiny Touchine knew she wanted to compete again this year. The second time proved to be her time to shine, as she was crowned this year’s Queen on Aug. 11.
Touchine is from the Diné tribe, and her clans are Tabaaha nishti, Tt’aaschchi’i bashischiin, Naaneesht’ezhi dashicheii.
In an interview with the Sun, Touchine said part of the reason she wanted to compete again this year was because of the friendships she made with the other women last year.
“We shared many laughs together, and...
Queen title
After winning the first runner up title at the 2022 Miss Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Queen pageant, Destiny Touchine knew she wanted to compete again this year. The second time proved to be her time to shine, as she was crowned this year’s Queen on Aug. 11.
Touchine is from the Diné tribe, and her clans are Tabaaha nishti, Tt’aaschchi’i bashischiin, Naaneesht’ezhi dashicheii.
In an interview with the Sun, Touchine said part of the reason she wanted to compete again this year was because of the friendships she made with the other women last year.
“We shared many laughs together, and...
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