WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a special session held on Aug. 25, the 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved Legislation No. 0053-23, which will amend Title 17 of the Navajo Nation Code to enact the Navajo Nation Victim’s Rights Act of 2023 to increase awareness to victims of sexual assault and rape, domestic...News
Council legislation protects sexual violence victims
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — During a special session held on Aug. 25, the 25th Navajo Nation Council unanimously approved Legislation No. 0053-23, which will amend Title 17 of the Navajo Nation Code to enact the Navajo Nation Victim’s Rights Act of 2023 to increase awareness to victims of sexual assault and rape, domestic...Honoring Navajo veterans, Code Talkers
‘USNS Navajo’ christened by U.S. NavyHOUMA, La. — Navajo Nation Council members joined U.S. Navy officials and Navajo veterans to celebrate the historic christening of the USNS Navajo, a new class of rescue, towing, and salvage ships that honors the service of Navajo veterans and the Navajo Nation Code Talkers, during a special ceremony held on Aug. 26 at the Bollinger Shipyard in Houma, Louisiana.
“The presence of the 25th Navajo Nation Council at this event is fitting. We began the day with the Nitsa’hakees of the former members of the Navajo Nation Council. Honorable Danny Simpson and I represent our families that have active-duty soldiers,” Council Delegate Shawna Ann...
Scheduled water outage for Sept. 8
The City of Gallup Water Department will be making repairs to a water valve in the area of North Highway 491 on Sept. 8 from 10 pm to 8 am on Sept. 9. They will need to temporarily shut down water service.
City of Gallup water clients in the following areas will be affected:
- 701—903 N. Hwy. 491
Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.
For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200.
Scheduled water outage for Sept. 6
Advance Project Solution, LLC has been contracted by Pilot to install a service line connected to the water main on West Highway 66. A waterline tie-in will be performed at 3305 W. Hwy. 66, and the City of Gallup Water Department will need to temporarily shut down water service on Sept. 6 from 9 am to 1 pm.
City of Gallup water clients in the following areas will be affected:
- 3275 W. Hwy. 66
- 111 Twin Buttes Rd.
Surrounding areas may experience low water pressure.
For any questions, call Utility Dispatch at (505) 863-1200.
Finance Committee approves the Navajo Nation FY24 comprehensive budget
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The 25th Navajo Nation Council Budget and Finance Committee approved the Navajo Nation Comprehensive Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 on Aug. 31, through Legislation 0214-23, which funds direct services for elders, provides aid to veterans, supports public safety, supplements local government relief, and sets aside funding for future housing developments.“Legislation 0214-23 is a product of the Budget and Finance Committee’s work with members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council through the standing committee oversight hearings. The committee took three weeks to listen to standing committee recommendations and to division directors and department heads,”...
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